The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As we covered in our last installment , the Cadillac Eldorado was “all-new” for 1963 as GM repositioned its flailing flagship convertible. Remaining steadfast was the C-body platform that underpinned all standard sized Cadillac models since the first Sixty-Two of 1940. Eldorado’s wheelbase of 129.5 The compression ratio was 10.5:1.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024. Photos by Cadillac. Story by John Faulkner.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

Cadillac will soon be an electric automaker, but before it’s got some tricks left before it makes the leap completely. Three new colors are available: Typhoon Metallic, Drift Metallic, and Deep Space Metallic. The cars get a 10-speed automatic transmission, and the Blackwing is available with a six-speed manual.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 7, 2023

When it debuted in its second generation guise for the 1954 model year , the Cadillac Eldorado changed its approach from low-production halo car to expensive trim package. Boldened, in 1955 a refreshed Eldorado appeared with a new rear end treatment that featured large fins not found on other Cadillac models.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2024

Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the luxury brand’s latest all-electric offering, slotting-in below the brand’s first EV, the 2023 Lyriq , that hit showrooms in mid-summer 2022. EPA estimates not available. Until then, here are some compact luxury crossover EV highlights. “We For us, that is luxury.”

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MAY 25, 2022

General Motor’s (GM) all-electric 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ has sold out. Pre-order yours today,” reads Cadillac’s website for the electric luxury midsize SUV/crossover. The electric luxury SUV/crossover sold out within four hours after the order bank opened, Cadillac spokesman Mike Albano told The Detroit Free Press.

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Baua Electric

JULY 25, 2024

Which luxury electric SUV would you choose, the Acura ZDX or Cadillac Lyriq? After slashing financing rates, the Acura ZDX may be a better buy than the Cadillac Lyriq or Chevy Blazer EV. The ZDX is based on GM’s Ultium platform, the same one underpinning the Cadillac Lyriq. Previously, the lowest rate available was 2.9%

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Though they were completely different generations, the C-body platform underneath both Eldorados remained the same and was also shared with lesser Cadillac models like the Series 62 and Sixty Special. The same steering wheel design was used in the 1954 Cadillacs as the ‘53 Eldorado, finished in two-tone to coordinate with each car’s interior.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We return to the Cadillac Eldorado saga today by popular demand. In our last entry , we delved into the engineering and platform changes that arrived for the entire Cadillac line in 1954. Above the panels near the door shut line was another Eldorado signifier: Golden Cadillac crests. However, not all the windows fared that way.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As we learned in our last installment , when the second generation Eldorado debuted in 1954 it was repositioned at Cadillac. & The 331 was the first Cadillac OHV developed, and debuted in 1949 across the Cadillac lineup. GM purchased a Frigidaire system that was self-contained for use in Cadillacs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. Official EPA estimates are not yet available.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

& All gauges, the radio, and the central heater vent were identical between both Cadillacs. There were four different paint colors available, representing the colors of the American flag plus one more for good measure. And that figure represented just half a percent of Cadillac’s sales in 1953. .&

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Teslarati

JULY 18, 2022

An exclusive group of Cadillac Lyriq buyers are being offered a considerable discount by the automaker if they agree to sign an NDA that will restrict who they can talk about the car with and let General Motors track how they use the vehicle. 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ sells out within 4 hours. “As Cadillac wanted access to driving patterns.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Cadillac announced earlier this week that reservations for the LYRIQ EV sold out in just over ten minutes, marking an impressive statistic for demand. However, Cadillac did not detail how many reservations it received before closing down the reservations. Additional reservations will take place through Cadillac’s dealer network.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 25, 2023

We discussed the engineering underneath 1953’s trio of high-end halo convertibles from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac last week. In the middle of the grille was the Cadillac crest and supporting V ornament, both of which were finished in gold plating for all 1953 Cadillacs.& Images: dealer , BaT ] ecome a& TTAC insider.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s more than the Cadillac Lyriq it’s based on. The electric SUV is based on GM’s Ultium platform, which powers the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy’s new EVs, including the Blazer, Silverado, and Equinox. We also learned the ZDX would be available in single and dual motor powertrain options (plus the Type S). Is it worth the cost?

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Chevrolet Silverado EV is getting its own version of the CrabWalk mode already available on its GMC Sierra EV sibling, Chevy confirmed Friday. That update will be pushed to both leftover 2024 models still on dealer lots and trucks already in customer hands, Chevy confirmed.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac have announced that they will give dealers a buyout option if they are unwilling to sell electric vehicles. However, according to The Verge , the same opportunity will not be available to Chevy dealerships.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

Cadillac deliveries topped 26,800 units (-40% y-o-y). The CT4 sedan being launched in China this month will give Cadillac its strongest and most complete lineup ever, enabling it to compete in all key luxury segments. The latest member of the popular Rong Guang family will be available later this month. from 813,973 in Q1 2019.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV are losing the credit because of component qualifications, while all other EVs are temporarily losing eligibility. Additionally, the Equinox EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac OPTIQ, and Silverado EV will be eligible for the full incentive. 43 vehicles had qualified in 2023.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 28, 2023

Autoblog reports via Automotive News that Infiniti recently hosted about 200 of its dealers in the City of Angels, and the company showed two new ICE vehicles and two new EVs at the event. Expect an available air suspension. AN notes that this is the first Infiniti dealer meeting in almost a decade. Or is it not enough?

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

After several years of swelling vehicle prices and tragically lean inventories, the market has reached a point where dealer lots are getting full and consumers are becoming disinclined to go into quite so much debt in order to purchase a new automobile. Any deals you may find will hinge heavily on which brands and models you’re looking at.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Acura’s new digital experience tool is designed to help reverse slumping sales as its first EV, the ZDX, rolls out to dealers in the US. According to Mike Langel, Acura’s US head of sales, the new digital tool is “redefining the customer experience” as it is being rolled out to dealers nationwide.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 21, 2024

If this proves to be real, that’s a cost under $30,000 after the point-of-sale rebate—assuming the entry-level model is widely available, and not just a single loss-leader vehicle to lure in shoppers. Actual 2023 sales of Ultium EVs were just 13,838, mostly Cadillac Lyriqs. Watch to see how dealers handle the deluge of new products.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Honda Prologue EV set a new US sales record as it rolls out to dealers nationwide. Based on GM’s Ultium platform, the same one underpinning new Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EVs, Honda’s electric SUV is available in both Single (FWD) and Dual-Motor (AWD) powertrains. Meanwhile, the highest Elite trim costs $57,900.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors is banking that Europeans will want an American-made $93,000 SUV that has zero emissions – but the US brand has had plenty of trouble getting production off the ground on its home turf. Last year, Cadillac delivered 9,000 Lyriqs, with fewer than 2,400 in the first half.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2023

A 1970s desire on the part of Cadillac dealers for a two-seater to compete with the Mercedes-Benz R107 plus fierce intra-GM political battles led to the development of a couple of interesting two-seat designs that hit American roads during the late 1980s. One was the Cadillac Allanté , while the other was the Buick Reatta.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 21, 2022

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is set to make a splash when it hits dealers in the summer of 2023. When you add your name to the list, after a $100 refundable deposit a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process. seconds with the available Wide Open Watts mode on the SS. Pricing and Availability.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Cadillac Lyriq The all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ was an Electrek favorite when it first made its debut two years ago, but I took some heat in the comments earlier this month when I sad that LYRIQ buyers who had been waiting for a deal can score more than $10,500 in discounts on the Ultium-based Caddy. ORIGINAL CONTENT FROM ELECTREK.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2014

All charge stations are available free of charge to GM employees and visitors. Chevrolet and Cadillac dealers have installed approximately 5,900 charge stations at their locations for owner use—17 of these dealerships use solar charging canopies.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2022

GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled—representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Cadillac provided some details on its production CELESTIQ flagship “ultra-luxury sedan”; the show car version appeared earlier this year. Clients will work directly with their selected dealer and Cadillac designers to realize their unique vision for the car, with unprecedented levels of personalization tailored to reflect the owner’s tastes.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 21, 2024

If this proves to be real, that’s a cost under $30,000 after the point-of-sale rebate—assuming the entry-level model is widely available, and not just a single loss-leader vehicle to lure in shoppers. Actual 2023 sales of Ultium EVs were just 13,838, mostly Cadillac Lyriqs. Watch to see how dealers handle the deluge of new products.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2022

To get there, Honda has entered into a technical relationship with General Motors, sharing GM’s Ultium Platform , currently used on the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer (among others). The Honda Prologue is also set to be in dealers in 2024. Pricing and Availability. Design Cues. -ft.) Pricing has not been announced.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2021

Key factors changing the decision landscape include strong public reaction to the GMC HUMMER EV and HUMMER EV SUV, the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup; GM and dealer investments in the EV customer experience; public and private investment in EV charging infrastructure; and the global policy environment.

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