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Over the last few years, Cadillac has slowly marched toward an all-electric lineup. Although it’s taking longer than expected, the automaker’s rollout of 2026 models reveals a clear trend: More EVs.    The Vistiq is the brand’s newest electric vehicle, slotting just below the Escalade. It joins alongside the high-performance Lyriq-V, Cadillac’s quickest car ever, and the Optiq-V, expanding the brand’s selection of high-performance models.    This is the last year for the current-generation CT4 and CT5, with Cadillac permanently discontinuing the smaller sedan after 2026. The CT5 will receive a new generation with a combustion engine, but the loss of the…

If an NX is too small for your Lexus plug-in hybrid (PHEV) needs, the RX is your only other option.We won’t blame you if you’re not familiar with the PHEV version of the RX – the Japanese luxury brand’s largest SUV, before you step up to the off-road-ready flagship LX, based on the Toyota LandCruiser.The RX is Lexus’s third-best-selling model so far this year, behind the smaller NX and LBX SUVs, but buyers in this segment tend to look to BMW, Land Rover, or Mercedes-Benz instead.The RX is therefore a bit of an underdog, particularly in the PHEV guise you…

While the 2027 BMW X5 is still a little ways off, new info is still trickling in as the weeks roll by. The newest rumor names the upcoming X5’s powertrain and trim levels, confirms the production timeline we’ve reported on in the past, and also hints at a new color. The information comes via longtime bimmerpost user and info leak ynguldyn, who confirms the vehicle’s introduction for August 2026. Later in the year — December — BMW will introduce four other variants.G65 X5 Powertrains ConfirmedWe’ve known for a while that the G65 BMW X5 will come with hybrid, EV, and…

After months of internal pressure and mounting dissatisfaction from investors, Porsche has announced that it will replace CEO Oliver Blume. The company confirmed today, via an official statement from the Supervisory Board, that negotiations have begun for an early and mutually agreed termination of Blume’s mandate as head of Porsche AG. Michael Leiters, former CEO of McLaren Automotive and a former Porsche executive with 13 years at the company, is set to take the reins. He is widely seen as the ideal candidate to revitalize the Zuffenhausen-based brand. The move comes at a critical time for Porsche. Once among the…

BYD recalls over 115,000 vehicles, citing design defects and battery-related safety risks. The issue has affected Tang Series and Yuan Pro vehicles that were produced between 2015 and 2022. BYD submitted a report to the State Administration for Market Regulation to recall 44,535 vehicles and centers around potential certain component design flaws that may cause abnormal functions in the Tang Series produced between March 2015 and July 2017. Malfunction affects the drive motor controller; when in use, at some point it can cause the circuit board to corrode, resulting in the failure of pure electric drive mode, posing a safety…

In Australia, Mazda has, count ‘em, seven SUVs. That’s more than in any other market.Of these, four use a new rear-/all-wheel drive platform and new inline six-cylinder engines.The Mazda CX-80 is intended to be one of the higher-volume vehicles on what’s called the Large Architecture.It’s effectively a stretched version of the CX-60 with three rows of seating, and takes the place of the old CX-8 and CX-9; the wider CX-90, also featuring three rows of seating, is a more expensive, lower-volume play.Stylistically, the CX-80 looks more like a CX-8 replacement. It may have the long bonnet of the other Large…

BMW has long been celebrated for building machines that engage the driver. But just as impressive as what’s under the hood is what’s inside the cabin. Across decades and model lines, BMW interiors have blended craftsmanship, innovation, and a sense of occasion that few automakers can match. From minimalist, driver-focused layouts to sumptuous luxury lounges, the brand has mastered the art of creating spaces that feel both purposeful and emotional. There are five that stand above.BMW Z8BMW’s Z8 is an immensely special car. It features an M5-derived powertrain, and BMW produced less than 6,000 examples for the entire planet. BMW…

Ford’s Heritage Collection is home to some of the rarest vehicles ever produced by the Blue Oval. Even though it’s not the most robust collection, there are a handful of hidden gems—like the original sixth-generation Bronco prototype, the world’s only V-10-powered Mustang, and a some rare Ford GT supercars. Now, for the first time, Ford is offering one of these exceptionally rare vehicles to the public. The automaker will send its 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition to auction at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Fall 2025 sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. And it will cross the block with no reserve. This particular GT…

For the past 4 years, Subaru has never sold any new model of performance-focused STI to America. Now Subaru is looking forward to unveiling two new STI concepts during the Tokyo Auto Show, which will be on October 30 to November 9, 2025. Yesterday, the automaker released some teaser photos that show a glimpse of the concept; one is an electric STI model called the Performance-E, which previews the future of the vehicle that will be based on it. By keeping a keen eye on the photo, one of the cars features a pointy nose that flows, forming shapely creased front…

Zeekr marked its first year of operations in Australia yesterday with a special handover ceremony at Sydney Motorsport Park (SMP), from which more than 100 customers drove away in their new Zeekr 7X.The 7X is the third model released here by the Chinese premium electric vehicle (EV) brand in the past 12 months, joining the Zeekr X small SUV and the Zeekr 009 people mover.A direct rival for the plethora of mid-size electric SUVs now available in Australia, including the top-selling Tesla Model Y (the nation’s most popular EV), the 7X attracted more than 2500 pre-orders before local deliveries commenced…