Antonella Abbate • 5 March 2025

Cadillac Lyriq: A Comprehensive Ownership Experience with Industry-Leading Benefits

Cadillac is redefining luxury electric vehicle ownership with the Lyriq, offering an impressive suite of benefits designed to provide peace of mind, convenience, and cutting-edge technology. Alongside its world-class design and innovation, the Lyriq comes with an array of warranties and service packages, ensuring a hassle-free ownership experience.


Unmatched Warranty and Service Coverage

Every new Cadillac Lyriq comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre factory vehicle warranty, covering repairs and defects to give owners confidence in their investment. Additionally, Cadillac includes a five-year roadside assistance package, ensuring that drivers have support whenever and wherever they need it. To further enhance convenience, Cadillac offers a five-year complimentary scheduled servicing program, allowing owners to maintain their vehicle without the added worry of servicing costs.

Beyond these standard protections, the Lyriq’s GM battery technology is covered by an eight-year/160,000km Electric Vehicle Propulsion Battery Warranty. This extended coverage underscores Cadillac’s commitment to reliability and durability, ensuring that the heart of the vehicle—its battery—remains in optimal condition for years to come.


Charging Partners and Exclusive Benefits

Cadillac recognizes the importance of convenient and efficient charging solutions, which is why it has partnered with leading providers to enhance the charging experience for Lyriq owners.

  • ChargeNet Partnership: Cadillac has teamed up with ChargeNet to offer customers a $400 charging credit with every Lyriq purchase, providing easy access to an extensive fast-charging network across New Zealand.
  • Evnex Home Charging Solutions: Cadillac has also partnered with Evnex to supply customers with premium, New Zealand-made home chargers. Evnex’s technology aligns with Cadillac’s commitment to sustainability and advanced design, ensuring seamless home charging with minimal impact on the grid and environment.


Exclusive Home Charging Offer

For a limited time, customers who purchase a new Lyriq before March 31, 2025, can have an Evnex E2 (7.4kW single-phase home charger) installed free of charge at their residence. This offer makes home charging more accessible, providing a convenient and efficient way to keep the Lyriq powered up.


As an added incentive, customers who opt for a home charger installation can increase their ChargeNet charging credit from $400 to $1,200, maximizing their ability to charge at public stations across the country.


The Future of Luxury Electric Driving

With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Cadillac is making the transition to electric vehicles smoother than ever. The Lyriq’s extensive warranty coverage, premium charging benefits, and commitment to cutting-edge technology solidify its position as a leading choice in the luxury EV market. With Cadillac, driving electric is not just about sustainability—it’s about innovation, convenience, and unparalleled support for every journey ahead.

Toyota to Offer Factory GVM Upgrade on Selected Models

by Antonella Abbate • 28 May 2026
Toyota Australia is set to introduce a factory-backed Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) upgrade package for selected four-wheel-drive models from August, providing owners with a higher legal payload capacity while retaining full factory warranty support and compliance.

Australia’s EV Love Affair Accelerates – and China is Leading the Charge

by Antonella Abbate • 25 May 2026
Across the Tasman this week, Chinese automotive giant BYD confirmed that almost 5,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are currently bound for Australia aboard its own dedicated vehicle carrier, the BYD Zhengzhou. The shipment, carrying 4,810 vehicles, marks the first Australian voyage of one of BYD’s purpose-built roll-on/roll-off vessels and is expected to dock in Melbourne before continuing to Sydney and Brisbane. What makes this story significant is not simply the size of the shipment, but what it says about the Australian market. BYD has already announced plans to bring an additional 30,000 new-energy vehicles to Australia in the coming months as demand for electric vehicles and hybrids continues to surge. For decades, Australian motorists were among the most loyal supporters of Japanese manufacturers, with brands from Toyota, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Honda dominating local driveways. Few industry observers would have predicted that Chinese brands would achieve such rapid acceptance. Yet Australian consumers have embraced brands such as BYD, MG, GWM, Chery, Geely, Zeekr and others with remarkable speed, treating many of them as though they have been established players for generations. Australia’s transition mirrors trends seen throughout Europe and North America, where consumers are increasingly seeking lower running costs, improved technology, longer warranties and electrified drivetrains. The difference in Australia is that much of this growth is being driven by Chinese manufacturers rather than traditional Western brands. Affordability, strong specifications, competitive warranty programs and rapid product development have reshaped buyer perceptions almost overnight. BYD’s decision to deploy its own shipping fleet to Australia is perhaps the clearest signal yet that global manufacturers now view Australia as a strategic growth market. When a manufacturer is prepared to invest in dedicated logistics to deliver thousands of vehicles directly to Australian customers, it demonstrates confidence not only in its products but also in the appetite of Australian motorists for electrified transport. The message is simple: Australia's EV and hybrid revolution is no longer coming—it has arrived, and Chinese manufacturers are playing a leading role in shaping the next chapter of the nation's automotive landscape.

Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) announces new appointments

by Antonella Abbate • 25 May 2026
Mr Lamb brings decades of diverse leadership experience across various sectors, both domestically and internationally. Most recently, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Murray-Darling Association. Previously, Mr Lamb has held several executive roles with distinct peak body organisations, where he worked closely with government and industry. During his tenure, assisted many organisations to transition into new strategies and methodologies. With his notable experience, he is well positioned to lead the ARC at a time when the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) industry is growing at a rapid pace. Mr Lamb succeeds Glenn Evans, who concluded his tenure in December 2025 after 17 years of service. ARC Chair Dr Greg Picker said he was pleased to welcome Mr Lamb to mark the next phase for the Council, which leads national governance of the RAC (also known as ARCtick) Permit Scheme. “The Board is pleased to appoint Mark Lamb as our new CEO. We look forward to working with him as we continue to deliver the ARCtick permit scheme and improve our service to industry. His passion and experience in leading peak body organisations perfectly aligns with the ARC’s priorities at this time and our vision for the future,” Dr Picker said. “It is a crucial time for the industry, and the Board is confident Mark will help us build on our momentum and continue deliver meaning outcomes for the ARC and the broader industry.”  Commenting on his appointment, Mr Lamb said, “I am thrilled to be given this opportunity to play this significant role, not just at the Australian Refrigeration Council, but in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.