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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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Audi Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged EA839 V6 Water Pump Failures
May 20, 2026 Ξ

Audi Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged EA839 V6 Water Pump Failures

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Audi is facing growing scrutiny after a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging serious defects in the water pump systems used in the automaker’s EA839 2.9-liter and 3.0-liter V6 engines. First  Full Article »

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Jaguar and Stellantis Team Up: What Their New Partnership Could Mean for the Future of Jaguar in America
May 20, 2026 Ξ

Jaguar and Stellantis Team Up: What Their New Partnership Could Mean for the Future of Jaguar in America

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Jaguar has not sold a single vehicle in the United States for a while now, and its parent company, Jaguar Land Rover, has been navigating a rocky road back to  Full Article »

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Proposed $130 Annual EV Fee Could Reshape How America Pays for Road Repairs
May 19, 2026 Ξ

Proposed $130 Annual EV Fee Could Reshape How America Pays for Road Repairs

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Electric vehicle owners across the United States could soon face a new annual federal fee aimed at helping fund road and highway repairs. Lawmakers in the U.S. House have introduced  Full Article »

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2027 Volvo EX60 Arrives with Competitive Pricing but Falls Short of BMW iX3 Range
May 18, 2026 Ξ

2027 Volvo EX60 Arrives with Competitive Pricing but Falls Short of BMW iX3 Range

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Volvo is making a strong push into the growing luxury EV SUV market with the all-new 2027 EX60, and one of its biggest selling points is pricing. The compact electric  Full Article »

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2026 Nissan Frontier Ultimate Build Turns the Pro-4X Into an Overlanding Beast
May 14, 2026 Ξ

2026 Nissan Frontier Ultimate Build Turns the Pro-4X Into an Overlanding Beast

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The overlanding scene continues to grow at a rapid pace, and Nissan is stepping directly into the spotlight with one of the most attention-grabbing project trucks of the year. Built  Full Article »

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Android Auto’s Next Big Update Brings YouTube to Your Car Screen and a Smarter In-Car Experience
May 13, 2026 Ξ

Android Auto’s Next Big Update Brings YouTube to Your Car Screen and a Smarter In-Car Experience

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Sitting in your car is about to get a lot less boring for Android users. Google is preparing one of the biggest Android Auto updates in recent memory, and the  Full Article »

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2027 INFINITI QX65 Arrives Priced from $53,990 with Coupe-Like Style, Standard AWD, and Three Trim Levels
May 12, 2026 Ξ

2027 INFINITI QX65 Arrives Priced from $53,990 with Coupe-Like Style, Standard AWD, and Three Trim Levels

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Infiniti is officially putting the new 2027 QX65 on sale, and the brand is clearly aiming this one right at the heart of the premium midsize SUV segment. The QX65  Full Article »

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Lotus Is Back With a V8 and Nearly 1,000 Horsepower: Meet the Type 135 Supercar
May 12, 2026 Ξ

Lotus Is Back With a V8 and Nearly 1,000 Horsepower: Meet the Type 135 Supercar

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There’s a version of this story where Lotus goes all-electric, plays it safe, and quietly fades into the background of an increasingly crowded EV landscape. Fortunately for enthusiasts, that’s not  Full Article »

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The Auto Industry Is Begging Trump: Don’t Let Chinese Carmakers Into the U.S. Market
May 11, 2026 Ξ

The Auto Industry Is Begging Trump: Don’t Let Chinese Carmakers Into the U.S. Market

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As President Trump heads into high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the American auto industry and lawmakers from both parties are delivering an unusually unified message to the White  Full Article »

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2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package Brings Workwear Style and Jobsite Utility Together
May 8, 2026 Ξ

2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package Brings Workwear Style and Jobsite Utility Together

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Ford knows exactly who it is talking to with the new 2027 Super Duty Carhartt package. This is not some halfhearted branding exercise meant to dress up a truck with  Full Article »

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Manthey Turns the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Into a Nürburgring Record-Breaking Electric Monster
May 7, 2026 Ξ

Manthey Turns the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Into a Nürburgring Record-Breaking Electric Monster

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Porsche has a habit of looking at an already outrageous performance car and deciding there is still more on the table, and that is exactly what happened here. The Taycan  Full Article »

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Surprise, Toyota RAV4 Is America’s Best-Selling Vehicle
May 6, 2026 Ξ

Surprise, Toyota RAV4 Is America’s Best-Selling Vehicle

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For decades, the idea of America’s best-selling vehicle usually pointed straight at a pickup truck. More specifically, it pointed at the Ford F-Series, the long-running sales powerhouse that helped define  Full Article »

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Honda Delays Next-Generation Odyssey Accord HR-V and Key Acura Models Until the 2030s
May 5, 2026 Ξ

Honda Delays Next-Generation Odyssey Accord HR-V and Key Acura Models Until the 2030s

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Honda may be entering an awkward stretch where some of its most familiar nameplates have to work a little longer than originally planned. According to a report from Automotive News,  Full Article »

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Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Preview Shows a Smaller EV Truck With Big Expectations
May 5, 2026 Ξ

Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Preview Shows a Smaller EV Truck With Big Expectations

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Ford is inching closer to revealing its next big electric truck play, and this one could matter more to everyday buyers than the F-150 Lightning ever did. The automaker recently  Full Article »

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Ford Bronco Recall Hits Nearly 5,000 SUVs Over Rollaway Risk
May 4, 2026 Ξ

Ford Bronco Recall Hits Nearly 5,000 SUVs Over Rollaway Risk

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Ford just cannot seem to catch a break with recalls lately, and the Bronco is once again part of the conversation. This latest safety campaign affects 4,922 Bronco SUVs from  Full Article »

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