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2025 Cadillac Optiq EV pivots to Millennials, goes soft on Art & Science

Baua Electric

Cadillac has revealed an entry EV for the GM luxury brand that doesn’t seem so entry-level in size, technology, or price. 2025 Cadillac Optiq Aero and lighting rule Optiq design “The sporty, aerodynamic look was the main focus on the Optiq,” Cadillac design manager Hoon Kim told me. That’s why we tried to keep it as low as possible.”

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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ unveiled: 300-mile range, 300 horsepower, $54,000 starting price

Teslarati

GM describes the four pillars of its unique exterior design: Roof Encompassing Glasswork: The fixed-glass roof enables a seamless transition from glass to sheet metal. Signature Lighting Choreography: When the driver approaches or exits the vehicle, their key fob begins a choreographed lighting sequence to greet them.

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US regulator opens safety probe into Waymo robotaxis – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The top US auto safety regulator on Tuesday said it had opened an investigation into Google-owned Waymo after reports of 22 incidents with its self-driving technology. Earlier this year, Zoox expanded its deployment to include faster speeds, nighttime driving and driving in light rain conditions.

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Stop-Sale Issued for 2024 Chevy Blazer EV

The Truth About Cars

Even worse is the fact that the Blazer EV uses the Ultium platform GM claims is about to underpin its future lineup. Considering how much GM has invested into Ultium as it pivots toward all-electric powertrains, this isn’t surprising. Images: GM] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

Search engine giant Google is looking for partners within in the auto industry to help launch one of the most significant applications of artificial technology over the next several years, the self-driving car. —Allen Taub, former GM VP, Global R&D. In God we trust, everyone else brings data” —Google design philosophy.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

Clean Fleet Report

With the rear seat folded flat, there is 10 feet of additional storage length, enough to handle a kayak, surfboard or SUP Walk-up and walk-away lighting sequences on the front and rear 10.2 When launching from a stop, the front end lifts a bit, the steering gets light and you get pushed back in the seat.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

Clean Fleet Report

I told him I wanted the Optiq to not necessarily feel like an EV, but want it to feel really light, engaging, planted and with great handling characteristics. I am blessed with an amazing team, among them Tom (Schinderle), who we call affectionately “Blackwing Tom” as his background was the ride and handling for the Cadillac Blackwing.