The all-electric Cadillac Celestiq marks a new era for the once-almighty American carmaker. Renowned as the “Standard of the World” for taking home the prestigious Dewar Trophy in 1908 and 1912, Cadillac pioneered mass production efficiency with its interchangeable parts, proprietary electrical systems, and potent engines. Cadillac designed the world’s first V16 engine in 1930, and the automaker was the first to use an all-steel roof and shatter-resistant glass in a production motorcar.

It doesn’t seem like it now, but Cadillac was at the forefront of technology even before General Motors took the helm in 1909. The brand is amidst a reinvention with its all-electric Lyriq SUV, the first Caddy EV to hit showrooms. Following suit is the all-new Celestiq four-door luxury sedan, a return to form for the brand. “Celestiq is the purest expression of Cadillac, acknowledging our incredible history and driving us to a bolder and brighter future,” said Rory Harvey, Cadillac Global Vice President.
2024 Cadillac Celestiq: What’s New"

The incoming Celestiq is the second Cadillac EV and the brand’s most technologically advanced production car. It also symbolizes the return of handcrafted manufacturing as each Celestiq will be hand-made and personalized to order. “With an extremely low volume of hand-built vehicles to be offered globally each year and an exclusive declaration process, Celestiq will truly be a custom-commi...