2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury: The Brand’s All-New Midsize Three-Row Electric Crossover w/Hands-Free Highway Driving

Highlight: The three-row electric luxury crossover pricing is on par with many of the gasoline models in its class.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $95,465 (Base Luxury MSRP): $79,390

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Equipment (Luxury): ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; electronic blind spot; stability control system; and a tire pressure sensor; an adaptive suspension system; active rear steering; night vision; augmented reality HUD (heads up display); second row captain chairs; and a one pedal driving system

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport: The New Standard for All Three-Row Luxury EVs

  

Highlight: The Escalade IQ is approximately a foot longer than a traditional gasoline powered Escalade.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $133,315 (Base Luxury MSRP): $129,795

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; stability control system; and a tire pressure sensor

2025 Genesis G80 3.5 T Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Luxurious Midsize Sedan

 

Highlight: A fully electrified G80 is available. The vehicle is known as the Electrified G80.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 78,930 (Base Model): $58,430

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a back up camera; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a parking distance warning system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

'Auto Trends' Talks With The Black History Maker Steering The Lexus Brand

Dejuan Ross, Lexus U.S. general manager, is posing with the all-new GX. (Photo Credit: Toyota)

When the Lexus brand was birthed by Toyota in 1989, our guest Dejuan Ross, was still in high school. Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and BMW were the luxury elites at the time.

Like Lexus, Acura and Infiniti were also launching their luxury nameplates. This was an opportunity for Toyota, Honda and Nissan to move their brands upmarket with the hopes of rivaling the American and European legacy makes.

Decades later, Lexus has done just that. In fact, it has pulled ahead of both Acura and Infiniti, whom both currently lag a flagship coupe and sedan in their portfolio.

2022 Cadillac XT4 Sport AWD: The Brand’s Entry-Level Crossover

Highlight: The vehicle is outfitted with a turbo engine.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $56,455 (Base Model: $37,440)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; automatic emergency braking; a forward collision braking system; a forward collision alert system; front pedestrian braking; a rear parking assist system; rear camera; a lane change with blind spot; OnStar; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: General Motors, Ram And Subaru Are Recalling Approximately 2.2 Million Vehicles

Tailgate May Open While Driving

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,234,657

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling Large SUVs For Electrical Concerns, While Tesla Has Power Steering Issues

1. Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108

Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V827000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 338,735

Its Shop Time Mondays: Cadillac And GMC Are Recalling Their Midsize Crossovers

 Rearview Camera May Fail

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 95,231

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling Approximately 484,000 Fullsize SUVs For Seatbelt Concerns

 Improper Rivets on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V617000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport 4WD: The More Athletic-Like Luxury SUV

Highlights: This is the first fullsize luxury SUV to be available with a handsfree highway self-driving system. Moreover, the interior design was led by Crystal Windham, the highest ranking Black female car designer in the industry.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $107,640 (Base Model RWD: $77,890)

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; an automatic emergency braking; a following distance indicator; a forward collision alert system; a front pedestrian braking system; a rear pedestrian braking system; a lane keep assist system;  a rearview camera; an OnStar concierge safety system; front and rear park assist system; automatic high-low headlights; a traction control system; a hill start assist system; a trailer sway assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a 17-inch spare tire

2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury: A Segment Leader In Terms Of Quality

Highlight: The CT5 is based off a rear wheel drive configuration.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $52,510 (Base Model: $38,190)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; an automatic emergency braking; rear camera; a forward collision alert system; automatic braking system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a teen driver safety feature; and an OnStar

Its Shop Time Mondays: Cadillac And Saab Crossovers Are Being Recalled For Suspension Concerns

 

Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate

A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

2021 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4WD: The Luxury Brand's Fifth Generation SUV

Highlight: This is the first fullsize luxury SUV to be available with a handsfree highway self-driving system. And Crystal Windham, the highest ranking Black female designer in the auto industry, is responsible for overseeing the interior design.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $109,500 (Base Model: $80,890)

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; an automatic emergency braking; a following distance indicator; a forward collision alert system; a front pedestrian braking system; a rear pedestrian braking system; a lane keep assist system;  a rearview camera; an OnStar concierge safety system; front and rear park assist system; automatic high-low headlights; a traction control system; a hill start assist system; a trailer sway assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC And Mercedes-Benz Combined Are Recalling Over 7 Million Vehicles

1. Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,641,272

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And GM Combined Are Recalling Over 500,000 Vehicles

1. Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V675000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 318,381

2020 Cadillac CT5 AWD: American Luxury That Drives And Feels Like A German Sedan

Highlight: This is the luxury brand’s first vehicle with a hatchback-like (or fastback) design.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $59,395 (Base Model: $37,890)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bag; ABS; traction control system; a forward collision alert system; front pedestrian braking; automatic emergency braking; a rearview camera; OnStar; self-sealing tires; a safety alert seat; a teen driver safety aid feature; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Features (Luxury): 18-inch wheels; a 10-speed automatic transmission; remote engine start system; gas saving active fuel shutters; a dual zone automatic climate control system; a push button keyless ignition start-stop system; a keyless entry system; a manual operated day/night mirror;  a manual operated tilt/telescopic leather wrapped steering wheel; a 10-inch infotainment screen; a rotary controlled infotainment controller; pseudo leather seats; power front seats; carpeted floor mats; active grille shutters for fuel economy savings; driver control modes; in-vehicle WiFi system; rear folding split seats; and an air purification system

2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport: The Brand’s Midsize Luxury Crossover

Highlight: The Sport trim is all-new for the 2020 model year.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $59,740 (Base Model: $45,090)

Seating Capacity: 5

2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury AWD: The Brand’s Three-Row Crossover

Highlight: The Cadillac XT6 shares a platform with the Buick Enclave.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $70,890 (Base Model: $53,690)

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7

2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport: The Brand’s Midsize Luxury Crossover

The XT5 Sport is located on the grounds of the Herndon Home, Atlanta's first black millionaire.

Highlight: The Sport trim is all-new for the 2020 model year.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $59,740 (Base Model: $45,090)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; a tire inflator kit; a rear park assist system; an electronic stability control system; a traction control system; a teen driver safety configuration system; following distance indicator; a forward collision alert system; a lane keep assist with a lane departure warning system; and a front pedestrian braking system

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling 3.4 Million Vehicles For Braking Concerns, While Fords Are Experiencing Salt Corossion

 

 

1. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,456,111