will provide a foundation we will build on next year with the arrival of the all-electric Acura RSX, which will be produced at the EV Hub in Ohio in the second half of 2026, as well as with hybrid-electric Acura models now in development.” GM has been building the Acura ZDX alongside the Cadillac Lyriq SUV, which with its shares a platform, under a partnership the two OEMs struck in 2020. GM continues to build the Honda-brand EV Prologue, simil...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

GM announces arrival of 2026 LYRIQ-V Cadillac in Mexico On September 9, Cadillac announced the arrival of the 2026 LYRIQ-V in Mexico, the brand’s first fully electric SUV to carry the V-Series badge. Built at GM’s Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee, the vehicle is equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive producing an estimated 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. With the selectable Velocity Max mode, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Cadillac XT5 production pauses in Spring Hill, as XT6 ends in November General Motors will pause production of the Cadillac XT5 at the GM Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee for the entire month of December to better align production with shifting market demand. The upcoming production pause for the Cadillac XT5 will coincide with reduced production of the electric Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq models at Spring Hill. Meanwhile, production of the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

e month of December. GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly said the plant will reopen in 2026 with one shift until May 2026, when the second shift is expected to be added back. The company will additionally shutter this year for the weeks of October 10 and November 24. The plant produces the midsize Cadillac Lyriq and larger Vistiq electric crossovers.  GM is also planning to delay the start of a second shift at its Fairfax Assembly Plant when it begins p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Recognizing it to be short-lived, GM still expects the buying surge to pay long-term dividends due to manufacturer loyalty and EV customers’ commitment to the technology. GM remains the #2 EV seller in the U.S., after Tesla, driven by demand for vehicles like its Chevrolet Equinox EV and Cadillac Lyriq, as well as its Chevrolet, GMC and GMC Hummer pickups and SUVs. GM is expecting strong demand again in September, but afterwards believes it may...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Cadillac launches refreshed CT5 lineup and all-electric LYRIQ in the Middle East On July 23, Cadillac Middle East launched the refreshed CT5 lineup, including the high-performance CT5-V and the flagship CT5-V Blackwing, alongside the all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ. The CT5-V is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine producing 360 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. The CT5-V Blackwing, Cadillac’s most powerful production sedan, features a 6.2L superc...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

ill be the exclusive augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) provider to the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ luxury three-row SUV, which will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada.  The advanced AR-HUD developed by Envisics was engineered specifically for both the Cadillac VISTIQ and Cadillac LYRIQ-V. In addition to being a technology partner to these new Cadillac models, Envisics received investment from GM Ventures in 2018 and 2023 as par...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Cadillac launches top line LYRIQ-V in Europe On June 10, Cadillac unveiled the Lyriq-V to coincide with the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans race, where Cadillac has four specially prepared LMDh racecars entered. “The decision to unveil this model at Le Mans was intentional — a tribute to our racing legacy and a demonstration of how the insights gained on the track can shape the future of electric mobility,” said Pere Brugal, Managing Director an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

fax remains on track to begin building the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025. Fairfax is expected to receive new future investments for GM’s next-gen affordable EVs. Spring Hill Manufacturing will add production of the ICE-powered Chevrolet Blazer, starting in 2027, alongside the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq EVs, and Cadillac XT5 built there. GM’s 2025 capital spending guidance is unchanged at between USD 10 billion and USD 11 billion. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

GM recalls 2023-24 Cadillac Lyriq EVs for blank video display On June 4, GM announced it is recalling 41,376 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs over an issue with the driver video display. Affected vehicles include 2023-24 model year Cadillac Lyriqs, built at the Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee.  The U.S. National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) says the issue is with the video display control module software, which may ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Cadillac introduces all-electric 2026 OPTIQ-V performance model On April 23, Cadillac announced that the all-electric Optiq has earned the V-Series badge. The 2026 Optiq-V will be part of Cadillac’s fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio, and the second all-electric vehicle to bear the V-series badge following the Lyriq-V. Building on Optiq’s agile drive, Cadillac engineers delivered a unique package that prioritizes precision, a dynamic ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

and handling. Only 250 workers currently staff the Ultium Cells facility in Tennessee, overseeing a highly automated system that executes complex production tasks spanning chemical mixing, coating, curing, and cell stacking. Finished cells are shipped to vehicle assembly lines to power the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Ultium Cells Warren, Ohio began production in August 2022 and curr...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

its first full-size range-extended electric SUV; and the ID. Aura, the first CMP (Compact Main Platform)-based concept battery electric model. Mercedes-Benz will make the global debut of the CLA L long-wheelbase battery electric sedan. Cadillac will exhibit four battery electric models such as the Lyriq-V high-performance luxury SUV. Japanese automakers: Toyota will exhibit all bZ-series models and make the global debut of the new bZ7 sedan. Nis...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

und USD 52,590, while the Vistiq starts at USD 78,790, including a USD 1,395 destination charge. The XT6, introduced in 2020, has target demographics similar to the Escalade, meaning an annual household income of at least USD 200,000. The Spring Hill plant, which also produces the electric Cadillac Lyriq and Acura ZDX, and GMC Acadia as well as the Cadillac XT6 and XT5, will undergo planned downtime the week of May 12. (Detroit Free Press article...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Cadillac offers GM PowerShift, PowerUp 2 charger options for 2025 Lyriq The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq marks the luxury EV crossover’s third model year, introducing several key updates and changes over the preceding 2024 model year, including the discontinuation of the Tech trim level, and an updated exterior paint options list. Additionally, the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq now offers two new GM Energy charging solutions: PowerUp 2 and PowerShift. Both of th...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

Continental supplies PremiumContact 6 tires for Cadillac LYRIQ-V, e-SUV Continental AG (Continental) has supplied its PremiumContact 6 tires as original equipment (OE) for Cadillac LYRIQ-V, e-SUV. The company has received a worldwide OE approval for the LYRIQ-V in size 22 inches. The PremiumContact 6 is engineered for safe driving in all weather conditions. The tire features a special silica rubber compound that ensures excellent braking on both ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

eceive up to USD 4,500 in incentives off the price of GM Energy bidirectional charging products, including the GM Energy V2H Bundle or Home System.  GM EVs eligible for the program at launch include the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, 2024 GMC Sierra EV, and 2025 Cadillac Lyriq EV. GM anticipates adding all 2025 model year EVs to the pilot program soon. (GM press releases on ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

GM and Dolby bring Dolby Atmos to Cadillac's entire 2026 EV line On March 10, General Motors and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. announced that Dolby Atmos will be supported as an available feature across Cadillac's entire 2026 electric vehicle lineup, including the 2026 Escalade IQL, Escalade IQ, Lyriq-V, Optiq, Vistiq, and more.  The move will begin with the Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq, available through Amazon Music. This collaboration marks the begin...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

Cadillac launches right-hand-drive Lyriq electric SUV in Japan On March 7, GM announced that Cadillac plans to launch a range of right-hand drive electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan, including the Lyriq, Lyriq-V, Vistiq, and Optiq models. Present in the country since 1915, the brand has until now been sold in left-hand drive. The strategic change is designed to meet the expectations of the Japanese market. GM's Japanese subsidiary will begin by taki...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/08

agreement ensures fair work practices and workplace safety at the plant and secures "fair pay and benefits," according to the union's negotiating committee. Ultium workers at the Tennessee plant produce battery cells for EVs produced at the nearby Spring Hill Assembly Plant, including the Cadillac Lyriq. The deal's highlights include a one-time USD 3,000 lump sum payment and wages that align with what workers make at the Ultium Cells plant in Wa...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07