Legendary car brand confirms imminent return to UK after 8 YEARS with all EV line-up only sold in 4 other countries
Plans include the launch of an
1
The Cadillac is set to make a much-anticipated return to the UK
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The boss of General Motors Europe (GM) said
models
to the UK "soon" - with more brands to follow.
This will include the
The
An entry-level Lyriq has a range of around 330 miles and 520bhp, while a top-tier model hits up to 606bhp.
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CEO Pere Brugal confirmed the car will be launched in the UK after completing final testing in Ireland.
"It is one of the [markets] that we're focusing on right now," he told
As well as the Lyric, other models will be brought to the UK market though it has not yet been determined which ones.
But with GM's headquarters based in Detroit, vehicles brought to the UK will depend on legislation.
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This is down to the differences in emission regulations and safety standards in Europe and the US.
'If the regulations between the US and Europe harmonise, it will make our life easier," he said.
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"We will bring a lot of benefit to the final customer, because that will increase
the range
of options.'
There is also chance Europe gets its own bespoke GM model to satisfy the continent's unique wants and demands, he added.
News
of the Cadillac's return comes just days after
The fresh take on the classic hatchback will be produced at the firm's
Italy
.
The motor will boast the same
Almost identical to the
Fiat aims to manufacture over 100,000 units per year of its new hybrid 500 small car.
Parent company
Italy
, the brand's head Olivier Francois said on Friday.
Stellantis was created in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and
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