Why Autogroup International Refuses to Convert the 2024–2025 Cadillac Escalade to Right-Hand Drive
When it comes to converting American vehicles to right-hand drive (RHD), Autogroup International is widely regarded as the trusted leader. With over 30 years in business, 5,000+ successful conversions, and a team of more than 250 across four continents, we have set the gold standard in engineering, legal compliance, and vehicle safety. That’s why we’re often asked: “Do you convert the 2024 or 2025 Cadillac Escalade to right-hand drive?”
Our answer is simple, clear, and firm: No. And here’s why.
The Heart of the Problem - Cadillac’s Asymmetric Digital Dashboard
The 2024 and 2025 Cadillac Escalade is built around a unique, curved, asymmetric digital dashboard cluster. This display is not just for convenience or infotainment—it is the central nervous system of the vehicle.
It controls:
- Airbag deployment systems
- Lane assist and blind spot monitoring
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Collision avoidance
- Over-the-air software updates
- Vehicle service and diagnostic reporting
- OEM product recall notifications
- Security and encryption systems
This digital display screen was never designed to be moved to the right-hand side. It is entirely integrated with the left-hand drive architecture of the vehicle. There is no mirrored version available from General Motors, and even with Autogroup International’s vast, proven experience there is simply no safe way to provide a conversion. And that leads to the dangerous workaround being offered by some unqualified converters.
The Risky Workaround - Cheap Knock-Off Replacements
Because the original digital display and ECM cannot be relocated, some right-hand drive converters have resorted to removing it altogether and replacing it with a low-cost aftermarket digital screen, often sourced from overseas, particularly from China.
This is where the conversion becomes a Frankenstein operation:
- None of the OEM systems are supported
- Airbag timing and deployment accuracy are jeopardized
- OEM software updates can no longer be applied
- Fault codes can’t be reliably read
- The vehicle becomes non-serviceable by Cadillac dealerships
Security systems, including immobilizers, may be disabled. Worst of all, if the aftermarket screen fails, it cannot be replaced with OEM parts, leaving the vehicle unserviceable and potentially worthless.
Compliance? Not a Chance.
- Australia
- India
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- South Africa
Why We Say NO More Often Than We Say YES
At Autogroup International, we decline more vehicles than we accept. That’s because we care about long-term viability, client safety, and engineering integrity—not short-term profits.
We won’t gamble with people’s lives. If we can’t convert a vehicle safely and legally, we simply won’t do it.
With over 30 years in the industry and a proven track record of world-first conversions (like the Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV), we’ve earned the trust of discerning clients—including governments, high-net-worth individuals, and licensed dealerships. That trust is built on a foundation of saying NO when it matters most.
For a fully compliant, legally converted right-hand drive vehicle, get in touch with Autogroup International today.
