han 18 million units. Among brand sales in Q1 2026:   •  Buick sales fell 32.6% from Q1 last year to 41,654 units, especially affected by sales of the Chinese-built Envision falling 71.0%   •  Cadillac sales fell 25.5% to 31,098 units, with all nameplates falling except for the all-electric Optiq, which saw sales increase 65.9% in its second year on the market   •  Chevrolet sales fell 8.1% to 407,747 units, with all models down excep...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Cadillac launches 2026 Optiq-V in Mexico 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 equipped with Continuous Damping Control suspension and performance-focused systems including Com...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

t comes ahead of Cadillac’s debut in Formula 1 and aligns with the brand’s global strategy focused on structured international expansion, electrification and strengthening its positioning in technology, design and performance. The initial portfolio in Brazil will consist of three electric SUVs: Optiq, Lyriq and Vistiq, with sales scheduled to begin later this year. The operation will include experience centers in Brasília, Curitiba and São ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

in the first half of 2026,” the company said. Cadillac’s EV portfolio in Korea currently includes the Cadillac Lyriq and full-size Cadillac Escalade IQ, which will serve as a halo model for the brand. Upcoming launches for the Korean market include the three-row Cadillac Vistiq and the Cadillac Optiq as part of the global expansion of its EV lineup. Cadillac is also considering the gradual introduction of the all-electric V-Series variants in...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

Cadillac Optiq EV switches to rear-wheel-drive based setup for 2026 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.  The 2025 Optiq was not much different from the AWD Chevrolet E...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Cadillac’s 2025 Optiq EV officially launches in Europe On October 15, General Motors officially introduced the 2025 Cadillac Optiq electric crossover in Europe, with orders opening on October 15 at both official retailers and the brand’s websites in each country. The first deliveries of units imported from GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico are expected in February 2026. “Perfectly sized for Europe, Optiq’s athletic design combines the s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

eakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns about safety at higher speeds. Other issues included weak airbag pressure, dashboard injury risks, and no measures to prevent front passengers from colliding in side impacts. The Cadillac OPTIQ performed strongly, earning a five-star rating. It scored 83% for Adult Occupant Protection, 81% for Child Occupant Protection, 76% for Vulnerab...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

tchback  Mercedes-Benz CLA  Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissa...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Continental supplies CrossContact RX tires for Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV e-SUVs Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will supply its CrossContact RX tires as original equipment for General Motors’ electric SUVs, the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, in 20- and 21-inch sizes across multiple countries. The all-weather touring tire features ContiSeal technology, which can seal punctures up to 6 mm in diameter, allowi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

GM offers more adapters amid switch to NACS On August 28, GM announced that as its EVs begin transitioning to the NACS standard starting with the 2026 Cadillac Optiq and Optiq-V and continuing with the coming 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, GM’s suite of adapters will provide a convenient, flexible way to connect current GM EVs to a charging station, whether at home or on the road. No matter which vehicle customers drive, GM EV owners will have access to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

Cadillac Optiq adds new version, more power for 2026 The 2026 Cadillac Optiq is set to introduce several key updates since introduction of the model in 2025 when it launched exclusively as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle. A new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant of the Optiq will become the base model. The 2026 Optiq RWD will be rated at 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque and feature the same 85 kWh battery pack as the AWD version. The new 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

w the insights gained on the track can shape the future of electric mobility,” said Pere Brugal, Managing Director and President of GM Europe. The Lyriq-V will join Cadillac’s growing all-electric line-up in Europe, alongside Lyriq and Vistiq, in Germany, France and Switzerland with the all-new Optiq set to arrive later in 2025. Orders open June 2025 for Germany, France and Switzerland, with first customer deliveries expected from November. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

Cadillac introduces 2026 OPTIQ-V ahead of fall 2025 launch On June 9, Cadillac introduced the 2026 Optiq-V as Cadillac’s fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio. Optiq-V will be sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, and Israel with production at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico starting in fall 2025. MSRP in the U.S. starts at an estimated USD 68,795 including destination freight charge. As with other V-Series models, the Optiq-V is...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

nce March 2018.  To compare, Ford, which still reports monthly sales, sold 34,132 vehicles during the same five month time period across its EV lineup, which includes the Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit van. GM’s large YoY EV increase came in part with the launch of Cadillac's Optiq and Vistiq vehicles, and increased availability of the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Silverado EV, and best-selling Equinox EV, which sold 21,804 units i...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Cadillac launches 2025 Optiq all-electric SUV in Middle East On May 14, Cadillac Middle East announced the arrival of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, the brand’s first all-electric SUV in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and it will expand to additional markets later in the product lifecycle.  The vehicle is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that produces 300 hp of maximum power and 451 Nm of near-instant torque. It is built on the G...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

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

riffs. “At this time, GM has no plans to halt or relocate production of any of our EV models made in Mexico,” said the  director of GM de México’s EV operations, Adrián Enciso,  to local media. The Ramos Arizpe plant will continue producing the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV, Cadillac Optiq, and Honda Prologue, Enciso said. “It’s possible that additional models such as the Spark could be built here, too”.  While the old ICE c...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

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

  GM says most revenue from Super Cruise comes from adding the technology as a vehicle option, which costs from USD 2,200-2,500. After the trial, Super Cruise costs USD 25 per month or USD 250 per year. Super Cruise will be sold as standard on Cadillac EVs, including the new Escalade IQ, Vistiq and Optiq, Barra said.  “Our customer-focused strategy with Super Cruise is to continuously refine and expand its capabilities to make it indispensabl...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19