The Truth About Cars

MARCH 29, 2024

We’re back with more Cadillac Eldorado today, in our final entry on the third generation models. Since then, I discovered this April 1957 edition of The Cadillac Serviceman , GM’s in-house magazine publication for its dealer service centers. Now legal in all states, all Cadillacs adopted them immediately.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2020

Beyond a no-cameras showing in early March to analysts, dealers, and invited press, General Motors still hasn’t provided a first look at its next-generation electric vehicles—including the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq that are both due to go on sale before the end of 2021.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2015

GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. Participating dealers have proven track records in areas such as energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, on-site nature habitats and community outreach.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With GM still saying it’s committed to pivoting its lineup entirely toward electrification by 2030, it wants dealerships to install requisite charging stations as service centers undergo some retooling. Sales and service departments are also supposed to get additional training to better understand how to deal with EVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024. Photos by Cadillac. Story by John Faulkner.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

Cadillac deliveries topped 26,800 units (-40% y-o-y). The CT4 sedan being launched in China this month will give Cadillac its strongest and most complete lineup ever, enabling it to compete in all key luxury segments. General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 461,716 vehicles in China in the first quarter, down 43.3%

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 7, 2023

When it debuted in its second generation guise for the 1954 model year , the Cadillac Eldorado changed its approach from low-production halo car to expensive trim package. The new take and lower price resonated with consumers and sales jumped immediately. Upon the Eldorado’s return to (partially) unique styling, sales nearly doubled.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It was not until after the model became a sales success that Cadillac debuted more variants. But customers voted with their wallets, and in 1954 Eldorado sales quadrupled over 1953. He ordered a custom hardtop Eldorado from Cadillac, who was happy to oblige. Cadillac called the fully ribbed trim “saddle molding.”

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 26, 2023

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer. Even worse is the fact that the Blazer EV uses the Ultium platform GM claims is about to underpin its future lineup. Even worse is the fact that the Blazer EV uses the Ultium platform GM claims is about to underpin its future lineup.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

GM is offering a $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost eligibility for the EV tax credit. This comes after several GM electric models were excluded, starting this week. According to GM, the setback is only temporary due to “two minor components” in the EV models. Until then, GM will fill in the gap for buyers.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

2023 Chevy Bolt EUV (Source: Chevrolet) GM has released its Q4 sales numbers , showing Ultium still ramping steadily, but overall EV sales are down as its best-selling model, the Bolt, winds down as Chevy takes it off the market in its best year of sales ever – leaving GM with only 3.1%

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2022

General Motors has announced that vehicles sold too quickly after their initial sale will have their warranties stripped ahead of multiple hotly anticipated product releases. Only the Hummer EV battery warranty will be allowed to transfer to the new owner after a quick re-sale.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

& All gauges, the radio, and the central heater vent were identical between both Cadillacs. Though the Eldorado came as standard with almost everything Cadillac could throw at it, there were still two standalone options: Air conditioning for $620(!) ($7,125 adj.), Images: dealer , BaT , GM] Become a TTAC insider.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

Shanghai GM’s domestic sales decreased 6.9% year on year to 160,067 units, SAIC-GM-Wuling’s sales in China were up 3.5% to 178,903 units and FAW-GM’s domestic sales were down 75.6% Shanghai GM’s all-time record sales in December resulted in fewer products available for dealers to sell in January.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As we learned in our last installment , when the second generation Eldorado debuted in 1954 it was repositioned at Cadillac. & The 331 was the first Cadillac OHV developed, and debuted in 1949 across the Cadillac lineup. GM purchased a Frigidaire system that was self-contained for use in Cadillacs.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Cadillac announced earlier this week that reservations for the LYRIQ EV sold out in just over ten minutes, marking an impressive statistic for demand. However, Cadillac did not detail how many reservations it received before closing down the reservations. Additional reservations will take place through Cadillac’s dealer network.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors is banking that Europeans will want an American-made $93,000 SUV that has zero emissions – but the US brand has had plenty of trouble getting production off the ground on its home turf. Last year, Cadillac delivered 9,000 Lyriqs, with fewer than 2,400 in the first half.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2018

US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. Bolt US deliveries in the first half of 2018 represented 1% of all GM vehicle deliveries during the period.

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Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2023

“Rory, John and Josh have the experience and strong leadership skills to continue to build on our momentum and maintain our strong commitment to our brands, our dealers and our customers,” Reuss mentioned. He additionally has held management roles with GM Canada and Cadillac.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2021

We are investing aggressively in a comprehensive and highly-integrated plan to make sure that GM leads in all aspects of the transformation to a more sustainable future. —GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. —GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. GM expects the second half of 2021 will continue to be complex and fluid.

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Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2023

General Motors (GM) has published its first-quarter earnings report, crushing earnings expectations, but the company isn’t out of the woods yet. GM was caught with its metaphorical pants down when Ford introduced the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, giving GM’s long-time rival a headstart into two fast-growing segments.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 25, 2023

We discussed the engineering underneath 1953’s trio of high-end halo convertibles from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac last week. In the middle of the grille was the Cadillac crest and supporting V ornament, both of which were finished in gold plating for all 1953 Cadillacs.& GM called it a “dropped-door design.”

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2024

In December, GM said it would temporarily lose eligibility for the credit on some of its cars. The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV are losing the credit because of component qualifications, while all other EVs are temporarily losing eligibility. These cars are set to be built after the sourcing change occurs. The IRS and U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2018

US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. Bolt US deliveries in the first half of 2018 represented 1% of all GM vehicle deliveries during the period.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac have announced that they will give dealers a buyout option if they are unwilling to sell electric vehicles. This has made many curious; what is GM’s plan for their dealership network? Chevrolet Bolts on a dealership parking lot. What do you think of the article?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2013

GM and its joint ventures are launching 17 new and upgraded models in China this year, including the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback; the new Wuling Sunshine; two new Jiefang light-duty trucks, the S230 and F330; and the Insignia Sports Tourer, Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC from Opel. We expect industry sales to grow another 7-8 percent in 2013.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Beginning in 2016, GM will compete in Europe’s volume markets only under its Opel and Vauxhall brands. In Russia and the CIS, the brands are clearly defined and distinguished and, as a result, are more competitive within their respective segments, GM said. —GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2014

Sales of General Motors crossovers and trucks, which include pickups, vans and SUVs, surged by double-digits in July, pushing combined sales for the year to 1,048,114 through July. GM was the first automaker to pass the million-unit milestone in both 2014 and 2013. Including the Cadillac Escalade, SUV sales are up 32%.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2015

GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and US-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. —GM President Dan Ammann. The GM Auto plant in St. GM is planning to idle the plant. General Motors announced plans to change its business model in Russia.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A few Ultium-based models have already gone on sale without too many issues, including the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, but the most recent release hasn’t gone so smoothly. The publication sent its SUV to the dealer, where it’s been for more than two weeks so far, requiring support from a GM technician and surrounding stores.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

"Our forward plans include bringing our plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America," Barra was quoted by Automotive News as saying during GM’s fourth-quarter earnings call. Let me be clear: GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2011

General Motors’ vehicle sales in China rose 28.8% Its manufacturing joint ventures and major brands all set new annual sales marks, enabling GM to remain the leader among global automakers in its largest market (US sales crested 2.2 SAIC-GM-Wuling’s domestic sales grew 15.6% Buick sales rose 23.0%

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 20, 2024

GM began producing cars on its J Platform beginning in 1981 , and the J-Body proved to be a tremendous global sales success for The General. In the United States, the introductory J Family models for the 1982 model year were the Chevrolet Cavalier , Pontiac J2000 , Oldsmobile Firenza , Buick Skyhawk and Cadillac Cimarron.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2014

As a result of new CEO Mary Barra’s request for a comprehensive internal safety review following the ignition switch recall, General Motors announced three separate recalls involving US production and sales of approximately: 303,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana from the 2009-2014 model years with gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 31, 2024

Just your daily driver with no tailpipe The bottom line: If you are shopping to replace your current gasoline-powered SUV there is no reason for not visiting your Chevrolet dealer to seriously consider the Equinox EV. note: The RS and other trim levels are already showing up at local dealerships and for sale in California.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

GM also said it plans to strengthen its core business through global growth initiatives and an aggressive product launch cadence, while continuing to focus on driving cost efficiencies. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. Autonomous Vehicle Deployment. Let’s Drive NYC. Car Sharing. eBike Concept.

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