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Sales Under Pressure For years, Tesla held the global crown as the leader in electric vehicles. That dominance was challenged when BYD overtook Tesla to become the world’s top-selling EV maker last year. However, Reuters reports that the Chinese automaker has now posted its fifth consecutive month of declining sales—making Tesla’s strategic shift more apparent than ever. For context, Tesla is increasingly prioritizing its AI-centric initiatives beyond passenger vehicle sales, particularly its ro

High Stakes at High Speed The Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1 may be touted as the most extreme production version ever built, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to mishaps. In fact, one Corvette ZR1 recently spun out and slammed into a wall during a drag race against a Nissan GT-R, raising questions about what exactly went wrong. In an Instagram post shared by the Nissan owner himself, @everythingavron, the GT-R pulled away early during a rolling start – an advantage likely tied to its standard all-wh

Cadillac is marking its debut season in Formula 1 in style with a new, limited edition of its CT5-V Blackwing called the F1 Collector Series. Unveiled on the eve of this Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix, which will be the inaugural home race for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series brings more than just unique styling touches. You’re looking at the most powerful Blackwing model Cadillac ever made, and therefore the pinnacle of the V-Series lineup. The Ultimate Track-Focu

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing needs no introduction. It’s one of the great V8-powered sports sedans on sale today, combining neck-snapping speed with superb handling. It also represents the last of the great old-school sports sedans to combine rear-wheel drive, a V8, and a manual gearbox. For fans of the hot Caddy, a new Deep Ocean Package has been introduced in limited numbers. Although it doesn’t add more power, it gives the sedan an even more alluring look and feel, but it all comes at an eye-

Cumulative Sales Cadillac has just crossed a major milestone in its history as an automaker. While it may seem like a drop in the bucket compared to other EV makers like BYD or Tesla, the fact that it sold over 100,000 luxury EVs is something worth celebrating in some form or another. As the brand stated: "100,000 Cadillac EVs and Counting," this figure is for the United States. It's been less than four years since the brand launched the Lyriq, the luxury automaker's best-selling EV. Since then

Not Your Usual Garage Guest Jay Leno has long featured all kinds of incredible cars, from classics like the recently showcased 1930 Packard 734 Speedster to one-off builds. But his latest feature is not exactly an everyday sight. Leno welcomed General Motors President Mark Reuss and Cadillac’s Formula 1 car, which should be the most expensive Cadillac in the garage, with F1 cars costing tens of millions of dollars. The two kicked things off with perhaps the most obvious question: why not Corvett

A Naming Experiment That Never Quite Landed Cadillac’s torque-based badging system is officially being retired, closing the chapter on a naming strategy that always felt misaligned with its primary audience. Introduced in 2019, the system used numerical designations like 350, 600, or 1000 to represent torque output in Newton-meters, rounded to the nearest increment. On paper, it was meant to create consistency across both internal combustion and electric vehicles while positioning Cadillac as a

GM's luxury brand had an interesting shift in recent years Over the past few years, Cadillac, General Motors' premier luxury marque, has had quite the tidal shift. In the decades before German imports dominated the U.S. luxury car market, Cadillac was the byword in all-out American luxury, as big boulevard cruising slabs were the vehicular statement pieces of the well-to-do. However, in the 21st century, today's Cadillac has undergone a rebirth, largely due to a Renaissance-like wave of new all

And the Survey Says... Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will continue to be offered in the Cadillac Lyriq, despite GM's push to remove the features from its cars in the near future. This includes wired and wireless iterations of the popular smartphone pairing software. According to GM Authority's sources, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are often cited as "must-haves" in vehicle infotainment systems. Considering the backlash the brand faced in 2023, when it first announced its decision to phase ou

Cadillac’s $3,995 Paint Option Pushes Lyriq Pricing Into Unusual Territory Cadillac has found a new lever to pull on pricing, and this time, it has nothing to do with batteries or supply chains. For 2026, the automaker is introducing Magnus Metal Frost, a $3,995 paint option available only on the Lyriq-V Premium. That figure brushes up against the cost of an entry-level used car, with older Honda Civics in some markets still trading in that range. The move lands at a moment when affordability is

The Problem With Tech We've gotten used to the fact that almost all new cars these days are loaded with as much technology and software as possible. Brands will say that these things are necessary and that owners and drivers will ultimately benefit from them. In reality, we don't notice most of the software our cars use because some of it operates behind the scenes. What's scary about those background tech features is that when they go wrong, we really aren't sure where the issue stems from. Cad

Another Day Another Recall Despite the inherently negative nature of a service advisory or recall, the severity depends on the specific issue at hand. Some recalls address major issues, such as powertrain problems, malfunctioning features, or safety-related faults. Other recalls simply tackle the very simplest and, in some cases, strange mistakes. GM's latest Customer Satisfaction Program (a gentle name for recall) is for the Cadillac Optiq, and the reason is perplexing.

Cadillac’s Sportier EV Play Cadillac has built a competitive electric vehicle lineup, helping it claim the top spot in the U.S. luxury EV market last year. One of the most intriguing models in the brand’s EV range is the Optiq-V, a performance-oriented compact luxury crossover that can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds in Velocity Max mode. Beyond performance, Cadillac is also offering Optiq-V buyers a limited styling package called the Magnus Launch Edition. According to GM Authority, it i

Cadillac Prices Are Climbing Fast Cadillac is seeing a serious spike in what buyers are paying. According to a report from Cox Automotive, in March 2026, the average transaction price hit $84,139, up 11.6% from last year and 3.0% from February, a big jump in a short time. It aligns with a broader industry shift in which expensive vehicles, especially SUVs, are dominating. Cadillac, with its lineup of premium models, is right in the sweet spot of that trend.

Cadillac’s F1 Sedan Gets a Little More Serious Cadillac’s Formula 1 entry gave them a reason to turn up the heat on the already wild CT5-V Blackwing. The F1 Collector Series keeps the essentials that matter to enthusiasts: supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive, and a real six-speed manual. But this time, Cadillac decided 668 horsepower just wasn’t enough. The F1 Collector Series is now the most powerful Blackwing you can buy, with 685 hp and 673 lb-ft of torque. The numbers might not look huge at fi

The XT5 Isn’t Going Away Just Yet The current Cadillac XT5 has been around for quite a while, so much so that the rest of the midsize luxury SUV segment moved on to newer tech and bolder redesigns. Even after a 2020 facelift, it’s still running on the same basic formula. But Cadillac isn’t ready to close the book on the XT5. GM has already said the next-generation, combustion-powered XT5 will stick around for American buyers through at least 2027. That’s a surprise, especially since most expecte

Cadillac revealed one of the ultimate sports sedans to start the month, that being the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series. Built to celebrate the automaker’s Formula 1 debut in 2026, the F1 Collector Series packs more power and even hotter looks than the normal CT5-V Blackwing. What we didn’t know until now was how much it would cost, especially since it’s limited to just 26 units. Well, that all-important figure has been shared by GM Authority, and it’s a jaw-dropping $260,000 before destinati

So, Who's at Fault? Over the past few years, autonomous driving vehicles have somewhat enjoyed a more lax treatment when it comes to following the rules of the road. In California, for example, there was a loophole that allowed autonomous cars to operate freely and without fault. To resolve that, California has just released new regulations that promise to be stricter for autonomous driving vehicles and their owners. So, who's at fault? The manufacturer, apparently.

Auctions Can Be a Bargain, Until the System Isn’t Auctions have long been one of the smartest backdoors into cheap motoring. Police impound lots and lien sales can turn up everything from barely used commuter cars to forgotten project vehicles at a fraction of market value. For buyers willing to do the homework, it is a proven way to score a deal. But the latest reporting from CalMattersshows that the system behind those bargains is not always as clean as it looks. The investigation highlights h

The New Border Run The ongoing conflict in Iran has had a massive toll on car owners, as gas prices have soared so high that more Americans have even started carpooling again. Another development is that drivers from California are crossing into Arizona to save on fuel, with a report by Inside Edition showing they save more than $3 per gallon on the detour. In Needles, California, a Mobil gas station was selling gas for $7.49 as of the report’s posting. That’s a huge contrast compared to a stati

We hear about car thefts all the time, and have been victims ourselves, so when we saw this story on the national news this morning we knew we had to share it. In 1969, after returning home from the Vietnam War, David Munoz bought a brand new Fathom Green 1969 Camaro. He drove the car daily for years, and then when his son Victor turned 16 he gave him the car. In 2009, while sitting at a body shop getting work done to it, the car was stolen and thought lost forever. Who knew that in 2026, while

The ‘Montana loophole’ is one of the most well-known tactics in the US for avoiding hefty tax payments when registering high-value cars, and is the reason it’s not unusual to see ultra-rare exotica cruising around places like Beverly Hills while wearing plates from the third-least densely populated state in the US. However, California isn’t happy about the loophole, which takes advantage of Montana’s unusually relaxed approach to sales and registration tax, and has just announced charges against

Life After the $7,500 Tax Credit The discontinuation of electric vehicle incentives—most notably the $7,500 federal tax credit that expired on September 30, 2025—has significantly reshaped automakers’ EV strategies, with Tesla even being overtaken by Chinese rival BYD in global EV sales. In response to the slowdown, California is now seeking to offset some of those losses by proposing $200 million in new EV incentives. According to a report from Reuters, California Governor Gavin Newsom is explo

California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally launched the state’s massive $1 billion rebate program specifically targeting electric medium and heavy-duty trucks. Framed aggressively as a countermeasure to federal subsidy rollbacks, the initiative shows that California is willing to unilaterally subsidize the domestic commercial EV market to promote fleet adoption. Authorized retailers are now offering point-of-sale rebates ranging from $7,500 to an enormous $120,000 per vehicle.

Monster Trucks are awesome machines, and the things they are capable of doing are mind boggling at times. But as fast, and crazy, and high flying as they are, top speed is not the thing you think of when you think Monster Trucks. No, you think jumps and slap wheelies and back flips, hell even front flips, but even the famed Cyclones that they do in them aren’t all that fast. So when you see one go out and try to set a new world speed record for a monster truck, it is kind of special. I can tell