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Ridden! The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Evolves in the Face of Adversity

Ridden! The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Evolves in the Face of Adversity15+ min ago   (346+ words) A ride in a nearly finished S-Class prototype shows a car that's keeping pace with the industry as it awaits its next generation. In person, we can see more clearly there are new headlamps and taillights, now with glowing three-pointed…...

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motortrend.com > news > latest-auto-lidar-radar-technology-ces-2026

The Great Sensor War Behind Self-Driving Cars Just Got Way More Interesting

The Great Sensor War Behind Self-Driving Cars Just Got Way More Interesting1+ hour, 39+ min ago   (387+ words) We saw fancy radar that images almost as clearly as lidar, lidar almost as cheap as radar, and more. Full vehicle autonomy has been about two years away for a decade or more, but at CES 2026as happened at its past…...

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This Cordless Gadget Can Wash Your Car With Just Half a Gallon of Water

This Cordless Gadget Can Wash Your Car With Just Half a Gallon of Water3+ hour, 50+ min ago   (286+ words) No hose, no driveway, barely any water'and still a full car wash. Urban drivers, pay attention. Car owners who live in population-dense urban area housing or are forced to park on the street may struggle to keep their car clean....

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motortrend.com > reviews > 2026-nissan-sentra-sr-first-test-review

2026 Nissan Sentra SR First Test: Bigger Screens, Same Story

2026 Nissan Sentra SR First Test: Bigger Screens, Same Story9+ hour, 15+ min ago   (651+ words) It features updated tech, smoother CVT tuning, and attractive pricing, but does the Sentra SR keep up with its compact sedan rivals? -Same bones-Fuel economy moving backward-Cabin is (still) loud The redesigned 2026 Nissan Sentra marks the arrival of the compact…...

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motortrend.com > news > 2026-ces-chassis-technology-roundup

These Chassis Technologies Will Quiet, Smooth, and Reinvent Future Cars

These Chassis Technologies Will Quiet, Smooth, and Reinvent Future Cars9+ hour, 22+ min ago   (350+ words) The latest in automotive technology, including an EV skateboard for boutique cars, active noise-canceling dampers, and intelligent motion management. U.K.-based Watt Electric Vehicle Company has spent five years developing this modular, scalable Passenger and Commercial Electric Skateboard (PACES) to simplify…...

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First Look at the 2027 Nissan Z and Z Nismo Sports Cars

First Look at the 2027 Nissan Z and Z Nismo Sports Cars2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (410+ words) At the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, Nissan unveiled refreshed versions of the 2027 Z and Z Nismo coupes. First Look at the 2027 Nissan Z and Z Nismo Sports Cars At the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, Nissan unveiled refreshed versions of the 2027 Z and…...

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Honda CR-V Test Drive Checklist: Five Things to Try Before You Buy

Honda CR-V Test Drive Checklist: Five Things to Try Before You Buy3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (291+ words) Interested in a new Honda CR-V? We have some pointers about what exactly you should look for when it's time for your test drive. Getting ready to shop the new Honda CR-V? The highly ranked compact SUV is a solid…...

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2026 Nissan Armada NISMO First Test Review: Big, Bold, and … Good?

2026 Nissan Armada NISMO First Test Review: Big, Bold, and … Good?3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (363+ words) Nissan's biggest SUV gets a new suit, new shoes, new moves, and a whole lot of NISMO badges, but is this thing actually fun? In our time with the Armada NISMO, we noticed more than a few people pausing in…...

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Is Solid-State Finally Here? We Dive into the Verge TS Pro’s “World’s First” Battery Tech

Is Solid-State Finally Here? We Dive into the Verge TS Pro’s “World’s First” Battery Tech4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (178+ words) Price doesn't rise versus the bike's previous traditional lithium-ion battery pack, but charging performance does. The cells are produced in 125Wh prismatic type pouches with the power tabs along the short side. The Donut Lab display included a 5kWh module, but the…...

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motortrend.com > reviews > 2026-volvo-ex30-long-range-plus-first-test-review

2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Plus First Test: Supremely Likable Despite Its Flaws

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (339+ words) Is it an SUV? Is it a hatchback? Either way, the EX30 is great fun. -Attractive styling -Quick acceleration, nimble handling -Right size for urban drivers Electric vehicle segments are filling up fast as automakers continue to bring new models to…...