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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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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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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.

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Report: Cadillac Converj EREV Headed for Production

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The Detroit News reported that GM has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an extended range electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Cadillac sales have fallen 39.2 Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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It confirmed that the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV , 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, and the future Cadillac Escalade IQ will also be part of that rollout. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Tesla is also offering a Powershare feature with the Cybertruck —permitting 11.5

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Marketing the use of biobased materials being used in an automobile costs money and must be part of the consideration in the cost of using biobased parts.

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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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Unfortunately, the high cost of premium gasoline may outweigh that advantage for many drivers. As a result, AAA recommends drivers weigh the potential benefits against the cost of using premium gasoline, if their vehicle does not require it. improvement. Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4%.

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UAW says ‘strike is working,’ as GM concessions prevent added walkouts

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has reportedly made progress in contract negotiations with the “Big Three” automakers of Michigan, though there is still some progress to be made, according to the organization’s president. “GM has agreed to lay the foundation for a just transition [to EVs],” Fain added.

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