With new electric vehicles that perform as well as they look, Cadillac is back! The Optiq-V is the next vehicle in the lineup, and based on what we’re seeing, it’s a winner. There’s more to the story with Caddy and GM, though, and we get into that in the podcast. We also discuss autonomous Teslas in Austin, BYD suing influencers, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Cadillac launches 519 hp Optiq-V SUV: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64992634/2026-cadillac-optiq-v-specs-revealed/

GM now #2 in EV sales in U.S.: https://electrek.co/2025/06/10/chevy-equinox-ev-selling-like-hotcakes/

Driverless Model Y robotaxis seen around Austin ahead of expected June 12 “official” announcement: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-driverless-robotaxi-austin-tx-first-look/

BYD takes influencers to court, claiming defamation: https://insideevs.com/news/761962/byd-takes-influencers-to-court/

BMW announces production of iX5, iX6 and iX7 by 2028 in Spartanburg, SC: https://www.wardsauto.com/industry/bmw-spartanburg-plant-to-launch-ix5-ix6-and-ix7-by-2028

Pics of second-gen Rivian R1T Quad Motor leak: https://insideevs.com/news/762158/rivian-r1t-quad-nacs-port/

Stellantis’ design chief Ralph Gilles says they’re going to “experiment” with Chrysler: https://www.thedrive.com/news/chrysler-is-about-to-become-an-experiment

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Cadillac
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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