GM's Hill retires, Wallace promoted Nov 9, 2005
In 1982, he was named chief engineer of the Cadillac Allante. Following the introduction of the Northstar engine in 1992 in the two seat luxury roadster, Hill assumed chief engineer responsibilities for the Cadillac Deville and Concours. (Motor Sport)
Baynum Painting rides a niche: painting roller coasters Aug 9, 2005
"I went out and bought a Cadillac Allante convertible. I didn't quit the business, but I didn't take it too seriously for a while. Then three months later I realized that I couldn't pay my bills.". After his brief fling as a high roller, Baynum realized it was time to get back to work of rolling paint. (Cincinnati Post -- Business)
Appeals court delays Hood execution Jun 30, 2005
At the scene, Williamson's lockbox was found pried open, jewelry and money were missing, and his 1988 Cadillac Allante convertible, valued at $70,000, also was missing ... Plano police then warned Indiana authorities that Hood was headed to the state, that he was armed and dangerous, and driving a stolen Cadillac Allante. (Plano Star Courier, TX)
Cars now smarter, but drivers must still use their heads Dec 28, 2004
I still remember how the ABS was one of the touted features of the Cadillac Allante two-seater back in late 1980s. ABS is one important basic component in active safety technology. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
New auto-biography looks at old car-tastrophes Nov 16, 2004
"They turned (a hot car) into an embarrassing disco mobile." Cadillac Seville diesel, 1978-85: "An unmitigated disaster." It had "a propensity for spitting out its bits and pieces all over the road like teeth after a prize fight." The car broke his heart: Cadillac Allante, 1987-1993. "It's a gorgeous car ruined by GM's ever present desire to do things on the cheap.". (Houston Chronicle)
What you need to know about depreciation Oct 9, 2004
"Sometimes it's because it's ugly, as in the case of the Aztek. Or it's overpriced, like the ($65,000) Volkswagen Phaeton, or the Cadillac Allante years ago," says Charlie Vogelheim, Kelley Blue Book's executive editor. Also look for used cars that are reputable but were overshadowed when new. (USA Today -- Money)
ID thief to the stars tells all Sep 3, 2004
When he was arrested, federal authorities also found a $55,000 Cadillac Allante and a $40,000 Lexus in his driveway, both purchased using fake Social Security numbers. Court documents indicate he was arrested with a series of credit cards under assumed names, including those of top executives of major U.S. corporations. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Stunner solstice May 3, 2004
But they were flops because their designs were flawed -- the Cadillac Allante and Buick Reatta were expensive cruisers, not sports cars. The Pontiac Fiero never went much beyond being a cheap commuter car and was never offered as a convertible. (Chicago Sun Times, IL)
