Cadillac Racing’s O’Connell Sweeps GT at Miller Motorsport Park

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TOOELE, Utah – Cadillac Racing driver Johnny O’Connell did the double by winning both rounds of the Pirelli World Challenge Championship GT races this weekend at Miller Motorsport Park.

O’Connell (Flowery Branch, Ga.), starting from pole position for the second race in a row, was able to get a good standing start in his No. 3 Cadillac ATS-V.R and lead the caution free 50-minute race from flag-to-flag. With his results this weekend, and some of his points protagonist not running as well, O’Connell leaves Salt Lake City second in the GT points battle. More intrigue will play out in one week at Sonoma Raceway when the points leader, Ryan Dalziel, will not run.

“This was a great points weekend,” O’Connell said. “We had a good car yesterday, but the guys at Cadillac Racing improved it even more and just made it a little easier to drive today. James Davison was all over me in his Nissan. He even tried flashing his lights at me late in the race, I just ignore that stuff. He is a great young talent.

“We are a fourth quarter team. We are going away from this weekend second in the points. Two good wins and a lot of points going into Sonoma in one week.”

Teammate Pilgrim (Boca Raton, Fla.) started fourth and posted his best weekend of the year behind the wheel of the No. 8 Cadillac ATS-V.R.

“I had a pretty good start, I got some slight wheel spin but was able to get to Turn One in third,” Pilgrim said. “The Porsche is a very good braking car. My Cadillac went loose pretty early in the race. I couldn’t do much about the Porsche and the Bentley. I was then able to find a good pace for the ATS-V.R and was able to run a good race finishing in fifth. The crew did a great job all weekend and we come away with two good finishes.”

The Pirelli World Challenge Series race from Miller Motorsport Park will be televised on CBS Sports Network Sunday, August 30, 4 p.m. ET.

The series will travel to wine country for the Sonoma Grand Prix for a double race schedule in just one week, Aug. 28-30.

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Cadillac Launches Cadillac Capsule Collection Curated by Nick Wooster

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NEW YORK – Expanding its footprint in men’s fashion, Cadillac today launched a specially curated capsule collection, expressed in 15 looks, chosen and styled by fashion icon Nick Wooster. The Cadillac Capsule Collection is comprised of pieces from the Fall/Winter 2015 collections of today’s most influential emerging designers, many of whom showcase their work annually at New York Men’s Day (NYMD), which the brand has supported since its inception.

The Cadillac Capsule Collection will be available exclusively on Gilt.com/CadillacCapsule at full price beginning on September 9, 2015, and will include select pieces from David Hart, Cadet and Ernest Alexander unavailable at any other retailer. The Cadillac Capsule Collection ranges in price from $59 to $2,000. All of Wooster’s 15 looks will debut at a kick-off VIP shopping event in New York City on September 1.

“We look forward to bringing the groundbreaking designs of the designers of New York Men’s Day to a greater audience in partnership with Nick Wooster and Gilt,” said Melody Lee, director of Cadillac Brand Strategy & Planning.

This partnership with emerging talent represents Cadillac’s continued commitment to platforms that elevate up-and-coming designers who are making waves in the industry through their daring approach to style and design. The collection features a diverse assortment of pieces from Cadet, Carlos Campos, David Hart, Ernest Alexander, Gents, J. Lindeberg, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, PLAC, and Timo Weiland.

“Getting dressed is a form of self-expression, and today, men are more attuned than ever to the possibilities in front of them,” Wooster said. “My approach to curating this collection with Cadillac was to show a spectrum of ideas that can fit into a variety of lifestyles. We’ve worked with a cross section of some of the most interesting emerging designers to create a collection that is, in my opinion, stylish, appropriate and cool.”

“For me, participating in the Cadillac Capsule Collection was an opportunity to mix style and performance, which are two words that I’ve always found synonymous with Cadillac,” said designer David Hart.

The Cadillac Capsule Collection caps a significant year for the brand within the menswear arena, including presenting sponsorships for both seasons of New York Men’s Day, as well as a multi-season partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America  in support of the first New York Fashion Week: Men’s.

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ABOUT NICK WOOSTER
Kansas born, New York based Nick Wooster, has a resume that reads like a roll call of America’s top fashion brands. Nick’s illustrious tenure in the menswear space has spanned over 30 years with stints at Calvin Klein, Barneys New York, Ralph Lauren, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, where he held the position of Men’s Fashion Director until 2011. Most recently Nick has been consulting for a handful of global fashion brands while cultivating an enviable digital presence and a vast network of followers on social media. A true fashion authority, Nick continues to push boundaries through his work and distinctive personal style.

ABOUT GILT
Gilt, http://www.gilt.com, is an innovative online shopping destination offering its members special access to the most inspiring merchandise and experiences every day at insider prices. Gilt continually searches the world for the most coveted brands and products, including fashion for women, men, and children; home decor; and unique activities in select cities and destinations. We believe that every day is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired.

ABOUT CADET
Established in 2011 by Raul Arevalo and Brad Schmidt, CADET is entirely designed and manufactured in the brand’s own factory in Bushwick, Brooklyn. With complete control over design and manufacturing, CADET provides the highest quality in an ethical way and stays true to the brands DNA to be “Made in the USA.” Inspired by the post-war military academy era, CADET includes a full range of shirts, pants, outerwear, knits and swim that captures the entrepreneurial spirit of the 1950s and 1960s. CADET is a student of precision, focusing on quality and clean lines for a crisp aesthetic that honors classic silhouettes while continuing to push menswear design forward with bold prints and colors.

ABOUT CARLOS CAMPOS
Born in Honduras, Carlos Campos grew up in design household, inspired by his father, a master tailor.  It was here that Carlos decided to follow in his father’s footsteps to become a fashion designer.  At 13, Campos left Honduras and walked to New York City to pursue his own version of the American Dream.  In 2007 his debut collection was named Best Menswear Collection at Mexico City Fashion Week and was named The Fashion Group International’s Rising Star for Menswear in 2009. In 2010, he collaborated with architect Santiago Calatrava, on costumes for “Estancias,” Calatrava’s and Campos’ first project for the New York City Ballet. In 2011, Campos a Top 10 finalist for the esteemed CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, a great honor as he was the first Latino-American Menswear designer to have been nominated as a Fund finalist. Carlos’ designs have been worn by some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment such as Carmelo Anthony, Victor Cruz, Justin Timberlake, Enrique Iglesias, John Legend, Ethan Hawke, Jack Houston, Franz Ferdinand and the Killers… all of whom are fans of the brand’s tailoring-driven clean esthetic and Latin-inspired color palettes.

ABOUT DAVID HART
Born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland; David Hart began designing clothing at a young age.  At 17, he received the Fashion Group International Scholarship Award and moved to New York City to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology.  In 2004, he received his BFA in fashion design, with a specialization in evening wear and tailoring. Over the next seven years, while designing for Anna Sui, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, Hart refined his skills.  He honed his eye for sartorial craftsmanship, explored his interest in the history of American sportswear, and continued to cultivate his own distinct aesthetic. In 2009, Hart launched his independent neckwear line, David Hart & Co., a collection of luxury ties, bow ties, and pocket scarves. Expanding his focus over the following years, he debuted his first full ready-to-wear collection of menswear in 2013 under the label David Hart.

ABOUT ERNEST ALEXANDER
Founded in 2009, Ernest Alexander is a New York City-based menswear brand known for American-made accessories and men’s tailored clothing. Designer and founder Ernest Sabine was named GQ Magazine’s 2013 “Best New Menswear Designer in America.” Ernest conceived the brand while working in the creative department at Laird + Partners, an uber luxe branding agency. At the time, he was on the hunt for the perfect men’s bag. Unsatisfied, he decided to launch his own men’s accessories label. It was out of this quest that the brand was born. Since then the label has fully evolved into a complete lifestyle brand that now includes clothing, shirting, denim and tailored suiting. In February 2013, Ernest held his first fashion presentation during New York Fashion Week debuting his fall/winter 2013 ready-to-wear collection to both buyers and press to much acclaim.

ABOUT GENTS
With 12+ years of experience in the fashion industry, most recently as the Calvin Klein Men’s Public Relations and Celebrity Director for five years and Gilt Groupe Men’s Public Relations Director for the past year, Gents Founder + CEO Josh Reed had amassed an extremely strong education of the inner workings of the men’s fashion, retail and e-commerce business. He had observed very carefully all aspects of what it takes to build and sustain a brand. His hard work ethic, success in the business at such a young age and his unique ability to connect on a personal level, cemented invaluable connections in the fashion and entertainment industries. Like most men, Josh Reed always loved to wear baseball caps. He would wear them any chance he could: to the gym, on weekend afternoons, to dinners, to work when it was appropriate and even to red carpet and industry events with a suit or tuxedo.

Gents officially launched in November 2012 and quickly expanded to other categories by consumer demand within a month leading toward a full men’s attainable luxury lifestyle brand.

ABOUT J. LINDEBERG
The Scandinavian Fashion House J.Lindeberg was founded in Stockholm in 1996 with the vision to build an international brand for modern and aware consumers. The company bridges fashion and function, offering outstanding products for a modern active lifestyle. The collections consist of menswear and womenswear offering fashion, tailoring, golf and skiwear. The fashion collections are presented at the international fashion weeks in e.g. New York, Beijing, London and Stockholm – the sportswear collections are worn by some of the world’s best athletes. Born and raised in Holland, Jessy Heuvelink joined J.Lindeberg in 2005 to design and develop the Golf Collections. He is now  J.Lindeberg’s Head of Design with full responsibility for the company’s fashion lines, Mens’ and Women’s as well as a design department of 10 people.

ABOUT MARK MCNAIRY NEW AMSTERDAM
Supported by the strength of a cult following of dedicated, fashion-forward young men around the globe, designer Mark McNairy has risen from an under-the-radar favorite to a driving force in contemporary American style. His collection of menswear and footwear, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, is defined by a strong sense of sartorial history with an eye fixed on the future, and combines the designer’s vast knowledge of American and English tailoring tradition and complete dedication to craftsmanship.

ABOUT PLAC
Launched in 2009, PLAC is to design an innovative yet wearable line at quality with an assured price-point, targeting young men and women who have strong fashion sensibilities. Starting off as a denim brand, they’ve expanded their boundary to contemporary clothing by incorporation unique twists to basic wear, plus adding printed fabrications.

ABOUT TIMO WEILAND
Timo Weiland’s first men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collection debuted for Spring-Summer 2010. The collection firmly established their romantic, yet modern edge to dandy downtown dressing. Based in and inspired by New York City, the Timo Weiland collection reflects Timo, Alan, and Donna’s personal aesthetic sensibilities and a broader desire to spur a return to the art of dressing. Timo Weiland works with established luxury retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s, Moda Operandi, and key independents like Intermix, Shopbop, and Atrium New York. Celebrities the likes of Krysten Ritter, Levin Rambin, and Taylor Lautner are supporters of Timo Weiland, and are often seeing wearing their designs on the red carpet.

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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan

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First test review for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan

By Christian Seabaugh:

Beating the Germans is never easy – just ask the French – yet automaker after automaker sets its sights on what’s become the holy grail of German sports cars: the BMW M3. Many have tried to unseat the king, but thus far the likes of Cadillac, Lexus, and Volvo have yet to definitively succeed. Where others have failed, General Motors hopes the new 2015 Cadillac ATS-V provides the magic bullet. After spending a couple weeks with an automatic-equipped ATS-V Sedan and a manual-equipped ATS-V Coupe, I think it’s safe to say that the General is on to something.

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I imagine most are already intimately familiar with the ATS-V, Cadillac’s hot new thing (along with the related CTS-V), so I’ll offer up a quick refresher of Caddy’s M-fighter. Built on GM’s lightweight, rear-drive Alpha platform (which Cadillac will share with the next-generation Chevrolet Camaro), the ATS-V is powered by a 3.6-liter, twin-turbo V-6 that produces 464 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. A V-8 will probably fit under the hood, but sadly none is offered. Buyers have the choice of a six-speed manual or a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic in addition to the choice of two- and four-door body styles.
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The ATS-V Coupe makes up some ground when corners get thrown into the mix, but not much. On the skidpad, the ATS-V Coupe shows its potential, netting a 1.04g average, and the ATS-V Sedan musters up a 1.03g average. But again, the manual sadly proves to be the Coupe’s undoing; its best figure-eight run was 23.9 seconds averaging 0.86 g, and the sedan managed an impressive 23.7-second time averaging 0.89 g.
For reference, the ATS-V Sedan essentially matches our long-term 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 in all performance metrics, and it does so with an extra 400 pounds in tow. Our long-term ‘Vette does 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, goes through the quarter mile in 12.1 at 117.8 mph, and can lap the figure eight in 23.5 seconds while averaging 0.91 g.Outside the test track and out in the real world, the ATS-V in either form is a remarkable car. Its German rivals often feel like they were built as luxury cars first and sports cars second, but the ATS-V is the opposite. It’s a sports car that just so happens to have a supple ride, leather interior, and a comfortable-for-its-size back seat. Already small, the ATS-V does what good sports cars do best and shrinks around the driver once it starts being pushed. The ATS-V is telepathic, becoming one with your body as it gets flung from corner to corner. The small-diameter steering wheel offers up the perfect amount of heft and feedback, and the magnetic shocks do their job and keep the V cornering flat.
Both transmissions are pretty good. From a driver’s engagement perspective, the manual can’t be beat. Its throws are notchier than I’d like, and the clutch has a vague engagement point, but it’s ultimately a rewarding gearbox to row. The automatic is pretty good, too. As my cohort Scott Evans says, “It isn’t PDK-perfect, but it does a pretty good imitation.” Even in Track, the most aggressive of the ATS-V’s driving modes (the others are Weather, Tour, and Sport), the automatic can be a bit too eager to upshift on partial-throttle applications and a little slow downshifting on heavy braking, though those are issues easily fixed by using the flappy paddles. Of the two transmissions, I’d probably opt for the automatic.

If there’s anything to take issue with, it’s the ATS-V’s engine. It’s not that the twin-turbo V-6 mill is a bad engine – it’s actually anything but. It’s just that it’s lacking in personality. It’s too quiet. Cadillac V-cars are supposed to be loud and in-your-face – the Guns N’ Roses to BMW and Mercedes’ Scorpions – and this one just isn’t.On its own, the new Cadillac ATS-V is another mighty step forward for the Cadillac brand and its V division. Each Cadillac V car has been better than the last, and the ATS-V deserves to be taken seriously. Although the ATS-V might not win any exhaust note battles (at least in stock form), it does represent a significant threat to BMW and Mercedes-Benz’s factory sports cars. As for how the new ATS-V stacks up against its German counterparts in a Head 2 Head competition, well, stay tuned.

An Athletic Performance From Cadillac’s New Muscle Car

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By Charles Fleming

July 3, 2015, 2:21 p.m.
This isn’t your Daddy’s Caddy – it’s a race car with Cadillac crests.
That’s why the brand chose Willow Springs International Raceway in the Antelope Valley to show off its new ATS-V, a nimble sport sedan stuffed with a 464-horsepower twin-turbo V6.
The company says this hot rod, starting at $61,465, targets a younger buyer and bridges the gap between the larger CTS luxury supercar and the entry-level ATS.
The day at Willow Springs’ 2.5-mile track started early, with a light breeze riffling the flags over the pits. A dozen journalists were herded into an air-conditioned tent for a primer on the new vehicle’s stats.
They’re impressive. The ATS-V, with 445 pound-feet of torque, rushes from zero to 60 in 3.8 seconds and tops out at 189 mph. It’s fitted with sophisticated suspension, transmission and braking systems that make it a capable track car.
To prove that point, Cadillac reps put us in helmets, belted us into ATS-Vs and led us on three medium-speed guided laps around the highly technical track.
Then, without further instruction, under what had become a triple-digit desert sun, they turned us loose.
I’ve logged some track time on motorcycles – including at the “Streets of Willow Springs” course next door – but never in a car.
Despite that, within minutes I was Hot Laps Houlihan, as much impressed by the ATS-V as I was by my ability to get the car around the course without running it into a wall.
The Caddy stuck to that track like a bum on a bologna sandwich, artfully managing even the off-camber uphill turn 3 and the off-camber downhill turn 5.
I was no High Plains Drifter, but I found the back end slid in a nicely controlled fashion around the tighter turns and accelerated out of the slides without bucking or dancing. Braking and shifting were seamless and unobtrusive, doing their jobs with no drama.
As a Willow newbie, I clocked only 95 mph on the back stretch and 120 mph on the front straightaway. (I heard bolder drivers boasting they’d hit 135 mph.) At no speed did I experience any unwelcome shudder or vibration, even when I was standing hard on the brake pedal coming off the straightway and into turn 1.
This Caddy underscores its track cred by including – for customers who plunk down an additional $6,195 for the “Track Performance Package” – an options suite that will record lap times, measure top speeds and zero-to-60 mph runs, and even capture video of the car as it roars around the circuit.
It will even record the driver’s in-cabin shrieks of excitement – or terror.
“You can tell your friends you went 150 miles per hour,” a track technician said. “But we’ll know you didn’t.”
The ATS-V looks fast too. The ATS is angular and forward-leaning, forming a V-shaped wedge, like a sprinter in the blocks. The front aero splitter and hood air extractor help it look at home on the track.
This Cadillac manages to be comfortable too, in the best traditions of a brand more known for land yachts. The ATS-V, which comes in two-door, four-door, manual and automatic versions, is a roomy cruiser. The Recaro seats are wide but snug. Good sightlines allow for ample visibility. The dashboard, knobs and switches are all within easy reach, and designed with an unbusy simplicity.
The ATS is Cadillac’s smallest offering, competing with sport sedans such as the BMW 3-series or Audi A3. So it doesn’t involve the vast interior acreage of similarly priced luxury cars. But even in the two-door coupes, the seats are ample and allow for easy ingress and egress.
After our hot laps, we took the ATS-V off the Willow Springs property and did a spirited one-hour romp between Rosamond and Tehachapi, where the massive metal windmills slowly turned the light desert breeze into electricity.
The temperature spiked at 107, and the asphalt waved and waffled as if it had been drinking all day. But the Cadillac, out of race mode, proved a quick, quiet, companionable ride. At 75 mph, the engine ticked along at just 2,200 rpms.
The electronic driving assist features were effective too – once I found my way through the initially confusing array of dash and steering wheel buttons.
Back at the track, trying to put a little more heat into those hot laps, I found that I reached my limits as a driver before the ATS-V reached its limits as a car. It was more willing than I to go faster, slide harder and screech louder.
Driving that point home, one of the track experts took out the same car I’d been in and drove it as though he owned it – making me look like a novice, but making the ATS-V look like a pro