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Auto Blog
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
One-Off Cadillac EldoRODo Show Car Blends Luxury and Lowrider Style
A Tribute to SoCal: Cadillac's Lowrider Showpiece The 1999 Cadillac EldoRODo show car is unlike anything the American carmaker has ever made. The car was never designed as a concept, or a precursor of a future model, but a highly customized one-off show car commissioned by General Motors. The unique and special Caddy is a wonderful blend of luxury and street culture, and there's only one in the world. After General Motors auctioned off the car for $60,000 during GM's bankruptcy proceedings following the 2008 financial crisis, it spent years in storage, and changed hands several times including a brief stint with Tyler Hoover, host of Hoovie's Garage YouTube channel, who bought it for just $12,000 in November 2023. The market is finally realizing what a unicorn the car really is, as it recently sold at auction via Bring a Trailer for $55,000 back in April. So what makes the car so special? Built for Show, Not Production At a time when Cadillac was known for large luxury sedans, coupes, and SUVs, the EldoRODo was commissioned at a rumored $270,000 to show a different side of Cadillac – a tip of the hat to, and a celebration of, unique Californian car culture, specifically Southern California's custom low-rider scene. So it was fitting that all the work was done by Chuck Lombardo of the world-famous California Street Rods in Huntington Beach. Chuck sadly passed away in 2023. It was a statement, not a production car, and Cadillac said at the time that it effectively captures the spirit of the classic hot rod, while blending it with contemporary luxury and performance. From there the 'ROD' in 'EldoRODo', while retaining the traditional Eldorado values. Upon its completion, the car frequented the show circuit and was on display at the Los Angeles and Detroit auto shows and on many a magazine cover. How Cadillac's $270K Custom Lowrider Took Shape The custom low-rider esthetic comes from the chopped roof line, the more steeply raked front and rear screens, and the very low ride height achieved by dropping the front suspension and fitting adjustable rear air suspension. It is further reinforced by extended rear wheel skirts and design cues that emphasize the slammed look, including slim, slit-like headlights and a narrow grille. In fact, the car sits a full four inches lower to the ground than its Eldorado Touring Coupe donor car. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The striking Ignite Orange paintwork is offset by mirror-finished chrome wheels in a flat platter style with hidden, internal valves. They measure 18 inches – much larger than anything you'd find on a stock Eldorado at the time – and are wrapped in tires with such a low profile, they almost seem painted on the rims. Finishing off the esthetic is the shaved look, with all exterior trim pieces removed, rendering a pebble-smooth outer surface devoid of clutter, and even without any side mirrors. Those were replaced with discreet little side cameras. The handle-less doors are opened by remote poppers. What's Under the Hood: A Real Drivable Eldorado Base Because this is not a concept or mockup, the EldoRODo is a fully functional and driving car, sitting on the bones of an existing mass-production model – the 12th-generation (1992-2002) Eldorado, specifically the Eldorado Touring Coupe. The Neutral Shale (beige to you and me) interior is nearly completely stock, save for carbon-fiber trim in place of the regular ETC's wood. While the air suspension is totally reworked, the platform and powertrain are the same as the production car, which is to say it shares its naturally aspirated 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine with 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. As was the custom with the Seville and Eldorado models at the time, the powerplant is installed transversely under the hood and drives the front wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. Performance figures would have closely approximated those of the production ETC as well, which is to say a 0-60 sprint in just over seven seconds. Not that any owner will subject this one-off beauty to such harsh treatment, though, and this is borne out by the fact that the car had only 8,500 miles on the clock at the time it was sold in April. The Catch: You Can't Drive It Legally If you think $55k sounds like a bit of a bargain for a one-off unicorn like this, we remind you that you won't be able to do much with your EldoRODo, were you to own it. As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, GM sold the car off with a junk title in a legal maneuver to avoid any future liability. It will, therefore, be difficult, if not impossible, to get it road-registered, depending on where in the US you live. And those side mirror cameras will probably not be road legal either, anyway. Why Cadillac Won't Build Another Like It It's unlikely that we'll see anything quite like the EldoRODo again. It was an extravagant, cost-no-object custom modification to make a statement, without previewing any new technology or upcoming Cadillac models. It was meant to show that Cadillac still had a connection with the expressive spirit of Southern Californian custom car culture. With the local automotive industry now under pressure from tariffs and the big EV push, such a pet project would be too extravagant to get past committee. It likely means there will never be anything like this chopped, slammed, and shaven Caddy again. We're just happy the nearly pristine car still exists, even if only as a reminder that Cadillac can also let its hair down once in a while. About the Author Cobus F. Potgieter View Profile
Miami Herald
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
One-Off $270K Cadillac EldoRODo Lowrider Resurfaces in $55K Auction Sale
The 1999 Cadillac EldoRODo show car is unlike anything the American carmaker has ever made. The car was never designed as a concept, or a precursor of a future model, but a highly customized one-off show car commissioned by General Motors. The unique and special Caddy is a wonderful blend of luxury and street culture, and there's only one in the world. After General Motors auctioned off the car for $60,000 during GM's bankruptcy proceedings following the 2008 financial crisis, it spent years in storage, and changed hands several times including a brief stint with Tyler Hoover, host of Hoovie's Garage YouTube channel, who bought it for just $12,000 in November 2023. The market is finally realizing what a unicorn the car really is, as it recently sold at auction via Bring a Trailer for $55,000 back in April. So what makes the car so special? At a time when Cadillac was known for large luxury sedans, coupes, and SUVs, the EldoRODo was commissioned at a rumored $270,000 to show a different side of Cadillac - a tip of the hat to, and a celebration of, unique Californian car culture, specifically Southern California's custom low-rider scene. So it was fitting that all the work was done by Chuck Lombardo of the world-famous California Street Rods in Huntington Beach. Chuck sadly passed away in 2023. It was a statement, not a production car, and Cadillac said at the time that it effectively captures the spirit of the classic hot rod, while blending it with contemporary luxury and performance. From there the "ROD" in "EldoRODo", while retaining the traditional Eldorado values. Upon its completion, the car frequented the show circuit and was on display at the Los Angeles and Detroit auto shows and on many a magazine cover. The custom low-rider esthetic comes from the chopped roof line, the more steeply raked front and rear screens, and the very low ride height achieved by dropping the front suspension and fitting adjustable rear air suspension. It is further reinforced by extended rear wheel skirts and design cues that emphasize the slammed look, including slim, slit-like headlights and a narrow grille. In fact, the car sits a full four inches lower to the ground than its Eldorado Touring Coupe donor car. The striking Ignite Orange paintwork is offset by mirror-finished chrome wheels in a flat platter style with hidden, internal valves. They measure 18 inches - much larger than anything you'd find on a stock Eldorado at the time - and are wrapped in tires with such a low profile, they almost seem painted on the rims. Finishing off the esthetic is the shaved look, with all exterior trim pieces removed, rendering a pebble-smooth outer surface devoid of clutter, and even without any side mirrors. Those were replaced with discreet little side cameras. The handle-less doors are opened by remote poppers. Because this is not a concept or mockup, the EldoRODo is a fully functional and driving car, sitting on the bones of an existing mass-production model - the 12th-generation (1992-2002) Eldorado, specifically the Eldorado Touring Coupe. The Neutral Shale (beige to you and me) interior is nearly completely stock, save for carbon-fiber trim in place of the regular ETC's wood. While the air suspension is totally reworked, the platform and powertrain are the same as the production car, which is to say it shares its naturally aspirated 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine with 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. As was the custom with the Seville and Eldorado models at the time, the powerplant is installed transversely under the hood and drives the front wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. Performance figures would have closely approximated those of the production ETC as well, which is to say a 0-60 sprint in just over seven seconds. Not that any owner will subject this one-off beauty to such harsh treatment, though, and this is borne out by the fact that the car had only 8,500 miles on the clock at the time it was sold in April. If you think $55k sounds like a bit of a bargain for a one-off unicorn like this, we remind you that you won't be able to do much with your EldoRODo, were you to own it. As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, GM sold the car off with a junk title in a legal maneuver to avoid any future liability. It will, therefore, be difficult, if not impossible, to get it road-registered, depending on where in the US you live. And those side mirror cameras will probably not be road legal either, anyway. It's unlikely that we'll see anything quite like the EldoRODo again. It was an extravagant, cost-no-object custom modification to make a statement, without previewing any new technology or upcoming Cadillac models. It was meant to show that Cadillac still had a connection with the expressive spirit of Southern Californian custom car culture. With the local automotive industry now under pressure from tariffs and the big EV push, such a pet project would be too extravagant to get past committee. It likely means there will never be anything like this chopped, slammed, and shaven Caddy again. We're just happy the nearly pristine car still exists, even if only as a reminder that Cadillac can also let its hair down once in a while. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
7NEWS
29-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFL greats ‘fall in love' after Nate Caddy kicks outrageous goal over his own head
AFL greats have fallen in love with Essendon star Nate Caddy after an outrageous goal over his head on Thursday night. Caddy was a shining light in a less than impressive first half for the Bombers, who trailed Brisbane by 26 points at the main break. But they came out firing in the second half and it was Caddy who levelled the scores at 58 apiece in style. Caddy grabbed a bouncing ball just outside the goal square without a hint of a half-turn, seemingly always knowing what he wanted to do. The 19-year-old took another couple of steps then planted his foot and kicked the Sherrin directly over his head for a goal. 'Caddy over the shoulder! He's kicked a goal!' Coleman medallist Brian Taylor said in commentary on Channel 7. 'Yes we're in love, Kane, yes we are!' 'They are level. They were 32 down and this man here has kicked it over his shoulder.' Premiership winners Kane Cornes and Luke Hodge could not help but laugh in the commentary box. 'Over his head! I am blushing!' Cornes said. 'We've just fallen in love together. It didn't take long, it took half a quarter and we've won BT over.' 'Look at him just slip out the back. That's smart, that's nous, and that is class,' he added. Luke Hodge praised Caddy for sticking with the contest but could not get past Cornes and Taylor's reaction. 'I've lost it at these two,' he joked. Unfortunately for Caddy and the Bombers, that was the last bright spot of the quarter. Brisbane broke Essendon's run with a goal soon after and nailed another to take a 12-point lead into three-quarter time. But the Bombers struck back twice to start the fourth quarter to level the scores again. Caddy had seemingly been in everything for the Bombers but didn't always have it his way. He took an outstanding mark earlier in the third term but chose to play on under pressure and dribbled it through for a behind. Earlier, though, he earned huge praise for his marking prowess. 'Which 20-year-old in the game is doing this currently?' Cornes said. Caddy turns 20 in July.
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Auto review: Hands-free in the Caddy ‘Baby Escalade' Vistiq
The Baby Escalade is Cadillac's most mature electric vehicle. The Vistiq is the fifth and final piece in the GM luxury brand's EV squadron and, at $79,290, its combination of size, speed and tech make it the best value of the quintet. That value is relative as Caddy's EV lineup makes a big move to the ultra-luxury EV market (led by its $340K Celestiq flagship) over its outgoing internal combustion models. Expect the EVs to cost $20,000-$40,000 more than their ICE peers. My all-wheel-drive Luxury model asks a 30-grand premium over the comparable $50K gas-powered XT6 Luxury model, which is retiring after this year. On Patterson Lake Road's rollercoaster in Livingston County, I confidently leapt from turn to turn in the three-ton, three-row, three-story Vistiq despite its girth. Thanks to the 102-kWh battery's location in the basement, my tester sported a low center of gravity to stay planted through the twisties. That low CG is an EV trait - but in the smaller Optiq and Lyriq crossovers, it's, um, outweighed by a lack of nimbleness compared to their 1,000-pound-lighter internal-combustion engine peers. In a three-row SUV class where everything tips the scales over two tons, however, the low CG stands out. Add rear-wheel steer in upper Premium Luxury and Platinum trims, and this is a rhinoceros in tennis shoes. The rear-drive feature is shared with Papa Escalade IQ, but the electric family's patron will set you back another (cough) 40 grand. ZOT! I buried my right foot and Vistiq hit 60 mph in a fantast-iq 3.9 seconds merging onto I-94 West. Baby Escalade coming through! Vistiq is also a technology showpiece. Without taking my eyes off the road, I toggled the raised adaptive cruise switch on the steering wheel and set my speed at 75 mph, then fingered a nearby braille pad for Super Cruise. The steering wheel lit green for hands-free driving. While Baby Escalade took over driving duties, I rearranged icons on the 33-inch curved dash screen as I would my phone. I dragged icons for DRIVE MODES, CHARGING and SELF PARK ASSIST (features I used frequently) to the left side of the screen. GM pioneered hands-free driving in 2017, and has been neck-and-neck with Tesla ever since. Tesla's Full-Self-Driving system leap-frogged GM cars last year when it went hands-free with navigation, enabling its cars to take you door-to-door across secondary roads and divided highways. Super Cruise is slowly adding secondary roads to its network of mapped, divided highways - but it won't navigate. What it will do, like Tesla, is automatically change lanes. At 75 mph, Vistiq sensed slower traffic, automatically applied its turn signal, moved into the fast lane and swept by a line of cars. Safely clear, it automatically pulled back into the slower lane. Terrif-iq. Approaching my off ramp, Tesla FSD would automatically transition to the slower secondary road. The Caddy? It handed driving duties back to me, the steering wheel light turning red. Super Cruise comes standard on Vistiq for three years, plenty of time for owners to learn the system. You won't want to go back. Not standard is an augmented reality head-up display available on Premium Luxury and Platinum trims. Caddy's been a HUD pioneer, and AR advances the game by placing directions over the road ahead. Alas, my standard Luxury version did not option even a regular head-up display. Neither did it have a frunk for storage like the Escalade IQ - or Rivian and Tesla models. Baby Escalade doesn't have big brother's curved, A-pillar-to-A-pillar 55-inch jumbotron, but the 33-incher does just fine, thank you very much. Especially as the touchscreen is paired with the same console climate touchscreen found in Escalade. Like a scarf and mittens, they make a nice pair. Not that I touched them much. Vistiq is powered by Google Built-in, so I could talk to the car for many of my needs. Hey, Google, turn the driver's side temperature to 68 degrees. Hey, Google, tune to Sirius XM Comedy Greats. Hey, Google, Tell, me a joke. Google: How do trees access the Internet? They log in. Hey, Google, what was the score of the Tigers game? Google: The Tigers won on Wednesday, 6-5 against the Red Sox. Pick up the kids from school in my Luxury tester and it will fit seven passengers across three rows including bench, second-row seats (captain's chairs optional). Even the third row is comfortable, accommodating my long 6'5" frame. If the second row is empty, I encourage taking a seat in the third row. I dropped the second-row bench seat and used it like an ottoman - stretching my legs so I could work on my trips, however, are three-row EVs' kryptonite. The Escalade IQ is so expensive because it packs a mighty 202-kWh battery with 460 miles of range. Vistiq keeps its cost below $100K with a 102-kWh battery that makes similar range (302 miles) as little brothers Lyriq and to your cottage up north (in perfect 70-degree weather) going 75 mph on I-75 and real range is 225 miles - or 75% of EPA estimates. In truth, your range will be 181 miles because charging to over 80% of battery range at a fast charger slows to a we there yet? To prevent hearing those infamous words from your kids, a 250-mile trip north (to, say, Charlevoix) is best done with one charging stop in Bay City for 20 minutes so the kids can tinkle and stretch their legs. In less ideal temperatures, your range could crater to 50% as it did in a brutal three-stop, subfreezing December trip I took in one of Vistiq's competitors, the $78K Kia EV9 GT-Line, a couple of years back. If you have a second home, install a 240-volt charger to ease end-to-end range anxiety. Staying in a hotel? Find lodgings with 240-volt charger so you can charge your battery to 100% overnight for a fresh a.m. start. Faced with these restrictions, GM buyers may prefer a comparably priced family-sized Chevy Tahoe with Google Built-in, 456 miles of range and more third-row seat and cargo room. Or (horrors) you might cross the road to a Lincoln dealer and pick up a $62K three-row Aviator ICE with Blue Cruise hands-free driving and 505 miles of if you want a three-row EV that can drive you hands-free across Michigan, then Baby Escalade has a leg up on peers from Rivian, Volvo, Hyundai and Kia. Next week: 2025 Nissan Murano and Nissan Titan 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Vehicle type: Battery-powered, all-wheel-drive, six- or seven-passenger SUV Price: $79,090, including $1,395 destination fee ($79,890 Luxury as tested) Powerplant: 102 kWh lithium-ion battery with dual electric-motor drive Power: 615 horsepower, 650 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Single-speed direct drive Performance: 0-60 mph, 3.7 seconds (mfr.); towing, 5,000 pounds Weight: 6,326 pounds Range: 302 miles Report card Highs: Livable interior; Super Cruise Lows: No frunk; limited range for a family hauler Overall: 3 stars ____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MiT Stock Up 6% as Q3 Loss Narrows Y/Y, Eyes Growth From Tech Refresh
Shares of Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. MITQ have gained 6.4% since the company reported earnings for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2025. Over the past month, the stock has advanced 8.2%, underperforming the S&P 500's 12.5% rise but outpacing the index's 1.1% gain since the earnings release. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, MITQ incurred a net loss of 2 cents per share, narrower than a net loss of 6 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.) The company posted revenues of $3.6 million, an 8.2% decline from $3.9 million in the year-ago period. The drop was attributed to delays in several customer projects now anticipated in the fourth quarter or fiscal 2026. Despite the revenue contraction, the company demonstrated a marked improvement in profitability metrics. Gross profit surged 57% to $1.1 million from $0.7 million a year earlier, driven by a favorable product mix and reduced sales of lower-margin cinema facilities equipment. Net loss narrowed substantially to $0.2 million compared to $0.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating loss narrowed to $0.3 million from $0.6 million, supported by steady operating expenses and higher gross margins. Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. Quote Gross margin for the quarter rose significantly to 29.8%, up from 17.4% in the prior-year quarter. This improvement reflected a strategic focus on high-margin product categories, including Caddy products, and the absence of lower-margin cinema facility equipment sales. Operating expenses remained essentially flat at $1.3 million, aided by recent cost controls despite increased rent and bad debt expenses. Cash remained steady at $5.4 million, or approximately 54 cents per share, and MITQ ended the quarter with no long-term debt, highlighting a strong balance sheet. Executives highlighted operational discipline and project execution capabilities as pivotal to the improved financial performance despite macroeconomic headwinds. CEO Phil Rafnson emphasized confidence in long-term growth opportunities driven by the cinema technology refresh cycle, notably the replacement of aging projectors and sound systems with laser-based solutions. COO Francois Godfrey reiterated that while customer spending decisions are delayed, MITQ's reputation and technical expertise continue to win new and complex projects, such as the Cannon Beach seven-screen theater complex in Arizona, scheduled to begin installation in early fiscal 2026. Management also pointed to broader industry optimism, with analysts projecting a 9% increase in the 2025 domestic box office to $9.7 billion. This favorable backdrop, combined with MITQ's growing base of recurring revenue and proprietary products, underpins the company's positioning as a premier partner in the entertainment technology ecosystem. The revenue decline in the quarter was largely due to delays in project start times and final approvals, rather than lost business. Management noted that several contracts were already secured but postponed as customers reassess budgets and government policy impacts. Nonetheless, MITQ maintained its robust sales efforts, executing AV integration at the UCSB Pollock Theatre and building out Flix Brewhouse's Albuquerque location during the quarter. Contributing to the margin expansion was the strategic shift toward high-value offerings, such as dimmers, LED lighting and custom integration services, along with cost discipline across payroll and public company expenses. These initiatives cushioned the impact of softer top-line performance and helped reduce net loss both sequentially and year over year. Looking ahead, MITQ expects fiscal fourth-quarter revenues of approximately $5.2 million. This guidance reflects some project slippage into fiscal 2026, yet also anticipates a further reduction in net loss. Management remains focused on maintaining its cash position and progressing toward positive cash flow and profitability. The team also hinted at continued investment in product development and potential M&A opportunities to supplement organic growth. During the quarter, MITQ secured a $9 million projector technology refresh contract with a long-term customer, to be executed over three years. The company also expanded into the professional sports market with a Caddy product installation at an NFL venue. These wins underscore MITQ's push into broader entertainment and sports infrastructure markets beyond traditional cinema. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. (MITQ): Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
