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Cadillac Escalade IQ Reveal Set for August

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GM is making good on its promise to exit this decade with Cadillac offering a portfolio of fully electric vehicles. To date we’ve seen the Lyriq and uber-lux Celestiq; next up, the Escalade IQ. Cadillac says they’ll be showing the Escalade IQ on August 9 at a location in New York City.

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Cadillac shows brand’s first fully electric EV at NAIAS; based on BEV3 global architecture

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The announcement is part of Cadillac’s aggressive product acceleration; in addition to revealing the all-new XT6 crossover, the company also hinted at both a future Escalade and an upcoming performance sedan. Overall, Cadillac will introduce new models at the rate of roughly one every six months through 2021.

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GM investing $2B in Spring Hill plant to build EVs, starting with Cadillac LYRIQ

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Newly announced planned investments include: $2 billion will be invested in Spring Hill Manufacturing to build fully electric vehicles including the luxury Cadillac LYRIQ. In March 2019, GM announced it would invest $300 million in Orion Assembly to produce a new Chevrolet electric vehicle.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. Since its major re-brand in 2021, Kia has made noticeable changes in its products, design, and marketing efforts. Kia EV lineup from left to right: EV6, EV4, EV5, EV3, EV9 (Source: Kia) Kia is not abandoning fully electric cars.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. Since its major re-brand in 2021, Kia has made noticeable changes in its products, design, and marketing efforts. Kia EV lineup from left to right: EV6, EV4, EV5, EV3, EV9 (Source: Kia) Kia is not abandoning fully electric cars.

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Cadillac Unveils Plug-in Two-Mode Hybrid XTS Platinum Concept

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The XTS Platinum concept’s plug-in hybrid electric propulsion system (PHEV) builds on the experience Cadillac has gained with the Escalade Hybrid and Escalade Platinum Hybrid flagship models (which also feature the two-mode system). Designers blended the display screens into a flowing instrument panel.

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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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The company has trademarked various nameplates, including Escalade iQ, the all-electric version of the large SUV. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. Cadillac will be in a position to offer a fully electric portfolio by 2030,” said Bala.