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Lloyd Tobias

Lloyd Tobias is a seasoned automotive journalist and passionate enthusiast with over 15 years of experience immersed in the world of cars. Whether it's exploring the latest advancements in automotive technology or keeping a close pulse on breaking industry news, Lloyd brings a sharp perspective and a deep appreciation for all things automotive. His writing blends technical insight with real-world enthusiasm, making his contributions both informative and engaging for readers who share his love for the drive. When he's not behind the keyboard or under the hood, Lloyd enjoys test driving the newest models and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving automotive landscape.

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EPA Hints at Killing Annoying Start-Stop System, Drivers Might Finally Get a Permanent Off Switch
Feb 11, 2026 Ξ

EPA Hints at Killing Annoying Start-Stop System, Drivers Might Finally Get a Permanent Off Switch

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If there’s one modern car feature that unites people across brand loyalty, it’s the collective groan that comes with automatic start stop. Now that annoyance may be headed for a  Full Article »

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Mercedes-AMG Confirms Black Series Will Return and the Next One Has to Be Radical
Feb 11, 2026 Ξ

Mercedes-AMG Confirms Black Series Will Return and the Next One Has to Be Radical

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Mercedes-AMG’s Black Series name has always carried a certain weight because it represents the brand at its most unfiltered. After a long quiet stretch since the last one, outgoing AMG  Full Article »

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2026 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Pricing Lands Under $50K, Getting the Rebadge Train Rolling Efficiently
Feb 10, 2026 Ξ

2026 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Pricing Lands Under $50K, Getting the Rebadge Train Rolling Efficiently

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Nissan just dropped pricing for the 2026 Rogue Hybrid, and it’s coming in just under that psychological $50,000 mark for the entry trim. The plug-in hybrid Rogue Hybrid starts at  Full Article »

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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 Brings Back the Inline Six and Adds a Drift Mode Twist
Feb 10, 2026 Ξ

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 Brings Back the Inline Six and Adds a Drift Mode Twist

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Mercedes-AMG is finally giving the GLC performance crowd what many of us have been asking for since the latest generation arrived: more cylinders and more character. The new 2027 Mercedes-AMG  Full Article »

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Toyota Confirms 2027 Highlander Goes Fully Electric and the New Three Row SUV Teasers Finally Make Sense
Feb 9, 2026 Ξ

Toyota Confirms 2027 Highlander Goes Fully Electric and the New Three Row SUV Teasers Finally Make Sense

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Toyota’s recent run of teasers had everyone guessing whether we were looking at a brand-new three-row SUV or a direct replacement for the Highlander. Now we have the missing puzzle  Full Article »

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GM and Allison Patch Things Up as Allison Badges Return to 2026 Silverado HD and Sierra HD
Feb 5, 2026 Ξ

GM and Allison Patch Things Up as Allison Badges Return to 2026 Silverado HD and Sierra HD

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If you followed the drama around GM’s heavy-duty trucks last fall, you probably assumed the Allison name was headed for the exit. GM had reportedly planned to stop using Allison  Full Article »

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BMW Keeps Pushing In-Car Subscriptions and We Still Think Drivers Don’t Want Them
Feb 4, 2026 Ξ

BMW Keeps Pushing In-Car Subscriptions and We Still Think Drivers Don’t Want Them

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BMW is once again making the case for in-car subscriptions, arguing that pay-after-you-buy features can be a practical way for customers to keep the upfront price down. The idea is  Full Article »

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NHTSA Opens Probe Into 1.3 Million Ford F-150 Trucks Over Sudden Downshifts and Wheel Lock Risk
Feb 3, 2026 Ξ

NHTSA Opens Probe Into 1.3 Million Ford F-150 Trucks Over Sudden Downshifts and Wheel Lock Risk

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If you drive a 2015 to 2017 Ford F-150, there’s a new federal investigation worth keeping on your radar. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an engineering analysis  Full Article »

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Toyota Teases a New Three-Row SUV for America With a Big Reveal Set for February 10
Feb 2, 2026 Ξ

Toyota Teases a New Three-Row SUV for America With a Big Reveal Set for February 10

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Toyota is back at it with another shadowy teaser, and this one looks aimed squarely at American families who live in the three-row world. After last month’s first glimpse sparked  Full Article »

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New Car Preview: 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Refresh Turns Up the Lights Adds AI and a Stronger V8
Jan 29, 2026 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Refresh Turns Up the Lights Adds AI and a Stronger V8

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Mercedes-Benz is giving the current S-Class a serious mid-cycle refresh for 2027, and the wild part is you might not fully notice it until the sun goes down. The sheetmetal  Full Article »

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New Bentley Continental GT S Goes Hybrid With 670 HP and a Darker Sportier Edge
Jan 29, 2026 Ξ

New Bentley Continental GT S Goes Hybrid With 670 HP and a Darker Sportier Edge

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Bentley is still filling out its fourth-generation Continental lineup, and the new Continental GT S is the latest piece of the puzzle. It lands above the standard Continental GT, but  Full Article »

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2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Deep Ocean Package Brings a $26,995 Splash of Blue and Carbon Fiber
Jan 29, 2026 Ξ

2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Deep Ocean Package Brings a $26,995 Splash of Blue and Carbon Fiber

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Cadillac’s CT5-V Blackwing already sits in a pretty special place in the performance sedan world, mostly because it still does the old-school stuff really well. You get that supercharged 6.2-liter  Full Article »

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Mercedes-AMG Teases a Wild Mythos CLE Coupe and We Could Get the Mighty V8 Back
Jan 28, 2026 Ξ

Mercedes-AMG Teases a Wild Mythos CLE Coupe and We Could Get the Mighty V8 Back

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Mercedes-AMG just dropped a set of icy teaser photos that have enthusiasts zooming in on every pixel. The camouflaged coupe is based on the CLE, and it was spotted doing  Full Article »

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Trump Tells Detroit Automakers “Let China Come” While 100% Tariffs Could Still Put Chinese Brands on U.S. Roads Soon
Jan 27, 2026 Ξ

Trump Tells Detroit Automakers “Let China Come” While 100% Tariffs Could Still Put Chinese Brands on U.S. Roads Soon

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President Trump took his message straight to the heart of the auto industry with a Detroit-area visit on January 13, telling executives and investors he wants more vehicles built in  Full Article »

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BMWs Electric M3 Soundscape Is Coming for 2027 and It Might Echo a Legendary V10
Jan 26, 2026 Ξ

BMWs Electric M3 Soundscape Is Coming for 2027 and It Might Echo a Legendary V10

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BMW knows exactly what enthusiasts are going to miss when an M3 goes fully electric: that layered, mechanical soundtrack that builds with speed and makes every on-ramp feel like an  Full Article »

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