General Motors (GM) has unveiled a landmark step toward intelligent, electrified mobility with the introduction of the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ, a fully electric SUV that will feature eyes-off autonomous driving, advanced AI integration, and next-generation vehicle computing. Revealed at the GM Forward media event in New York, the announcement underscores GM’s commitment to transforming vehicles into personalized digital companions.
Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving by 2028
The 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ will pioneer Level 3 “eyes-off” autonomous driving, enabling drivers to divert their attention from the road in specific conditions. Building on GM’s Super Cruise technology—which has already mapped over 600,000 miles of hands-free roads in North America and logged 700 million crash-free miles—the Escalade IQ integrates the expertise from Cruise’s five million fully driverless miles, delivering a safe, reliable, and advanced autonomous experience.
GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, emphasized:
“We’re moving toward a new era of intelligent transportation. Vehicles will evolve into adaptive, digital companions that respond to drivers’ needs and habits.”
The eyes-off system will use lidar, radar, and camera sensors, with visual cues such as exterior turquoise lighting to indicate when the system is active, providing confidence and safety for drivers.
Conversational AI for Smarter Driving
Beginning in 2026, GM vehicles will feature Google Gemini-powered conversational AI, enabling natural interaction between drivers and their cars. This AI assistant will:
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Understand and adapt to driver habits
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Optimize EV performance and energy consumption
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Suggest charging stations and trip routes
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Provide personalized recommendations for amenities like restaurants
By 2028, GM plans to transition to its proprietary AI assistant, further enhancing personalized connectivity across the vehicle ecosystem via OnStar integration.
Centralized Computing for Electric and Hybrid Platforms
The Escalade IQ will introduce GM’s centralized computing platform, a unified system that integrates propulsion, safety, infotainment, and vehicle control. This platform delivers:
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1,000x more bandwidth
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35x more AI performance
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Seamless over-the-air updates
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Enhanced autonomy and vehicle intelligence
This architecture represents a major shift toward software-defined mobility, enabling faster innovation for both electric and combustion vehicles.
EVs as Home Energy Hubs
GM’s Energy Home System, launching in 2026, enables bi-directional charging to power homes during outages and feed electricity back into the grid. Compatible with solar installations and stationary battery storage, this technology highlights GM’s commitment to integrating EVs into sustainable energy ecosystems.
AI-Driven Manufacturing with Robotics
GM is also enhancing production capabilities through its Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) in Michigan and California. Collaborative robots, or “cobots,” work alongside human operators, leveraging AI to improve precision, safety, and efficiency, essential for scaling EV production.
Driving Toward an AI-Electric Future
The 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ marks a pivotal moment in GM’s strategy to integrate AI, autonomy, and electrification across its ecosystem. From eyes-off driving and conversational AI to vehicle-to-grid solutions and centralized computing, GM is building a future where EVs are adaptive, intelligent partners in daily life.
“Through AI, robotics, and advanced computing, we’re creating vehicles that evolve with their owners. This is the next phase of intelligent mobility—safe, sustainable, and connected,” GM stated.
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