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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Porsche Uses Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as Benchmark for Electric 718 with Simulated Shifts and Flat Six Sound
Nov 25, 2025 Ξ

Porsche Uses Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as Benchmark for Electric 718 with Simulated Shifts and Flat Six Sound

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When a brand like Porsche openly gushes about someone else’s car, you know that car is doing something special. That is exactly what is happening with the Hyundai Ioniq 5  Full Article »

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Hyundai Sonata Gas Tank Recall Tied To The Same Fire Risk Facing Kia K5 Sedans
Nov 24, 2025 Ξ

Hyundai Sonata Gas Tank Recall Tied To The Same Fire Risk Facing Kia K5 Sedans

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Hyundai is recalling 85,043 Sonata sedans because their fuel tanks can actually deform and, in extreme cases, melt if things go wrong under the car. The recall covers 2020 through  Full Article »

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Genesis Magma Wants Your EV To Feel and Sound Like A 9000 RPM Track Weapon
Nov 24, 2025 Ξ

Genesis Magma Wants Your EV To Feel and Sound Like A 9000 RPM Track Weapon

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If you have ever stepped out of a blisteringly quick EV and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel as exciting as the numbers say it is,” Genesis is clearly listening. The  Full Article »

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Lucid Gravity Touring Arrives As The More Attainable Luxury Three Row EV Officially Starting at $81,550 w/337 Miles of Range
Nov 20, 2025 Ξ

Lucid Gravity Touring Arrives As The More Attainable Luxury Three Row EV Officially Starting at $81,550 w/337 Miles of Range

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Lucid is finally filling in the missing piece of its Gravity SUV lineup with the new Gravity Touring, which now goes on sale as the entry point to the brand’s  Full Article »

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Kia K5 Sedans Face Recall Over Fuel Tank Fire Risk
Nov 20, 2025 Ξ

Kia K5 Sedans Face Recall Over Fuel Tank Fire Risk

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Kia America is preparing a large scale safety recall that affects 250,547 K5 sedans in the United States, after regulators flagged a problem involving the fuel tank that could increase  Full Article »

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Mercedes AMG’s Four Cylinder Era May Be Ending As C63 AMG Gets The Axe
Nov 20, 2025 Ξ

Mercedes AMG’s Four Cylinder Era May Be Ending As C63 AMG Gets The Axe

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Mercedes-AMG’s big bet on high output four cylinder performance seems to be running out of road. According to an internal memo reportedly circulated within Mercedes-Benz Germany and shared by Elektroauto-News,  Full Article »

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New Car Preview: 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Turns the Family SUV into a 1139 HP Rocket
Nov 19, 2025 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Turns the Family SUV into a 1139 HP Rocket

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Porsche just took the Cayenne nameplate somewhere entirely new. The 2026 Cayenne Electric has arrived as the fourth generation of the SUV, and it is not shy about its mission.  Full Article »

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Ford Teams Up With Amazon To Sell Certified Used Cars And The Dealers Are Still In The Game
Nov 18, 2025 Ξ

Ford Teams Up With Amazon To Sell Certified Used Cars And The Dealers Are Still In The Game

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Ford is taking a big digital step by teaming up with Amazon, giving shoppers a new way to browse and buy certified pre-owned models without starting at a dealership website.  Full Article »

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2026 Honda Prelude Has Sticker Shock And Why The Price Story Is More Complicated
Nov 18, 2025 Ξ

2026 Honda Prelude Has Sticker Shock And Why The Price Story Is More Complicated

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The number everyone is getting hung up on is $43,195. That is what it takes to get into a 2026 Honda Prelude, including destination. For a front wheel drive hybrid  Full Article »

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Toyota Invests $912 Million in U.S. Hybrid Production, Adding 252 Manufacturing Jobs
Nov 18, 2025 Ξ

Toyota Invests $912 Million in U.S. Hybrid Production, Adding 252 Manufacturing Jobs

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Toyota is doubling down on its American manufacturing footprint with a substantial $912 million investment that will create 252 new jobs across five U.S. plants. The move comes as consumer  Full Article »

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Lexus Turns The LX Into An OZmazing Wicked Karaoke Lounge On Wheels
Nov 17, 2025 Ξ

Lexus Turns The LX Into An OZmazing Wicked Karaoke Lounge On Wheels

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If you have ever walked out of a showing of Wicked with those songs stuck in your head, Lexus just built the SUV of your Broadway dreams. For the New  Full Article »

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BMW M340i 50 Jahre Edition Brings Back The Colors Every BMW Fan Remembers
Nov 17, 2025 Ξ

BMW M340i 50 Jahre Edition Brings Back The Colors Every BMW Fan Remembers

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BMW is blowing out 50 candles for the 3 Series and it is doing it in a way that speaks straight to enthusiasts: paint first, specs second. The new BMW  Full Article »

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2026 Subaru BRZ STI Sport Type RA Is The BRZ We Hoped For But You Probably Can’t Get
Nov 14, 2025 Ξ

2026 Subaru BRZ STI Sport Type RA Is The BRZ We Hoped For But You Probably Can’t Get

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Just after our recent 2025 Subaru BRZ tS review and test drive, we walked away thinking the platform clearly had more performance to give. Now Subaru has proved that instinct  Full Article »

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Project Viva Turns The McLaren 750S Spider Into A Rolling Las Vegas Story
Nov 13, 2025 Ξ

Project Viva Turns The McLaren 750S Spider Into A Rolling Las Vegas Story

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McLaren knows how to put on a show, and with the Las Vegas Grand Prix in town, the brand was not about to blend into the background. Enter Project Viva  Full Article »

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Toyota Fires Up North Carolina Battery Plant as $10 Billion U.S. Investment Plan Takes Shape
Nov 12, 2025 Ξ

Toyota Fires Up North Carolina Battery Plant as $10 Billion U.S. Investment Plan Takes Shape

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Toyota has flipped the switch on its new battery plant in North Carolina, marking a major step in the brand’s push to scale hybrid and EV production in the United  Full Article »

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