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Electric Cadillac Escalade is huge and could be headed our way

EV Central

The electric sibling of the internal combustion SUV that has become the preferred form of transport for celebrities and secret service agents, the Escalade IQ is the fourth EV model from General Motors’ luxury brand. Production starts in early 2024 with North American deliveries scheduled before the end of the year.

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

Green Car Congress

The Army expects to execute multiple Prototype Projects before determining whether to proceed to initial production that could entail purchase of approximately 5,700 vehicles at a value of around $5 billion. GM Defense is a rapidly expanding, wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors.

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GM to cease manufacturing in Australia by 2017

Green Car Congress

General Motors announced it will transition to a national sales company in Australia and New Zealand. The sale and service of Holden vehicles will be unaffected by this announcement and will continue through the network of Holden dealers across Australia and New Zealand. to as high as US$1.10

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

EV Central

The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand. But the Silverado EV did look like a potential future local candidate as EV utes start rolling into production.

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Cadillac to return to Australia as EV-only brand to fight Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Polestar, Volvo and Lexus

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Parent company General Motors has confirmed the Cadillac Lyriq will go on sale in Australia in 2024 ahead of a yet-to-be-named family of new EVs that plan to shake up the luxury establishment with a quintessentially American brand that is known for big wings, long fins and countless pop culture references.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … —COP 26 Declaration. Unilever; Vattenfall; Zenith; Zurich.