BRIEFLY: Cadillac Optic, Lucid, NIO, Cybertruck & more | 18 Sep 2025
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Cadillac's 2026 OPTIQ is set for a significant powertrain update, introducing a new single motor rear-wheel drive option with 315 horsepower. Meanwhile, BMW's iX3 will be assembled in Hungary with a focus on sustainability. Lucid Motors is ramping up production capacity while enhancing its Gravity SUV's towing features. The Tesla Cybertruck and Model 3 received strong crash test scores but missed top safety picks due to specific issues. The episode also covers developments in EV infrastructure and job cuts at Ford's Cologne facility amidst sluggish demand.
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2026 CADILLAC OPTIQ GETS BIG POWERTRAIN ADJUSTMENT https://evne.ws/4mmBPci
BMW BEGINS IX3 PRODUCTION IN DEBRECEN https://evne.ws/47OBJqm
LUCID PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA BEING UPGRADED AND EXPANDED https://evne.ws/3VR9eB0
LUCID GRAVITY SOFTWARE ADDS TOWING FEATURES https://evne.ws/4mkGGuo
RENAULT-NISSAN-MITSUBISHI EV PRODUCTION TIE-UP MOVES AHEAD https://evne.ws/47P1OFE
NIO COMPLETES $1.16 BILLION EQUITY OFFERING https://evne.ws/3VSJynt
TESLA CYBERTRUCK AND MODEL 3 GET “GOOD” IIHS CRASH RATINGS https://evne.ws/4psWlKV
EU LAUNCHES CLEAN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR INITIATIVE FOR ELECTRIC TRUCKS https://evne.ws/420McLD
CHINA, POLAND DISCUSS RARE EARTH EXPORTS https://evne.ws/41X6q8W
SUPERMARKETS INCREASE EV CHARGERS BY ONE THIRD https://evne.ws/4ptH1ha
FORD CUTTING 1,000 JOBS AT COLOGNE EV PLANT https://evne.ws/4nGqXHn
TAIGA UNVEILS ORCA P2 AND WX3 JET SKIS https://evne.ws/3I31yIP
TESLA ENGINEER QUITS, PUBLICLY CRITICIZES ELON MUSK https://evne.ws/3I1tkp6
Cadillac Optiq
"...ng on a link in the show notes. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ is getting a big adjustment in its power train, g..."
Lucid Gravity
"...paring for 155,000 annual vehicle capacity. Lucid Gravity SUV now supports a comprehensive towing safety an..."
Nissan Micra
"...mpere plant in France to make the upcoming Nissan Micra and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross small electric vehic..."
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
"to make the upcoming Nissan Micra and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross small electric vehicles. The new full electric SU..."
Tesla Model 3
"...eye, on simple survival. The Tesla Cybertruck and Model 3 achieved good crash ratings from the IIHS, though..."
Tesla Cybertruck
"... more than one eye, on simple survival. The Tesla Cybertruck and Model 3 achieved good crash ratings from the ..."
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