General Motors Company’s (GM) Cadillac brand will utilize the most comprehensive and advanced mixed-material manufacturing techniques for the production of the new CT6 top-range sedan. With this, the automaker intends to offer a top-range, large luxury sedan which will deliver the efficiency of a smaller vehicle.
General Motors will be producing the new Cadillac CT6 at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, utilizing a unique combination of joining techniques. This plant also manufactures the Cadillac ELR electrified luxury coupe alongside other products. The Cadillac CT6 will be commercialized from the fourth quarter of 2015.
General Motors has allotted an automated, 138,000-square-foot shop at the plant for the production of the high-end luxury sedan. In addition, new tooling and advanced technologies, including 205 robots have been added for its production. The company has invested $300 million in the plant for the development of new body construction techniques and technologies with different types of advanced and lightweight materials.
General Motors is the first automaker to introduce the combination of joining techniques in a single vehicle. The material joining techniques used in the CT6 are patented aluminum spot welding technology, aluminum laser welding, self-piercing rivets, flow drill screws, aluminum arc welding and structural adhesive. The engineers have used the best joining method, depending on material combination and body location from among these technologies.
The new CT6 will expand Cadillac’s product offerings and is expected to be better than the CTS and XTS. Also, the CT6 will be an addition to an elite group of top-class, large luxury vehicles. The advanced manufacturing technique used in the CT6 helps it to satisfy the quality standards and ensures fuel efficiency while enhancing safety and driving dynamics.
Currently, General Motors carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked automobile stocks include TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (TRW), PACCAR Inc. (PCAR) and Magna International Inc. (MGA). All these stocks carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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