AAH #705 - Overhauling the Escalade, Cadillac's Top Money Maker
About this episode
The episode features an in-depth discussion with Martin Hayes, chief engineer for Cadillac, focusing on the upcoming 2025 Escalade. Hayes shares insights on the vehicle's mid-cycle major updates, including significant exterior and interior design changes, advanced technology like a massive 55-inch screen, and innovative features such as automatic door openings and radar safety systems. The conversation also touches on Cadillac's strategy in the EV space, the importance of product life cycles, and how the Escalade remains a cultural icon in the luxury SUV market.
Cadillac Escalade
"...t Martin Hayes here, chief engineer for Cadillac. Escalade works on some other products too that are on the ..."
Tesla Model
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Tesla Model X
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Chevrolet Corvette
"...ically you know, performance guys want to work on corvettes, right. That seems to be you know, every person I..."
Cadillac Lyric
"...ery high tech electric vehicles like Celestic and Lyric. Is there rethinking of what it like? You know, w..."
Chrysler Pacifica
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Dodge Charger
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Dodge Challenger
"...o has left the company, did a terrific job at the Challenger and the Charger, all these derivatives. I'll bet ..."
Dodge Hornet
"...it going? They need a new Durango, and this Dodge Hornet doesn't seem to have moved the needle much. Those..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...uck got a million and a half reservations. Ford's Lightning pickup got two hundred thousand plus reservations..."
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