Cadillac ATS and Buick Encore unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

What Cadillac is calling its "most important launch," the 2013 Cadillac ATS was revealed this week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. 


The ATS is "truly setting us off on a path to be the best of the best," Don Butler said, vice president of marketing for Cadillac, who also called the reveal of the ATS a "hallmark of Cadillac."


Check out the video of the reveal here:

Here's a photo of the reveal...

Another thing that sets apart the ATS from its competitor's compact luxury sedans is Cadillac's CUE system - Cadillac User Experience - that "pairs entertainment and information data from up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, USBs, SD cards and MP3 players with a vehicle infotainment system that reduces complexity through customized information, voice commands and fewer buttons and larger icons. For example, most of today's luxury cars have around 20 buttons controlling the radio and entertainment functions... CUE only has four," according to GM's website.

The ATS also will get more than 30 mpg highway, including grille shutters that close at certain highway speeds to reduce drag. LED lighting will light up the interior of the ATS, that includes real wooden trim, and the door handle will also light up. 

These are just a few of the amazing features of the 2013 Cadillac ATS, which is to hit dealerships this summer. Everyone here at Team Auto Group of Salisbury can't wait to see it in person. 

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The 2013 Buick Encore, a small crossover that seats five, has 48.4 cubic feet of storage as the front passenger seat is able to fold flat, along with the back seat. The Encore is capable of all wheel drive, come standard with 10 air bags, and has an Ecotec 1.4 liter turbo 4-cylinder powertrain. There is also a Bluetooth or USB hookup for your phone or other electronic device to be displayed on the 7-inch LCD screen. Navigation and rear cameras are also available, along with heated seats and steering wheel. 

Other options include remote start, rainsense wipers, Bose sound system, driver memory seat, and, quiet-tuning reduction of sounds. 

The Buick Encore won't be available until early 2013, but everyone here at Team Auto Group of Salisbury is ready to see it and drive it. It kind of reminds us of a bigger Chevy Sonic. What do you think?