Development of internal combustion engines will continue for the time being. While Kia is reportedly looking to drop “Optima” and use “K5” globally for its new midsize sedan, Cadillac will be doing the exact opposite with its future EVs. The company’s president, Steve Carlisle, told journalists gathered in Detroit on Thursday the luxury brand will revert to actual names by ditching the bland alphanumeric monikers for its upcoming electric cars. It’s unclear at this point whether that means they’ll be resurrecting some old nameplates or the premium marque is looking to come up with fresh ones. It’s not the only important announcement made by Carlisle as he also said Cadillac might become an EV-only brand by 2030. If that’s not going to be the case, at least most of the models in the company’s portfolio will eschew the internal combustion engine in 10 years from now. Leading the way will be a completely new … [Read more...] about Cadillac Bringing Back Real Model Names, Could Go All EV By 2030
