GM teases the Cadillac Escalade IQ - the first all-electric Escalade

Cadillac has confirmed that the OPTIQ has earned the V-Series badge. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V will be part of Cadillac's fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio, elevating the brand's performance offering. Building on OPTIQ's agile drive, Cadillac engineers delivered a unique package prioritizing precision, a dynamic suspension, and tight steering for an exhilarating driving experience. This luxury performance...

24 April 2025

Cadillac continues to expand the segment-leading Escalade lineup with the introduction of the all-electric 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL. The ESCALADE IQL features the best of the ESCALADE IQ, plus additional passenger and cargo capacity to meet the lifestyle needs of customers who require extra space. It was designed with unique character and engineered to maximize spaciousness for passengers in all three rows, plus...

10 March 2025

LG Energy Solution announced a new partnership agreement with General Motors (GM) for prismatic battery cell technology, marking an extension of the two companies’ solid 14-year battery technology partnership. Under this new definitive agreement, the companies will jointly develop prismatic battery cell technology and affiliated chemistries, and once the partnership comes to fruition, the prismatic cell technology...

4 December 2024

Cadillac is adding more choice for EV customers with the debut of the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ, a luxury three-row SUV that delivers on the brand’s promise of performance, craftsmanship, and technology. VISTIQ will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in early 2025 at General Motors' Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. VISTIQ's standard dual motor all-wheel drive system...

13 November 2024

The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ-V has been officially confirmed by GM and stars in a video teaser. Launching early next year, the LYRIQ-V pushes the performance pedigree of the V-Series sub-brand to new heights. It will be available in select markets worldwide in both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. More markets will be announced at a later date. "The LYRIQ-V is...

29 October 2024

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV will launch in three trims later this year with more range, content, and price options for retail and commercial customers. The Silverado EV offers new technology, range, and design packages across Work Truck (WT), LT, and RST trims with up to 492 miles of range. The starting MSRP is as low as USD 57,095. Select retail models may qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit for...

8 October 2024

In April 2023, GM and Samsung SDI announced their joint venture will invest more than $3 billion to build a new battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States for the production of both prismatic and cylindrical batteries. However, the latest information coming from the project is that the 4680 cylindrical batteries will be excluded for now and the plant will focus on prismatic cells only. The companies have...

29 August 2024

Chevrolet has announced that the production of the 2024 Silverado EV First Edition RST is now underway, offering increased driving range and payload capacity. The 2024 Silverado EV — the reimagining of the brand’s best-selling nameplate — is packed with the power and capability expected of Chevy Trucks, including: EPA-estimated 450-mile range on a full charge on 4WT GM-estimated 440-mile range on a full charge on...

13 May 2024

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ has been just introduced as promised. The first-ever all-electric full-size SUV from Cadillac redefines the luxury SUV experience with a Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range, available Super Cruise driver assistance technology, bidirectional charging capability, reimagined interior with a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal LED display, enticing exterior, and zero tailpipe...

9 August 2023

General Motors has updated the Chevrolet Blazer EV by increasing them with around USD 9,000 as follows: Chevrolet Blazer 2LT - MSRP USD 56,715; available fall 2023 Chevrolet Blazer 2LT AWD/RWD - MSRP USD 60,125 / USD 61,790; available summer 2023 The Chevrolet Blazer 1LT trim has been obviously put off as it is now not available on the Chevrolet website. Moreover, the top Chevrolet Blazer SS trim does not have a...

2 August 2023

Today, GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call that Chevrolet will introduce a next-generation Bolt, continuing to deliver what customers have come to expect: great affordability, range, and technology. Drawing on various Ultium and Ultifi technological advancements will help GM bring this popular model back to the market on an accelerated timeline. Timing and...

25 July 2023

General Motors and Element 25 announced today an agreement for Element 25 to supply up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate annually to support the annual production of more than 1 million GM EVs in North America. Under the agreement, GM will provide Element 25 with a US$85 million loan to partially fund the construction of a new facility in the state of Louisiana for the production of battery-grade manganese...

28 June 2023

Cadillac released a preview video of the all-new ESCALADE IQ ahead of its official reveal on Aug. 9. As the brand’s first-ever all-electric full-size SUV, ESCALADE IQ represents the reinvention of Cadillac’s most iconic nameplate.  The debut of ESCALADE IQ marks the next step in Cadillac's commitment to offering a fully electric portfolio by the end of the decade. The ESCALADE IQ will be produced at Factory ZERO...

21 June 2023

General Motors will include as standard five active safety features in all of its MY2023 EVs. This encompasses every new EV launching this year, including the family-oriented Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV. These include Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam auto high-beam control. The Cadillac LYRIQ provides...

3 June 2023