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Mercedes is already looking at what comes next for the full-size G-Class. The brief, according to the man overseeing the model, is to bring it into the future while keeping it recognizably a G. That sounds straightforward enough, and the brand is learning from its recent C63 experiences to determine what customers view as essential. Speaking at a media roundtable attended by Road & Track on Saturday, Mercedes-AMG CEO Stefan Weckbach, who also oversees the G-Class and Maybach businesses, outlined his approach to the off-roader. “For the G-Class, we need to make sure that it's going to be transferred to the future, but not losing its soul,’ Weckbach said. “And this is a big challenge. We’re working currently on the next-generation, and we will make sure that it stays a G-Class.”It’s unclear how far out the next-generation G might be. The direction, though, is clear: Whatever changes, the Geländewagen’s identity remains central to the brief. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius described a similar balance across the wider brand.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. High ground clearance, four-wheel-drive systems with locking differentials, long-travel suspension, and LED lights that could cause sunburn are all cool and totally necessary in off-road vehicles. Still, the single most important upgrade you can make to your SUV or truck for traversing challenging terrain is replacing the original road tires with a set of all-terrain or off-road tires. These have deeper grooves and larger tread blocks for higher traction on all sorts of surfaces, including gravel, dirt, and mud, and they can transform your truck/SUV into an off-road beast. Naturally, off-road — more frequently known as all- or mud-terrain — tires are more aggressive and tend to sacrifice on-road comfort and grip to give you the ultimate off-road traction.

Plug-in battery electric vehicles and hybrids have really only been viable as daily-driven mainstream automobiles for about 16 years, since the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt first launched. The technology has rapidly advanced in the time since those early models, and a BEV today is arguably a better driving experience than its gasoline or diesel competitors, with many plug-in hybrids potentially offering the best driving experience in any given segment. With the price of a gallon of gasoline exploding in 2026, the people already riding the EV hype train are saving almost as much money on their commutes as someone who rides on a real train. EV sales were gaining ground in the U. S. market for several years until President Donald Trump killed federal incentives and rebates. Every year it becomes easier to drive an EV every day in the United States, and yet adoption rates have flatlined, even in the face of extremely expensive fuel and massive cost-of-living inflation. Under 10% of U. S. consumers are purchasing EVs, compared to around 60% of Chinese consumers, and Europe hit 23.2% in the first three quarters of this year.

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT SUV, an all-electric performance SUV with up to 1,153 hp from three axial-flux motors and DC fast charging at up to 710 kW. It’s AMG’s answer to the Porsche Cayenne Electric, and on paper, it may be more impressive. The first units hit US dealerships in summer 2027.

Who doesn't love a muscle-bound Mopar? Something that would look right at home on a drag strip, the Las Vegas strip, or a "Fast and the Furious" film. Well, here is your chance to own just such a car. A 1970 Dodge Coronet is already a sought-after bit of B-body muscle car magic. Add the Super Bee special sauce into the mix, and things get pricier. This 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee is up for sale right now in St. Charles, Missouri. Better yet, it's posted for less than the average sale price of a Super Bee. You might think a 56-year-old car would have some serious mileage, but this one shows less than 4,000 miles. If that wasn't enough, the super clean Super Bee is finished in an eyeball-popping bright red hue, complete with the sort of contrasting white treatments that scream 1970s muscle car without allowing subtlety into the conversation. This one looks the part and packs a thunderous big-block V8 – even if it didn't quite make the list of your favorite Dodge cars.

The Toyota RAV4 is popular for a reason, but how does it stack up against its competition? Toyota's RAV4 is one of the most popular compact SUVs in the US, but how does it fare versus its competitors, and what exactly do you get for your money? In our experience, the RAV4 offers sturdy build quality, a family-friendly ethos, and a well-equipped interior, all of which make for an excellent package in terms of value, as well as longevity. It's also a dependable name. Now in its fifth generation, the RAV4 has been around since 1994.

Car people across the country are well aware that the economy is once again in shambles. In addition to oil prices remaining through the roof and showing no signs of coming back down anytime soon, used car prices have also climbed to pandemic levels once again. It wasn't good then, and it's not good now. And while certain used cars are bucking the trend of getting more expensive with time, some car shoppers may feel incentivized to buy new during such times. If that's you, then one of the best ways to protect the massive investment that is purchasing a brand-new car is to ensure you have a good warranty. The best warranties you'll find these days tend to be from Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai. They have plenty of good cars, from the sleek Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the affordable Kona to the massive Kia Telluride and the surprisingly compelling K4.

Most new riders, when they throw a leg over their first sportbike, want to immediately feel like Valentino Rossi or Marc Marquez. Yet superbike development stays leagues ahead of what trickles down to the entry-level, and GP bikes even further — R3s and Ninja 500s aren't exactly decked out with ride-height devices. Aerodynamics have begun to work their way down in price, though, and now we're finally seeing aero elements on entry level bikes: The BMW F 450 RR, BMW's latest entry sportbike, has all the front wing your beginner heart could desire. The F 450 RR is the sporty sibling to the off-road F 450 GS, and it retains some of the same core specs. The 420 cc parallel twin engine still makes 48 horsepower at 8,750 rpm and 32 pound-feet of torque at 6,750 rpm, and it's still arranged with a truly baffling 135-degree crank offset, a number I simply won't understand until I get to swing a leg over one of these bikes for myself. The RR also matches the GS with the availability of BMW's Easy Ride Clutch system, which makes clutch use optional the same way a Rekluse does.

Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming mini G-Class won’t just be a scaled-down carbon copy of its beloved big brother. Mercedes executives confirmed in Stuttgart on Saturday that the upcoming truck will be a very different beast from its sibling. Mercedes-AMG CEO Stefan Weckbach, who also oversees the G-Class and Maybach businesses, told media at the company’s 140 Festival that the smaller off-roader will be aimed at a different audience than the big G. “We will make sure that the little G-Class will target a different segment,” Weckbach said. “It will be significantly different from the big brother or mother or father… It won’t target the real G customer.”Of course, he added that it would have some of the larger model’s genes. That part was clear simply based on the test mules that have been all over Europe. Importantly, the answer came after a question about whether Mercedes would carry the full-size G’s identity down to the Little G, and Weckbach immediately drew a distinction between their roles. The name might be similar, and there will be a clear link in terms of DNA, but these SUVs do not target the same class of buyer.

Mercedes-AMGThe GT SUV will use similar electric powertrains to its four-door sibling. Mercedes-AMGThere will be three-different variants offered, starting with a GT53 model which boasts two electric motors that combine for 536 horsepower. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGThe GT55 comes next, and it comes with three axial-flux motors good for a combined 805 horsepower. Mercedes-AMGThe top-spec GT63’s output is 1153 horsepower at its peak. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGThe GT SUV wears styling that is cribbed from the GT 4-door model, including six round taillights on a black panel. Mercedes-AMGThe front end features a new-age version of AMG’s panamera grille with illuminated elements surrounding a big Mercedes star. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGSize-wise, the GT SUV is similar to AMG’s gas-powered mid-size SUV, the GLE63. Mercedes-AMGSick wheels, bro. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGThe charging port is hidden behind a pop-up panel on the GT SUV’s right rear fender. This is a European-market example; the U. S. variant will likely feature a NACS port.

Plus, what you can expect out of each option in terms of performance Engine overhauls and engine rebuilds are topics that might fill you with dread. Neither of these terms indicates something simple. But if you're working on classic machinery, or are looking to extend the life of an older car, then there's no easy way to go around it: an engine overhaul and an engine rebuild are avenues best taken when all other roads lead nowhere else — metaphorically speaking, of course. Whether it's a beautiful restomod or routine maintenance on a workhorse, it's important to know what path you should be going down.

In an era when pickup trucks and SUVs vastly outsell regular cars, off-road capability is one of the biggest selling points. Off-roading is cool, and non-cars are inherently more rugged than ordinary sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons. So they should always be better at this kind of thing, right? That’s the assumption Ram hoped visitors to the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair would make. The Stellantis truck brand set up a short course to show off the capabilities of its latest pickups, but it got upstaged by something nearly a century old that isn’t even a truck. As shown in this video posted to YouTube by Davis Auto Ranch, someone let the owner of a 1928 Ford Model A have a go. And I’m not talking about a Model A body attached to some other chassis, Mad Max-style. It looks stock, and it aced the course designed for modern pickups.

Mercedes-AMGInside the GT SUV you will find quilted door panels and a dashboard full of screens. Mercedes-AMGCarbon fiber trim is basically everywhere, including the steering wheel. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGThere’s a lot more carbon fiber on the center console, which also features light-up cupholders and three dials for driving modes. Mercedes-AMGEven the air vents on the dashboard have integrated lighting elements. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGIf you aren’t that into carbon fiber you can get a steering wheel without it. Mercedes-AMGThese sport bucket seats in the front look prepared to hold you tight for aggressive cornering. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGThe rear seat is surprisingly spacious, meaning the GT SUV do family duty, too. Mercedes-AMGThere’s also a fold-down center armrest for when you don’t need the middle seat. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMercedes-AMGTrunk space looks adequate, but to be honest, we’ve seen bigger cargo holds on smaller electric SUVs. Mercedes-AMGThe GT SUV goes into production sometime in late 2027 and will hit dealer showrooms shortly after as a 2028 model.

The 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is the first SUV developed in-house by AMG and the second vehicle to use the AMG. EA high-performance architecture. The top-spec GT63 has a 1153-hp three-motor powertrain and can hit 60 mph in a claimed 2.4 seconds; the lineup also includes the less powerful GT55 and GT53. The AMG GT53 SUV features different e-motors and a smaller battery, but it’s lighter and the least expensive, though we’re still waiting on final pricing. You thought the 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door sedan had some impressive specs (and it absolutely does), but the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV has additional details on both the high end and the low end that make it mighty compelling. That’s partly because a new GT53 dual permanent-magnet-motor model slots in below at a more affordable price, while the GT55 and GT63 offer a 22 percent larger battery (128 kWh instead of 106 kWh in the GT sedan) and the same trio of axial-flux motors. Peak Powertrain PerformanceAxial-flux motors have been around for a while, but they have been troublesome to manufacture at scale in sizes suitable for series automobile production.

HomeMercedes-AMGGT SUVMercedes-AMGMercedes-AMGMercedes-AMGMercedes-AMGView PhotosMercedes-AMGMSRP$95,000–$180,000 estBy Austin ParsonsOverview The mad scientists at Mercedes-AMG are back in the lab again, this time cooking up an electric super SUV that incorporates many of the same technologies used in the brand’s newest GT 4-Door EV supercar. The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV will ride on the newest AMG. EA 800-volt electrical architecture and feature a serious performance kit that includes active suspension, variable-geometry aerodynamics, and an underlying construction that uses aluminum and carbon fiber to keep weight to a minimum. A GT53 model serves as the entry point for the lineup, delivering a claimed 544 horsepower to the pavement courtesy of two axial flux electric motors. Stepping up to the GT55 adds an additional motor to the rear axle and ups output to 816 horsepower. At the top of the trim hierarchy lies the truly ridiculous 1169-hp GT63, which nullifies any excuse for being late to soccer practice. Expert Tip: Currently, the Porsche Cayenne EV is the only other challenger in the high-performance, electric, mid-size luxury SUV niche—and it’s a formidable foe.

Mercedes pulled the cover off its new high-performance AMG GT SUV in Stuttgart on Saturday. Everything, from its performance to its overall styling inside and out, is very familiar, as it’s basically just the four-door electric Coupe, but stretched. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Like the 4-Door Coupe, which was revealed in May, the SUV has three axial flux motors—one in the front and two in the rear—that, in 63 model guise, can deliver 1153 hp to the wheels at its peak. Those motors are powered by an 800-volt battery pack, which has liquid cooling hardware that Mercedes says helps support aggressive, sustained performance driving. All of that hardware translates to a 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds and sustained power output of up to 711 horsepower. “The AMG GT SUV is a true milestone for us because it's the first SUV ever born in Affalterbach,” Mercedes-AMG GT product manager Nadine Schütt said. “It's the first SUV we haven't worked with an existing Mercedes platform, but on our very own AMG. EA architecture.”Mercedes-AMGUnlike the Coupe, which only comes with a 106-kWh battery, the SUV offers two battery pack options: 106 kWh and 128 kWh.

The C8 Corvette was a complete rethink, which naturally led to grumbling from people who don’t like change. One of the biggest sticking points with enthusiasts was the lack of a manual transmission. A clutch pedal and shift linkage would have been difficult to package in the mid-engine C8, and the performance and drivability benefits of the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission Chevrolet went with are undeniable. But with manuals making a comeback in limited-edition supercars, maybe there’s an opportunity to make something happen, at least on high-end versions of the Corvette? Tony Roma, executive chief engineer for the Corvette and performance cars at General Motors, explained on the latest episode of our show The Drivecast why manual-transmission diehards shouldn’t get their hopes up. Like so many other things in the auto industry, it’s mainly an issue of cost.

In the penultimate round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, at a surprise new track on the calendar, Genesis Magma Racing sets itself up for success on an even playing field for Sunday’s 6 Hours of Barcelona, with Mathys Jaubert securing Hyperpole for the No. 17 Genesis GMR-001. Jaubert’s best lap of 1:30.329 around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was enough to box out the No. 8 Toyota TR010 of Ryo Hirakawa, who leads the points. The No. 19 GMR-001 was not far behind, as Mathieu Jaminet closed in on Hirakawa’s time but faded in the third sector to qualify third and start behind its sister car on the grid. In Round 6 last month at Fuji, Genesis started third and fifth after qualifying was canceled and the field was set by practice times. Ultimately, they fell out of the points in the race, finishing 11th and 15th. This pole by Jaubert is the latest in a line of Genesis’s early success: building a Hypercar program in under 500 days, finishing in the points in their second and fifth-ever races, having the No. 19 car finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and now taking their first pole. The No.