Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2017

Cadillac introduces Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications this month in the CTS performance sedan, which is in production now. Cadillac’s V2V solution uses Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) and GPS and can handle 1,000 messages per second from vehicles up to nearly 1,000 feet away.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 5, 2025

Cadillac recently electrified its flagship SUV with the Escalade IQ, and were now getting a look at the extended-wheelbase Escalade IQL, which has more passenger and cargo space, making it one of the longest vehicles on sale today. Inside Cadillac offers an Executive Second Row Package, which brings dual 12.6-inch

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cadillac unveiled the all-electric 2025 Escalade IQ. The Escalade IQ is the first full-size SUV from Cadillac built on GM’s Ultium Platform, and incorporates GM’s Ultifi software platform to support and deliver ongoing software updates to its technologies. Four-Wheel Steer reduces the turning diameter to 39.4

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge. Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. ELR production begins in the US in late 2013 in limited numbers, said Bob Ferguson, Cadillac global vice president.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Cadillac unveiled the first 2017 Crossover Touring 5 (XT5), a comprehensively upgraded luxury crossover and the cornerstone of a new series of crossovers. Cadillac crossovers will wear the “XT” designation. In the US market, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 will be powered by the new 3.6-liter liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In August at Tech Day in Shanghai, GM announced that in 2022, 5G will be available on all new Cadillac models and most Chevrolet and Buick vehicles going forward. It is also an initial demonstration following China’s first V2X application layer industry standard that was co-authored by GM and published in 2017.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

The company’s latest EV First Responder Training program will focus primarily on personnel in fire services, providing instruction and sharing of best practices on how to most effectively support emergency situations involving electric vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and Cadillac LYRIQ.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2017

Cadillac’s CTS sedan, one of the first production vehicles to contain Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication ( earlier post ), has now successfully demonstrated Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) capability in Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2016

SAIC-GM has officially launched the newest member of the Cadillac CT6 American luxury sedan family—the CT6 Plug-In ( earlier post )—in China. It is available in two variants priced at RMB 558,800 (US$80,400) and RMB 658,800 (US$94,700). Top: The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In has adopted industry-leading Power Split technology.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

The new service will debut in a Cadillac model from Shanghai GM this year. The new service is expected to deliver a comprehensive upgrade to OnStar service currently available. Shanghai GM plans to eventually make OnStar 4G LTE telematics service standard across the portfolios of its Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet brands.

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Teslarati

MAY 29, 2024

General Motors brand Cadillac unveiled its OPTIQ all-electric luxury SUV today, giving more information on specifications, including range, horsepower, starting price, and features. Cadillac said today that the estimated range of the OPTIQ will be 300 miles, and it will feature a standard dual motor all-wheel-drive powertrain.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As we learned in our last installment , 1965 and 1966 were both banner years for Cadillac in terms of sales, as customers just loved stacked headlamps and luxury. A record 182,435 Cadillacs were sold in 1965, a figure which increased to 196,685 in 1966. Calais was available as a two-door coupe, and four-door hardtop and pillared sedan.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 9, 2024

Cadillac once said it would be all-electric by 2030, but like other automakers, it has appeared to soften that commitment. As we reported , it makes sense -- Cadillac isn't the OEM that made aggressive EV promises only to back off for a variety of reasons. Inconsistent charging availability is one. Or, perhaps, it's perception?

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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

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

All-New Electric Three-Row Premium Midsize SUV The all-new, all-electric 2026 Cadillac Vistiq (pronounced “Vis-tick) is scheduled to hit showrooms in summer 2025. When it does it will be the second three row all-electric SUV from Cadillac, preceded by the 2025 Escalade IQ. This is a quick look at this premium midsize electric SUV.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). 2016 Cadillac ELR. 2016 Cadillac ELR.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 12, 2024

The second generation Cadillac Eldorado was met with immediate sales success after its repositioning from a halo vehicle to a more affordable upmarket trim package in 1954. The entire Cadillac lineup was restyled and slightly modernized for the 1958 model year. The Series 70 was available only in four-door hardtop guise.&

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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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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2024

Cadillac marketed the system with six major components: powertrain, speed-sensitive steering, traction control, ABS, short/long rear suspension, and a road-sensing suspension. Cadillac promised the Northstar System had adaptive technologies; the sort you’d expect from high-end imported luxury vehicles.

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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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Teslarati

JUNE 12, 2024

General Motors (GM) recently confirmed that the Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicle (EV) will be built in Mexico. The legacy automaker’s Mexican subsidiary confirmed the news about the Cadillac OPTIQ EV’s production to Cluster Industrial. Regen-on-demand and one-pedal driving is also available with the OPTIQ EV.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2024

Cadillac has updated the Escalade for the 2025 model year and the end result is a vehicle that has tilted to embrace the design of its battery electric siblings. Hoping to drive interest in its flagship SUV, Cadillac is adding new packaging options, some novel standard equipment and several high-end features to the Escalade for 2025.

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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. The Eldorado had dual 4-barrel carbs as standard, which meant a more impressive 305 horsepower figure.&

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The Flagship Cadillac EV An all-electric Cadillac? Debuting in July 2022 as a 2023 model, the Lyriq continues to be the flagship for Cadillac’s EV efforts. Premium Cruising Cadillac did not design nor will they be selling the Lyriq as a performance or sport midsize SUV. It baffles me, but heck, go for it!

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 5, 2024

For our 20th installment in the Cadillac Eldorado series, we turn the page to 1959 and a new generation of Cadillacs. The 1957 sales slump was credited to refreshed styling at GM (Cadillac and Buick in particular) that looked dated next to Exner’s 1957 Forward Look on Chrysler and Imperial models.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The product people at Cadillac made a crucial decision early in the Fifties with regard to the positioning of the second generation Eldorado: It would be less expensive, and less special. Cadillac was on top of the luxury world in the Fifties, and Eldorado sales jumped from 532 cars in 1953 to 2,150 in 1954.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In our last Eldorado entry , we discussed the exterior differences between Cadillac’s standard Series 62 convertible and the limited production Eldorado. & All gauges, the radio, and the central heater vent were identical between both Cadillacs. That price was double the ask of a standard Ninety-Eight convertible.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM. liter SX versions currently available. liters per 100 kilometers (21 mpg US)—40% better than the standard model.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. All-wheel drive comes standard on the Sport model.

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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. In short, the same C-body platform continued in use for Series 62, Sixty Special, and Eldorado with new bodywork and additional standard features.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax is big and famous for being the ride of celebrities. If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2014

GM offers magnetic ride control on a number of other vehicles, including Cadillacs, Corvettes and Buicks. It is standard on all Sierra Denali half-ton models, whether equipped with the standard 5.3L V-8 (355 hp) or the available 6.2L V-8 (420 hp)—the segment’s most powerful engine.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 4, 2025

Clean Fleet Report will have the opportunity to drive the much awaited, all-new and all-electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ next week, so look for a Flash Drive story on our experience right after that. Cadillac hasnt released the IQL length, but words like colossal, gargantuan and eye-popping come to mind. What Does L Mean?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cadillac is heading for luxury territory with its new Lyriq SUV , the first of a new breed of all-electric cars designed to position the brand as a tech leader Down Under. The standard seat trim is Inteluxe imitation leather or buyers can choose real leather or more supple Nappa leather as part of a selection of optional trims.

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OCTOBER 12, 2024

It’s a brand synonymous with celebrities and pop culture and now Cadillac is back in Australia after more than half a century. But the modern Cadillac is very different to the big engines, big cars and big wings that have helped define one of America’s most iconic brands. Cadillac Lyriq has plenty of competition.

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