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Ram 1500 SRT TRX racing down a desert road at sunset with a golden glow and a visible supercharged engine

Ram 2027 SRT TRX: 777 hp, $99,995, Hands-Free Tech

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 4, 2026

At a Glance Ram revives the 2027 SRT TRX with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8. The truck delivers 777 hp and starts at $99,995. Hands-free...

Volkswagen ID. Buzz stands alone with empty sedans and long shadows at dusk on a car dealership lot

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Automakers Cut 2025 Models, SUV & Hybrid Surge

Julia N. Fairmont December 30, 2025

At a Glance 2025 will see a wave of model cancellations across the U.S. auto market. Automakers are trimming sedans, wagons, and even electric...

Family examining the 2026 Nissan Rogue with warm sunlight on the driveway and toys scattered nearby

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Nissan Unveils 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Focused on Everyday Practicality

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug‑In Hybrid arrives without theatrics, focusing on everyday usefulness. Everyday Practicality The Rogue offers 38 miles...

Mercedes-Benz parked with hood open showing tangled wires and machinery at an emissions testing station with industrial haze.

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Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimer AG Agree to Pay $149.6M to Settle Diesel Emissions Allegations

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimer AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations that the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of...

Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan parking with softly glowing LED lights and towering skyscrapers in dusk cityscape

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Mercedes’ 2026 CLA Sets New Standard With All-New MB.OS Platform

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Mercedes’ 2026 CLA becomes the first production car to run entirely on its new MB.OS platform, marrying artificial intelligence, cloud computing and...

Families exit SUVs with sunset glow and green backyard.

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer 2026: Who Comes Out on Top?

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

When 2026 models of the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer hit the showroom floor, buyers are left wondering which three‑row crossover offers the...

Crowded showroom shows BYD electric cars and luxury models with a banner proclaiming 20,000-yuan subsidy and disappointed Eur

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Luxury Car Sales in China Plunge as Consumers Shift to Discounted Domestic Brands

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A 20,000‑yuan subsidy for electric cars has made Chinese consumers ditch foreign luxury brands for cheaper domestic models, sending European makers...

Honda CR‑V unfolds cargo space with luggage and mountain backdrop in natural light and warm glow

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The 10 Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space in 2025

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

When it comes to small SUVs, cargo space can make or break a family’s road trip. iSeeCars has ranked the top 10 models for 2025 by maximum cargo...

Abandoned F-150 Lightning electric vehicle sits on dusty warehouse floor with a spotlight highlighting its hood and a line.

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Ford Shifts Focus from Electric Trucks to Gasoline and Hybrid Models Amid Losses

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Ford’s announcement stunned the auto industry, as the company said it will discontinue the electric F‑150 Lightning pickup truck and instead focus on...