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Barnama
33 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Barnama
Mary Kay's Iconic Pink Cadillac Goes Electric with the All-New OPTIQ
DALLAS, July 25 (Bernama) -- Global cosmetics giant, Mary Kay Inc., today announced a major milestone in its legacy of empowerment: the transformation of its beloved pink Cadillac into a fully electric vehicle (EV). The pink Cadillac OPTIQ made its debut during Mary Kay's annual Seminar, hosted for the first time in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cadillac OPTIQ is a significant step forward in Mary Kay's commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and meeting expectations of the next generation of both Mary Kay independent sales force members and their customers. The transition from internal combustion to electric symbolizes more than just a vehicle upgrade, it marks a recharged vision for the future of the iconic beauty brand.
Zawya
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Ben Sulayem says F1 future has never looked more exciting
Dubai, UAE: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), believes the future of Formula 1 has never looked more exciting as the 2025 season heads for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. With the current race calendar delivering some of the best action seen in recent years, and plenty more to come, Ben Sulayem feels the arrival next year of a new team, a new venue and new regulations will reinforce the championship's global appeal. 'As we reach the mid-point of the 2025 calendar, we are already looking towards next season with a great deal of excitement and expectation,' said the FIA President. 'Our fans have plenty to look forward to, with Cadillac joining the grid as the 11th team, new FIA regulations to improve racing bringing lighter, more agile cars and sustainable fuel, and the addition of Madrid as a new racing destination. 'The level of competition this year is incredible, with so much top-level talent on display. And, the impact of F1 is also supporting the FIA's goal to increase global participation in motorsport. Talented young drivers, whatever their background, have a real chance, and the next generation of stars is already coming through.' So, could that mean a first driver from the Middle East on the F1 starting grid? 'Although the Middle East has yet to produce a Formula 1 driver, that may change as more young prospects emerge from a region eager to make a bigger impact in F1 and global motorsport.' 'F1's popularity has seen remarkable growth across the Arab world, particularly among young people and female fans. In Saudi Arabia, there is a strong focus on engaging youth at every level of the sport – a trend mirrored in Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE. This inclusive momentum is vital to ensuring the long-term growth and sustainability of motorsport throughout the region.' -Ends- About FIA The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
Courier-Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
Cadillac Vistiq: First drive of $150k luxury EV coming to Australia
Don't miss out on the headlines from Luxury. Followed categories will be added to My News. Should we be surprised that America's vision for a luxury SUV is an exercise in excess? Probably not. The Cadillac Vistiq on the way to Australian showrooms next year shapes up as an opulent machine from a place where too much is never enough. There's no real need for a family wagon to have an enormous 452kW of power and 894Nm, or to hit 100km/h in 3.7 seconds. 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV. Picture: Supplied You don't need huge 23-inch wheels or a 23 speaker stereo with Dolby Atmos surround sound, you don't need five-zone climate control and you don't need a 33-inch wraparound digital display that stretches across the cabin. But you might want these things. Especially if you want a car that stands apart from the crowd. X Learn More SUBSCRIBER ONLY There aren't many cars like the Vistiq, which is a three-row electric luxury SUV that shapes up as a rival to battery-powered machines such as Volvo's EX90, the Mercedes EQS SUV, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9. You could also argue that it shapes up as an alternative to combustion-powered machines such as BMW's X5. Full prices and specifications for the car have not been confirmed for Australia. But you can expect the Vistiq to arrive in one fully-loaded trim for around $150,000. For that, you get a large SUV with a cab that doesn't hold back. MORE: Bold plan to seduce millionaires 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV. Picture: Supplied From its spacious dimensions to myriad materials that steer away from the low-key approach of Euro rivals, the Caddy delivers a bold and brassy experience that should translate well in Australia. Sofa-like seats with fine adjustment help you get comfortable in the car, and sensibly placed controls make the machine second nature. 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV. Picture: Supplied Interestingly, Cadillac does not equip its latest models with Apple CarPlay, so you need to make do with its built-in Google-based mapping services. That's annoying, but not a deal-breaker. The sweeping screen stretching across the dashboard is loaded up with features such as night vision, augmented reality sat nav and the 'Super Cruise' self-driving suite that is standard in the US, but not available in Australia yet. MORE: Confusion grows over car prices 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV. Picture: Supplied Out on the road, the big Caddy feels planted, thanks in part to enormous 305mm-wide tyres that help keep its 2.8-tonne weight in control. This is a big car. But it feels more agile than the numbers suggest, thanks to clever tech such as rear-wheel-steering, variable-height air suspension and adaptive shock absorbers that work against physics. Sure, tight corners will reveal its weight. But sweeping bends and city driving are no trouble. MORE: Huge change coming to Aussie roads 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV. Picture: Supplied Smooth roads fringing Detroit didn't trouble its suspension, though Australia's rougher surfaces will offer a greater test of its abilities. In any case, surplus power also helps disguise the mass. You always have acceleration in reserve, which makes the car feel surprisingly spritely on the road. It will pin you back in your seat and raise its nose like a speedboat when you pin the throttle. There really aren't many family SUVs that claim this sort of thrust. The downside to the huge power and weight is that it's not the most efficient car getting around. X Learn More SUBSCRIBER ONLY Cadillac's 102kWh battery returns less than 500km of range, which is less than you might find from some rivals. Folks who want to drive further could consider the smaller Cadillac Lyriq, which is already on sale with the same battery in a smaller, less-powerful five-seat package. But people chasing opulence should step up to the Vistiq. You can't have too much of a good thing. MORE: Shock price for Australia's most valuable car 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV. Picture: Supplied CADILLAC VISTIQ PRICE About $150,000 ON SALE Mid-2026 POWER Front and rear electric motors, 452kW and 894Nm WARRANTY 5-yr/u'ltd km RANGE About 485km Originally published as Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV reviewed
News.com.au
a day ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Schumacher's son on ‘list' of drivers in the mix for F1's new Cadillac team
Mick Schumacher is one of several drivers on a shortlist being considered by Cadillac for the team's Formula One debut in 2026. Preparation is in full swing for the General Motors brand to field a team next year in a landmark moment for F1, expanding the grid to 22 cars. Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every practice, qualifying session and race in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and current Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas are among the favourites to drive for Cadillac next season, but they are far from the only drivers in the mix. The American outfit, backed by 1978 F1 world champion Michael Andretti, has been linked with several other drivers. Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed to the High Performance podcast that Schumacher is one of the contenders to drive to the team. 'Yeah, we are talking to Mick,' Lowdon said. 'Yes, I know Valtteri really well,' he added about 10-time race winner Bottas. 'I think they (Schumacher and Bottas) have both proved a whole bunch of things,' Lowdon explained. 'Everyone wants to prove something else again. I never look at that as the biggest motivator. Our team is not there as a vehicle for someone to prove a point. 'Our team is there to provide a position on the pitch, if you like, for someone to prove what they can do for sure. But it's not a vehicle to kind of show the world to prove a point or whatever. 'Drivers are there to prove the best they possibly can for the team and they should be motivated for the team around them as well. I'm less keen on people who kind of want to prove a personal point.' Perez and Bottas loom as the most likely driver pairing for Cadillac, who are not expected to challenge for race wins in their first season. 'Yes, we are talking (to Perez),' confirmed Lowdon. 'Mick is great,' Lowdon told Sky Deutschland. 'He's a very nice guy, I like him a lot. I've got to know him better now. 'He's still young, but he already has Formula 1 experience. Of course, that was a while ago, but he's kept himself up to date. 'He is no stranger to the team. He knows where we stand. There are some positive things to say about Mick. 'He is clearly one of the drivers on the list. But, I should also say that the list is quite long.' Schumacher has support from an unlikely source in Guenther Steiner, who was critical of the German during their time together at Haas, where Steiner was team principal. 'I think Mick has a good chance,' the former F1 team boss told RTL. 'Cadillac needs a driver with experience in Formula 1 and there are currently not many drivers who don't have a job but have already driven Formula 1. 'When he was a test driver at Mercedes, he didn't race, but he learned a lot about a good big team. 'This knowledge of how a successful team works could help Cadillac. 'I don't think they'll take an American driver because the risk is just too great,' he added. 'The guys have no experience in Formula 1 and then it can quickly backfire. That doesn't help anyone. 'Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu. All of them have experience in Formula 1. With Mick Schumacher, these are my four favourites.' 'Discussions are ongoing,' Schumacher told Brazil. 'The communication has been very positive so far. 'They've already hired a fantastic number of people,' he added. 'It's an honour to be part of it, to negotiate with them, and a great position to be in.' Schumacher, 26, served as Mercedes' reserve driver in 2024 but has branched out in the World Endurance Championship and raced in Le Mans this year. Lowdon also name checked other names including former F2 champion Felipe Drugovich and Red Bull academy driver Arvin Lindblad as some younger drivers in the mix if Cadillac picked a younger driver to develop. 'There are a bunch of young (drivers),' he said. 'There are some really good F2 drivers, Felipe Drugovich, Fred Vesti. The list kind of goes on. 'Arvid (Lindblad) is a really good guy. He has done a good job. He has Red Bull (as his backer). Indy Car driver Colton Herta is the main American name mentioned as a potential option if Cadillac wants a local to drive for the team 'In Colton's case, it's the superlicence that's the issue, but he can certainly drive a race car,' said Lowdon. Bottas' former Sauber teammate Guanyu Zhou, who is managed by Lowdon, is another name that's been floated. The F1 season continues this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri looks to claim his sixth win of the season.
The Star
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Star
As Tesla US sales dip, GM's EVs close the gap
ATLANTA: Janine Warren wanted an electric vehicle (EV) to cut her carbon footprint, but she also wanted a Cadillac, preferably a small sport utility vehicle (SUV). After General Motors Co (GM) launched its Cadillac Optiq early this year, Warren, an accounting coordinator at the public school district in Norman, Oklahoma, picked one up in April, trading in her gas-burning Cadillac SUV. 'We're kind of Cadillac people,' she said. 'But I feel like this is my favourite car by far, as far as a smooth ride and a quiet ride.' Americans bought 310,800 EVs in the second quarter of the year, a 6.3% drop from the year-earlier period, according to Cox Automotive Inc. However, the sales dip – 21,000 vehicles – was nearly equal to the slump in transactions for Tesla Inc, the long-time market leader whose chief executive officer (CEO) triggered a backlash among a wide swath of potential buyers. Other carmakers also reported sagging sales, but many saw a growing number of buyers. Altogether, EV sales from rival brands were level in the quarter, driven largely by a sales surge for new models from GM. The company is now selling 12 fully EVs in the United States and commands 15% of the United States EV market, triple that of Ford Motor Co. That means GM is now selling one EV for every three Teslas, a major coup given Tesla controlled 80% of the market four years ago. CEO Mary Barra said profitable EV sales are now the company's 'North Star' on an earnings call Tuesday morning. 'We are growing in EVs because we have a strategic portfolio of vehicles that people love for their design, performance, range and value,' she said. Honda Motor Co Ltd also notched a sales boom in the period. Meanwhile, a handful of brands saw their EVs lose momentum, including Hyundai Motor Co and Ford, which halted sales of one of its popular models over a software glitch. GM appears to have unlocked the puzzle of EV affordability, which remains one of the bugaboos keeping drivers from going electric. Its Chevrolet Equinox EV, which debuted last year, starts at US$33,600 without federal or state incentives. That's almost one-third less than what a typical car or truck sells for in America these days. From April through June, some 17,420 people drove off in an Equinox EV, behind only Tesla's Model Y and Model 3. 'It's all about the affordability,' explained Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of industry insights at Cox. 'And consumers are familiar with the Chevy brand.' GM chief financial officer Paul Jacobson has said the Equinox, in particular, is 'gaining momentum with mainstream consumers.' At Cadillac, meanwhile, one in five models sold is now electric. Long-term EV adoption in the United States is expected to slump after the Trump administration dismantled federal incentives and continues to attack clean-air mandates. BloombergNEF forecasts 27% of the US market will be electric by 2030, down from the 48% share it estimated a year ago. However, Cox expects EV buying to be frenzied until Sept 30, when federal purchase incentives of up to US$7,500 per vehicle expire. Ford, for example, is telling dealers to expect a rush of third-quarter buyers. 'We're definitely going to see a lot of manufacturers and dealers try to create a sense of urgency,' Valdez Streaty said. Warren in Oklahoma is one of the customers who accelerated her purchase to grab the government incentives. She had eight months left on the lease of her gas-powered Cadillac but turned the keys in early. She won't be buying another combustion engine. 'The technology is only going to get better, and the range is only going to get better,' Warren said, 'so it's like, 'Why go back?'' — Bloomberg
