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CK Reed Illustrates Monterey Car Week 2026 with Cadillac

other · 2026-08-26

In his illustration capturing Monterey Car Week 2026, artist CK Reed reflected on his experiences at The Quail and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. His adventure commenced in Detroit with a tour of Cadillac, where he engaged with the design team. At Cadillac House in Pebble Beach, he had a conversation with Executive Design Director Dominic Najafi regarding design insights. Driving an all-electric Escalade from SFO to Carmel, Reed described the highway as akin to a car show. At The Quail, he witnessed a fusion of luxury automotive display and social event. He met Sean O'Shea at Cadillac House and viewed the V-ONE Concept, an 830-horsepower hybrid. Reed also featured the Alfa Romeo BAT models and a celebration for Route 66's centennial in his artwork.

Key facts

  • CK Reed illustrated Monterey Car Week 2026 with Cadillac.
  • Reed visited GM campus in Detroit and Cadillac's design studio.
  • Dominic Najafi is Cadillac's Executive Design Director.
  • The V-ONE Concept was developed by Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing, and Dallara.
  • The V-ONE Concept has an 830-horsepower hybrid V-8.
  • Reed test drove the CELESTIQ, a custom-commissioned, hand-built vehicle.
  • Alfa Romeo BAT 5, BAT 7, and BAT 9 were designed by Franco Scaglione for Carrozzeria Bertone.
  • The Quail and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance were key events during Monterey Car Week.

Entities

Artists

  • CK Reed
  • Dominic Najafi
  • Sean O'Shea
  • Franco Scaglione

Institutions

  • Cadillac
  • GM
  • Surface
  • Cadillac House
  • Carrozzeria Bertone
  • Cadillac Design
  • Cadillac Racing
  • Dallara

Locations

  • Detroit
  • Michigan
  • Pebble Beach
  • California
  • Carmel
  • Monterey
  • SFO
  • Carmel Valley Ranch

Sources