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The Rolls is “only” sporting 320 miles of range. Neither car is being sold with “top range” in mind nor does it matter anyway for reasons that have been discussed aplenty here. Range bitching on these types of cars is like bitching about MPGs on the ICE equivalent of a $300K car. It doesn’t exist to actual buyers.

I understand you are not trying to troll but asking valid questions. 8K dash screen is groundbreaking and as you pointed out the smart glass, climate control, flex manufacturing, mega casting are all areas that are groundbreaking. 48V 800V Ultium platform is groundbreaking for GM and ahead of Mercedes 400V system. Yes, Tesla is not in the Ultra-Luxury custom built coach building level, but I think at this time they are going conservative with battery and of course we will see all auto companies greatly expand range once Solid-State batteries are used like what Lucid is using. With that said, I think there are big differences between the CELESTIQ and a Tesla S. Especially what fit n finish will be. In regard to the ugly ass EQS, let us compare an apple to apple. EQS-AMG is not out, nothing valid on the numbers, so keep it to the EQS that is currently selling. EQS - 470 hp / 560 lb-ft of torque with 0-60 @ 4 seconds with a 107.8-kWh battery pack good for 420 miles of AWD at this time based on EPA testing. CELESTIQ - 600 hp / 640 lb-ft of torque with 0-60 @ 3.8 seconds with a 111-kWh battery pack good for an estimated 300 miles for AWD at this time. I suspect GM is being very cautious at this time about range and it will go up considerably once they have test mules out running around. Tesla started out very conservative on battery range and has over the last few years upped the actual driving range on the existing battery packs. With all the technology in the auto from the AKG music system to the digital screens and internet access, I am not surprised to have an above 300 miles at this stage. Mega Casting is fairly new and so far, other than Tesla, no one else is heavily using it yet. GM is moving to that way to lighten the weight of the autos, make them quieter and stiffer. I am not aware of any ultra-luxury auto in that segment that is also doing this yet. Ground-breaking is and always will be in the eye of the beholder, but to me IMHO, the Ultium Platform, Mega Casting, Flex Casting, 3D printing, hand built fully customizable auto is groundbreaking as an EV. None of the Germans or Asians have this going yet in production or test mule case yet.

It really doesn't seem all that ground breaking. Maybe I missed something but outside of smart glass, a cool four zone climate control, and the awesome FLEX manufacturing, it isn't doing much of anything else that isn't already out there. No trying to troll or whatnot, but I just read through this all and I really didn't read anything outside of what I mentioned above that somebody else isn't already doing. I mean, why do they need to say it has power steering, performance tires, and a five-link rear suspension? Tesla, for one, has been building a car with more power and more range for a few years already. I don't think the power figures here are a negative but I think 300 miles seems weak. Yes, yes, yes, I know Tesla is NOT in the ultra luxury segment but a car that's longer than a Escalade should have enough battery capacity for more than 300 miles. The ugly-@ss EQS AMG has 649hp/700tq, estimates 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and only 277 miles of range, 23 additional miles or range is nothing special, imo.

I understand, @smk4565 likes to drink like many from the coolaid and forget that no company is the best, no company is perfect and no company stays on top. GM as well as many other companies like Digital Computer, Compaq, etc. have shown us this. History especially has shown us the rise and fall of companies such as the steel industry to name another segment. Does not mean a company cannot regain their leadership status which I believe GM is on the path to doing in the Auto industry and like IGM who rebuilt starting in the late 90's after poor leadership to become a leading tech company again.

Love it but "Pretty much everything on this car exists already and there are other EV’s with more power and more range." -SMK Sorry. Couldn't resist one little jab at the obvious lol.

This is so true: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella puts his finger on the problem with WFH | Fortune We have way too many business leaders using worthless data to either justify forced office work or stupid reasons that they have to monitor you to have a hybrid works system. Microsoft has nailed this as has Dell and the profits prove it. Work from home or Hybrid work from home can allow a business to excel if the leaders can inspire the workers to deliver.

@regfootball Thank you for posting, I just do not have enough time to cover everything that gets press released. Here is the official press release: 2024 Chevrolet Trax Delivers Beyond Expectations Starting MSRP of $21,495 with the following: Five distinct personalities — LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS and ACTIV — offer design and content choices, while all trims add enhanced features and technologies, including: Chevy Safety Assist2 with six advanced safety and driver awareness technologies Larger infotainment3 screens — a standard 8-inch-diagonal system and an 11-inch-diagonal screen on LT, 2RS and ACTIV trims Wireless Apple CarPlay4 and Android Auto5 capability LED headlamps 17-inch, 18-inch or 19-inch wheels Four-wheel disc brakes Active Noise Cancellation Additional new features on most trims include push-button start, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging6 and more. Cruise control is also standard equipment on all models and Adaptive Cruise Control2 is available on some trims, a first for Trax. The new Trax is powered by a 1.2L turbocharged inline-three engine rated at a GM-estimated 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It is matched with a proven six-speed automatic transmission. The turbo contributes to excellent on-demand power, particularly for passing maneuvers and on-ramp acceleration. Each trim has specific design cues, including specific grille designs and wheels, as well as unique décor, depending on the model: LS and LT feature clean, straightforward designs, with additional bright trim on LT. 17-inch steel wheels are standard on LS and 17-inch machined aluminum wheels are standard on LT. RS trims offer the Trax’s sportiest design with additional exterior trim accents, as well as a unique grille with an embedded RS badge. The 1RS trim includes unique 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels and the 2RS features 19-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels. The new ACTIV has a monochromatic look including titanium chrome accents and an aggressive-looking rear skid plate motif. It also features unique black 18-inch wheels.. The different trims also receive their own décor and accents, including: LT features black seats with Sky Cool Gray accents 2RS features red accents on the seats and a racing-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel ACTIV features Evotex seats with yellow accents RS and ACTIV trims feature black bowtie emblems Additional standard and available content include: Center console with ergonomically optimized shifter location An electronic parking brake opens up more storage space in the console Four bottle holders and two cupholders Heated front seats, steering wheel and outside mirrors are standard on 1RS, 2RS and ACTIV and available on LT. Heated front seats and outside mirrors are available on LS Remote start standard on 1RS, LT, 2RS and ACTIV and available on LS Automatic climate control, push-button start and added rear-seat USB ports on LT, 2RS and ACTIV Power-adjustable driver’s seat on ACTIV Available sunroof For the first time on Trax, customers can wirelessly connect Apple CarPlay4 or Android Auto5 to the infotainment system, while wireless phone charging6 is a new available feature on LT, 2RS and ACTIV. Trax also continues to offer Wi-Fi Hotspot capability7. 2024 Chevy Trax Trim Starting at Pricing1 LS 1RS LT 2RS ACTIV $21,495 $23,195 $23,395 $24,995 $24,995 Full Specs can be seen on this Press Release: 2024 Chevrolet Trax Delivers Beyond Expectations

Adaptive Air Suspension: Active Rear Steering: Magnetic Ride Control 4.0: Advanced AWD: Active Roll Control: Active Rear Spoiler: Ride-focused tires: Electric Power Steering: 5-link front and rear suspension: All of this stuff already exists on other cars and most of it has been around a while. They basically took Rolls-Royce's starry night headliner idea and put the lights into the glass which is a neat party piece, but the ability to block out sun or let light in Maybach did in 2004, Mercedes still has it today. Mercedes rear wheel steer is 10 degrees, not 3.5. And you can't open the roof, why is it fixed glass and not a sunroof? 600 hp is nothing new, pretty standard for this segment, which again, I think is fine, people buying these massive sedans aren't drag racing them or taking them to a track, so as long as they have smooth acceleration that is all that matters. The range is fine too, they won't lose a single buyer because the range is 300 not 350. Their whole presentation was based on the "hand built" "custom design" "world class craftsmanship" "luxurious textures and finishes" "Standard of the World" and they filled up the buzzword bingo card but Cadillac hasn't been about any of those things in 60-70 years. Cadillac themselves referenced what they were 100 years ago is what they are shooting for. Why should we believe if you haven't done it in 70 years, all of a sudden you got it right? But if Cadillac can find 400 people a year that want to spend $350k on this car, more power to them.