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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class First Drive Review: Do the New AI Tech, Updated MBUX Hyperscreen, and Wilder V-8 Keep the Flagship Sedan on Top?
Mercedes takes the 2027 S-Class to the next level with AI, an updated MBUX Hyperscreen, and a more savage V-8 that changes everything.
Alex Torque
Quiet Mods, Strong Opinions: How 2026 Civic Hybrid, Prius, Model 3 Highland, and Ioniq 5 Owners Are Building Enthusiast Communities Around Tires, Suspension, Aero, and Sound Without Chasing Exhaust Noise
Enthusiasts are trading loud exhaust for clever tire, suspension, aero, and sound upgrades on the Civic Hybrid, Prius, Model 3 Highland, and Ioniq 5.
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Fuel Prices Are Boosting EV Sales in Europe and China but Not the U.S. in May 2026: Why 2026–2027 Electric Car Demand Is Splitting Globally, Which Automakers Benefit, and What American Buyers Should Expect Next
Rising gasoline and diesel prices are pushing more EV demand in Europe and China, but the U.S. remains split—here’s what to expect next.
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV First Drive Review: Is Toyota’s Quick, Tech-Heavy Plug-In SUV the New Sweet Spot for Buyers Not Ready to Go Fully Electric?
Plug-in hybrids are having a moment, and frankly, it’s not hard to see why. Plenty of buyers like the idea of EV commuting, but they’re not thrilled by public charging roulette, winter range drops, or planning road trips like military operations.
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The 2026 DIY Maintenance Reset: How Enthusiast Communities Are Learning to Service Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, and EV Daily Drivers at Home Without Getting Burned by High-Voltage Complexity
Walk through any decent Cars and Coffee in 2026 and you will still find the usual old-iron faithful—air-cooled Porsches, fox-body Mustangs, square-body Chevys, maybe a Miata on sticky tires with brake dust baked into every wheel spoke.
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Honda’s First Annual Loss in 70 Years Sparks a Hybrid Pivot for 2026 and 2027: Which Civic, CR-V, Accord, Pilot, and Acura Models Benefit, What Happens to EV Rollout Plans, and What U.S. Buyers Should Watch Next
Honda’s latest financial results made headlines for a stark reason: the company posted its first annual loss in roughly 70 years, a stunning moment for one of the industry’s most disciplined manufacturers. But for U.S.
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