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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Next-Gen MBUX, 576HP, & AI Driving
Mercedes-Benz reveals the all-new 2027 S-Class with updated design, AI driving features, and electrified powertrains ranging from 442HP to 576HP.
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Mercedes Gets a Fresh Start with the 2026 CLA EV - 374 Miles of Range Starting at $47,250
Where a couple auto companies have delivered EVs that have surpassed the current industry leader, Mercedes has struggled from the beginning. Their 400V EV start to equal Tesla has not delivered what they thought would be a gold standard for the luxury maker. This has left Mercedes with ending the current EV product line and rebooting their EV dreams that is now a true 800V electrical system, all new EV Platform and a considerable lower starting point for price along with going back to their heri
Hyundai CRATER Concept Global Debut, The Future of the XRT Trim?
Hyundai Motor America debut the CRATER Concept at the LA 2025 AutoMobility show in Los Angeles. This concept is a compact off-road SUV that exhibits capabilities and toughness as one explores extreme environments for those with a spirit of adventure. Crafted based on the XRT trim of Hyundai off-road package as found in the IONIQ 5 XRT, Santa Cruz XRT, and Palisade XRT Pro production models. Hyundai asked a question of employees and customers: "What does freedom look like?" VP an
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: Bigger, Bolder SUV with 329 HP and 600-Mile Range
Reimagined luxury for everyday life be it city living or rugged outdoor experiences, the all new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid delivers in a bigger, bolder, and proudly boxy style that pairs Kia's "Opposites United" philosophy with living life to the fullest approach. The Telluride has evolved to provide strength with elegance, toughness with sophistication, and innovation with restraint. Clearly Kia is pushing to transcend their original with the 2027 Hybrid. Kia has clearly taken the be
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Toyota News: 2027 Toyota Highlander EV: Specs, Range, Price & Trim
That is interesting to know, I have not found any online info from Toyota about the future of the Grand Highlander and the dealerships here have said it is going away, so will be interesting to see how Toyota address this. They also could be vague as they might want to see how many will flip to this as the 3 row SUV that folks are buying now. I will agree with you that this is nice looking and way better than past Toyota SUVs. I have been impressed with the specifications, but like you would like to see the inside, comfort and drive it to see how it responds compared to my EV9. -
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Toyota News: 2027 Toyota Highlander EV: Specs, Range, Price & Trim
My understanding is the Grand will continue for a while as the gas powered option. That said, I kinda like this based on pics, but it depends on the interior quality which has been lacking in Toyotas lately. It's got the range required.- 1
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Or a Tesla. Asian cars FTW. Nothing else Euro or American. I like the style of Euro cars, and love the bikes of Drew (BMW motorcycles). Ducati also. But....Toyota, Hyundai/Kia the only people I feel like buying from at the moment.- 1
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Toyota News: 2027 Toyota Highlander EV: Specs, Range, Price & Trim
Interesting observation is that before the 2027 EV launch of this Highlander, Toyota used to have the 2 row Highlander and then you paid more for the 3 row Grand Highlander. One Highlander to replace two and yet dealerships here in the PNW have raised prices on the few remaining Grand Highlanders for those that want a Gas-powered Hybrid over EV. I have some family friends who were planning to get a Grand Highlander later this year and are now moving up their timeline as they are not comfortable to go EV yet even with the rang that the 2027 Highlander has. One benefit is that Toyota has NOT really changed the Grand Highlander for the last 3 years, so buying a certified used with low miles does save over taking the depreciation hit. Interesting observation is that in the PNW, I find plenty of 2026 and 2025 already certified used with miles of 1,000 to 13,000 miles as about a $20,000 discount which is very interesting to me and makes me wonder what the real story is on these used certified models. -
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WOW, This pretty much tells me to not ever buy a Ford Product now. Ford recalls 4.4M vehicles: See full list of affected models Then on top of that the CEO is reshaping how and where they will produce product and that is a big fuzzy mess too. Ford’s CEO announces major plans shaping the future of American-made vehicles and domestic production- 1
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