The Next Mercedes SL Could Ditch Performance For Comfort

The Next Mercedes SL Could Ditch Performance For Comfort

A refreshed Mercedes-AMG SL might prioritize comfort over performance.   The convertible shares a platform with the hardcore AMG GT. The SL will also receive updated powertrains as part of its mid-cycle refresh.   When the updated Mercedes-AMG SL arrives sometime next year, it could be a bit softer than the current car. The success …

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Hyundai’s Flagship Sedan Gets A Bold Makeover For 2027

Hyundai's Flagship Sedan Gets A Bold Makeover For 2027

The seventh-generation Grandeur is getting a mid-cycle update. Aside from revised styling, it switches to Hyundai’s Pleos infotainment with a 17-inch touchscreen. The Hyundai Grandeur turns 40 this year. Having been around since 1986, Grandeur is one of the oldest nameplates in Hyundai’s portfolio. Nevertheless, it’s one of the company’s lesser-known products, partly because it’s …

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Even The Base 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Has Triple Screens

Even The Base 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Has Triple Screens

The standard 2027 Mercedes C-Class has three separate screens. The passenger-side display is basically a digital photo frame. It becomes a touchscreen if customers step up to the Superscreen setup. When Mercedes launched the new CLA last year, I was curious to see how the base version looked without the third screen on the dashboard. …

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Hyundai Ioniq 3 Revealed: A Compact Electric Hatch We Can’t Have

Hyundai Ioniq 3 Revealed: A Compact Electric Hatch We Can't Have

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, a new electric hatchback for Europe.   The EV has a front motor making up to 147 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.   The Ioniq 3 features Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect Infotainment system, with buttons.   Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, its electric compact hatchback for Europe. …

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Mercedes C-Class Electric Revealed: ‘As Smooth As An S-Class’

Mercedes C-Class Electric Revealed: 'As Smooth As An S-Class'

The first electric C-Class has 473 miles (762 kilometers) of WLTP range. It has all-wheel drive and dual motors delivering 482 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm). The C-Class EV gets optional predictive air suspension and rear-wheel steering. A single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version with more range will follow in 2027. Mercedes is living up to its promise of …

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