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Cadillac CTS Wins Car of Year

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Nov 20, 2007 7:57 AM CST

(Newser) – Cadillac's CTS won Motor Trend’s 2008 car of the year honors today, reports the AP. Editors said the $32,990 entry-level luxury sedan stood up to BMW and Mercedes, and proves Detroit can build a competitive sedan—despite years of focusing on SUVs and trucks. "The CTS obliterates the old man image of Cadillac," MT wrote.

The 18 vehicles that competed were new or totally redesigned and released in 12 months prior to Jan. 1. The CTS was introduced in 2002 and redesigned for 2008. CTS sales were up 81.5% last month from a year ago, and the bump from the honor should further buoy GM's overall sales.

BIZ AUTO-CADILLAC-REVIEW 1 MCT
BIZ AUTO-CADILLAC-REVIEW 1 MCT   (KRT Photos)
Latest Cars Are Showcased At The Detroit Auto Show
Latest Cars Are Showcased At The Detroit Auto Show   (Getty Images)
A Chinese sales woman dusts a CTS at a Cadillac showroom in Beijing, China, on September 24, 2004. GM executives say China may become Cadillac's second-largest market, surpassing Canada, by the end of
A Chinese sales woman dusts a CTS at a Cadillac showroom in Beijing, China, on September 24, 2004. GM executives say China may become Cadillac's second-largest market, surpassing Canada, by the end of   (KRT Photos)
This undated photo provided by Cadillac shows the 2008 Cadillac CTS.(AP Photo/Cadillac)
This undated photo provided by Cadillac shows the 2008 Cadillac CTS.(AP Photo/Cadillac)   (Associated Press)
General Motors Product Director for Cadillac, John F. Howell briefs media their new model All-New 2008 Cadillac CTS during unveiling prior to the Tokyo Mortor Show in Tokyo, Monday, Oct. 22, 2007.  The Motor show begins October 26 through November 11. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
General Motors Product Director for Cadillac, John F. Howell briefs media their new model All-New 2008 Cadillac CTS during unveiling prior to the Tokyo Mortor Show in Tokyo, Monday, Oct. 22, 2007. The...   (Associated Press)
A 2008 Cadillac CTS. (AP Photo/General Motors)
A 2008 Cadillac CTS. (AP Photo/General Motors)   (Associated Press)
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