(November 6, 2017) Cadillac sold 33,092 units globally in October 2017, maintaining a 17-month run of consecutive growth. Year-to-date sales are up 49,192 units compared to October 2016, totaling 289,705 units.

“For the past 17 months, our global sales have continued to grow, further elevating our standing as a major luxury automaker,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “We are building a strong foundation for Cadillac’s long-term success and will continue to increase our momentum with the introduction of the XT4 crossover in 2018.” 

(November 6, 2017) NASHVILLE — Though winter officially doesn’t start until Dec. 21, the 2018 NissanTitan XD full-size pickup will be ready for the worst the season can throw at it with the arrival of a new Snow Plow Prep Package. The package, which includes high-capacity, heavy-duty front springs, will be available this fall for use with a range of commercial and personal snow plows from five leading snow plow manufacturers: Boss, Fisher, Meyer, SnowEx and Western.

By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(November 5, 2017) BMW’s X2 is the X6 to the X1’s X5, which is to say, this is the more extroverted and sporty version of BMW’s smallest SUV. Built on the same transverse front-drive UKL platform as the latest generation of Mini vehicles, the X2 will come standard with all-wheel drive (xDrive in BMW speak) and only one engine option. European buyers, on the other hand, will have the choice of three- and four-cylinder turbo motors and multiple gearboxes.

(November 4, 2017) ST. LOUIS — Gateway Bronco, builder of the first-generation Ford Bronco, has unveiled the most historic Bronco known to exist.  The first Bronco was a prototype used by Ford and Carroll Shelby to create the early advertisements and prove the production processes at Ford. 

Recently acquired by Gateway Bronco, it will be on display at the Nashville International Auto Show through Sunday (Nov. 5) at the Gateway Bronco booth.