BLING & BANG; Updated STS features tons of chrome, a new face and a potent base engine.(product information of automobiles)

Byline: ROGER HART Automakers roll out "mid-cycle enhancements'' to give aging models new sales life a few years before the model is completely replaced. These makeovers typically include sheetmetal changes, a wheel and tire upgrade and maybe an interior spruce-up. Cadillac has made all those modifications and more to the 2008 STS, including adding chrome trim pieces inside and out to catch your eye.

Then, to make sure people pay attention, it upped horsepower on the base engine by 47 ponies. The 3.6-liter aluminum V6, now with direct injection, makes 302 hp at 6300 rpm and ...

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