Cadillac announced on August 21 that the XT5 PHEV midsize SUV made its debut at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) and opened for pre-orders at the same time.
The XT5 PHEV is a new model introduced as part of Cadillac’s expansion into the hybrid vehicle market. It is based on Cadillac’s in-house-developed plug-in hyb

General Motors plans to launch new versions of three gas-powered Cadillac models starting in 2027. The lineup will include the XT5, CT5, and XT6, with the XT6 returning in 2028 after being discontinued.
GM is using flexible manufacturing to respond to changes in demand for both combustion and electric vehicles. Sprin

On August 11, Cadillac announced Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ, extending the brand’s low volume concierge-led customization service to its electric flagship SUV, designed to deliver an elevated customer experience.
“Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ gives clients the chance to create a vehicle that reflects their in

General Motors showcased its latest software updates for the user interface on select Cadillac vehicle models. These updates are designed to make the infotainment experience more intuitive, responsive, and easier to navigate. The software update implements the following changes:
The addition of a new sidebar queue wh

The next-generation of Cadillac’s Optiq EV crossover may ride on a Chinese platform in the near future, according a recent report from Reuters that cites an insider with knowledge of the matter. 
Such a move would be similar to several global OEMs that have recently been shifting more engineering work to China. It wo

On July 1, Cadillac announced it is recalling every Vistiq electric crossover ever sold in the U.S., all 14,540 of them built for the 2026 and 2027 model years, over an issue with its power-folding third-row seats.
After a similar problem was cited by GM as "a recall by a different vehicle manufacturer", the U.S. Nat

Production of the 2026 Cadillac XT5 is currently scheduled to finish in late 2026, marking the end of the first-generation ICE-based crossover in the North American market. Cadillac will pause XT5 production for approximately nine months before beginning production of the second-generation XT5 in Q3 2027 for the 2028

On June 29, GM announced that it is rolling out Google Gemini to MY24+ Cadillac Lyriq, MY25+ Cadillac Optiq, MY26+ Cadillac Vistiq, and MY26+ Corvette vehicles in select European countries over the coming months.
Google Gemini will be available with Google built-in through GM's infotainment system. The AI-powered ass

On June 25, production of the Cadillac CT4 was officially concluded at the GM Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan. The compact luxury sedan, including the high-performance CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing variants, exits the lineup without a direct replacement.
Final retail orders for the CT4 were closed on April

On May 11, General Motors, in partnership with Al Mansour Automotive, announced the official return of Cadillac to the Egypt market with a new EV-led luxury lineup.
The new portfolio brings the latest next-generation Cadillac cars to Egypt, including the Cadillac OPTIQ, Cadillac LYRIQ, Cadillac VISTIQ, Cadillac Escal

On April 9, General Motors officially introduced the 2026 Cadillac CT5 sedan in Japan, marking the refreshed model’s debut in that market nearly two years after its North American launch as a 2025 model. The updated CT5 features a redesigned front end, modernized interior, and the latest safety and advanced driver-as

On April 9, Green NCAP released environmental ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, Renault 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Cadillac Optiq, Citroen C3, and Dacia Sandero. These results add to the safety ratings recently given by Euro NCAP and focus on each car’s environmental impact, energy efficiency, and running costs.
The newly

General Motors is planning to build a new Buick sedan for the U.S. market on the same platform as the next-generation Cadillac CT5 and Chevrolet Camaro, according to a source at a major GM supplier. GM has begun the process of requesting quotes for components from key suppliers for the Buick sedan, though details abo

On March 25, General Motors Japan Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the Cadillac Lyriq V, a high-performance model of the Cadillac Lyriq, as the brand seeks to expand in the Asian market.
Pre-orders will be accepted for a limited time from March 25 until June 21 for a designated price (including tax) of JPY 18,90

On March 9, Cadillac announced the start of sales of the 2026 Optiq-V all-electric SUV in Mexico.
The Optiq-V features dual-motor all-wheel drive with an estimated 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. With Launch Control activated under V-Mode or Velocity Max, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. It is equipp

On March 5, GM announced the introduction of Cadillac in Brazil, marking the company’s entry into the luxury vehicle segment in the country and expanding its presence into higher value-added categories.
Brazil will become the first market in South America to receive the brand, reinforcing the country’s strategic role

GM Korea has announced plans to expand Cadillac’s electric vehicle lineup during the new calendar year in the domestic market, as well as its market growth plan that includes opening new Cadillac showrooms to expand its presence in the country’s major cities.
“Cadillac strengthened its electric vehicle lineup in Kore

The Cadillac Vistiq SUV, has officially been confirmed for China production by SAIC-GM. Details of the vehicle were unveiled in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). 
Customers will have a choice of two powertrain configurations:
     • The single-motor variant features a peak motor power of

On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Cadillac exhibited vehicle models including the Vistiq large luxury battery electric SUV.
The Vistiq is equipped with an in-cabin hidden LiDAR, the Nvidia Drive AGX automotive computing platform, a one-stage end-to-end large mo

Launching one year ago on an EV platform that is able to easily accommodate RWD, FWD or AWD drivetrains (the Chevrolet Blazer EV has offered all three drivetrain options), the front-biased AWD Cadillac Optiq is now switching to a rear-biased AWD vehicle in 2026 for better performance, plus a standard RWD base model.