...Cadillac

General Motors has had a tough decade capped with a bail out from the U.S. government. Things seem to be going a lot better for them lately, mostly on paper, but some of that can be seen in their cars which have been doing just as good as their foreign counterparts. I recently saw a concept car that Cadillac created called Ciel. I am already a huge fan of this car. Sadly with most concept cars it will probably not go into production as is, but even if some version of this funky futuristic retro machine goes into production I will be pleased. In the past I have seen some awesome concepts from Cadillac. I remember reading Car and Driver magazine as a 6th grader and seeing some awesome cars that never got off the ground, due to their lack of money and the lack of practicality. The closest thing to those concepts that was produced was the CTS, which is not too bad, but it is stating to show its age. The good news for those who like the design is that GM has been considering its options for a flagship car that's even larger than the upcoming XTS. A senior Cadillac source says that a go/no-go decision will likely be made within a matter of months. GM claims the open-top four-seater could be powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the company's 3.6-liter direct injection V-6 engine, paired with a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology. The problem with most American car companies is styling. Even the least reliable car companies sell a lot of cars, especially Range Rover, due to their statues and styling. American cars have a long history but have lacked great styling that is beyond practical. I think this car could set a standard that all other cars will have to match or surpass. I am giving Cadillac a Digit Up and I am going to have a little faith that I will see something very similar to this on the road within the next 5 years.