#Luxury

Lucid Air Lease Starts at $699 a Month as Automaker Pushes Lower-Cost Offers

The offer gives qualifying customers a lower-cost entry point into the luxury electric sedan, while higher-performance Touring and Grand Touring versions are also available through separate lease deals.

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.

2027 Range Rover Electric Arrives With 333 Miles of Range and 542 HP

The Range Rover Electric uses a pair of permanent-magnet electric motors, with each motor rated at 260 kilowatts. Combined output reaches 542 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.

Lucid Gravity GT-S Debuts With 1,070 HP As Automaker Battles Mounting Losses

The Gravity GT-S starts at nearly $128,000 and uses the same drivetrain found in the discontinued Lucid Air Dream Edition. Lucid says the new model is the most powerful three-row electric vehicle in the United States, putting it ahead of the 1,025-horsepower Rivian R1S.

Hyundai’s Santa Fe EREV Will Target More Than 600 Miles of Range

Hyundai’s luxury Genesis brand will also introduce an unnamed EREV SUV in early 2027, with a targeted total range of more than 640 miles.

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.

Lucid CEO Admits Company Fell Short as Midsize EV Launch Is Delayed

The comments came as Lucid reported a quarterly net loss of more than $1 billion and confirmed that its upcoming midsize electric vehicle has been pushed back to the second half of 2027.

Denza Previews New Z9S Electric Sedan to Rival Xiaomi SU7

The teaser introduces the model in a new “Morning Glow Purple” exterior color and offers a closer look at the fastback sedan as Denza continues expanding its premium EV lineup.

Lucid CEO Rejects Bankruptcy, Take-Private Rumors Ahead Of Earnings

In a statement, Napoli said the reports are false and emphasized that Lucid has sufficient liquidity to continue funding its operations well into next year.

BYD’s Denza Z Electric Supercar Debuts in Europe With Up to 1,582 HP

The high-performance EV marks the first Chinese electric supercar to debut in the European market and will be offered in three variants, with UK pre-orders opening in October ahead of deliveries expected by the end of the year.

Lucid Offers 0% Financing on Remaining 2026 Gravity SUVs

The promotion comes several months after the updated Gravity entered the market, suggesting Lucid is looking to accelerate sales of unsold 2026 vehicles.

Zeekr Opens Pre-Sales for New Five-Seat 9X Hybrid SUV

The new variant joins the existing six-seat configuration and arrives as rival Nio prepares to launch a five-seat version of its flagship ES8.

Ferrari Launches All-Electric Luce in China Starting at Nearly $587,000

The four-door grand tourer marks a major milestone for the Italian automaker as it expands into electrification while maintaining its focus on ultra-high-performance luxury vehicles.

Lucid Cuts 18% Of U.S. Workforce As COO Departs And Cost-Saving Efforts Intensify

The company expects the restructuring plan to generate roughly $158 million in annualized savings and confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Marc Winterhoff has departed effective immediately, with the COO position being eliminated.

BYD’s New Flagship SUV Draws 150,000 Orders Before Deliveries Begin

Starting at 239,900 yuan ($35,500) and offering up to 950 kilometers (590 miles) of range, the new flagship model enters one of China’s most competitive EV segments with more than 150,000 pre-orders already secured ahead of deliveries.

Cadillac Sets Production Date for 2027 Escalade IQ

According to reports, regular production of both the standard Escalade IQ and extended-wheelbase Escalade IQL is scheduled to begin on December 7, 2026.

BYD Brings Denza to Europe to Challenge BMW and Mercedes

The rollout will be led by two flagship models: the all-electric Denza Z9GT and the D9 luxury people mover, both of which are expected to target buyers traditionally drawn to European premium brands.

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.

Lucid Completes Leadership Transition With New CEO Silvio Napoli

Napoli succeeds interim leadership following a period of transition and now takes responsibility for guiding Lucid through its next phase of growth.