The Truth About Cars

MARCH 29, 2024

We’re back with more Cadillac Eldorado today, in our final entry on the third generation models. We spent our last installment reviewing the special and sometimes troublesome engineering that was standard on the Brougham. Now legal in all states, all Cadillacs adopted them immediately.

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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. In addition to the 2,150 standard Eldorados produced that year, there was a noteworthy one-off ordered by a wealthy businessman.& He ordered a custom hardtop Eldorado from Cadillac, who was happy to oblige. Reynolds Jr.,

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2022

General Motors teased the Cadillac Celestiq today with a series of images displaying the concept vehicle’s sleek and streamlined design, which will serve as “the purest expression of Cadillac design, technology, and performance.” We’d love to hear from you!

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

We began our journey through 50-plus years of the Cadillac Eldorado last week. Conceived as a new high-end convertible in the years leading up to the personal luxury car, the Series 62 Eldorado “sports convertible” wore unique sheet metal to all other Cadillac models in 1953. The smallest of the three was Buick’s Roadmaster Skylark.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In our last Eldorado entry , we discussed the exterior differences between Cadillac’s standard Series 62 convertible and the limited production Eldorado. & All gauges, the radio, and the central heater vent were identical between both Cadillacs. That price was double the ask of a standard Ninety-Eight convertible.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. 2014 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.

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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.& Images: dealer , BaT ] ecome a& TTAC insider.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2016

Karma Automotive’s planned distribution strategy will use both independent dealers and also company owned brand-experience centers to sell and service the new high-end Revero plug-in hybrid. The company said it has been curating best-in-class dealers in key markets in preparation for the Revero going on sale later this year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2014

GM is recalling 656 model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured 26 September 2013 through 14 February 2014, and equipped without Adaptive Cruise Control. GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), free of charge.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 28, 2023

Scanning the news today, I came across a story about Infiniti's plans to unveil four new models, and while this could've been a standard news post, I decided it also worked as a QOTD. The bigger news here is that it appears top-trim models will be targeted at Cadillac and Lincoln and priced accordingly, with a base sticker of over $100,000.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to FOX Business , a letter sent from GM North America President Steve Carlisle to dealers outlines that bumper-to-bumper, powertrain/EV propulsion system, sheet metal, tire, and accessory warranties would be removed from vehicles that are resold too quickly after the initial sale. Why should they care?

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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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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2024

Those sizable standard 24-inch wheels, mounted with 275/50 Michelin Primacy tires could raise a few eyebrows regarding ride comfort, but the automatic air suspension, adaptive dampers, and front and rear independent suspension set-up would be fine for long-range, comfortable freeway cruising. Look ma, no hands! Here is how it works.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

Two tunes of the V8 continued: There was a lower power and torque figure for standard Mark VIII trims (280 HP, 285 lb-ft) while the LSC version was tuned to 290 horses and 295 lb-ft of torque. Formerly an optional extra, traction control was now standard across the line.& Eight examples were fitted with the optional chrome wheels.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We return to the Cadillac Eldorado saga today by popular demand. In our last entry , we delved into the engineering and platform changes that arrived for the entire Cadillac line in 1954. In short, the same C-body platform continued in use for Series 62, Sixty Special, and Eldorado with new bodywork and additional standard features.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Half a decade later Smith was gone, and the remaining brass began to unwind the costly EDS and Hughes deals and return GM to its standard operating procedure. It would also mean a visit and payment to your local Oldsmobile dealer if you wanted to use guidance in a part of the country not covered by your car’s current set of maps.&

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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. The Eldorado had dual 4-barrel carbs as standard, which meant a more impressive 305 horsepower figure.&

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Add your name and, after a $100 refundable deposit, a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process. The first was the 2023 GMC Hummer EV , next will be the Cadillac Lyriq. We can only speculate, but expect there to be a battery electric version of almost all the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC makes.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo comes standard with a Skyhook performance suspension that has electronic damping and a limited-slip differential. Nice, but tight.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The G70 comes with an extensive list of advanced safety features that your dealer sales representative should go over with you in detail. Standard RWD – $38,570. Standard AWD – $40,670. Standard RWD – $43,145. Standard AWD – $45,245. Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

GM has been testing its “Super Cruise” autonomous driving technology since 2012, and confirmed today the feature will be available in the 2017 Cadillac CT6. The process will be adopted at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant on the Cadillac CT6 in the first half of 2016. Let’s Drive NYC. In China earlier this year a fleet of EN-V 2.0

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

Co-developed with General Motors, the midsize ZDX rides on the Ultium platform that is also shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox EVs. Standard on all ZDX models are rear side window shades, a panoramic power slide and tilt moonroof (with a power shade) and power tailgate that on the S Type is hands-free.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Many EV models are smaller and easier to park, and they uniformly include GPS systems as a standard feature.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

World luxury standard. The standard. It is too involved to go into here, so make sure your Mercedes-Benz dealer sales representative walks you through it completely. Repeating here, but get to know your dealer sales rep really well as there is so much to learn about the technology on the S500. Traditional.

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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. Pricing and Availability The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is arriving at dealers now.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s more than the Cadillac Lyriq it’s based on. The electric SUV is based on GM’s Ultium platform, which powers the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy’s new EVs, including the Blazer, Silverado, and Equinox. The electric SUV includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Is it worth the cost?

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The rear seats are up to the Lexus standard as they were sumptuous in their feel and comfort and could hold two adults with ample head and leg room. The 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport transports you in quiet, premium style and comes equipped with a long list of standard features and safety equipment. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

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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. The Rong Guang electric vehicle has the same dimensions as the model powered by a standard internal combustion engine.

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EV Life

MAY 5, 2023

However, dealers are much less likely to educate you about the fine print that may prevent you from accessing the full $7500 credit. Watch out for car dealers who use phrases like ‘we guarantee you can get you the full $7500 tax credit.’ If your taxable income has changed significantly between this tax year and tax last year (e.g.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

In the US, GM will focus on its core brands; Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. GM’s dealer count is also projected to be further reduced, from 6,246 in 2008 to 4,700 by 2012, and to 4,100 by 2014. million units (57.5 million units globally) for viability planning purposes.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

A trim package like Lincoln created previously for the Mark V in 1979, Collector’s Edition introduced some luxury features that should have been standard on Mark VIII all along. Of note, these special edition cars came without the perforated seating surfaces standard on all other LSCs. Lincoln would prefer nobody remember those.&

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models. V8 for extra performance.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 21, 2022

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is set to make a splash when it hits dealers in the summer of 2023. When you add your name to the list, after a $100 refundable deposit a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process. Chevrolet is currently taking online reservations for the midsize Blazer EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

This carries risks, but separates the EVs from the standard offerings. More EVs are coming from GM next year with the all-new Cadillac Lyric, a flagship crossover, and a second all-new model. For our discussion, Saturn dealers were the delivery and service point for GM’s aborted first electric car, the EV1. as a 1999 model.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

For a one time fee, a Boost mode can be downloaded through the dealer. The EV9 has standard ABS and power-assisted, ventilated front and rear solid discs. Handling and driving confidence were aided by the standard electronic stability control, electronic brake-pressure distribution and brake assist. Charging The 10.9

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 13, 2023

First Drive of Chevrolet’s All-New Electric SUV The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is rolling-out to dealers across North America in what should be a popular reinvented SUV for the brand. When visiting your local Chevrolet dealer speak with the sales representative about your traction options and needs for the Blazer EV.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Per the IRS: Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified previously owned electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a previously owned clean vehicle tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25E. As long as they fit certain criteria.

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