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2026 Optiq-V electrifies Cadillac's lauded performance line with 519 hp
Cadillac's V-series performance line goes electric with a 73% power increase to the brand's new Optiq compact SUV. The Optiq-V accelerates to 60 mph in 3.5-seconds and goes on sale this fall. Priced at $67,300, plus $1,495 destination charge, the Optiq-V will compete with sporty compact SUVs from Mercedes-AMG, BMW M Sport and Lexus F-Sport. Based on what we know now ― price, looks and features ― it could be a formidable competitor. In addition to a whopping 219 horsepower increase from two new electric motors, the all-wheel-drive Optiq-V gets continuously adaptive ZF shock absorbers and aerodynamic upgrades. The V-series, now in its fifth generation, accounts for about 10% of Cadillac sales. 519 hp 650 pound-feet of torque 85 kWh battery 275-mile manufacturer-estimated range 33-inch display/touch screen 19-speaker AKG audio 21-inch wheels The Optiq-V's twin electric motors ― one on each axle for AWD ― are the ones used in Cadillac's midsize Lyriq EV. They're bigger than the base Optiq, which produces 300 hp and 354 pound-feet of torque. The V's 10-modlue battery is the same size at the base Optiq. The Optiq-V gets unique performance software, including: V-Mode, activated by a button on the steering wheel, allows the driver to program their individual preferences for sporty driving, including sound, launch control, steering, acceleration, damping and competitive mode. Competitive Mode adjusts traction management and brake torque vectoring for sporty driving. Launch Mode ― engages maximum power for straight-line acceleration. Ambient lighting complements drive modes. ZF continuously adaptive shocks and Brembo front brake calipers are standard. All-season or summer 21-inch tires are available. Standard Super Cruise Available summer tires Built-in NACS charging point Fixed glass roof Customizable V-mode Launch control Dolby Atmos compatible audio Brake torque vectoring of front and rear axles Black roof The V-package also includes a black roof. Other visual touches include blue exterior accents, optional red or blue front brake calipers that have the V-series logo, which is repeated inside out. The V gets two exclusive colors: Magnus Metal Frost and Deep Ocean Tintcoat. Blue seat belts and seat backs are available. A carbon fiber package includes a rear spoiler and front valence. Cadillac will sell the Optiq-V in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Middle East. It'll be the first General Motors vehicle with a factory-installed NACS charging port for access to Tesla DC chargers. An adapter will be available for CCS ports. 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V at a glance All-wheel drive five-seat luxury performance SUV Base price: $67,300 (All prices exclude $1,450 destination charge) On sale Fall 2025 Power: Two electric motors, one on each axle Output: 519 hp; 650 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Single-speed automatic Battery: 85 kWh lithium-ion Charging time: 240v: 18-31 miles an hour; DC fast charge: 70 miles in 10 minutes. 0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds Wheelbase: 116 inches inches Length: 190 inches Width: 84 inches including mirrors Height: 65 inches Passenger volume: 100.1 cubic feet Cargo capacity: 26 cubic feet behind second row, 57 behind first row Towing capacity: None Curb weight: 5,445 pounds Assembled in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Contact Mark Phelan: mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber. This story has been updated to add a gallery. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Cadillac's famous V-series goes electric with a 519-hp SUV
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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BMW driving personal trainer 'on first date' admits dangerous driving following A-road horror smash during police chase
A BMW driver who caused a horror crash involving five police cars on a dual carriageway has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Personal trainer Mazyar Azarbonyad, 20, was pursued by police on April 9 on the A1 near Gateshead and Newcastle border after concerns about the way he was driving. The pursuit resulted in a huge pile-up at just before 2.30am, injuring seven police officers. The officers were hospitalised with 'non-life threatening injuries' and have since been discharged. READ MORE: RECAP: Updates from Rivington reservoir as urgent 'stay away' warning issued READ MORE: Joe Thompson's wife's tribute to 'incredible and courageous' husband after his death, aged 36 The driver and his passenger, a woman who Azarbonyad was reportedly taking home after a first date, were both uninjured. Appearing at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Saturday (April 19), Azarbonyad admitted dangerous driving; and failing to stop on the night of the incident. He also pleaded guilty for driving without a license on four separate occasions after he was released on bail. Azarbonyad, of Sylvia Terrace in Durham, drove to work at a town-centre gym in Newcastle in a Hyundai i10 after his licence was suspended. A woman in the vehicle was initially arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving but was later released with no further action taken. Police first flagged the dark grey BMW M Sport in the Whickham area of Gateshead before giving chase along the northbound A1. The major collision occurred at 2.27AM near the Derwent Haugh Road junction. The area is known for the nearby roundabout, where gunman Raoul Moat shot PC David Rathband in 2010, leaving him blind. The crash caused parts of the northbound A1 to be shut off for 13 hours as emergency crews attended the scene. Dramatic images from the crash show car debris scattered across the road and several crushed police vehicles.
The Independent
17-04-2025
- The Independent
Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers
A man has been charged with dangerous driving after seven officers were injured in a crash involving five police vehicles and a car which was being pursued on Tyneside. Mazyar Azarbonyad, 20, of Sylvia Terrace, Durham, will appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Saturday over the collision on the northbound A1 on April 9. Northumbria Police said he has been charged with dangerous driving, two counts of failing to stop a motor vehicle when required by a constable, two counts of no insurance use, and two counts of driving otherwise than in accordance with licence. He is also accused of a further four counts of driving otherwise than in accordance with licence and four counts of no insurance use. The force said a woman in her 20s was released with no further action to be taken in relation to her arrest on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving. She was, however, released on police bail for suspected drug possession offences, pending further inquiries. The crash happened near the Derwent Haugh Road junction, on the borders of Gateshead and Newcastle, at 2.27am on April 9. The Northumbria force said seven officers were taken to hospital with what it described as non-life threatening injuries. They have all since been discharged. A spokesman said the two occupants of a BMW, which was being pursued at the time, were uninjured. The collision happened on the A1 carriageway below the roundabout where gunman Raoul Moat shot Pc David Rathband, leaving him blind, in 2010. The spokesman said officers attempted to stop a dark grey BMW M Sport in the Whickham area of Gateshead at about 2am, because of concerns about the way it was being driven. The car drove off and was later seen in the Swalwell area. He said specialist officers from the roads policing unit got behind the car at 2.25am and a pursuit was authorised. Images from the scene showed four marked police vehicles badly damaged, a car on its side, and debris scattered across the carriageway. One of the police vehicles had its roof torn off.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers
A man has been charged with dangerous driving after seven officers were injured in a crash involving five police vehicles and a car which was being pursued on Tyneside. Mazyar Azarbonyad, 20, of Sylvia Terrace, Durham, will appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Saturday over the collision on the northbound A1 on April 9. Northumbria Police said he has been charged with dangerous driving, two counts of failing to stop a motor vehicle when required by a constable, two counts of no insurance use, and two counts of driving otherwise than in accordance with licence. He is also accused of a further four counts of driving otherwise than in accordance with licence and four counts of no insurance use. The force said a woman in her 20s was released with no further action to be taken in relation to her arrest on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving. She was, however, released on police bail for suspected drug possession offences, pending further inquiries. The crash happened near the Derwent Haugh Road junction, on the borders of Gateshead and Newcastle, at 2.27am on April 9. The Northumbria force said seven officers were taken to hospital with what it described as non-life threatening injuries. They have all since been discharged. A spokesman said the two occupants of a BMW, which was being pursued at the time, were uninjured. The collision happened on the A1 carriageway below the roundabout where gunman Raoul Moat shot Pc David Rathband, leaving him blind, in 2010. The spokesman said officers attempted to stop a dark grey BMW M Sport in the Whickham area of Gateshead at about 2am, because of concerns about the way it was being driven. The car drove off and was later seen in the Swalwell area. He said specialist officers from the roads policing unit got behind the car at 2.25am and a pursuit was authorised. Images from the scene showed four marked police vehicles badly damaged, a car on its side, and debris scattered across the carriageway. One of the police vehicles had its roof torn off.
The Independent
10-04-2025
- The Independent
Man released on bail after major A1 crash which injured seven police officers
A driver who was arrested after a crash on the A1 which left seven police officers needing hospital treatment has been released pending further inquiries. The man in his 20s was arrested at the scene of the collision in Newcastle which wrecked five police cars at around 2.30am on Wednesday. Northumbria Police said the man has been released on police bail pending inquiries into causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop when required, having no insurance and driving without a licence. A woman in her 20s has been released and will face no further action having been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving. But the force said she will face inquiries into possession of class A and class B drugs. On Wednesday the force said seven officers were taken to hospital with what it described as non-life threatening injuries. Officers attempted to stop a dark grey BMW M Sport in the Whickham area of Gateshead at about 2am due to concerns over the way it was being driven. The car drove off and was later seen in the Swalwell area. Specialist officers from the roads policing unit got behind the car at 2.25am and a pursuit was authorised.
