Model Tested: 2024 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged Inline-4 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 416 Torque: 369 EPA ratings: 18 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined Base price: $70,600 As tested: $81,830 Overview: The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe returned to the lineup for 2024 and has remained for 2025. This […]
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2025 Ford Explorer — A Tried-and-True Family SUV
Model tested: 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum RWD Engine: 2.4-liter Ecoboost I-4 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 300 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 20-mpg/city, 29/highway, 24/combined Base price: $51,655 As tested: $53,250 Overview: The 2025 Ford Explorer is a tried-and-true, three-row SUV that’s available in either all-wheel drive (AWD) or rear-wheel drive (RWD). We drove […]
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How to Save on Auto Repairs
With rising costs associated with operating and repairing a vehicle, Mercury Insurance is offering some tips to reduce running costs while keeping your vehicle in optimal condition. These simple steps can show your second most costly investment how much you care. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average cost of car maintenance and […]
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2025 Lexus RZ 300e — Lexus Luxury with Electric Economy
Model tested: 2025 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury Engine: Permanent-magnet electric motor with 72.8 kWh battery Transmission: 1-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 201 Torque: 196 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 114-mpge/city, 96/highway, 105/combined Base price: $59,730 As tested: $64,305 Overview: The 2025 Lexus RZ 300e is a boldly styled all-electric model. It’s built on what Lexus calls the […]
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2025 Honda Pilot — Spacious Sensibility with Added Style
Model tested: 2025 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 285 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19-mpg/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $54,280 As tested: $56,130 Overview: The 2025 Honda Pilot is the automaker’s midsize, three-row SUV that’s essentially unchanged from the 2024 model. The base LX trim level […]
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2025 Infiniti QX50
Model Tested: 2025 Infiniti QX50 AWD Engine: 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic AWD Horsepower: 268 Torque: 280-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22 city, 28 highway, 25 combined Base price: $57,900 As tested: $61,610 Overview: The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is a compact luxury SUV that has remained largely unchanged since its 2019 introduction. In a highly competitive […]
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2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel
Model Tested: 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel 4×4 Engine: 3.0-liter Twin Turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic 4×4 Horsepower: 420 Torque: 469-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17 city, 24 highway, 19 combined Base price: $64,195 As tested: $80,535 Overview: The 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel has lost its legendary Hemi V8 which was always a perfect […]
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2025 Mercedes EQE 500
Model Tested: 2025 Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC Engine: Dual-motor (front and mid-mounted) electric Transmission: Direct-drive 4MATIC Horsepower: 402 Torque: 633 EPA ratings: 91 MPGe city, 86 MPGe highway, 89 MPGe combined Base price: $89,500 As tested: $104,835 Overview: The Mercedes EQE 4MATIC was a new 2023 model and has only seen slight changes for 2024 […]
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2025 Mercedes GLE 450e
Model Tested: 2025 Mercedes GLE 450e 4MATIC Engine: 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 and Plug-In Hybrid motor Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 381 combined Torque: 479-lb.-ft. combined EPA ratings: 58 MPGe, 24 MPG gas Base price: $69,500 As tested: $81,080 Overview: The Mercedes GLE 450e 4MATIC was a new model for 2024 and has no major […]