When you think of the Cadillac Escalade, many things might come to mind. Opulence, exclusiveness, success, and maybe even greatness. We drove a brand new 2021 Cadillac Escalade and found out the newly redesigned model is all of those things and more. In fact, it just might be the KING of SUVs.
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Zane Merva is the Executive Editor of GM-Trucks.com and the President of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). A veteran automotive journalist with over 26 years of experience, Zane is a designated ‘Car Talk’ Expert and has been a contributor to The Boston Globe. He possesses a unique evaluative perspective, having road-tested more than 2,000 vehicles across every major manufacturer. While he is a recognized authority on General Motors truck platforms—including the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado—his expertise is grounded in decades of deep competitive analysis that few in the industry can match. His commentary has been featured by major OEMs and media outlets, including Hyundai and PR Newswire
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