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Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview

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Cadillac has tried electrifying cars before. Based on the Chevrolet Volt platform and technology, the ELR coupe was ahead of its time for the traditional Cadillac buyer, which was too bad. Then in 2017 along came the CT6 PHEV , an electrified version of Cadillac’s full-size, flagship sedan, but 2019 saw the end of this car.

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GM’s Cadillac set to eliminate 40% of dealerships in $274M restructuring project

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General Motors’ Cadillac brand is set to eliminate around 40% of its U.S. dealerships and roll out a new electric SUV, hoping to ease into a more-committed adoption of electric vehicles. Cadillac, one of GM’s luxury brands, is planning to make a more committed effort toward electrification starting at the dealership level.

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GM to invest $2.2B at Detroit-Hamtramck to produce all-electric trucks and SUVs; GM’s first fully-dedicated EV plant

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billion at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. Since the fall of 2018, GM has committed to invest more than $2.5 Detroit-Hamtramck currently operates on one shift of production and builds the Cadillac CT6 and the Chevrolet Impala. General Motors will invest $2.2

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Global debut of Buick Enspire electric concept SUV in China; GM China sales up 2% in February, Buick up 4%

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GM’s Buick brand will stage the global debut of the Enspire, its new all-electric concept SUV, at Buick Brand Night on 17 April in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. It will also be on display to the public at Auto China 2018 in Beijing, which begins later this month. Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV teaser.

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GM delivers October record 382,723 vehicles in China; SUVs remain fastest growing segment; Baojun EV sells >1,700 units

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Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Baojun had their best October sales to date. SUVs remained the fastest-growing segment for GM, with sales surging 64% year-over-year. Demand for Cadillac luxury vehicles rose 36% from a year earlier, making October the brand’s 20 th consecutive month of double-digit growth. from a year earlier.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax is big and famous for being the ride of celebrities. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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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. Ready to go head-to-head. Three Models.