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To coincide with the unveiling of the latest 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, the German automaker has also revealed the high-performance AMG GLE 53 Hybrid model. Now with levels of power that are surprisingly close to the outgoing GLE 63 V8, the new GLE 53 Hybrid features a more aggressive design, a newly tuned suspension, and a revamped cabin with a trio of screens. Available in both SUV and Coupe-SUV body styles, the new GLE 53 is a potent midsize SUV that has been improved in almost every measu

While many of us are taking well-deserved breaks, neither the Mercedes-AMG engineers nor our spy photographers are kicking back. New spy shots captured near the Arctic Circle show the upcoming 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 crossover, which sits one rung below the full-fat GLE 63, as it prepares to adopt some minor improvements when it's unveiled next year. Most of the improvement will focus on the cosmetics as the warmed-up crossover will take on the star-shaped motifs that the rest of the Mercedes l

Tomorrow, the 29th of January, Mercedes-Benz will unveil its heavily revised 2027 S-Class, and with that reveal imminent, engineers are now bringing near-production AMG S 63 prototypes out to play in the Swedish snow. As a refresh rather than an all-new model, much of the bodywork will remain broadly unchanged, with the big changes happening beneath the skin. Mercedes says tomorrow's new S-Class has changes to over half the car, with some 2,700 parts being changed or improved, including mild sty

Over the course of just a few weeks, Mercedes-Benz has announced a comprehensive revamp of several core models. These include the 2027 S-Class, 2027 GLE-Class, and 2027 GLE-Class Coupe. For customers seeking a combination of ultimate luxury and versatility, the 2027 GLS-Class has now been revealed. As with the smaller GLE, the GLS arrives with new front/rear designs, an updated dashboard with pillar-to-pillar screens, a new supercomputer with AI integration, and new engines. In the high-end thre

Timed perfectly to coincide with Mercedes-Benz’s 140th anniversary, the German marque has unveiled the 2027 S-Class. Although not an entirely new generation, this is more than a gentle update of the flagship luxury sedan, as over 50% and roughly 2,700 components are new or re-engineered.  After BMW retained the luxury sales crown in the United States last year, Mercedes must be keen to regain it, and the significantly revised S-Class will help it achieve that. Here’s a closer look at all that’s

The seventh-generation (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class is getting a little long in the tooth, having been introduced all the way back in 2020, but it's still good enough to get away with "just" a facelift next year. That's because the biggest changes to the 2027 S-Class won't be to the chassis or fundamental structure but to the technological architecture of the flagship luxury limo. According to recent reports, the S-Class will gain a high-performance chip for Level 2+ and Level 2++ driver assista

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the extensively updated 2027 S-Class sedan almost two months ago, and now it’s the turn of the even more luxurious Maybach S-Class. One of the only true Bentley and Rolls-Royce rivals in the world, the Maybach sedan has received many of the same updates as seen on the regular S-Class—along with a few exclusive changes unique to this posh sedan. Mercedes says this is the most extensive update in the history of the Maybach S-Class, which benefits from new materials, enhanced

Ever since the full-size Nissan Titan departed after the 2024 model year, the midsize Frontier has been Nissan’s only competitor in the pickup truck segment. Now, Nissan has handed the Frontier a few upgrades for the 2027 model year to keep pace with rivals like the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger. The big news is the addition of the new Sport Edition package, a rugged upgrade that adds some Pro-4X-inspired gear to the mid-range SV trim. With this pack, the Frontier also gains some new trim and ey

Nissan has taken the covers off its most crucial future model to be sold in the United States, the next-generation Rogue. Since topping over 400,000 sales in the U.S. in 2018, Rogue sales have declined, with under 220,000 models sold here in 2025. The 2027 Rogue—badged as the X-Trail in other markets—gets an edgier design and new e-Power hybrid powertrain. It aims to recapture the model’s popularity and move it closer to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V; these rivals have had hybrid powertrain opt

Subcompact Sedans: Gone in the U.S. It wasn't that long ago when customers had several subcompact sedans to choose from. But with the discontinuation of the Nissan Versa at the end of 2025, that genre is gone in the U.S. That said, that vehicle class is still alive and well in other parts of the world, especially in emerging markets. In the case of the Nissan Versa, it was given a heavy facelift, adopting a Murano-like front end, along with other exterior tweaks. The cars are now sitting in Mexi

The 2027 Nissan Z debuted back in January already, but now it's time for its U.S. launch alongside the updated Z Nismo, which is now available with a six-speed manual transmission. The facelifted non-Nismo variant gets revised styling for 2027 that improves aerodynamic efficiency, redesigned wheels, and a new green paint finish that pairs beautifully with a new tan interior. There have also been meaningful changes under the skin—changes that promise to provide a sharper driving experience, parti

The 2026 New York International Auto Show is in full swing, and Nissan brought its recently revealed 2027 Z Nismo to the event, allowing us to get up close and personal with one of the last remaining manual sports car offerings on the market. Nissan is particularly proud of that six-speed fact, putting an H-pattern decal on the door of a red Z Nismo that was placed above its stand. Personally, I quite like the red paint on this model, as the red accents of a Nismo variant can be a bit garish and

Assembly Line Leaks Point to Late-Summer Launch The Ram 1500 TRX is staging a comeback, and if newly surfaced assembly line images are any indication, the first 2027 units are already being built. YouTuberButter Da Insider discussed in a recent video details of plant leaks and dealer communications, noting that pre-production TRXs are rolling down the line ahead of what appears to be a late-summer retail launch. Although Ram has yet to formally confirm production timing, internal documents and d

The all-new Audi RS5, which comes in sedan and wagon body styles as it replaces both the previous-generation RS5 Sportback and the RS4 Avant, is Audi Sport's first high-performance plug-in hybrid model. As BMW has shown with its current M5 PHEV, going down the plug-in hybrid route does come with a big downside: the weight goes up significantly. Unfortunately, the Audi RS5 makes no exception, and while everyone expected it to be heavy given the complex powertrain that includes a 2.9-liter twin-tu

A Familiar Truck, With a Not-So-Familiar Upgrade It’s no secret that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is due for a full redesign, with the next-generation model expected to land later this year as a 2027 model. Between spy shots, early renderings, and design leaks, we already have a rough idea of where things are heading visually. But the bigger story is what’s changing inside the cabin. Apparently, the 2027 Silverado High Country will finally get a feature that’s been exclusive to its more upscale

Those looking for a compact crossover that can handle a bit of off-road effort and return strong fuel economy figures may want to take a look at the latest offering from Subaru, the 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid. It's the first Wilderness hybrid yet, and although Subaru's hasn't announced estimates EPA figures at this time, the automaker says it will deliver up to 25 percent better fuel economy. We expect the numbers to be similar to those of the U.S.-built 2026 Forester Hybrid AWD, which retu

It’s not often that a mass-market automaker like Hyundai catches the attention of Porsche, but that’s precisely what happened last month. Frank Moser, who leads the 718 and 911 model lines, said that his team learnt a lot from spending time behind the wheel of the brilliant Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV. One of the Hyundai’s features that stood out was its simulated gearshifts, which add a layer of engagement missing in most EVs. Porsche said it would be exploring the use of something similar in the upco

Toyota teased a new electric SUV last month, and that was followed a few days later by a first look at the vehicle’s spacious, three-row interior. But we didn’t know exactly what this mystery SUV would be called—until now. In a third teaser, and just one day before it’s set to be revealed, the Japanese brand has confirmed that the vehicle will be an all-new Highlander EV. To be launched as a 2027 model, this will be Toyota’s first three-row EV and one of the few such vehicles to be available in

Electronic door handles on modern vehicles have come under fire in recent months. These flush-fitting door handles may have aerodynamic and style advantages, but they’re potentially fatal in an emergency situation if the doors can’t easily be opened. The issue is so concerning that China has moved to ban flush-style door handles, set to take effect in 2027. But Toyota has just shown us that buyers don’t need to choose between style and safety. The all-new, 2027 Highlander has flush door handles—

Toyota introduced the downsized Land Cruiser in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it’s now ready for a few gentle updates for 2027. A lot smaller and more efficient than the old one, the latest Land Cruiser is still a formidable off-roader. Sales are down by 47.6% in 2026 so far, though, so Toyota will be hoping that some new features for 2027 can attract buyers to this Ford Bronco competitor. A small price increase accompanies the updates, but Toyota has retained the simple two-trim lineup.

Volkswagen has been on a mission to build excitement ahead of the reveal of the all-new Atlas. The three-row crossover originally went into production back in 2017, so it’s overdue for a replacement. VW has been hard at work teasing that replacement, initially showing off a camouflaged version of the SUV in February. That was followed by a first look at its high-tech interior a few days ago, and now we have another look at the exterior proportions of what will be a key launch for the German auto

Volkswagen has released a teaser image of the redesigned 2027 Atlas three-row midsize SUV, the brand’s second best-selling model in the United States last year just behind the Tiguan. As the biggest model with the highest price tag, the Atlas is obviously a big deal for VW and it needs to be successful, especially as the automaker's US sales dropped 13% last year. The photo shows a close-up of the family SUV’s rear end, revealing the taillight shape and light signature at night. As with the lat

It’s no secret that Volkswagen’s three-row Atlas is aging a bit. It went into production for the first time in 2017 and has already undergone two facelifts, but the time has come for a new generation of the crossover. VW has previewed the 2027 Atlas at a media event in Canada, and although it wears a colorful camouflage wrap, some of the changes made to this key model are evident in the new images. 2027 Atlas: Familiar Profile, But No Hybrid Yet

After a series of teasers, Volkswagen has finally unveiled the 2027 Atlas in New York. This is the second generation of the Atlas, following the arrival of the first one in 2017. The original model was a solid three-row crossover but tended to be overshadowed by more stylish and exciting rivals, but VW hopes that the changes made to this new model will rectify that. With fresh looks, a more high-tech interior, and a more powerful engine, the Atlas enters a tough segment that includes all-new ver

BMW is set to introduce the fifth generation of the 1 Series hatchback in 2028, featuring both electric and hybrid powertrains. The cheapest way into a new BMW in many markets where it’s sold, the 1 Series has typically blended driver-focused dynamics with a more upscale air than the average hatch. The all-new model will continue this tradition, but it will adopt the design language and technologies of other Neue Klasse BMWs. The question is: Will BMW finally sell the 1 Series hatch in the U.S.,