For Cadillac and its dealers, Celestiq EV is just a beginning
The $300,000 Cadillac Celestiq EV is a launch point for doing more "iconic" things for the brand in the future......»»
IT’s rising role in physical security technology
As the adoption of cloud-based and mobile-access security systems continues to increase among both new and established businesses, the lines between traditional physical security personnel and IT staff are beginning to blur. Traditionally, the common.....»»
VinFast"s new sales approach has U.S. car dealers cautious but interested
The EV maker said on Tuesday it was changing its distribution model, which has been based on Tesla's direct-to-consumer approach......»»
Acura unveils its first GM-based electric vehicle, the new ZDX
This new electric SUV shares a lot with the Cadillac Lyriq. Enlarge / This is Acura's first battery-electric vehicle, the new ZDX. (credit: Acura) Today in California, Acura took the wraps off its first electric vehicle.....»»
Consumer groups ask FTC to set car dealer obligation on spot deliveries
Several consumer groups petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to require that car dealers uphold credit terms in a "spot delivery" contract if a lender can't be found to buy the deal......»»
Nikola recalls all battery-electric trucks, halts sales after fire probe
There are 209 battery-powered electric trucks in the marketplace between dealers and customers and the company is recalling those vehicles and is in the process of contacting all parties, Nikola said......»»
Cadillac"s electric Escalade IQ builds on the pop culture icon
The seven-seat electric SUV, set to begin production next summer, starts at around $130,000 and offers an estimated 450-mile driving range......»»
Ford CEO Jim Farley"s electric F-150 road trip
Jim Farley spent three days driving a Ford electric pickup from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, meeting with researchers, businesses, dealers and EV owners along the way......»»
GM wasn’t kidding, even the $130k Escalade IQ won’t have CarPlay
Earlier this year, GM announced that it would be ditching CarPlay and Android Auto for all of its future EVs starting in 2024 in favor of a proprietary system. Now the all-new Cadillac Escalade IQ EV has been unveiled with a massive 55-inch LED displ.....»»
"Australia is sleepwalking": A bushfire scientist explains what the Hawaii tragedy means for our flammable continent
As I hear reports of the fire tearing through the Hawaiian island of Maui, I feel utterly depressed. As a fire scientist, I know the unfolding horror—which has killed 36 people so far—is just the beginning. It's a portent of what Australia and ot.....»»
EV stockpile is evidence of growing pain, not demand dip, experts say
While EV sales outpace inventory levels, some dealers still struggle to move the zero-emission vehicles......»»
Cadillac reveals the 2025 Escalade IQ, one excessive EV
450 miles of range, 24-inch wheels, and a price tag starting around $130,000. Enlarge / GM President Mark Reuss introduced the new Cadillac Escalade IQ on Wednesday morning in Manhattan. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Cadilla.....»»
Dealer-factory relationships important, Kerrigan Advisors survey says
Two-thirds of automaker executives believe that manufacturers and dealers will own the primary customer relationship and most customer data in five years, according to the inaugural Kerrigan OEM Survey......»»
GM still struggling to build EVs, sees margin growth ahead for Cruise-CFO
The automaker's electric vehicles, from Cadillac Lyriq SUVs to BrightDrop vans, were affected by an issue with assembling battery modules......»»
Electric Cadillac Escalade gets $130,000 starting price, 450-mile range
Cadillac's Escalade IQ full-size SUV, unveiled Wednesday in New York, is set to go into production next summer at GM's Factory Zero EV assembly plant in Detroit......»»
Dealer-OEM relationships important, Kerrigan Advisors survey says
Two-thirds of automaker executives believe that manufacturers and dealers will own the primary customer relationship and most customer data in five years, according to the inaugural Kerrigan OEM Survey......»»
Everything is bigger in Cadillac’s electric Escalade IQ
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ takes Cadillac's full-size Escalade SUV into the electric age......»»
Study reveals ideal first offer in negotiations
When beginning a negotiation, buyers often struggle to find a first offer that lowers the final sale price but also avoids the risk of non-agreement. Based on the analysis of 26 million real eBay negotiations, new research from ESMT Berlin shows how.....»»
Cadillac prices new Celestiq electric sedan around $340,000 before buyers customize design
Celestiq buyers will be notified starting this week that they can begin the design process for their car, which will be hand-built at GM's Global Technical Center in Michigan......»»
Maserati will never enter a price war with competitors, CEO says
Maserati, which almost doubled its profit in the first half, is scrutinizing its dealers to ensure they are maintaining discipline on prices......»»
Q2 new-car gross profits drop for 6 public auto dealers
Five of the six major publicly traded franchised dealership groups described double-digit percentage declines on new-car gross profits in the second quarter as inventories grew and rising interest rates cut into shoppers' buying power......»»