A car transport moving a load of brand-new Cadillac EVs hit a bit of a snag on I-94. Metro Detroit News shared a video on social media of a load of Cadillacs, including some 2026 Cadillac Vistiq crossovers, getting stuck under an overpass.
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Based on the video, it’s hard to tell the extent of the damage. Whatever it was, it was enough to damage some of the roofs of these Cadillac EVs. At least one Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover is visible on the lower levelof the car carrier, and there are multiple Vistiq units in transit.
The video shows a confused-looking man wearing a safety vest inspecting the damage to the cars. At one point, he throws up his hands, likely wondering what he’s supposed to do to remedy this problem.
Luckily, some of the commenters on the social media post have some advice. Several people suggested simply letting the air out of the tires, which would surely give the car transport the clearance it needs to break free. Others suggested he just keep driving, Cadillac roofs be damned. Others pointed out that this is an oddly common occurrence with the low overpasses on I-94 in Michigan.
This is an unfortunate start for these particular examples of the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq. It’s GM’s newest EV, offering an EV option with three-row seating at a more affordable price point than the Cadillac Escalade IQ. It’s also the first three-row model to use GM’s BEV3 platform. The Vistiq comes standard with a dual-motor electric powertrain similar to the one in the Cadillac Lyriq-V, producing 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The range is estimated at up to 305 miles on a full charge.
While these Vistiq units weren’t so lucky, the production Cadillac Vistiq has been in production since February at the GM Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee. The aging, ICE-powered Cadillac XT6 is being subsequently discontinued as the electric Vistiq effectively replaces it as the luxury brand’s midsize three-row crossover offering.
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Looks like a top of the line Caddy.
The whole load is going to be totaled, so might as well put the truck in gear and finish the job.
Also looks like that bridge has been hit a few times before…
Someone is getting fired
That Opulent Blue Vistiq looks really sharp.
Good riddance to the Vistiq.
Nothing of value was lost.
You guys are so weird being this pressed about a nice EV.
This is what happens when GM and Ford ended their years long relationship with professional car haulers. They decided to break with a union represented car hauler and move on to non union haulers. The union haulers are professionals that know where they can go safely and how to load so they can clear overpasses. GM and Ford both forced hundreds of car haul drivers across the USA out of their jobs. Thanks again GM.
Duh, let the air out of the trailer tires.
It’s the truck driver’s responsibility to know the height of his load and to watch for low overheads. The bridge is clearly and there should have been earlier warning signs to provide plenty of time to stop. If not properly marked then there may be some liability for the local municipality or highway department.
Obviously, you’ve never driven a truck and trailer on these US highways have you ever thought the municipality could have added multiple layers of asphalt under the bridge which reduced the clearance but failed to change the height of the bridge sign? Don’t jump to conclusions until all the facts have been revealed.
Rob, you are correct. Bridge height markers are never exact, and the Dept. of Transport is not liable to that extent. This from the Michigan State DOT: A vehicle with load shall not exceed a height of 13 feet 6 inches. The owner of a vehicle that collides with a lawfully established bridge or viaduct is liable for all damage and injury resulting from a collision caused by the height of the vehicle, whether the clearance of the bridge or viaduct is posted or not.
Also, auto transport drivers do not load their trucks. This is done by unionized loaders. So don’t blame the driver.
There’s a difference between a professional truck driver and a steering wheel holder. We have the latter here for proof.
That’s going to cost the transport company a pretty penny.
Fired all those union drivers and this is what you get. The cheapest contractor you can find.