Tools and Shop Aids

PRODUCT REVIEW: GearWrench 3000 Lumen Rechargeable Area Light

April 27, 2020 Hib Halverson

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Yet Another Light, A Good One, Too. by Hib Halverson This is our third product evaluation of a work light for automotive shop use which can can double as emergency lighting during power failures. In several months of  Cadillac V-Net testing, working on our ATS-Vs, both inside or outside the garage, and during power failures […]

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Cadillac V-Series News

Could A Sport Wagon Version of the Cadillac CT5-V Return?

April 17, 2020 Rob

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On the heels of Cadillac’s announcement that ultra high performance  CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing models are coming in 2021, we now find out that a Sport Wagon version of the CT5-V is under consideration! According to an interview by Autoline After Hours with Cadillac Chief Engineer, Brandon Vivian, “a CT5 wagon remains under active consideration”. […]

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Cadillac V-Series News

The Cadillac Blackwing is Coming – But Not The Engine!

April 14, 2020 Rob

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The automotive world has been chomping at the bit for the long awaited, high performance Cadillac Blackwing engine to finally debut.  However, the engine continually seems to elude the light of day.  In this latest press release, Cadillac will unveil their fastest Cadillacs ever built called the “Blackwing” but alas, without the engine we’ve all […]

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Tools and Shop Aids

PRODUCT REVIEW: GearWrench Mechanic’s Creeper

June 12, 2019 Hib Halverson

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Modern Spin on an Age Old Shop Tool by Hib Halverson Mechanic’s creepers have been around for decades. Back when I was working as a service technician, I remember the shop which employed me had two of those wooden creepers with the funny, metal, swiveling wheels. Once I was out of the service trade, I […]

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Cadillac V-Series News

Cadillac Unveils the First-Ever CT4-V and CT5-V

May 31, 2019 Rob

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Cadillac Reveals First-Ever CT4-V and CT5-V 2019-05-30GM Press Release Expanded lineup adds more choices for spirited performance. Highlights include available Super Cruise, AWD, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, eLSD and new V-Mode Driven by Cadillac’s latest turbocharging technology and building on more than 15 years of performance credentials, the first-ever 2020 CT4-V and CT5-V were unveiled […]

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Cadillac V-Series News

Cadillac Marks 15 Years of V-Series Production with the CT4-V and CT5-V

May 25, 2019 Rob

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Cadillac Marks 15 Years of V-Series Portfolio rewrote expectations and continues to drive passion for performance 2019-05-23 GM Press Release Fifteen years ago, Cadillac took a momentous leap by debuting the V-Series, establishing a legacy of refined athleticism conveyed through a succession of acclaimed, distinctive and luxurious American performance sedans. In a bold move for […]

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General Cadillac News

Cadillac Racing Takes the Checkered Flag at the 12 Hours of Sebring

March 17, 2019 Rob

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Sebring, Fla., March 16, 2019 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Wins Sebring – Cadillac Sweep Konica Minolta Cadillac second, Mustang Sampling Cadillac third The Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R won the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring today. The Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R and Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R completed an all Cadillac sweep of the Sebring podium. The […]

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Electrical and Ignition

PRODUCT REVIEW: MSD Pro Power Coils for the 2006 – 2015 Cadillac CTS-V

February 26, 2019 Hib Halverson

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MSD Pro Power Coils for 2006-20015 CTS-Vs by Hib Halverson The original versions of MSD’s “Blaster LS” ignition coils for GM “LS” V8s had a reputation for poor reliability. The current versions of that product are made in China. Considering those two situations, why would someone having a reasonably good record for useful product reviews […]

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