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The Next North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Is on This List

and on September 15, 2026

Twenty-five cars, trucks and SUVs will compete for three 2027 honors, with electric, hybrid and gas-powered models among the contenders.

Mercedes Just Built the Family Hauler of Your Dreams, the AMG E 53

and on August 31, 2026

The plug-in hybrid wagon starts at $93,350, offers an electric range of roughly 44 miles and can cover many daily drives without gasoline

This Advice for Safe Driving Contradicts What Teachers Told You

and on August 24, 2026

AAA now favors lower hand positions for better control, while modern air bags make the old 10-and-2 advice less practical and potentially riskier.

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Makes Life Tough for Jeep, Ford and GMC

and on August 18, 2026

The Wilderness trim starts at $44,995 before destination charges, with upgraded controls, more cargo room and off-road hardware in the mix.

Why the 2027 Mercedes CLA 250+ Is My Favorite Car of the Year

and on August 11, 2026

The electric sedan pairs a 374-mile EPA range with 22-minute fast charging, but its $47,950 starting price is only part of the buying decision.

4 Things I Love About the VW Atlas Cross Sport, and 1 Thing Missing

and on August 10, 2026

The five-seat SUV adds 282 horsepower, standard wood trim and a 5,000-pound tow rating, but buyers will wait years for a hybrid option

Slate’s $25K Electric Pickup Truck Is the Real Deal

and on June 25, 2026

The $24,950 Slate pickup survived a real-world test drive in LA — but its two-seat cab, crank windows, and no built-in audio raise big questions about mass appeal.

2026 Lexus ES EV Costs Less Than the Hybrid. Yes, Really.

and on May 28, 2026

Lexus priced the 2026 ES EV $2,200 below its own hybrid — then threw in a free DC fast-charging adapter most rivals sell for up to $200.

Electric Pickup and Hybrid SUVs Power Kia’s Push for More U.S. Sales

and on May 1, 2026

Kia is rolling out a hybrid Telluride and a sub-$40,000 EV SUV — plus its first-ever American-style pickup by 2030 to crack 1 million U.S. sales.

Your Car’s VIN Tells Its Life Story and Could Predict Its Future

and on April 30, 2026

The 17-character code stamped on your dashboard hides everything from country of origin to engine type — and can even tip off automakers to problems before a recall is needed.

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