US entrepreneur with two brand new 2025 Cadillac Escalade SUVs says he’s done something no one else has
Published on Jul 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM (UTC-4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Jul 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM (UTC-4)
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A US entrepreneur with two brand new 2025 Cadillac Escalade SUVs says he’s done something that nobody else has.
Entrepreneur Shaquille Hinkson posted a video of the two cars on Instagram, claiming that the SUVs now have the first voice-activating stars ever seen on the model.
A video he posted online shows the voice command system in action, and he claims he’s the first person in America to do this with two cars.
That is certainly a bold claim, but as the video shows, it looks like one that stacks up.
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Voice-activated stars light up the 2025 Cadillac Escalade
In his video, Hinkson stepped into one of the two SUVs and showed off the lights on the roof.
He had star lights added to the ceiling of the SUV, which made a huge difference to the interior of the car.
He then showed how the lights could be turned on and off with voice activation.
All he had to do was command the software to use either the ambient cabin lighting or the roof lighting.
The software could turn the lights on or off, and also change the color.
The starry ambient lights certainly added an extra level of luxury to the massive Escalade.
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The Escalade is full of luxury
Even without these additions, the SUV is full of luxury.
As a three-row SUV, the base model starts at $88,100.
That price can rise to well above $100,000 depending on the spec and trim.
Up to eight passengers can be seated inside the 2025 Escalade.
Some of the features are incredible, such as the huge 55-inch diagonal display across the front of the car.
Then there is the very impressive 42-speaker AKG audio system.
The 2025 Escalade SUV is also quite powerful despite its massive size.
Under the hood is a 6.2-liter V8 engine, which produces a hefty 420hp.
If you want more power, a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 makes a whopping 692hp and 653lb-ft of torque.
Whether you have voice-activated lights or not, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade is very impressive.
Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
