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Cadillac Optiq Units Receive Software Fix for Low Speed Braking Issue
The company said the condition is linked to the brake system control module and can be addressed through a software update, with no hardware replacement required.

Cadillac Optiq Badge Mix-Up Highlights Growing Pains of Expanded Lineup
The minor factory mix-up underscores how Cadillac’s expanding Optiq lineup can create confusion even before vehicles leave the showroom.

Cadillac Optiq Recalled Over Risk Of Tire Tread Detachment
The recall affects more than 22,000 vehicles in total, with nearly 3,700 Cadillac Optiq units impacted.

2026 Cadillac Optiq Adds Rear-Wheel Drive and Boosts Performance
The new RWD variant is expected to provide a modest price drop to the entry-level electric SUV.

Lucid California Sales Fall 11.6% as Gravity SUV Declines for Second Straight Quarter
Lucid registered 1,011 new vehicles in California in the third quarter of 2026, down 11.6% from a year earlier and 10.8% from the previous quarter, according to California Energy Commission data. Sales of the Gravity SUV fell for a second consecutive quarter, while the Air sedan recorded its lowest quarterly total in the state’s registration data since the second quarter of 2023.

Cadillac Launches Lyriq and Vistiq in Brazil Ahead of November Debut
Both models are now available to order through Cadillac’s Brazilian website and will launch in early November, with initial deliveries expected before the 2026 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Cadillac Beats Every Ranked Luxury Brand in J.D. Power Tech Study
The result puts Cadillac ahead of Genesis, BMW, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz in the luxury category, although Tesla and Rivian both posted substantially higher scores while remaining ineligible for the official rankings.

Cadillac Vistiq Will Headline Brand’s EV Launch in Brazil
The launch is expected in early November ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Vistiq joining the smaller Optiq and Lyriq as Cadillac’s initial electric offerings in the market.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Adopts Tesla’s NACS Charging Port
The update is part of a broader transition across General Motors’ electric vehicle lineup and arrives alongside several styling and feature enhancements for the new model year.

New Cadillac XT5 PHEV Leak Reveals Nearly 100 Miles of Electric Range
The filings indicate that Cadillac’s first electrified XT5 variant will offer up to 155 kilometers (96.3 miles) of all-electric range, giving the popular midsize crossover significantly more battery-powered driving capability than many competing plug-in hybrids.

Autonomous Vehicle Awareness Rises as Consumer Trust Remains Stuck, JD Power Finds
The firm’s 2026 Mobility Confidence Index found that while more consumers now understand what fully automated vehicles are capable of, concerns about safety, reliability, and real-world performance continue to limit broader acceptance of the technology.

Cadillac Opens 2027 Optiq Configurator Ahead of Production
The 2027 Optiq starts at $52,695, including destination charges, while the performance-focused Optiq-V tops the lineup with a starting price of $69,295.

Cadillac Surpasses 100,000 EV Sales in the United States
Aldred said in a press release that Cadillac has become “one of the most popular luxury EV brands in the U.S.” since the launch of the LYRIQ nearly four years ago.

GM Canada outsells Tesla again in Q1 2026 EV market
The automaker’s strategy of covering more segments and price points is proving effective, as it captures nearly 20% of the country’s EV market.

BMW Phases Out iX in US After Sales Drop, Eyes iX3 Launch
The move follows a sharp drop in deliveries, as the iX struggled to keep pace with rivals like Cadillac’s Lyriq despite a recent refresh and strong performance specs.

Chevy Silverado EV Sales Nearly Double as Electric Pickup Market Slows
While the electric pickup segment as a whole contracted during the period, Chevrolet’s full-size battery-electric truck significantly outperformed the broader market.

Why CarPlay on GM’s Ultium EVs Became Impossible to Support
WAMS emphasized that General Motors had no involvement whatsoever in the product’s cancellation, countering online speculation that the automaker intervened.

Cadillac Introduces 2025 Optiq EV Crossover in Europe, Starting at €65,000
The model targets luxury buyers seeking a compact, high-performance EV underpinned by GM’s global Ultium platform.

Cadillac Lyriq Loses Ground to Tesla Model Y and Acura ZDX in Q2 2025
Cadillac Lyriq sales fell sharply in the second quarter across North America.

GM Launches 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V, A Powerful Version Of Its Compact EV
It is the first GM all-electric vehicle that will have a NACS charger as standard.