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

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announced today that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles, joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, and Orion Assembly in Orion Township, Michigan. General Motors Co.

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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. Kia EV lineup from left to right: EV6, EV4, EV5, EV3, EV9 (Source: Kia) Kia is not abandoning fully electric cars. However, Ford’s new low-cost electric vehicles will not be available until 2026.

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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. Kia EV lineup from left to right: EV6, EV4, EV5, EV3, EV9 (Source: Kia) Kia is not abandoning fully electric cars. However, Ford’s new low-cost electric vehicles will not be available until 2026.

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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). V-6 Direct Injection gasoline engine paired with a plug-in two-mode hybrid system.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

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Cadillac to get a starter EV Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed review of the Optiq EV, including driving impressions and real-world electric range, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel sometime in late 2024. Until then, here are some compact luxury crossover EV highlights.

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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. But electric vehicles simplify the process.