'We do really well': Iconic US car brand confident in Australian launch with EV-only portfolio

'We do really well': Iconic US car brand confident in Australian launch with EV-only portfolio

11 Mar 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Despite a global slowdown in EV sales, Cadillac is remaining bullish about its prospects in Australia. Read more
Iconic US car brand doubles down on Australia: 2026 Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq electric SUVs coming to rival BMW iX3 and Volvo EX90

Iconic US car brand doubles down on Australia: 2026 Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq electric SUVs coming to rival BMW iX3 and Volvo EX90

7 Mar 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Cadillac likes its chances in the Australian market.Before commencing deliveries of its electric Lyriq SUV and its high-performance sibling, the Lyriq V, the all-American brand has gone and announced ...Read more
Wild US SUV incoming: America's hi-po electric SUV competitor to the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90 confirmed for Australia with a sprint time to blitz a Tesla Model Y Performance and Porsche 911 GT3

Wild US SUV incoming: America's hi-po electric SUV competitor to the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90 confirmed for Australia with a sprint time to blitz a Tesla Model Y Performance and Porsche 911 GT3

24 Jan 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Cadillac's electric car assault on Australia is continuing with the souped-up Lyriq-V electric SUV, the brand's fastest car off the line ever.Earmarked for a local on-sale date of early 2026, ...Read more
Designer of iconic Holden Monaro, Holden Commodore VE, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac Celestiq and more to retire from GM Design Chief role

Designer of iconic Holden Monaro, Holden Commodore VE, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac Celestiq and more to retire from GM Design Chief role

9 Jan 2025 by John Law

Mike Simcoe, designer of some of Australia’s most iconic cars, will retire from his post as head of General Motors design in July. ...Read more
Will General Motors' decision to axe Holden be justified in 2025 as it expands with Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac? | Analysis

Will General Motors' decision to axe Holden be justified in 2025 as it expands with Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac? | Analysis

27 Dec 2024 by Stephen Ottley

It’s fair to say General Motors’ decision to close Holden was not a popular one amongst the car-loving population of Australia (blue-blood Ford fans excluded). But in 2025 GM’s decision could be ...Read more
This luxury electric SUV is a quarter of the price of rival: 2025 Cadillac Vistiq arrives in the US as a cut-price alternative to the Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach, but do we want it in Australia?

This luxury electric SUV is a quarter of the price of rival: 2025 Cadillac Vistiq arrives in the US as a cut-price alternative to the Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach, but do we want it in Australia?

13 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Cadillac has unveiled the Vistiq in the US, a luxury three-row electric SUV that is a potential candidate for the Australian market as the iconic American brand looks to expand local operations. Read more
Iconic American brand puts target on BMW i4 M50, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Tesla Model Y Performance: Hi-po 2026 Cadillac Lyriq V confirmed for Australian release

Iconic American brand puts target on BMW i4 M50, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Tesla Model Y Performance: Hi-po 2026 Cadillac Lyriq V confirmed for Australian release

29 Oct 2024 by James Cleary

Cadillac has confirmed its high-performance V badge will be applied to an electric vehicle for the first time with confirmation today that a Cadillac Lyriq V will be coming to market globally in 2026. Read more
2025 Cadillac Lyriq pricing and features detailed: Luxury electric SUV to rival BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron as cut-price alternative in Australia

2025 Cadillac Lyriq pricing and features detailed: Luxury electric SUV to rival BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron as cut-price alternative in Australia

4 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Cadillac has revealed pricing and specifications for its debut model in Australia, the all-new, fully electric Lyriq large SUV. Read more
Why iconic American electric car brand is here to stay: Cadillac says long-term lease shows commitment to Australia as it targets Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz with Lyriq EV launch in October

Why iconic American electric car brand is here to stay: Cadillac says long-term lease shows commitment to Australia as it targets Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz with Lyriq EV launch in October

19 Aug 2024 by John Law

Cadillac will open its first Australian location in Rosebery, an inner-city suburb of Sydney.  The grand opening should roughly coincide with the release of its first new model in Australia, ...Read more
Australian market is an 'exciting' challenge: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq sports luxury SUV ready to face BYD's premium brands and take the fight to Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Australian market is an 'exciting' challenge: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq sports luxury SUV ready to face BYD's premium brands and take the fight to Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

26 Jul 2024 by Tom White

Is now the right time to launch into the Australian market? Cadillac says it is despite a record number of rivals and a potentially shrinking pool of EV sales. Read more
Monster SUV ruled out for Australia for now: Cadillac leaves door slightly open to the supercharged 6.2-litre V8-powered 2025 Escalade, the luxury SUV equivalent of the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150

Monster SUV ruled out for Australia for now: Cadillac leaves door slightly open to the supercharged 6.2-litre V8-powered 2025 Escalade, the luxury SUV equivalent of the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150

24 Jul 2024 by Tom White

Cadillac offers a firm "maybe" to the possibility of bringing its most iconic V8-powered SUV to Australia. ...Read more
A Genesis GV70, Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC and Lexus RZ were used as benchmarks to make the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq a fun-to-drive electric car

A Genesis GV70, Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC and Lexus RZ were used as benchmarks to make the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq a fun-to-drive electric car

19 Jul 2024 by Tom White

Cadillac outlines the kinds of vehicles it benchmarked in development as it promises a fun-to-drive EV. Read more
"Don't do what Australians have a habit of doing by trashing something on the way in": Former Holden Commodore design chief wants you to lower your pitchforks and give new electric car brand a chance

"Don't do what Australians have a habit of doing by trashing something on the way in": Former Holden Commodore design chief wants you to lower your pitchforks and give new electric car brand a chance

14 Jun 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

One of Australia's most celebrated automotive designers and executives has asked local car buyers to not do to what "Australians have a habit of doing", and instead reserve judgement on the ...Read more
Pick-up truck a 'waste of an entry' for Cadillac: Don't expect a rebirth of Escalade EXT or luxury version of the Chevrolet Silverado from American brand

Pick-up truck a 'waste of an entry' for Cadillac: Don't expect a rebirth of Escalade EXT or luxury version of the Chevrolet Silverado from American brand

11 Jun 2024 by John Law

“No, we would not do a pick-up at Cadillac,” is Senior Vice President of Global Design Michael Simcoe’s refreshingly blunt answer.“That'd be a waste of an entry. You'd spend that sort of capital and ...Read more
Cadillac Lyriq, Holden Monaro and VE Commodore designer says there's no need for all electric cars such as the Tesla Model Y to look like 'lozenges with wheels'

Cadillac Lyriq, Holden Monaro and VE Commodore designer says there's no need for all electric cars such as the Tesla Model Y to look like 'lozenges with wheels'

10 Jun 2024 by John Law

Cadillac Senior Vice President of Global Design Michael Simcoe explained how the Celestiq, Lyriq and Optiq get away without looking like computer mouses or soap bars despite solid driving range ...Read more
'I don't think Australian customers are terribly brand loyal': Why Cadillac reckons it will steal sales from Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW iX and Mercedes EQS SUV buyers

'I don't think Australian customers are terribly brand loyal': Why Cadillac reckons it will steal sales from Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW iX and Mercedes EQS SUV buyers

5 Jun 2024 by John Law

Cadillac's design bosses believe it will be fairly straightforward talking buyers out of their Audis, BMWs and Benzes with new electric cars. Read more
2025 Cadillac Optiq released in the US: Could this electric BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y rival be the perfect fit for Cadillac Australia?

2025 Cadillac Optiq released in the US: Could this electric BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y rival be the perfect fit for Cadillac Australia?

31 May 2024 by John Law

Cadillac has detailed its Optiq electric car, which becomes the US brand’s smallest EV SUV.  ...Read more
Celebrity favourite car brand returning to Oz: Cadillac to launch range of electric SUVs in Australia from the end of 2024

Celebrity favourite car brand returning to Oz: Cadillac to launch range of electric SUVs in Australia from the end of 2024

8 May 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The top-end luxury electric car market is about to get a lot more crowded.Cadillac is coming to Australia at the end of the year with its Lyriq electric SUV to rival the Mercedes-Benz EQE and BMW iX. ...Read more
Petrol power isn't dead yet: The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq is launching in Australia to take on the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Audi Q8 e-tron but one of its global executives has walked back plans to go electric car-only by 2030 - report

Petrol power isn't dead yet: The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq is launching in Australia to take on the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Audi Q8 e-tron but one of its global executives has walked back plans to go electric car-only by 2030 - report

6 May 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The American brand known for its big, luxurious sedans and SUVs had planned to be EV-only by 2023 but not any more according to reports. Read more
Could this electric three-row Cadillac SUV come to Australia after the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq launches next year?

Could this electric three-row Cadillac SUV come to Australia after the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq launches next year?

15 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

Another potential model to join the Cadillac Lyriq when the brand makes its much-anticipated launch in Australia has been revealed in the US overnight, the Cadillac Vistiq. Read more
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