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Cadillac’s go-fast electric SUV arrives makes its way Down Under

Cadillac’s go-fast electric SUV arrives makes its way Down Under

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Following the debut of its Formula 1 team earlier this year, GM’s global ambitions for flagship luxury brand Cadillac continue to unfold in the 2027 model year as the ultra-hot V-series Lyriq-V EV makes its way to dealers Down Under. Cadillac announced the next step in its ambitious expansion this week, confirming plans to deliver the 615 hp, 650 lb-ft of torque V-series Lyriq-V to Australia and New Zealand for 2027. “Lyriq-V is a landmark vehicle for Cadillac in Australia and New Zealand. It brings the V-Series badge into the electric era for the first time, and delivers the immediacy, the precision, and the drama our customers expect from a performance Cadillac,” said Acting Managing Director, GM Australia & New Zealand, Greg Rowe. “At 459 kW, 880 Nm and 3.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h (~62 mph), it is a genuine performance SUV, but it also retains the refinement, technology and everyday usability that define the Lyriq experience.” GM gets it right RHD Cadillac Lyric-V; by GM. GM Authority reports that the V2G-capable 2027 Cadillac Lyriq-V …

Xiaomi Has a Luxury SUV for ,000 That All Western Brands Should Fear

Xiaomi Has a Luxury SUV for $31,000 That All Western Brands Should Fear

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If there’s one thing that can unite the world in these AI-troubled times, it’s everyone’s love of SUVs. For decades, the SUV has been the savior of the car world. Accounting for nearly half of all new sales worldwide, this is by some margin the largest segment in the global auto industry. Sedans? Forget it. Ford doesn’t even sell a traditional sedan in the US now. China still likes a sedan. About a third of all Chinese autos are in this form, compared with less than half that for the US. But Chinese carmakers know full well how much we love our chunky SUVs, so they are focusing their efforts to lure the Western world away from familiar marques. Indeed, Xiaomi has just played its hand in this particular game, revealing the remaining details earlier this month in Beijing—including the all-important pricing—of its coming SkyNomad SUVs. Bentley and Range Rover may well have revealed their flagship electric SUVs, but both will be mightily worried about just how many scalps Xiaomi Auto’s SkyNomad SUVs will take …

BYD upgrades its small SUV with more range, now starting at K

BYD upgrades its small SUV with more range, now starting at $11K

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BYD introduced the upgraded Yuan Up, sold overseas as the Atto 2, with more range and a lower starting price. BYD Atto 2/ Yuan Up gets an upgrade The Yuan Up, sold as the Atto 2 in Europe, the UK, and other global regions, is a smaller sibling of the Yuan Plus, or Atto 3. BYD’s compact SUV is among the world’s top-selling electric vehicles. According to data from Cleantechnica, the BYD Yuan Up/Atto 2 was the fifth best-selling EV globally in the first half of 2026, following the Tesla Model Y, Model 3, BYD Song/Seal U, and Geely EX2. BYD launched the new 2027 Atto 2 in China on Thursday, adding a new longer-range variant to the lineup. Advertisement – scroll for more content The 2027 BYD Atto 2 “Flying Spur” edition is available in five trims, priced from 74,800 yuan to 104,800 yuan, or about $11,000 to $15,500. BYD is offering a limited-time “super replacement” subsidy of 5,000 yuan across the lineup, which brings prices down to between 69,800 yuan and 99,800 yuan …

BYD reveals new luxury EV SUV with 960 km of range for ,000

BYD reveals new luxury EV SUV with 960 km of range for $45,000

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BYD calls it the industry’s first AI-powered smart luxury SUV. The new Denza N8L EV is an all-electric version of the current plug-in hybrid (PHEV), starting at 299,800 yuan, or about $45,000. BYD launches the all-electric Denza N8L EV A few weeks ago, BYD’s luxury sub-brand Denza claimed the new all-electric N8 boasted “a world-leading 1,003 km pure electric range,” equipped with its latest batteries and other breakthrough technology. The Denza N8L EV is an extended version, offering more interior space and seating for six compared to five in the standard version. Denza first launched the N8L almost a year ago, in October 2025, but it was only available as a plug-in hybrid. The new variant adds an all-electric option to the lineup. Advertisement – scroll for more content The new Denza N8L EV is available in two versions. The N8L EV Premium starts at 299,800 yuan, or about $45,000, while the Flagship model is priced at 329,800 yuan ($49,000). Both are equipped with a 130.15 kWh BYD Blade Battery 2.0, enabling a CLTC range …

BYD’s new flagship SUV secured over 12,000 orders in 24 hours

BYD’s new flagship SUV secured over 12,000 orders in 24 hours

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BYD said its latest flagship SUV has become an instant best-seller. Within 24 hours of launching, the new Sealion 08 secured over 12,000 orders. BYD Sealion 08 orders surge upon launch BYD launched the Sealion 08 earlier this month, its flagship SUV in the Ocean lineup. The SUV is available in fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, starting at 229,900 yuan, or about $34,000. According to Zhang Zhou, head of sales at BYD’s Ocean division, the flagship SUV is already off to a strong start. Zhou said the Sealion 08 received over 12,000 orders within 24 hours of going on sale on September 2. Advertisement – scroll for more content The Sealion 08 comes in five- or six-seat configurations with rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive powertrain options. All Sealion 08 variants are equipped with BYD’s latest Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging tech. As such, the vehicle’s battery can charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes. A full recharge (10% to 97%) takes just 9 minutes. The EV version starts at 239,900 yuan ($35,500). …

BYD’s new Defender-like SUV breaks cover for the first time

BYD’s new Defender-like SUV breaks cover for the first time

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BYD is testing a new boxy SUV positioned as a smaller, lower-priced sibling to the Ti 7 (Tai 7). Here’s our first look at it. BYD begins testing new Ti 6 SUV The Tai 6 will be the fourth model from BYD’s sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao’s Titanium lineup in China, following the Tai 3, Tai 7, and most recently, the Tai 9. While it’s sold under the Fang Cheng Bao brand in China, BYD rebadges it under its own brand and sells it as the Ti 7 in Europe, the UK, and other global markets. Earlier this week, the first image of the Ti 6 surfaced online. Although it will serve as a smaller, more affordable option to the Ti 7 (Tai 7), it doesn’t look small by any means. Advertisement – scroll for more content The photo, posted on China’s Autohome (shown below on the left), shows a rugged, boxy SUV design similar to the Ti 7 (Tai 7 shown below on the right). Like its bigger sibling, it adopts a Land Rover Defender-like …

Toyota denies it’s delaying the Highlander EV SUV again

Toyota denies it’s delaying the Highlander EV SUV again

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Toyota is refuting a report claiming that it’s pushing back the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the Highlander EV, again. Toyota’s 3-row Highlander EV put on the back burner Update 9/3/2026: A Toyota US spokesperson told CarScoops that the Highlander EV launch has not changed from 2027, as announced in July. With the updated 2027 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland, Toyota now offers three electric SUVs in the US. The 2027 Highlander BEV was initially set to launch by the end of the year, adding a fourth to its lineup, but buyers will have to wait a bit longer. Advertisement – scroll for more content As Nikkei reported on Wednesday, Toyota is pushing back the launch of the all-electric Highlander until “2027 or later,” a further delay from just a few months ago. Production is also expected to be delayed by several months at Toyota’s manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, which was initially planned to begin in the second half of 2026. The Nikkei report also claimed that Toyota has already notified its suppliers about the …

Toyota is delaying its 3-row Highlander electric SUV again

Toyota is delaying its 3-row Highlander electric SUV again

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Toyota is pushing back the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the Highlander BEV, even further. Here’s when it’s now expected to go on sale. Toyota’s 3-row Highlander EV put on the back burner With the updated 2027 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland, Toyota now offers three electric SUVs in the US. The 2027 Highlander BEV was initially set to launch by the end of the year, adding a fourth to its lineup, but buyers will have to wait a bit longer. As Nikkei reported on Wednesday, Toyota is pushing back the launch of the all-electric Highlander until “2027 or later,” a further delay from just a few months ago. Advertisement – scroll for more content Production is also expected to be delayed by several months at Toyota’s manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, which was initially planned to begin in the second half of 2026. While we knew the three-row electric SUV was being delayed, the latest report suggests it could arrive even later than expected. A company spokesperson told Cars.com in July that …

Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV first drive: Most Powerful Porsche ever … is an SUV

Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV first drive: Most Powerful Porsche ever … is an SUV

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After chomping on the bit for literally years, we finally got to drive – and I mean really drive – the Porsche Cayenne Electric, and it was everything we’d hoped for, and more. Porsche flew us out to Aspen, Colorado, and gave us a 250-ish-mile mountain road (and off-road) course to devour with their flagship SUV. The $163K monster did not disappoint in acceleration, air-supported suspension comfort, and even fast charging. But, there, as always, are some caveats beyond the huge price tag… The numbers, unfiltered: Porsche is leaning hard on the “most powerful Porsche ever” line, and technically it’s true — but read the fine print: In everyday driving, the dual-motor Turbo makes 844 hp. Hit Launch Control and you get a jarring, almost CTE-inducing 1,139 hp and 1,106 lb-ft for a matter of seconds, plus a 176-hp Push-to-Pass overboost you can trigger from the steering wheel for ten-second bursts. That’s the number in every headline. It’s also not the number you’re driving around with on a Tuesday. Still, 844 is a lot of …

Hyundai is launching a new electric SUV to sit above the IONIQ 5

Hyundai is launching a new electric SUV to sit above the IONIQ 5

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Hyundai has several new electric SUVs coming, including a new global D-segment SUV positioned slightly above the IONIQ 5. Hyundai plans to launch 100 new vehicles by 2030 “It’s a great time to be at Hyundai,” José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Company president and CEO, said during the company’s 2026 CEO Investor Day this week. In the first half of 2026, Hyundai sold 2 million vehicles and achieved record revenue of 95.2 trillion won (about $69 billion), up 3% from the same period last year. The performance helped propel Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, to become the 2nd most profitable auto group globally behind Toyota and 3rd in volume. Advertisement – scroll for more content Over the next few years, Hyundai is betting on AI, robotics, software, batteries, and other new tech to drive growth as it transitions from a traditional automaker to a tech and physical AI company that also produces great cars. By 2030, Hyundai aims to sell 5.5 million vehicles globally, up from 4.1 million in 2025. Of which, electrified vehicles, …