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Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis powers 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

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Qualcomm Technologies announced that the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ ( earlier post ) will leverage Snapdragon automotive solutions to deliver the latest in capabilities to Cadillac customers. Escalade IQ customer deliveries are expected to begin in late 2024.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax is big and famous for being the ride of celebrities. It was my first experience driving an Escalade (I have been chauffeured in them). Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter Story by John Faulkner. Your numbers may differ.

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Kia slashes EV6, EV9 prices by up to $10K in Korea to boost demand

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A Kia official said, “We have prepared special benefits in connection with government policy to expand the distribution of electric vehicles.” That’s more than the Cadillac Escalade, 3-row Range Rover P400, and Mercedes EQS. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Kia expects to sell around 2,000 EV9s monthly.

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GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials

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GM has brought to the China market the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, Buick LaCrosse with eAssist and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. On 22 November at Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai GM introduced the SAIL SPRINGO pure electric vehicle, which will be built and sold in China. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. Fourteen speakers pumped-out quality sound for AM/FM HD radio, SiriusXM and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All of them outsell the Cadillac luxury sedans. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Cadillac Escalade ESV sales increased 32% while Escalade sales increased 3%. The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects.

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2025 Cadillac Optiq EV pivots to Millennials, goes soft on Art & Science

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2025 Cadillac Optiq Optiq has AWD, Blackwing performance connection Likewise, it opts for a front-wheel-biased all-wheel-drive system, with a stronger permanent-magnet motor in front, making around 200 hp, while an induction motor for the rear wheels backs it up with about 90 hp. The Optiq shares that model’s 116.3-inch