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Forbes
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Is An Outrageous Moveable Electric Feast: First Take
Attendees view the Cadillac Escalade IQ 1000E4 full-size electric luxury SUV during the AutoMobility ... More LA 2024 auto show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 21, 2024. US auto giants signaled November 20, 2024 that they could further slow the ramp-up of electric vehicle production as Detroit awaits the arrival of a Trump administration eager to reverse key Biden climate initiatives. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) Cadillac has a new, more elegant take on the shamelessly big EV – the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. The Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer SUV now have some company in the bigger-than-life EV department. The new electric version of the Escalade – a first for the iconic Cadillac nameplate – is a gilded beast, tricked out with every luxury feature you could desire. I'm not used to this much luxury in a car (but I could easily get used to it). I'm driving the Escalade IQ Luxury 2 for a week. The following is a brief first-take review. As a yardstick, I'll compare it to two other giant high-profile electric vehicles, the Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV. Before the IQ arrived, I had just finished a test drive of the Cadillac Optiq, a compact crossover EV at the other end of the size/weight spectrum. So, I expected a step down in speed and torque. Nope. Despite the 9,000 pound+ weight and three rows of seats, the IQ keeps up with the much smaller (5,000-pound) Optiq. That's with the acceleration features toggled on (Velocity MAX and sport mode). That was a surprise considering its size. Cadillac says the IQ does 0-60 in under 5 seconds. I believe it now. It produces 750 hp and 785 lb.-ft. of torque with Velocity Max. The IQ is rated at 450 miles of range. I have never test driven an EV with this kind of range. It changes everything. No more ABCs (always-be-charging) – a state of mind that afflicts every EV driver. And, when you do need a charge, the charging rates are very fast based on my testing at Tesla Superchargers. GM estimates 100 miles of range in about 10 minutes at a public DC Fast Charging station. So far, I've been charging at between 300 and 350 miles, so I haven't gotten the rates that GM publishes. (With EV charging, when the battery's charge exceeds 70-80 percent, charging rates drop off.) But even when I charged from 350 to the max of 450, it was fast. As fast as the rates on a Lucid EV I drove last year. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ getting a fast charge at a Tesla Supercharger. The Escalade IQ I have came with a Tesla NACS adapter. I've been charging exclusively at Tesla Supercharger stations. Pure plug-and-play, i.e., you plug in and it just works. As a rule, I avoid Electrify America (when I can) based on years of frustration. A 55-inch curved LED display makes navigating information easy. Curved Pillar-to-Pillar LED Display: A 55-inch curved LED display makes navigating information much easier than other EVs I've tested. AKG Studio Reference Audio System: The Escalade IQ offers an available 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system. Rear-Seat Entertainment: Dual 12.6-inch displays with streaming to keep rear passengers entertained. Air Ride Adaptive Suspension & Magnetic Ride Control: this adjusts the vehicle's height and damping for handling various driving conditions. And Four-Wheel Steering improves maneuverability at low speeds and stability at high speeds. I've tested the most recent Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) updates 3 times in the past two months on the new Tesla Model Y 'Juniper" and once on the Cybertruck. Tesla's FSD is amazing. It's basically a robotaxi = the driver is the passenger. The problem is, it's not flawless. That always makes me a little nervous – and I've had few mishaps with FSD in the past. I like the middle ground that GM has settled on with Super Cruise. GM leaves the local driving to you while offering true hands-free driving on the highway. Once you're on the highway, Super Cruise will take over the driving – steering, acceleration, braking, and lane changes. In my testing of the IQ's Super Cruise on Los Angeles highways, it does 90 percent of the driving on 118, 405, and 5. Think of Super Cruise as a tedium reliever. Let's say you're taking a long trip that involves hours of yawn-inducing highway driving. That's where Super Cruise takes over. It does the dull driving for you. I know people who have resisted any kind of driver assist until I explain to them what it's for. Then they actually try it and are immediate converts. The Escalade IQ Sport 1 starts at about $130,000, while the Luxury 2 that I'm driving is just shy of $158,000.
Economic Key
10-02-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Key
TotalEnergies and Auto Mobility Sign Cooperation Protocol to Provide High-Quality Lubricants for Geely Cars in Egypt
In a strategic move that reflects their commitment to delivering premium products, TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt and Auto Mobility have signed a joint cooperation protocol. Under this protocol, TotalEnergies will supply high-quality lubricants to Geely car owners in Egypt, enhancing engine performance and extending the lifespan of their vehicles. This collaboration will enable Geely car owners in Egypt to access these lubricants through Geely's authorized dealer network and TotalEnergies' authorized service centers. The partnership marks a key step in strengthening TotalEnergies' presence in the Egyptian market and enhancing its reputation in the automotive sector. Thomas Strauss stated, 'We are excited about this collaboration with Auto Mobility, which gives us the opportunity to reach a wide segment of Geely car owners in Egypt.' He added, 'TotalEnergies is committed to offering high-quality lubricants specifically designed to meet the needs of car engines, including those in Geely vehicles. This ensures better protection and enhanced efficiency.' Osman Abdel Moneim, Managing Director of Auto Mobility, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, 'Our collaboration with TotalEnergies brings real value to our customers. Geely car owners in Egypt will benefit from the advanced lubricants provided by the company, which will help maintain engine performance and extend vehicle lifespan.' It is worth noting that TotalEnergies continuously seeks to expand its partnerships within the automotive sector, reinforcing its position in the Egyptian market while providing innovative and high-quality solutions to its customers. تم نسخ الرابط
Watani
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Watani
Egypt Geely's first plant in Africa, MENA delivers in February
The Chinese Geely Auto Group, in collaboration with Auto Mobility (Geely Egypt), has inaugurated a new factory located in the 6th of October City industrial zone to produce Geely cars. This is the company's first industrial venture in Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly attended the inauguration ceremony together with Industry and Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir; Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania al-Mashat; and a number of other cabinet ministers, governors, and senior officials. Present were Ali al-Ghanim, founder of al-Ghanim Sons Automotive Group; and Song Jin, Chairperson of Geely Global Automobile and Vice Chairperson of Geely Auto Holding; also numerous figures from the investment and automotive industry fields. The PM said that the new factory aligns with Egypt's strategic goal of becoming a regional hub for the automotive industry. The new factory, he said, is part of the National strategy launched in 2022 for localising the automotive industry. The Geely factory features two production lines for with a total capacity of up to 10,000 vehicles annually. It is expected to meet domestic demand and export some 30,000 vehicles. Mr Jin announced that the factory will be producing the Emgrand 2025 sedan model and the Coolray 2025 SUV. He said that the first batch of Emgrand and Coolray vehicles will be produced in Egypt based on the BMA (B-segment Modular Architecture) platform developed by Geely. Both models, Mr Jin said, offer efficient use of space and positive and negative safety designs, ensuring an excellent driving experience for Egyptian consumers. The Coolray model, he said, whose sales exceeded one million units globally, will be assembled locally in Egypt. Mr Jin explained that the factory is part of Geely's efforts to enhance local production of its vehicles in line with the Egyptian government's strategy to localise the automotive industry. The factory, he asserted, boosts the national economy and creates new job opportunities. 'Our current investments in the automotive sector stand at approximately USD250 million,' he said, stressing that Geely continues to expand its local operations and network in the Egyptian market. He explained that Geely has established over 40 sales and service centres across Egypt in just a few years, offering a wide range of vehicles, from A-class sedans to D-class SUVs. Mr Jin highlighted that Geely had developed 14 major components locally, with a local content rate exceeding 45 per cent, stressing that the company intends to produce more components locally in future. Furthermore, Jim explained that this plant is particularly significant for Geely and the Egyptian automotive industry as it is Geely's first CKD (Completely Knocked Down) factory in Africa and the Middle East. For his part, Fahad Ali al-Ghanim, Chairperson of Auto Mobility, said, 'We have invested up to USD100 million in the manufacturing and assembly of Geely vehicles in Egypt through Auto Mobility.' He noted that recent enhancements in Egypt's business environment have encouraged both Arab and Chinese investors to make new investments and expand current ones. Auto Mobility declared that the first models produced will be delivered to customers in February 2025. Geely Auto Group, headquartered in Hangzhou, China, is a prominent automobile manufacturer founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The group oversees several well-known brands, including Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Proton Cars, and Geometry. Watani International 6 February 2025 Comments comments Tags: Geely plant in EgyptLillian Nabil
