Magna's EtelligentForce gives HD Truck Capabilities While Simplifying Electrification

Great range, hate the face though. Still too jellybean

While him being good looking is a factor, this feels like a French Revolution type thing.  Health Insurance companies are largely evil and people know it.  They literally continued the meeting after the CEO got shot, that's how heartless they are.

I would rather have EV than a turbo 4, although the Ranger has done well for itself. About to turn 126K, it just keeps on trucking.    Didn't even know they made bikes in the USA anymore.     

My Bitch of the day, trucks like this need to be impounded for being illegal. The tires outside the wheel well, no mud flaps and way too high to be safe to other autos on the road. Sadly due to most states having this as such a low penalty, police ignore it when they should not as those tires especially during fall / winter throw so many rocks and other debris that it can crack and cause all kinds of problems for drivers. On top of this, I have seen these truck owners replace the fog lights with normal driving LED lights to light the road since the normal headlights are too high now and then they end up blinding people. Totally agree with this article, I do not think the modern small turbo motors will last the way V8 and V6 engines have in the past. Yes, I know not all V6 and V8s have lasted, but I feel the points in this article are pretty spot on. Downsized, Efficient, But Fragile — Why Today’s Engines May Not Last - Autoblog

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 heritage of current ICE named autos taking a page from Genesis that started with keeping their EVs, ICE and Hybrids all under the same luxury name. Welcome to the all new 2026 CLA EV. Up to 374 miles of range Starting price of $47,250 800-volt electrical architecture 320 kW fast charging 100 miles in 5 minutes 202 miles in 10 minutes The 2026 CLA EV comes in two trim levels and starts with a bevy of standard features. Standard Features: Next Generation MBUX Infotainment: Powered by MB.OS MBUX Profile Identification via Facial Recognition Heated Power Front Seats with Four-Way Power Lumbar Support and Memory Digital Extras3: Distance Assist DISTRONIC MBUX Navigation with Electric Intelligence (7 yrs) Wireless Smartphone Integration Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof High Performance LED Headlights Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning Lane Keeping Function PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Sound Exclusive Trim: All Standard Features Flush-Fitting Power Door Handles KEYLESS-GO Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST3 Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control 64-Color Ambient Lighting Wireless Smartphone Charging in Front Console Rear Seat Armrest w/ Cupholders Pinnacle Trim: All Standard and Exclusive Trim Features MBUX Superscreen Digital Extras3: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360 Digital Vehicle Key MBUX Entertainment Package (1 yr) LED Intelligent Light System Head-Up Display HANDS-FREE ACCESS KEYLESS-GO Convenience Package Power Closing Trunk Illuminated Door Sills Technical Specifications: The CLA features what Mercedes calls a sporty fastback silhouette that can be enhanced with various options such as flush-mount power door handles or traditional ones. various LED lighting elements. The customer can personalize the exterior with eight exterior colors, optional night package and a variety of 17, 18 and 19 inch wheel designs. There is also the available AMG Line and AMG Line Plus with Night Package, more details to come as release date gets closer. The CLA Interior also has the same personalization available, via MB-Tex/Microfiber to leather upholsteries, an extensive choice of available open-pore wood, aluminum and natural fiber trim finishes. MBUX Superscreen and an optional Burmester 3D surround sound system with 16 speakers and 850 watts with Dolby Atmos Technology that allows for personalization of sound per profile. Does this reboot of the Mercedes EV product line deliver over their first attempt? Further Details will become available at Mercedes December press release of the 2026 CLA that will update this early Mercedes Sneak Peek.   View full article