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21-03-2025
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Crime Ring Stole Over $1.5 Million In Cadillac Escalade-Vs From GM Facility
One jamoke has been arrested for being part of a crime ring that stole a bunch of Cadillac Escalade-Vs from a General Motors lot in Warren, Michigan. Deon Brooks has been linked to several stolen Vs that police say are worth a combined $1.5 million. Considering the Escalade-V goes for between $160,000 and $180,000 a pop, Brooks and his (potential) buddies probably made off with between seven and 10 full-size SUVs. All of the stolen vehicles were brand new, according to the Detroit Free Press. They were awaiting shipment to dealerships or to spend their lives as corporate loaner cars, a spokesperson for the Macomb County Sheriff's Office told the outlet. Brooks would allegedly "retag" the vehicles with clone identification numbers and sell them out of state for a big profit. Police didn't say how much, though. During the investigation, police also seized several printers, retagging equipment, fugazi Secretary of State documents, jewelry, methamphetamine and — oddly enough — a Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Brooks is no stranger to the police. He's currently on bond in a different part of Michigan on charges regarding unlawful driving away from an automobile dealership in February of last year, Freep reports. His next hearing for that case is set for April 8, and I cannot imagine it will go well. Jalopnik Pro Tip: never commit a crime while also committing a separate crime. One at a time, please. Read more: You Can Buy A 400-HP V-Series Cadillac For Less Than A Honda Accord His bond was set at $2 million during his arraignment on March 19. He's charged with one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, which carries a 20-year sentence. The 24-year-old pleaded not guilty in court. His bond conditions include wearing a GPS tether if he is released from the country jail where he's currently being held. Brooks' probable cause conference is slated for sometime on March 20, and his preliminary exam is scheduled for March 27. Police are still looking for other suspects who might be linked to Brooks. It's not clear how many people that actually involved and where Brooks was in the pecking order of the operation. Stealing cars is apparently very big right now. Just a few days ago, we told you about how police in California busted a $3 million chop shop ring that was selling off broken-up Hellcats and Trackhawks. We've also told you about the rampant rise in catalytic converter thefts and — of course — the whole #KiaBoyz nightmare. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
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20-03-2025
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Cadillac Escalade-V Theft Ring Stole $1.5 Million in Supercharged SUVs, Police Say
There's no shortage of automotive theft rings in the U.S., but one Detroit-area group of car thieves appears to have had an extreme fixation on one very particular model. They weren't focused on high-end Mustangs or Mopar Hellcats, as you might expect; instead, they turned their attention to Cadillac's 682-hp Escalade-V, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. According to the Free Press, Macomb County law enforcement officers have arrested a 24-year-old suspect who they have accused of participating in an ongoing theft plot involving Cadillac Escalade V units stolen from a General Motors facility in Warren, Michigan. The county's auto theft squad first started investigating the thefts in December 2024 after a string of high-end SUVs went missing from a lot on Van Dyke Avenue. These stolen models totaled up to $1.5 million in value, according to a Macomb County Sheriff's Office news release. Court documents allege that the suspect nabbed numerous units of the 682-hp SUV, which were awaiting shipment to dealerships or used as corporate loaner cars. The suspect was charged with one count of criminal enterprise, and his bond was set at $2 million on Wednesday, March 19. If convicted, that could result in a sentence that puts the man behind bars for up to 20 years. Detectives told the Detroit Free Press that the suspect was retagging the vehicles with cloned VIN numbers before selling them out of state. Law enforcement officials said the suspect was making a large profit on each model, but declined to be exact about how much money the suspect had made during his thieving career. Printers, retagging equipment, fraudulent registration documents, meth, jewelry, and even a Chrysler Pacifica were seized alongside the suspect, according to police The suspect pled not guilty in court and will be required to wear a GPS tether if he makes bail. This is not the suspect's first brush with law enforcement, either: another district court in Romeo, Michigan, implicated the suspect in the theft of an automobile from a dealership in Washington Township last February. We can hardly condone the theft, but perhaps we can agree on our shared taste for supercharged V-8s. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
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17-03-2025
- Automotive
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The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Is One Massive EV
"Massive" is a word that gets misused quite often, but it's entirely apropos in the world of the Cadillac Escalade. Step up to the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, however, and it's more like supermassive black hole, especially if you're cloaked in the shade informally known as Town Car black. That's because the IQ steps things up with a wheelbase that's over 15 inches longer than that of a regular Escalade, plus about an extra foot of overall length. The IQ is wider, too, but it's also slightly lower than a regular Escalade, and it looks even lower than the numbers suggest because its rear end falls away in a graceful arc, not the blunt chopped-off profile of the gas version. It also weighs approximately 9000 pounds, owing to its all-electric powertrain and a massive (there's that word again) lithium-ion battery with 205.0 kWh of usable energy. That's enough juice to power the Escalade IQ for a claimed 460 miles. Note: This Cadillac is exempt from EPA testing and labeling requirements because its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 10,000 pounds. It has an 800-volt electrical system that can replenish the battery at up to 350 kW, which is sufficient to add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, according to Cadillac. These figures are similar to those for the GMC Hummer EV pickup, but in our testing the Hummer took 19 minutes to add 100 miles and required a full 109 minutes to charge from a 10 to 90 percent. We will see. A pair of permanent-magnet motors teams up to produce 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque in the raciest mode, Velocity Max. That tops even the Cadillac Escalade-V's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 and its 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of twist, though the IQ's normal output amounts to 680 horses and 615 pound-feet. Press the accelerator and the Escalade IQ responds with verve, if not the neck-snapping response of some EVs. Still, a claimed 4.7-second 60-mph time is nothing to sneeze at for something weighing four-plus tons, especially given that we got the merely 6290-pound Escalade-V to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Yes, we said "merely" in referencing the Escalade-V's 6290 pounds. That's the kind of rejiggering necessary to understand the Escalade IQ. It bends reality around itself. The brakes are strong in the IQ as well. There are three regenerative-brake settings, including off. In this mode the braking feels natural, in that the vehicle rolls with the slight drag you might get from engine braking. When you work the brake pedal to slow down further, the effort is precisely matched to the deceleration you get. There's little sensation of the colossal weight you're controlling—it's just normal. Conversely, step up the regen to the highest level, and you never have to touch the brake at all except for panic-stop situations. Just bleed off speed with the accelerator, and you can soon learn to bring the IQ smoothly to a stop. The middle setting is still good for one pedal operation, too, but if your driving is the least bit aggressive you'll find yourself dabbing the brakes now and again. The steering is where things get interesting. At first, it feels noncommittal, neither too communicative nor too numb. Twirl the wheel in parking lots and around tight corners, however, and rear-wheel steering of up to 10 degrees comes to the fore, trimming the turning circle to just less than 40 feet, which is seriously impressive for a vehicle with a grand 136.2-inch wheelbase. There's also Arrival mode, which turns the rear wheels in line with the fronts to allow the vehicle to crab sideways. It's fun, but this a mere parlor trick that has few uses in the real world. Upper and lower control arms with air springs at all four corners support the Escalade IQ, with the air springs able to be lowered up to two inches or raised as much as an inch. Fourth-generation MagneRide magnetorheological dampers do their best to smother impacts, and they carry out this task with supreme efficiency in Tour mode. The IQ's ride felt considerably stiffer in Sport mode on the tight, technical (and lumpy) roads of Northern California, which we somewhat expected given the massive (there's that word again) 24-inch wheels wrapped with 35-inch tires. Still, the big rollers do a credible job of taking it in stride over all but the most punishing pavement. Inside, the handsome seats are spacious and well trimmed, but we did struggle to get in because of tight toe space on the sidestep, which made us stand a bit tall to duck in. We also would have liked it if the steering wheel telescoped out a bit more, but in the end, we were able to settle in well enough. Setting the outside mirrors was a bit of a trick, because the mirror on the passenger side loses is convex shape, which is required by law for vehicles this heavy. Cadillac's solution: camera mirrors that pop up when you signal a turn. Not bad, but that doesn't help much if you're just taking a peek at traffic. And you'll want to use the rear camera mirror because the sloping roofline impedes rear visibility. Once inside and settled, the first thing you notice is the colossal 55.0-inch pillar-to-pillar expanse of screen before you. Thankfully, it's a bit predictive, placing things you're bound to need on a smaller central cockpit screen. Normally the home of HVAC controls, this screen switches to power door controls when you have selected Park, and it also can display the regenerative braking controls. It brings up the Arrival mode display when you select that feature too. Further back, the second row is likewise roomy and comfortable. The third row is more of a kids-only affair, which is why some might wait for the 2026 Escalade IQL and its 4.2 inches of additional length, plus a slightly less aerodynamic roofline that adds an inch of third-row headroom. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is on sale now. It comes in two trims, Sport and Luxury, with Super Cruise, a head-up display, and a 12-cubic-foot front trunk all included. Basically, you get a splash of chrome trim and model-specific wheels with the Luxury for $129,990 or body-color trim and different wheels with the Sport for $130,490. The main upgrade bundle costs $20K for each, resulting in a Luxury 2 model for $149,990 or a Sport 2 for $150,490. This enhancement consists of an upgrade from 11.5 to 19.2 kW for the onboard charger, an integrated trailer brake controller and other towing features, an AKG premium audio system, night vision, 126-color ambient lighting, power seats with massage, power open/close doors, and more. The 2025 Escalade-V, on the other hand, starts at $164,495. Sure, it's quick and sounds mean, but yikes. Viewed in that light, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ's price, while substantial, is one of the few things about it that isn't supermassive. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Is One Massive EV
"Massive" is a word that gets misused quite often, but it's entirely apropos in the world of the Cadillac Escalade. Step up to the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, however, and it's more like supermassive black hole, especially if you're cloaked in the shade informally known as Town Car black. That's because the IQ steps things up with a wheelbase that's over 15 inches longer than that of a regular Escalade, plus about an extra foot of overall length. The IQ is wider, too, but it's also slightly lower than a regular Escalade, and it looks even lower than the numbers suggest because its rear end falls away in a graceful arc, not the blunt chopped-off profile of the gas version. It also weighs approximately 9000 pounds, owing to its all-electric powertrain and a massive (there's that word again) lithium-ion battery with 205.0 kWh of usable energy. That's enough juice to power the Escalade IQ for a claimed 460 miles. Note: This Cadillac is exempt from EPA testing and labeling requirements because its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 10,000 pounds. It has an 800-volt electrical system that can replenish the battery at up to 350 kW, which is sufficient to add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, according to Cadillac. These figures are similar to those for the GMC Hummer EV pickup, but in our testing the Hummer took 19 minutes to add 100 miles and required a full 109 minutes to charge from a 10 to 90 percent. We will see. A pair of permanent-magnet motors teams up to produce 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque in the raciest mode, Velocity Max. That tops even the Cadillac Escalade-V's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 and its 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of twist, though the IQ's normal output amounts to 680 horses and 615 pound-feet. Press the accelerator and the Escalade IQ responds with verve, if not the neck-snapping response of some EVs. Still, a claimed 4.7-second 60-mph time is nothing to sneeze at for something weighing four-plus tons, especially given that we got the merely 6290-pound Escalade-V to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Yes, we said "merely" in referencing the Escalade-V's 6290 pounds. That's the kind of rejiggering necessary to understand the Escalade IQ. It bends reality around itself. The brakes are strong in the IQ as well. There are three regenerative-brake settings, including off. In this mode the braking feels natural, in that the vehicle rolls with the slight drag you might get from engine braking. When you work the brake pedal to slow down further, the effort is precisely matched to the deceleration you get. There's little sensation of the colossal weight you're controlling—it's just normal. Conversely, step up the regen to the highest level, and you never have to touch the brake at all except for panic-stop situations. Just bleed off speed with the accelerator, and you can soon learn to bring the IQ smoothly to a stop. The middle setting is still good for one pedal operation, too, but if your driving is the least bit aggressive you'll find yourself dabbing the brakes now and again. The steering is where things get interesting. At first, it feels noncommittal, neither too communicative nor too numb. Twirl the wheel in parking lots and around tight corners, however, and rear-wheel steering of up to 10 degrees comes to the fore, trimming the turning circle to just less than 40 feet, which is seriously impressive for a vehicle with a grand 136.2-inch wheelbase. There's also Arrival mode, which turns the rear wheels in line with the fronts to allow the vehicle to crab sideways. It's fun, but this a mere parlor trick that has few uses in the real world. Upper and lower control arms with air springs at all four corners support the Escalade IQ, with the air springs able to be lowered up to two inches or raised as much as an inch. Fourth-generation MagneRide magnetorheological dampers do their best to smother impacts, and they carry out this task with supreme efficiency in Tour mode. The IQ's ride felt considerably stiffer in Sport mode on the tight, technical (and lumpy) roads of Northern California, which we somewhat expected given the massive (there's that word again) 24-inch wheels wrapped with 35-inch tires. Still, the big rollers do a credible job of taking it in stride over all but the most punishing pavement. Inside, the handsome seats are spacious and well trimmed, but we did struggle to get in because of tight toe space on the sidestep, which made us stand a bit tall to duck in. We also would have liked it if the steering wheel telescoped out a bit more, but in the end, we were able to settle in well enough. Setting the outside mirrors was a bit of a trick, because the mirror on the passenger side loses is convex shape, which is required by law for vehicles this heavy. Cadillac's solution: camera mirrors that pop up when you signal a turn. Not bad, but that doesn't help much if you're just taking a peek at traffic. And you'll want to use the rear camera mirror because the sloping roofline impedes rear visibility. Once inside and settled, the first thing you notice is the colossal 55.0-inch pillar-to-pillar expanse of screen before you. Thankfully, it's a bit predictive, placing things you're bound to need on a smaller central cockpit screen. Normally the home of HVAC controls, this screen switches to power door controls when you have selected Park, and it also can display the regenerative braking controls. It brings up the Arrival mode display when you select that feature too. Further back, the second row is likewise roomy and comfortable. The third row is more of a kids-only affair, which is why some might wait for the 2026 Escalade IQL and its 4.2 inches of additional length, plus a slightly less aerodynamic roofline that adds an inch of third-row headroom. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is on sale now. It comes in two trims, Sport and Luxury, with Super Cruise, a head-up display, and a 12-cubic-foot front trunk all included. Basically, you get a splash of chrome trim and model-specific wheels with the Luxury for $129,990 or body-color trim and different wheels with the Sport for $130,490. The main upgrade bundle costs $20K for each, resulting in a Luxury 2 model for $149,990 or a Sport 2 for $150,490. This enhancement consists of an upgrade from 11.5 to 19.2 kW for the onboard charger, an integrated trailer brake controller and other towing features, an AKG premium audio system, night vision, 126-color ambient lighting, power seats with massage, power open/close doors, and more. The 2025 Escalade-V, on the other hand, starts at $164,495. Sure, it's quick and sounds mean, but yikes. Viewed in that light, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ's price, while substantial, is one of the few things about it that isn't supermassive. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
