Cadillac will soon make its debut into the electric vehicle (EV) market as the car company works to support a more sustainable future.
Its 2023 Lyriq SUV is a sign of things to come, signalling a crossover from their traditional internal combustion engines (ICE).
The electric vehicle is the first of a new lineup, exclusively featuring eclectic-powered SUVs.
The new fleet comes after Cadillac’s pledge to make all of the brand’s vehicles electric by 2030, according to Rory Harvey, the Global Vice-President of Cadillac.
“We will be leaving this decade as an EV brand as things stand today,” Harvey says.
“We will not be selling ICE vehicles by 2030.”
Cadillac’s Lyriq features a 340 horsepower engine, 33-inch LED display screen spanning across the dash and comes with super cruise driver-assistance technology.
And for those hesitant about relying on electricity as a “fuel-source” per se, the Lyriq can travel more than 300 miles each charge.
“The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ will deliver a high-performance luxury experience setting a new standard for Cadillac,” Rory Harvey says.
A step into the future but with the same loved design
As for the Lyriq’s exterior design, it’s centrepiece is its full-glass roof and vented roof spoiler.
While it may feel like something out of the future, the tastes of traditional Cadillac fans will continue to be met.
In recognition of classic Cadillac styling, vertical tail lamps make an appearance with an etched pattern inspired by the illuminated Cadillac Crest on the Lyriq’s grille.
If you’re still not convinced, the SUV is bound to have all the bells and whistles that any car enthusiast could wish for.
It’s time to start saving big!
But the rear-wheel drive doesn’t come cheap, with a hefty price tag attached.
You’re looking at a starting price of US$58,795 – quite achievable compared to other car brands.
Pre-orders commence September 18 this year, with the rollout scheduled to commence in the first half of 2022.
Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each, days after the first-quarter deliveries of the world’s most valuable automaker missed market expectations.
Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle (EV) maker lowered the prices for its Model Y base variant to $42,990, while the long-range and performance variants are now priced at $47,990 and $51,490, respectively, according to its website.
The basic version of the Model S now costs $72,990 and its plaid variant $87,990. The Model X base variant now costs $77,990 and its plaid variant is priced at $92,900.
Tesla North America also said in a post on X said it would end its referral program benefits in all markets after April 30.
Referral program allows buyers to get extra incentives through referrals from existing customers, a strategy long used by traditional automakers to boost sales.
Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, Reuters reported on Saturday.
On Monday Reuters reported, citing an internal memo, that the EV maker was laying off more than 10% of its global workforce.
Earlier this month Reuters reported the EV maker had canceled a long-promised inexpensive car, expected to cost $25,000, that investors had been counting on to drive mass-market growth.
The EV maker reported this month that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years, as price cuts failed to stir demand.
Tesla is to report first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.
TikTok Notes has launched in Australia & Canada as a formidable competitor to Instagram, offering a unique platform for content creation, text and sharing.
“TikTok Notes is a lifestyle platform that offers informative photo-text content about people’s lives, where you can see individuals sharing their travel tips and daily recipes,” reads the official App Store description.
Take note
The app allows users to create content by combining short videos with text-based notes, closely resembling that of Meta’s Instagram.
Whether it’s sharing a quick tutorial, a personal anecdote, or a thought-provoking message, TikTok Notes is positioned to be a formidable social media platform.
Currently, the app is only available for download and “limited testing” in Australia and Canada.
As it gains momentum, the platform is poised to contest Instagram’s established reign in the social media landscape.
The United States’ longstanding advocacy for an open internet faces a critical juncture as Congress considers legislation targeting TikTok.
The proposed measures, including a forced sale or outright ban of TikTok, have sparked concerns among digital rights advocates and global observers about the implications for internet freedom and international norms.
For decades, the U.S. has championed the concept of an unregulated internet, advocating for the free flow of digital data across borders.
However, the move against TikTok, a platform with 170 million U.S. users, has raised questions about the consistency of America’s stance on internet governance.
Critics fear that actions against TikTok could set a precedent for other countries to justify their own internet censorship measures.
Russian blogger Aleksandr Gorbunov warned that Russia could use the U.S. decision to justify further restrictions on platforms like YouTube.
Similarly, Indian lawyer Mishi Choudhary expressed concerns that a U.S. ban on TikTok would embolden the Indian government to impose additional crackdowns on internet freedoms.
Moreover, the proposed legislation could complicate U.S. efforts to advocate for an internet governed by international organizations rather than individual countries.
China, in particular, has promoted a vision of internet sovereignty, advocating for greater national control over online content.
A TikTok ban could undermine America’s credibility in urging other countries to embrace a more open internet governed by global standards.