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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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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. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Cadillac Unwraps All-Electric 2026 Vistiq

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Serving as a three-row crossover with an all-electriq, er, electric powertrain, the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq seeks to deliver 615 horsepower and up to 300 miles in range on a single charge of it 102-kWh battery. Cargo volume isn’t enormous compared to similarly sized three-row crossovers fueled by gasoline. Good stuff.

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News: 2024 Pebble Beach Debuts

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liter twin-turbo V8 and an electric motor for 771 hp and 738 lb.-ft. seconds with a top speed of 208 mph, all while being able to travel an estimated 50 miles on electric power. Cadillac Opulent Velocity EV Concept The next step for Cadillac’s V-Series of performance gasoline-propelled cars, the Opulent Velocity is a designer’s dream.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The 2022 Genesis G70 comes with two gasoline engine options. Our Genesis G70 interior in Seville Red with quilting on the seats and door panels was joined by black soft touch materials, perforated leatherette door inserts and patterned aluminum trim that was a nice respite from carbon fiber. Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5.

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Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehicles

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Could Scouts standout pairing of nuts and bolts and clicky buttons, crossed with the potential of satellite-data-delivered feature upgrades, help make EVs popular with a new group, or will it be the McDLT of electric SUVs? Scout Traveler SUV concept Why does Scout EV peg 350 miles of range?

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series. The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. More efficient gasoline engines. Clean diesel. Vehicle electrification. Earlier post.).