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Owners of certain 2026 and 2027 Cadillac battery-electric vehicles, including the Lyriq, Optiq, and Vistiq, can now use their Samsung Wallet to control key functions. This new feature allows users in the U.S. and Canada to lock, unlock, and even start their EV directly from their Samsung device.
Cadillac is rolling out a significant software update to its LYRIQ and future EV models, including the OPTIQ and VISTIQ. This over-the-air update introduces a more intuitive home screen, an enhanced media queue, and personalized settings linked to driver profiles, aiming to improve the overall user experience.
Cadillac's 2027 Lyriq, now available for order, introduces a significant upgrade with an integrated North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. This move positions the luxury EV to take advantage of Tesla's extensive Supercharger network directly, enhancing convenience for future owners. The minimal $200 price increase for this model year makes the NACS integration a compelling value proposition.
General Motors has paused shipments and initiated a recall for approximately 15,000 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs. The action addresses a defect in the third-row seating that could potentially entrap passengers, mirroring a safety concern previously seen in other SUV models.
