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NO.1 Auto Diagnostic Tool Store Tech 2 #cars #AliExpress #Cadillac

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The GM Tech 2 is a military grade custom hand-held computer designed to enable the GM shop technician the insights and capabilities to diagnose and maintain their charges.  GM has now replaced this system with a computer based MDI system.  However, for vehicles like my 2007 Cadillac XLR or 2008 Cadillac STS-V, the Tech 2 can be a key diagnostic and repair tool.

As an experiment, I ordered a Tech 2 on AliExpress.com from NO.1 Auto Diagnostic Tool Store.  I selected this source based on the AliExpress reputation level and number of reports.

I ordered the device on Sunday, and it arrived in Texas to my door on Wednesday — with free shipping and very good DHL service from Hong Kong to Texas!

After some initial user error, I was able to plug Tab A into Slot A and Tab B into Slot B and etc.  With the Tech 2 properly connected I was able to read from and interact with my 2007 Cadillac XLR.  I still have a lot to learn about the Tech 2 but for plug it in and see it work tonight was a success.

I will update this article as I use the No 1 Auto Diagnostic Tool Store Tech 2 a bit more, and will mention in future articles when it is in use.  I paid for the item with my own funds, and no one sponsored this article.

ProClip iPhone Car Mount for the #Cadillac XLR Test Drive @ProClipUSA #cars @iPhone_News

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After meeting them on Twitter ( @ProClipUSA ) I recently ordered a ProClip iPhone 6 Plus holder for my Cadillac XLR.

What ProClip USA is doing is nice — they make a custom mount that sort of clips into the geography of your specific car, then make standard holders for various phones or tablets that anchor to their mount.

I was expecting the parts to all snap together so I was a bit surprised that some assembly was required — one main screw and 4 anchor screws.  Not much trouble though and may be a trade off for versus shaky video.  The video is framed because the iphone is vertical.  Keep in mind we are testing the mount and not the camera/phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6carwTfiww

Here is a resulting unedited quick drive test.  The sound is a useless but the video capture looks pretty good.  The mount appears to hold the iPhone 6 plus fairly steady.  I did NOT ask YouTube to steady the video, although that is available post-production.

I am concerned that for out the front of the car the camera should actually be turned side-ways for video.  The mount is really perhaps designed to help you use your phone as a phone while in the car, for phone calls or navigation.  I will see if turning the phone still lets it see out (!)

Updated: Here is a quick car-stopped video of the rear camera with the iPhone rotated sideways:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMTGh1G6P9E

Proclip Sideways out the front is a bit blocked:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc6tpbrMFjI

The last two pics in the gallery are stills out the front from the vertical iphone:

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or with ‘reverse video’ turned on for the iphone and shooting a still back into the Cadillac XLR from the rear camera on the iphone

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and a still with the phone rotated sideways:

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Overall the ProClip USA mount appears to work as intended.  Install required a few minutes. I will update the post with more info as it gets more use.

 

 

Cadillac global sales rise 10 percent in September

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GAINS IN NORTH AMERICA, CHINA DRIVE SURGE

With substantial gains in its top three markets, Cadillac global sales increased 10 percent in September to 24,593 units.  U.S. sales rose 7.8 percent, while increases in China and Canada were 14.7 percent and 34.6 percent, respectively.

“Following a disciplined strategy led by increasing product substance, stronger transaction prices and lower incentives, we have a stronger foundation for growth,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen.

Cadillac’s ATS sport sedan and coupe models increased 43 percent in September, and 31 percent year to date. Strong demand continues in China for the long-wheelbase ATS-L model while U.S. customers received initial deliveries of the high-performance V-Series.

The SRX luxury crossover continues to be in strong demand, especially in the U.S., driving an increase of 30 percent in September.

Total Cadillac sales globally are up 3.2 percent for the year to date.

Cadillac sales in key regions appear in the table below.

Cadillac sales in key regions appear in the table below.

GLOBAL SALES BY PRODUCT LINE      
  Sep-15 Sep-14 %Change YTD-15 YTD-14 % Change
ATS 5,663 3,959 43.0 43,458 33,088 31.3
CTS 1,644 2,494 (34.0) 16,616 25,269 (34.2)
ELR 37 114 (67.5) 765 916 (16.5)
Escalade 3,306 4,082 (19.0) 29,608 23,722 24.8
SRX 9,552 6,762 30.2 73,294 68,227 7.4
XTS 4,391 4,949 (11.3) 35,219 41,530 (15.2)
Others 0 1 (100.0) 35 17 105.9
Total 24,593 22,359 10.0 198,995 192,769 3.2
             
GLOBAL SALES BY COUNTRY      
  Sep-15 Sep-14  %Change YTD-15 YTD-14 % Change
United States 14,908 13,829 7.8 125,699 127,837 (1.7)
China 7,687 6,699 14.7 56,873 50,606 12.4
Canada 1,172 871 34.6 8,932 7,774 14.9
Middle East 347 502 (30.9) 3,801 3,118 21.9
Mexico 160 157 1.9 1,271 1,013 25.5
EU & Russia 103 131 (21.3) 1,056 1,228 (14.0)
ROW 216 170 27.1 1,363 1,193 (15.1)
Total 24,593 22,359 10.0 198,995 192,769 3.2