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USA Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is the first to top $200,000
General Motors' ZR1X isn't just the world's most powerful Corvette — it's also the first priced above $200,000. The Detroit automaker revealed pricing for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, the sister to the ZR1, earlier last week, and it's the most expensive production Corvette. The 1,250-horsepower vehicle sets a record for the automaker thanks to a dual powertrain system. The back wheels are powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.5 L V8 engine that generates 828 pound-feet of torque while a 145 pound-foot battery sends power to the front axle electric motor. The 2026 Corvette ZR1X coupe starts at $207,395 for the 1LZ coupe and $217,395 for the 1LZ convertible, with both prices inclusive of a $1,995 delivery charge. The cost leapfrogs the previous most-expensive Corvette, the 2025 ZR1, which started at $174,995, itself a steep jump from the 2019 Corvette ZR1, which started at $121,000. The ZR1X will be available by the end of 2025 after assembly at Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X first to top $200,000
General Motors' ZR1X isn't just the world's most powerful Corvette — it's also the first priced above $200,000. The Detroit automaker revealed pricing for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, the sister to the ZR1, on Aug. 6, and it's the most expensive production Corvette. The 1,250-horsepower vehicle sets a record for the automaker thanks to a dual powertrain system. The back wheels are powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.5 L V8 engine that generates 828 pound-feet of torque while a 145 pound-foot battery sends power to the front axle electric motor. The 2026 Corvette ZR1X coupe starts at $207,395 for the 1LZ coupe and $217,395 for the 1LZ convertible, with both prices inclusive of a $1,995 delivery charge. The cost leapfrogs the previous most-expensive Corvette, the 2025 ZR1 which started at $174,995, itself a steep jump from the 2019 Corvette ZR1, which started at $121,000. The ZR1X will be available by the end of 2025 after assembly at Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. (An earlier version of this story misstated the pound-feet of torque the Corvette engine generates. The story has been corrected.) Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X first to top $200,000
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X first to top $200,000
General Motors' ZR1X isn't just the world's most powerful Corvette — it's also the first priced above $200,000. The Detroit automaker revealed pricing for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, the sister to the ZR1, on Aug. 6, and it's the most expensive production Corvette. The 1,250-horsepower vehicle sets a record for the automaker thanks to a dual powertrain system. The back wheels are powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.5 L V8 engine that generates 28 pound-feet of torque while a 145 pound-foot battery sends power to the front axle electric motor. The 2026 Corvette ZR1X coupe starts at $207,395 for the 1LZ coupe and $217,395 for the 1LZ convertible, with both prices inclusive of a $1,995 delivery charge. The cost leapfrogs the previous most-expensive Corvette, the 2025 ZR1 which started at $174,995, itself a steep jump from the 2019 Corvette ZR1, which started at $121,000. The ZR1X will be available by the end of 2025 after assembly at Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X first to top $200,000
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
GM unveils 2026 all-electric Cadillac Optiq V
GM unveils 2026 all-electric Cadillac Optiq V Show Caption Hide Caption General Motors: History, innovation, and legacy Learn about the rich history and notable innovations of General Motors, from its founding in 1908 to its leadership in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. GM will disclose pricing details, specifications and production plans later this summer for the Optiq V. GM revealed in January that Cadillac's first electric vehicle, the Lyriq, a five-passenger midsize SUV, would receive a V badge. General Motors is rolling out the 2026 Cadillac Optiq V, part of the fifth-generation V-series and second all-electric vehicle to bear the V-series badge. The new option for the compact crossover continues the company's ambitious plans to offer all-electric powertrain options on its entire Cadillac portfolio. The company said in a statement April 23 that the latest addition to its performance offerings will have 'unique package prioritizing precision, a dynamic suspension and tight steering for an exhilarating driving experience.' GM will disclose pricing details, specifications and production plans later this summer for the Optiq V. The Mexico-built 2025 Optiq's base price is $54,390. The vehicle competes with the eGenesis Electrified GV70, Mercedes-Benz EQB and Audi Q4 e-tron. Current model on sale now: 2025 Cadillac Optiq SUV EV shocks with style, features and value On the market for less than one year, the Optiq is the second-lowest selling Cadillac for GM, with sales of 1,716 in the first quarter of 2025, beating out only the Cadillac XT4, which sold 1,214 for the same period. GM revealed in January that Cadillac's first electric vehicle, the Lyriq, a five-passenger midsize SUV, would receive a V badge. The Lyriq V is priced at $79,990 to start, an amount that still qualifies for the EV tax credit. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM announces layoff of 200 auto workers, unrelated to tariffs, as it adjusts production
General Motors is laying off 200 employees effective Monday at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan to ensure production will 'align with market dynamics,' GM said Thursday. The move is not tariff-related, the company confirmed. A person familiar with production plans said that the bulk of the reductions will be in the battery pack manufacturing area, and that the company has no current plans for those jobs to return. The person insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. In case you missed it: GM car buyers most loyal in 2024; Ford wins pickup and SUV categories 'Impacted employees will be placed on a temporary layoff and may be eligible for subpay and benefits in accordance with the GM-UAW national contract,' the company statement said. The jobs are not being eliminated, but the workers will have no definite return date. Factory Zero produces the all-electric Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV SUV and pickup, and all-electric Escalade IQ. It employs roughly 4,500 workers, according to the company's site. The news comes days after GM announced it plans to ax its three-row Cadillac XT6 SUV at its Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee and to expand production of the smaller XT5 model through 2026. Planned downtime for Spring Hill will start the week of May 12, the company told employees in a memo obtained by the Free Press. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: General Motors to lay off 200 workers in move unrelated to tariffs Sign in to access your portfolio
