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Miami Herald
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
This luxury brand tops J.D. Power's initial quality study
Lexus at No. 1 and Nissan at No. 2 topped J.D. Power's 2025 Initial Quality Study, replacing Ram and Chevrolet for the least problems per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. Lexus had an average of 166 problems per 100 vehicles. The top Detroit brand was Chevrolet at No. 4 and the third-highest mass-market brand with 178 problems per 100 vehicles, up from 159 a year ago. Overall, the industry's quality based on the survey that ran from June 2024 through May 2025 of nearly 93,000 customers of 2025 model-year vehicles improved to 192 problems per 100 vehicles from 194, largely from improvement by Tesla Inc. Half of the top problems stem from infotainment issues, an area automakers are relying on for differentiation and expanding revenue streams. "While customers do find the larger touchscreens visually appealing, their functionality within the vehicle is an increasing source of frustration," Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking at J.D. Power, said in a statement. "Customers are having to tap and swipe through multiple screens to access key vehicle functions like climate settings and built-in garage door openers. Owners find these things to be overly complicated and too distracting to use while driving. By retaining dedicated physical controls for some of these interactions, automakers can alleviate pain points and simplify the overall customer experience." For the first time, plug-in hybrids had more problems than fully electric vehicles at 237 per 100 vehicles compared to 212, respectively, with J.D. Power attributing the EV improvement to Tesla. Gasoline-powered vehicles at 184 and hybrids at 196, however, still had fewer issues. Following Chevrolet, Dodge ranked at No. 7 with 180 problems per 100 vehicles, down from last year's 300. Buick tied with Genesis at No. 9 at 183, worse from 164 in 2024. Jeep was just after at No. 10 with 186, improvement from last year's 199. Ford, GMC, Cadillac, Lincoln, Chrysler and Ram all fell below the study average of 192. With 269 problems per 100 vehicles, Audi finished last at No. 31, excluding Tesla and Rivian, which didn't meet the study's requirements. Ford Mustang ranked as the highest sporty car. Buick Encore GX was the highest-ranked small SUV. Cadillac XT5 was the top midsize premium SUV. Ford Escape finished as the top compact SUV. The top large SUV was the Chevrolet Tahoe. Chevrolet Blazer received the top midsize SUV recognition. Jeep Gladiator tied with Hyundai Santa Cruz for top midsize pickup truck, while for full-size trucks the Ford F-150 tied with the Chevrolet Silverado. Ford Super Duty topped the large heavy-duty pickup segment. The Porsche 911 was the highest-ranked vehicle overall with 116 problems per 100 vehicles. Ford Motor Co., whose financial results have struggled from warranty costs and recalls, in a news release highlighted that the Ford brand had more segment winners than any other brand, though General Motors Co. overall had the most top-ranked vehicles in their segments. Ford's eligible vehicles placed in the top three of their respective segments. No. 14 Ford's problems per 100 vehicles increased to 193 from 178, and No. 20 Lincoln's fell to 206 from 224. "Customers expect new vehicles to make their lives easier, more fun, or both right from the first mile," Josh Halliburton, Ford's executive director of quality, said in a statement. "Four segment topping finishers and overall improving vehicle quality scores for most nameplates show that while we have to remain laser focused on earning the trust of our customers, we're headed in the right direction." None of the Detroit Three's plants received assembly line quality awards from J.D. Power. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Auto review: 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the optimal luxury electric SUV
There's a perception that everything is bigger in America, and it's hard to dispute. Generous proportions have always been an American automotive hallmark. Large size is certainly embedded in Cadillac's DNA, and that's how its devotees like it - mostly. There are those abhor massiveness yet still desire the luxury, options and agility that comes with Cadillac's living-large persona. Oh, and make it an EV while you're at it. Enter the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, which is about the same size as a Cadillac XT5 or a Tesla Model Y, but with a longer wheelbase and powered by volts. This allows for a roomy interior as well as a radically sloped windshield and backlight, lending the 190-inch long Optiq a low, sleek, sporty appearance that renders it among the best looking of the breed. The Optiq's striated rear window nicely picks up the Vegas-style front end's lighting detail. Well done. The inside story is just as impressive, with a sizable 33-inch LED display resting atop the instrument panel. Unlike other automakers that piece together multiple screens under a single piece of glass to mimic a single display, Cadillac gives the Optiq a screen that actually is a single display, one where the graphics traverse the entire screen. It's used for both driver instrumentation and infotainment duties. A head-up display is optional on upper trim levels. Thoughtfully, Cadillac designers use physical buttons for the climate control, rather than having drivers hunt and peck onscreen for them. Bravo. Less enthralling is the total absence of support for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Cadillac does build-in other software, however, including Google Built-In, offering Google Maps, Google Assistant, and access to Spotify and Amazon Music. A 5G Wi-Fi hotspot and a superb 19-speaker AKG Audio System with Dolby Atmos comes standard. But the 2025 Cadillac Optiq does boast an impressive amount of interior volume, with 101 cubic feet of passenger volume and 26 cubic feet of cargo volume. That said, there is no front trunk, as there are in other EVs. Given their typically meager size, you won't miss it. Headroom and legroom are substantial in both rows, something you'd expect in a Cadillac. Trim quality is fairly good, although the presence of hard plastic trim on the lower door panels is abysmal for a Cadillac. And while the seats are not leather, they prove to be a comfortable alternative. And the mid-century modern door handles are an absolutely fabulous design touch. An 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack powers two motors that deliver all-wheel drive. Rated at 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, this powertrain provides an EPA-rated 302 miles of range. GM supplies a dual-level charging cord for recharging using an appliance-style four-pronged outlet or a standard three-pronged outlet for recharging at home at a 19.2-kW rate, supplying 55 miles of range per hour. You can use a DC fast charger, which will recharge the Optiq at rates up to 150 kW, providing 79 miles of range in 10 minutes. Yet the Optiq's motors perform differently. The front permanent-magnet synchronous motor constantly supplies power, while the rear induction motor works when needed, most importantly when accelerating. There's more than enough power for the task at hand. The vehicle's 5,500-pound curb weight and low-mounted battery pack ensure that it has a plated feel. Ride quality seems expertly balanced between sporty athleticism and ride comfort. The old-school Cadillac bob and weave is absent here. And as is the case with every EV, it's mercifully quiet, with even the worst road surface not feeling too intrusive. Best of all, GM's excellent SuperCruise semi-autonomous self-driving system is standard, and it works very well. While the 20925 Cadillac Optiq shares its underpinnings a with the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Honda Prologue, both of which are built alongside it in Mexico, the Optiq is clearly a notch above, offering value - now there's a word rarely heard about a luxury vehicle - that makes it a must-drive if you're looking in its $54,390-$57,090 base price range. The 2025 Cadillac Optiq proves the excellence of GM's EV lineup and makes for a worthy entry-level Cadillac EV. How good is it? Consider the Cadillac Optiq the optimal compact luxury SUV. 2025 Cadillac Optiq Base price: $54,390-$57,090 Powertrain: Dual-motor all-wheel drive Horsepower/Torque: 300/354 pound-feet EPA range: 302 miles Recharge time (240-volt): 33 miles/hour Length/Width/Height: 190/84/65 inches Ground clearance: 6 inches Payload: Not listed Cargo capacity: 26-57 cubic feet Towing capacity: 1,500 pounds Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
2 year old critically injured in Rock County crash
LA PRAIRIE, Wis. (WTVO) — A two-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries in a three-vehicle collision in Rock County on Sunday afternoon, police said. According to the Rock County Sheriff's Office, around 2:13 p.m., the 2-year-old was a passenger in a GMC Terrain driven by a 25-year-old man from Milton, who was traveling east on US 14. As the GMC began to slow to make a left-hand turn onto S. Henke Road, a Cadillac XT5, driven by a 56-year-old man from Janesville, failed to slow and crashed into the back of the GMC, sending it to spin into the intersection and collide with a Jeep Gladiator that was traveling west. The 2-year-old was evacuated by helicopter to a local hospital. All the other occupants were taken to hospitals for treatment and released. The case is still under investigation, police said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police release ID of Muncie man killed in April 29 crash near Daleville
DALEVILLE — State police have released the identities of a man who was killed and another who was critically injured in a fiery head-on collision April 29 on Indiana 67. Jordan Xavier Ivy, 22, Muncie, died in the 8 a.m. crash, according to the Delaware County Coroner's Office. Austin Douglas Duncan, 24, Albany, was critically injured. According to state police, a Cadillac XT5 SUV, driven by Ivy, was southbound on Indiana 67 between Delaware County roads 600 West and 700 West when it drifted across the center line and collided head-on with a Ram pickup driven by Duncan. 'Following the collision, both vehicles caught fire," state police reported. Duncan was extricated from the pickup and taken to Ball Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Ivy was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol were contributing factors, according to state police. Evidence suggests Ivy might have fallen asleep before the collision, police said. All lanes of Indiana 67 were closed for about four hours the day of the crash while emergency personnel investigated and cleared debris.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Accident: Cell phone distracts driver
May 5—One driver was cited Thursday in a two-vehicle accident in Creston. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 4:34 p.m. a 2019 Cadillac XT5, driven by Phyllis D. Kimball, 76, of Creston, was southbound on Sumner Avenue waiting to turn east onto Taylor Street when it was hit by a 2005 Ford Escape, driven by Christopher J. Perry, 25, of Creston. The Ford was traveling behind the Escape, also preparing to turn east. Perry told officers he looked down at his cell phone and hit the back of the Cadillac. Perry did not have insurance on the Ford and was issued a citation for failure to provide proof of financial liability. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at $1,500 each. — — — — — No injuries were reported Thursday in a two-vehicle accident in Union County. According to a Union County report, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a 1998 International tractor trailer, driven by Justin R. Cook, 43, of Diagonal, was northbound on Highway 25, turning into 2332 Highway 25. Cook moved into the southbound lane in order to navigate the turn with the long trailer. A 2011 GMC Sierra, driven by Charles R. Lancaster, 38, of Memphis, Nebraska, was traveling behind the semi and thought the semi had changed lanes to allow him to pass. The GMC continued northbound at the same time the semi proceeded to turn and the two vehicles hit each other at the driveway entrance. Damage to the semi was estimated at $10,000 and damage to the GMC was estimated at $15,000. — — — — — No injuries were reported after a parked car was hit Friday in Creston. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 10:56 p.m. a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Barbara A. Hudson, 61, of Kent, was backing out of a spot in a private parking lot at Mills and Elm streets. Hudson believed she was backing directly onto Mills Street and was focused on not hitting the vehicles parked next to her and individuals in the lot. As Hudson was backing out she backed into a 2025 Toyota Camry that was legally parked, adjacent to the curb along Mills Street, facing west. Damage to the Suburban was estimated at $1,500 and damage to the Camry was estimated at $3,000.
