Cadillac Lyriq is in the spotlight as GM expands EV and V2G efforts, amid recalls spanning GM, Kia fleets and new European JV EV plans.
GM has expanded its vehicle-to-grid plans, aiming to turn bidirectional EVs and new sodium‑ion battery cells into grid-scale energy storage. The company is partnering with Peak Energy and utilities to trial grid‑scale systems and drive down costs as data centers and AI growth push electricity demand higher.
Ford and Geely have unveiled a two-thirds/one-third joint venture to build five vehicles at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain, starting 2028. The deal seeks to reassert Ford’s presence in Europe amid rising Chinese competition, cost pressures, and tightening regulations. Production of the Kuga PHEV will continue; two Geely electric SUVs will be built; a new multi-energy crossover is planned for 2028. The move signals broader global partnerships as U.S. policy tightens access for Chinese firms.
Multiple recalls target GM’s brake-by-wire system and Kia’s Occupant Detection System, affecting over 1 million vehicles. NHTSA investigations have linked spindle fractures to loss of braking in several models, with no confirmed fatalities but several injuries. Recalls will replace faulty components and advise seating adjustments to minimize risk.