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Could these new EVs from GM upstage Tesla?

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If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. 2025 Cadillac Optiq Finds the EV Party      This week Cadillac revealed crucial details of the Optiq electric SUV, seeking to add a new and nimble option to its lineup of electric offerings.      And if the early specs are any indication, it could become the brand's electric best-seller in a short span of time.    Cadillac promises a range of 300 miles, a dual-motor setup as a standard feature, and a starting price near the $50,000 mark prior to any incentives. And it won't be short on horsepower.    But its interior won't be spartan, contrary to some current EV trends. In fact, Cadillac wants the interior to be one of the main points of comparison to the minimalism-minded competition.    Here's what else this small electric SUV promises, and when we'll see it on sale. READ THE FULL STORY Verge Electric TS Pro Is a Truly Revolutionary Motorcycle      Science fiction has been promising us hubless motorcycles for as long as we can remember (along with things like personal jetpacks and actual full-self-driving cars).     Now that we're living in that cyberpunk future as was depicted in film, TV, and comic books decades ago, shouldn't we at least get something that seems actually futuristic, instead of another heavy electric SUV?     One company has made the hubless design a reality, and it looks like something vaguely from the same universe as Akira.    But it's not without some compromises—and it's not cheap.    Here's what riding the Verge TS Pro is like in reality. READ THE FULL STORY 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Is an Easy Commuter      Automakers are starting to be less concerned with luxury EV models for early adopters, even though there are still plenty of pricey EV sedans around.    More affordable electric cars are finally trickling down to consumers, and they're not the wedge-shaped hatchbacks of yesteryear. Rather, these are the popular crossovers of the present day that just happen to be electric.     The Chevy Equinox EV is one such model, and it starts at a very reasonable $43,295 at the moment. And an even more affordable version will join it soon.    Could the Equinox EV be the mass-market model that will upstage Tesla?   READ THE FULL STORY 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Packs 600 HP and a Big Battery READ MORE Great Gift Ideas for Your Car-Loving Dad, Perfect for Any Occasion READ MORE Lucid Plans More Job Cuts, but Is Demand to Blame? READ MORE Cadillac Gives Us an Inside Look at Building a Bespoke Celestiq READ MORE The Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Promises More EV Off-Roading READ MORE Toyota Wants to Breathe New Life Into ICEs with Carbon-Neutral Fuels READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2024 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 https://link.autoweek.com/oc/60751dea6d1a7f51693f313dl68aa.1g8h/b69bcc66