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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax is big and famous for being the ride of celebrities. It was my first experience driving an Escalade (I have been chauffeured in them). Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. Your numbers may differ.

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Who’s your Caddy? 2024 Cadillac Optiq electric SUV will gunning for Tesla Model Y as brand’s most affordable EV shapes up

EV Central

Pop-out door handles hint that the designers have created a low-drag shape to maximise the range, while the split rear lamps mimic the car-maker’s flagship Escalade iQ. 2024 Cadillac Optiq electric SUV will gunning for Tesla Model Y as brand’s most affordable EV shapes up appeared first on EV Central.

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Opinion: EVs Aren't Cadillac's Problem

The Truth About Cars

Consumer preference for ICE vehicles or hybrid/PHEVs appears to be another. The Escalade isn't my cup of tea but it remains a strong entrant in the large luxury SUV segment -- and you can even give it the V treatment. While EV market share has grown, there are still hurdles for greater EV adoption. Or, perhaps, it's perception?

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Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview

Clean Fleet Report

First was the short-lived, 2014-2016, very cool looking ELR plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Then in 2017 along came the CT6 PHEV , an electrified version of Cadillac’s full-size, flagship sedan, but 2019 saw the end of this car. Cadillac says “the sense of occasion that is of an Escalade is repeated in Lyriq.”

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Glad to see the variety & availability of electic commuter cars (vs hybrids & PHEV) is rising. Since most families have at least two cars now, I foresee an electric commuter car and an ICE road trip car (you know, an Escalade or Dodge Ram crew cab ;o) in the future.