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Darryl Taylor

Darryl Taylor Dowe is a seasoned automotive professional with a proven track record of leading successful ventures and providing strategic consultation across the automotive industry. With years of hands-on experience in both business operations and market development, Darryl has played a key role in helping automotive brands grow and adapt in a rapidly evolving landscape. His insight and leadership have earned him recognition as a trusted expert, and his contributions to Automotive Addicts reflect his deep knowledge and passion for the business side of the car world.

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Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo Bow Out After Too Few Buyers Showed Up
Jun 17, 2026 Ξ

Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo Bow Out After Too Few Buyers Showed Up

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Porsche just gave the 2027 Taycan its latest round of updates, including a larger standard battery and a new E-Shift feature that simulates gear changes for a more connected driving  Full Article »

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2026 Subaru Ascent Invoice Pricing: How a Simpler Lineup Made the Base Trim a Better Deal
Jun 17, 2026 Ξ

2026 Subaru Ascent Invoice Pricing: How a Simpler Lineup Made the Base Trim a Better Deal

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Subaru did something for 2026 that’s worth understanding before you shop the Ascent: it simplified the lineup by discontinuing the entry-level Onyx Edition trim, and in the process, quietly folded  Full Article »

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Ford’s Affordable $30,000 Electric Pickup Starts Taking Shape Ahead of 2027 Launch
Jun 17, 2026 Ξ

Ford’s Affordable $30,000 Electric Pickup Starts Taking Shape Ahead of 2027 Launch

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Ford’s long-discussed affordable electric pickup is starting to feel a lot more real. The automaker has launched a new website dedicated to the development of its upcoming EV truck, giving  Full Article »

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2026 Buick Encore GX Invoice Pricing: Why Real Buyers Are Already Paying 7% Below Sticker
Jun 17, 2026 Ξ

2026 Buick Encore GX Invoice Pricing: Why Real Buyers Are Already Paying 7% Below Sticker

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The Encore GX has had a rough run on pricing, and it’s worth understanding the full picture before you negotiate one. GM raised Encore GX pricing twice during the 2026  Full Article »

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2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV Invoice Pricing: Negotiating a Price Increase With No Tax Credit Left to Cushion It
Jun 16, 2026 Ξ

2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV Invoice Pricing: Negotiating a Price Increase With No Tax Credit Left to Cushion It

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The Blazer EV is dealing with a genuinely difficult market position right now, and it’s worth understanding before you negotiate one. In January 2026, GM raised pricing across the entire  Full Article »

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2026 Hyundai Palisade Invoice Price, Dealer Cost, and How to Get the Best Deal Near You
Jun 16, 2026 Ξ

2026 Hyundai Palisade Invoice Price, Dealer Cost, and How to Get the Best Deal Near You

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The 2026 Hyundai Palisade just had the best sales year in its history. Global sales hit a record 211,215 units in 2025, a 27.4 percent jump over the prior year,  Full Article »

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2026 Honda CR-V Invoice Price, Dealer Cost, and How to Pay Less Than Sticker
Jun 16, 2026 Ξ

2026 Honda CR-V Invoice Price, Dealer Cost, and How to Pay Less Than Sticker

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Here is something most Honda CR-V shoppers never find out until after they have already signed the paperwork: the price on the window sticker and the price the dealer actually  Full Article »

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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer Invoice Pricing: Negotiating a Third Price Increase in One Model Year
Jun 16, 2026 Ξ

2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer Invoice Pricing: Negotiating a Third Price Increase in One Model Year

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GM has raised Trailblazer pricing three separate times during the 2026 model year, and the most recent adjustment is worth understanding before you negotiate one. A more substantial increase in  Full Article »

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2026 Honda Accord Dealer Invoice Price Revealed: What to Pay and How to Get the Best Deal
Jun 15, 2026 Ξ

2026 Honda Accord Dealer Invoice Price Revealed: What to Pay and How to Get the Best Deal

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If you are in the market for a 2026 Honda Accord and want to know what dealers are actually paying for one, what a fair price looks like across every  Full Article »

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2026 Mazda CX-50 Invoice Price, Dealer Cost, and How to Get the Best Deal Near You
Jun 15, 2026 Ξ

2026 Mazda CX-50 Invoice Price, Dealer Cost, and How to Get the Best Deal Near You

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If you are searching for the 2026 Mazda CX-50 price, want to know what dealers are actually paying for one, or are ready to get real local dealer pricing before  Full Article »

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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe and GLS 63 Keep the V8 Flame Burning
Jun 15, 2026 Ξ

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe and GLS 63 Keep the V8 Flame Burning

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Just when it seemed like the big AMG V8 might be getting pushed further into the background, Mercedes-AMG is reminding everyone that there is still room for old-school muscle in  Full Article »

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EV Sales Are Slowly Climbing Back After the Federal Tax Credit Expired
Jun 15, 2026 Ξ

EV Sales Are Slowly Climbing Back After the Federal Tax Credit Expired

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The end of the federal EV tax credit hit the electric vehicle market hard at the start of 2026, and the registration numbers tell that story clearly. According to Automotive  Full Article »

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2026 GMC Canyon Invoice Pricing: What You’re Paying for Over Its Chevrolet Twin
Jun 14, 2026 Ξ

2026 GMC Canyon Invoice Pricing: What You’re Paying for Over Its Chevrolet Twin

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The Canyon and the Chevrolet Colorado share a platform, an engine, and a manufacturing plant in Wentzville, Missouri, making them as mechanically close as two trucks from the same company  Full Article »

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2026 Honda Ridgeline Invoice Pricing: The Midsize Truck That Isn’t Built Like Any Other
Jun 13, 2026 Ξ

2026 Honda Ridgeline Invoice Pricing: The Midsize Truck That Isn’t Built Like Any Other

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The Ridgeline is genuinely different from every other midsize truck on the market, and understanding how it’s different changes how you should think about its price. While the Toyota Tacoma,  Full Article »

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2026 Honda Pilot Invoice Pricing: Negotiating a Three-Row SUV That Rarely Discounts Itself
Jun 13, 2026 Ξ

2026 Honda Pilot Invoice Pricing: Negotiating a Three-Row SUV That Rarely Discounts Itself

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The Honda Pilot sells close to sticker price, and TrueCar’s current transaction data makes that clear: real buyers are paying just 1 percent below MSRP across 96 recent sales, the  Full Article »

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