 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy, front | Cars.com photo by Aaron Bragman

The Hyundai Palisade has long been a favorite of the Cars.com Editorial team, winning multiple awards over the years and serving as a trusty long-term test vehicle (albeit one with a lingering odor), so when a new one comes along, we take note. The redesigned 2026 Palisade is bigger, more luxurious, and more packed full of technology and family-friendly creature comforts than ever before. It’s also more expensive than ever, too, and while the Palisade’s interior tech has been keeping pace with the latest state-of-the-art technology, we can’t really say the same for its gas powertrain.

Related: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Review: Growing Gains

Instead of doing what so many other automakers have done by stuffing a small turbocharged engine under the hood of its big SUV, Hyundai kept a naturally aspirated V-6 instead. It went from being a 3.8-liter engine to a 3.5-liter one with slightly less horsepower, however, and that didn’t help matters, either. We all find the standard V-6 powertrain in the 2026 Palisade to be poky, making the big Hyundai feel lazy and slow in its responses. That’s why we were eager to try the new-for-2026 Palisade Hybrid, in the hopes that maybe an electrified powertrain could rescue one of our favorite rigs from the bloat it seems to have acquired with this redesign.

 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy, rear badge | Cars.com photo by Aaron Bragman

Your standard Palisade comes with a 287-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that powers the front wheels or all four. But the new hybrid pairs a 258-hp, turbo 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission that has two integrated electric motors, delivering total system output of 329 hp and 339 pounds-feet of torque. Like the gas-only Palisade, it’s available with either front- or all-wheel drive, and it can tow up to 4,000 pounds (the V-6 Palisade can tow up to 5,000 pounds). While the standard V-6 can be had in all trim levels, including the XRT Pro off-road trim, the Palisade Hybrid is, as of this writing, only available in the SEL Premium, Limited and Calligraphy trims.

This means that the starting price for the least expensive hybrid model (a FWD SEL Premium) is $49,120 (all prices include a $1,600 destination fee), more than $8,000 above the starting price of a gas FWD SE ($41,035). It’s also $2,220 more expensive than a V-6 FWD SEL Premium. What you get for the extra money is estimated gas mileage that’s far higher than the standard Palisade’s: Whereas a FWD V-6 Palisade is EPA-rated at 19/25/21 mpg city/highway/combined, a FWD Palisade Hybrid rings in at 31/32/31 mpg, dropping to 29/30/29 mpg for the AWD model. Our very brief (and decidedly spirited) drives in the Palisade Hybrid didn’t return those lofty EPA numbers, so a longer test is definitely called for before we pass judgment on whether or not the SUV can achieve those ratings in the real world.

 around 30 mpg combined in an SUV this big and comfy is noteworthy. Yet as good as those ratings are, they still fall behind the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid’s fuel-economy estimates: That big SUV is EPA-rated 37/34/36 mpg with FWD and 36/32/34 mpg with AWD. But its four-cylinder engine isn’t turbocharged unless you get the Hybrid Max AWD model, and then it gets just 26/27/27 mpg — less efficient than the equivalent Palisade Hybrid, but more powerful.

But is the Palisade Hybrid any good to drive? We haven’t been impressed with Hyundai’s prior hybrid efforts in some of its smaller models, finding them to be clunky in their operation and noisy. Is the big Palisade with its different hybrid system any better?

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Three of our editors had some time behind the wheel of the new Palisade Hybrid, and the verdict was unanimous: This is the powertrain to get despite its higher cost.

“The Palisade Hybrid’s powertrain solves multiple annoyances with the previous and current gasoline-only-powered Palisade, including lazy acceleration at low speeds and poor fuel economy,” said Managing Editor Joe Bruzek. “How great is it that you can fix both issues with one new hybrid system?” And Senior Road Test Editor Mike Hanley echoed that sentiment: “The Palisade’s new hybrid powertrain is quiet, powerful enough with better low-end torque than the standard gas V-6, and overall is a better match to the Palisade’s upscale character.”

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Quick Spin: This Is the One You Want

Kia’s flagship gas-powered SUV, the Telluride, is getting a big update for the 2027 model year, and the South Korean brand has lifted the cover on what we’ll see when it makes its in-person debut at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. The new Telluride embodies what Kia calls its “Opposites United” design ethos that’s both rugged and sophisticated with curves and angles. We’re not sure where we stand on that idea, but the new Telluride’s look certainly does appear evolutionary instead of revolutionary, in a break from what Kia has done for a lot of its latest designs.

Related: 2025 Kia Telluride Gets New Standard Features, Priced From $37,585

The styling of the ‘27 Telluride showcases the latest aesthetic for Kia. It’s still big and boxy, but now bigger and boxier — 2.3 inches longer overall, an inch taller and with a wheelbase that’s been stretched nearly 3 inches over the prior model year.

The biggest styling changes are up front and in back, starting with a new grille that hides the Telluride’s headlights but keeps the distinctive vertical light bars on either side, a styling element that the three-row SUV has come to be known for. The hood is flat and broad, while the body side profile emphasizes flush door handles and triangular accents for the fenders. Out back, flush taillights flank the liftgate and bear more than a passing resemblance to the latest Land Rover Range Rover designs, a feature that can’t be accidental given the Telluride’s flagship status in the Kia showroom.

The X-Pro trim in particular gets some more styling tweaks, with a unique mesh grille and extensive blacked-out trim, including the wheel arches, roof rails and lower bumper. But the chunky bulk of the Telluride’s profile makes the X-Pro’s wheels and all-terrain tires (which contribute to its 9.1-inch ground clearance) look small in the openings. There are also front and rear recovery hooks in case you decide to test the limits of your Kia SUV’s off-road abilities. The overall exterior look is clean and distinctive.

The interior also gets a thorough refresh, and unlike the prior Telluride’s more rugged, chunky looks when compared to its sister vehicle the Hyundai Palisade, the new Telluride sports a more modern, sleek look that matches the smooth lines of the exterior. A wraparound dashboard in contrasting colors features “wood-like textures,” real metal accents, embedded ambient lighting and a switch to the Hyundai/Kia corporate column-mounted gear selector instead of the console-mounted shifter. Similarities to the electric Kia EV9’s interior abound, such as the aforementioned shifter and the switch to significantly more screen-based controls, with the limitation of dedicated buttons versus the outgoing model.

Kia says that the increased size of the ‘27 Telluride means that there’s easier entry into the second and third rows of seats. More headroom is also on tap, with up to half an inch more in vehicles with moonroofs. The interior’s color schemes are also taking a step toward the luxury end of the spectrum, with options like Deep Navy and Tuscan Umber (blue and deep orange) and Blackberry and Sand Beige (purple and tan), as well as the inclusion of a lot more texturing and stitching patterns.

In terms of specs such as powertrain options or towing numbers, or numbers of any kind, those will be coming shortly before the new Telluride debuts in the metal at the L.A. Auto Show next week.

Kia and sister brand Hyundai often go in completely different styling directions from model generation to generation, reinventing their showroom looks every few years. This makes it generally easy to identify the latest versions but does add in a significant planned obsolescence factor to consider when purchasing a new model.

However, that hasn’t happened with the new Telluride, which is less of a dramatic departure from the popular prior model but has instead benefitted from significant refinements inside and out. Similarities to a Range Rover are not exaggerated — from the styling to the materials quality, it’s clear that Kia is making an upmarket play with the new Telluride, much as Hyundai has done with the new Palisade.

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Kia Shows Off 2027 Telluride’s Bold New Look Ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show Debut

 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR, front | Cars.com photo by Corey Watts

Improving the Toyota RAV4 to make it even 

 popular (it’s the top-selling vehicle on the U.S. market that doesn’t have a bed in back) almost feels like gilding the lily. Yet here we are, following the trail of flower petals all the way to an all-new model that shoppers are all but certain to fall in love with all over again. The RAV4 returns for the 2026 model year as an all-hybrid-all-the-time offering with evolutionary exterior styling, an updated interior, more power and less thirst for fuel — as you’ll learn in one of our most popular articles of the past week, Cars.com reviewer Conner Golden’s comprehensive critique of the beloved compact SUV’s latest incarnation.

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The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine carries over from the outgoing model, but there’s no gas-only option, only hybrid power, with one electric motor powering front-wheel-drive versions and two for all-wheel-drive variants. That results in both a substantial upgrade in acceleration as well as impressive fuel-economy increases across the board. Exterior styling employs more right angles for a sturdier, more trucklike look, while the cabin is outfitted with thoughtful stowage nooks, convenient tech touches, and bigger-and-better touchscreen displays on all trims. With a new base price expected to rise respectably to still under $34,000, the RAV4’s reign at the annual bestsellers list is unlikely to be usurped anytime soon.

“Toyota likely could’ve topped the charts with the fifth gen for another three years or so, or even phoned in the redesign,” Golden states in his review. “It didn’t, and I reckon new and returning folks to the brand will be overjoyed at this innovation in vehicular bread and butter.”

For our full take on the 2026 Toyota RAV4 — including a breakdown of the all-new performance-oriented GR Sport and adventure-themed Woodland trims — follow the link below to the No. 2 article on this week’s countdown of most read stories.

Meanwhile, like in that ’90s song, “Lightning Crashes,” as the rejuvenated RAV4 is born, some other less fortunate soul departs this mortal coil — or, in this case, 

. Struck down by the lightning bolt of political maneuvering and consumer trends, a trio of existing all-electric vehicles, along with a host of models not yet having made it to production, have been disco’d like it’s 1979. Nixed for ’26 are the currently-on-the-market Acura ZDX luxury mid-size SUV, Genesis Electrified G80 luxury mid-size sedan and Nissan Ariya compact SUV. Previously announced models that will die on the vine include the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee muscle car, Jeep Gladiator 4xe pickup truck, Ram 1500 REV pickup and Volkswagen ID.7 mid-size sedan. In addition, would-be EVs that never even got a name include Ford and Honda three-row SUVs, as well as a pair of sedans from Nissan.

For full details on each of these discontinued or preempted EVs, follow the link below to the No. 3 news story of the week.

Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the Volkswagen Tiguan, Lexus GX 550, Kia Telluride, Porsche Panamera and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:

1. What’s the Best Mid-Size Off-Road Truck for 2025?

2. 2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: The Obvious Choice Becomes the No-Brainer

4. How Much Is the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?

6. Is the 2025 Buick Enclave a Good 3-Row SUV? 4 Pros, 3 Cons

7. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now

8. GM to Remove Apple CarPlay, Android Auto From Future Vehicles

9. 2027 Kia Telluride: If It’s Like the Hyundai Palisade, It Should Be Promising

10. 2025 Porsche Panamera GTS Review: Continental Cruiser

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.

10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Toyota RAV4 Electrifies as Nissan Ariya, Ram 1500 REV Short Out

Having just added hands-free driving with automated lane changes to its DreamDrive Pro driver-assistance tech over the summer, Lucid has announced plans for further development of its autonomous-driving system. The California electric-vehicle maker has partnered with chipmaker Nvidia with the goal of being the first to market with what the companies in a statement call a “true eyes-off, hands-off and mind-off (Level 4) consumer-owned autonomous vehicle.”

Related: 2026 Lucid Gravity Review: Cutting Edge Meets Familiarity

For a primer on autonomous-driving technologies, you can check out our handy guide. But in short, Level 4 autonomy means the car is capable of taking control of all driving functions under certain conditions. Of the many partial-automation technologies available today — such as Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, Tesla Autopilot and the like — virtually all are Level 2 (or Level 2+, or Level 2++). Currently, only Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot achieves true Level 3 capability, and only on a small number of highways in Southern California and Nevada.

The distinction between Level 3 and Level 4 is that with the former, the driver has to be ready to take control of the vehicle at all times — which is why Lucid calls its in-progress tech “mind-off.” As a further indicator of the scale of Lucid’s ambition, GM recently announced its plans to debut a Level 

Lucid plans to debut Level 4 functionality on its upcoming mid-size vehicles. Nvidia’s Drive AV computing platform and the tech giant’s sensor suite will enable the leap to Level 4. Cameras, radar and lidar will feed data to two Nvidia Drive AGX Thor computers, centralizing all driver-assist and related systems and enabling their functions to be updated over time as the technology evolves. In the nearer term, Lucid says its partnership with Nvidia will allow “eyes-on, point-to-point driving (Level 2++)” in the recently launched Gravity SUV as well as in upcoming smaller vehicles.

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Lucid, Nvidia Developing Hands-Off, Eyes-Off and “Mind-Off” Level 4 Autonomous Technology

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It’s been a few years since Jeep last significantly updated the popular Grand Cherokee, with the fifth generation debuting for the 2022 model year — but it feels longer than that given all the new and refreshed entries in the mid-size SUV class. And with Jeep’s big brand rethink in full swing under its new executive management, it was time for an update to the SUV that started the craze.

For 2026, the big news for Jeep’s Grand Cherokee refresh comes under the hood, with the Pentastar V-6 being replaced with a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine in almost all trim levels. Add in some freshened styling inside and out, simplify the trim hierarchy, and keep the price where it is, and Jeep thinks it’s got a recipe for the SUV’s continued success. But how does the new 2026 Grand Cherokee’s powertrain stack up against the competition?

Related: Jeep Drops Grand Cherokee Prices for 2025, Starts at $38,830

Jeep parent company Stellantis has used the Hurricane name on its new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine that we’ve seen under the hood of the Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and upcoming Dodge Charger Sixpack. But for the Grand Cherokee, the name designates a new turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that will be the standard powertrain in all trim levels starting with the Laredo Altitude and up (higher trim levels include the Limited and Summit, with sub-trims that are available as packages like Limited Reserve and Limited Altitude). The base Laredo and Laredo X will be the only trims to use the carryover 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine.

The Hurricane four-cylinder makes a stunning 324 horsepower and 332 pounds-feet of torque, which Jeep says is a best-in-class power density of 162 hp per liter. It’s a new design that employs a variable-geometry turbocharger that enables 80% of the engine’s peak torque to be delivered at 2,300 rpm, with full peak torque happening from 3,000-4,500 rpm. It will be available in both the two-row and three-row L versions of the ‘26 Grand Cherokee. When compared to the rest of the two-row and three-row SUV market and their own standard engines, the new Hurricane stacks up quite well.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vs. Other 2-Row Mid-Size SUVs

Among other two-row SUVs (discounting the Grand Cherokee’s V-6, which will only happen in the lowest of the base trims), the Hurricane 2.0-liter beats almost everything until you start to get into other competitors’ optional engines. Most competitors in this category have already switched to smaller turbocharged engines as standard equipment, with a couple of holdouts like Honda, Hyundai and Kia opting to retain their naturally aspirated V-6 engines instead (for now).

As you can see in the table below, the new Grand Cherokee’s turbo four is indeed formidable among other two-row SUVs and should provide an interesting edge when comparing similarly priced trim levels between competitors.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vs. Other 3-Row Mid-Size SUVs

The 2026 Grand Cherokee is also offered as a three-row SUV in the L configuration, adding more length to the vehicle to accommodate a small but serviceable set of chairs in the cargo area. That brings a whole new set of competitors, yet even here, the new Hurricane turbo four stacks up well. It should be noted that the optional powertrains on some of these competitors 

best the new Grand Cherokee’s Hurricane engine, such as the high-output engine in the Ford Explorer ST, which pumps 400 hp and 415 pounds-feet of torque from a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6. But many of these three-row SUVs do not actually have an uprated powertrain option, such as the Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Pathfinder, giving the Grand Cherokee the edge.

Of special note is the Grand Cherokee’s corporate cousin, the Dodge Durango, which ditches the V-6 Pentastar engine entirely and goes with a standard V-8 lineup across all of its trim levels for 2026. The base engine in the Durango is the Hemi 5.7-liter V-8 making 360 hp and 390 pounds-feet of torque, but you can upgrade to the 475-hp, 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 that pumps out 470 pounds-feet of torque (for a price of just under $50,000) or go all the way to the SRT Hellcat with its supercharged 6.2-liter SRT Hellcat Hemi V-8 that makes 710 hp and 645 pounds-feet of torque for about $80,000.

If you’re more interested in efficiency than brute power, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is continuing on unchanged for 2026. The plug-in hybrid system is available on the Limited and Summit trims and is the only powertrain offered for the off-road Trailhawk trim. The powertrain combines a 270-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (

the Hurricane engine) making 295 pounds-feet of torque with an eight-speed automatic transmission that has an integrated 134-hp electric motor making 195 pounds-feet of torque. The 4xe also features a 17.3-kilowatt-hour battery on board. Total system output is 375 hp and 470 pounds-feet of torque.

Jeep has not published the expected electric-only range figure for the 2026 model, but the system is identical to the 2025 model’s, which was EPA-rated to get 26 miles on all-electric power only with a total overall range of 470 miles on a full charge and full tank of gas.

The look of the Grand Cherokee changes a little, as well, in order to bring it in line with the rest of the new Jeep showroom, which features a redesigned Grand Wagoneer and Cherokee for 2026 as well as a new arrival, the fully electric Recon. A new interpretation of the iconic seven-slot grille is upfront, and new headlights, bumpers and wheels complete the remaining changes. Like most of the rest of the Jeep lineup, chrome trim is being phased out due to its environmental toxicity in the manufacturing process, though it still makes an appearance on the base Laredo.

On the inside, a freshened but familiar interior is present and features Jeep’s traditionally high-quality materials. Most notably, however, is a new and larger 12.3-inch touchscreen running the latest Uconnect multimedia system.

We were initially told the new 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive in showrooms in late 2025 with a starting base price of $40,730 (all prices include a whopping $1,995 destination fee), and with the new Hurricane turbo four, the Grand Cherokee will start at $46,135. Those prices are not yet final, however.

Having kickstarted the big family SUV trend in the 1990s, the Grand Cherokee is an icon in its own right, so each redesign is critically important to Jeep’s bottom line. The company chose not to go too crazy with this freshening, and the switch from the venerable but poky Pentastar V-6 to a more modern, more sophisticated turbo four-cylinder engine is an unsurprising (and welcome) move. It will be critical for Jeep to launch the new engine without quality issues, however, and given that this is the first application of the all-new engine in the Stellantis pantheon of brands, major attention will be placed on that launch both internally and outside the company. We’ll cross our fingers for this one.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: A New Heart for Jeep’s Moneymaker

 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo | Manufacturer image

All-new for 2025, the Volkswagen Tiguan stacks up well against its myriad competitors, with a comfortable and spacious interior, a cavernous cargo hold and luxurious touches like available massaging front seats. VW only changed one thing for the 2026 Tiguan, but it’s a big thing: The newly available SE R-Line Turbo tops the lineup with a whopping 268 hp and 258 pounds-feet of torque, increases of 67 hp and 51 pounds-feet more than the rest of the family.

Related: Volkswagen Announces Updates for 2026 Lineup

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The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan will arrive in dealerships soon. Full pricing is as follows:

What Are the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan’s Powertrain Specs and MPG?

Every Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is a $1,500 option on the S, SE and SE R-Line Black, and it’s standard on the SE R-Line Turbo.

The turbo four makes 201 hp and 207 pounds-feet of torque in FWD models and 221 pounds-feet with AWD. The R-Line Turbo gets a more powerful version that generates 268 hp and 258 pounds-feet.

The base S trim level is the most efficient Tiguan, returning an EPA-estimated 26/34/29 mpg city/highway/combined with FWD versus the SE and SE R-Line’s 25/32/28 mpg. With AWD, all three are rated at 22/30/25 mpg. In the R-Line Turbo, the trade-off for the additional power is minimal. With its standard AWD, the most powerful Tiguan returns 22/29/25 mpg.

What Are the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan’s Trim Levels?

It may sit on 17-inch wheels and have manually adjustable cloth seats, but the new Tiguan’s luxury bent is already showing on the entry-level S trim — specifically in its windshield wipers, which are rain-sensing and boast heated washer nozzles. The S also features LED exterior lighting, heated side mirrors, and keyless entry and start. Inside, it has dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.9-inch touchscreen with voice control and seven speakers. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and phone charging are all wireless.

To that, the SE adds 19-inch wheels, windshield-wiper deicers (more wiper accoutrement!), a power liftgate and remote start. Its cabin is upgraded with synthetic leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat and 10-color ambient lighting.

True to its name, the SE R-Line Black wears black 20-inch wheels, as well as black mirror housings, roof rails and badging. The R-Line part of the name refers to more aggressive sill panels and front and rear bumpers. There’s also a panoramic moonroof, head-up display and unique interior trim including brushed stainless-steel pedals.

In addition to its 33% horsepower bump, the SE R-Line Turbo sports full-width LED light bars and illuminated VW logos front and rear, a hands-free power liftgate and puddle lamps. Inside, the range-topping Tiguan is completely overhauled, with quilted leather upholstery, ventilated and massaging front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power-adjustable passenger seat, a 15-inch touchscreen, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, three-zone automatic climate control and 30-color ambient lighting. Nor does it bow out of the forward-visibility party: The Turbo also includes a heated windshield.

Volkswagen’s IQ.Drive safety suite is standard on every 2026 Tiguan and includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure steering assist, blind spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alert. Front and rear parking sensors and automatic high beams are also standard. The only additional safety tech is standard on the SE R-Line Turbo: a 360-degree camera system with automated parking and road-sign recognition.

How Much Is the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Dating to 2019, the current-generation Audi A8 is awfully old for a luxury flagship, but the big sedan still has plenty of appeal. Its beautifully crafted cabin is tremendously comfortable and packed with all of the tech and sumptuousness one would expect at this price, and the S8 performance derivative boasts the sort of power that was reserved for elite sports cars not so long ago.

For 2026, there are no major changes to the A8 or S8. A new Executive Plus option package is available for both, combining the previously available Luxury and Executive bundles into one massive upgrade that includes heated, ventilated and massaging outboard rear seats, as well as additional safety tech such as automated parking and a head-up display.

Related: 2025 Audi A8: Updated Design, Expanded Tech and New Trim Options

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The 2026 Audi A8 and S8 are on sale now. Full pricing is as follows:

What Are the 2026 Audi A8’s Trim Levels?

As Audi’s flagship sedan, the A8 is only available in a single trim level, and it is loaded. Standard equipment includes an adaptive air suspension with 20-inch wheels, LED headlights and organic light-emitting diode taillights, a panoramic moonroof, a power trunk lid, and keyless entry and start. Inside, the cabin is upholstered in genuine leather and features 22-way front seats with heating and ventilation, a heated steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting and rear window shades. In-car tech includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with navigation and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

There’s more than just power to the S8, but most of its changes are aimed at corralling its almost 70% increase in output. It gets a sport-tuned adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering, a retuned rear differential, larger front brakes (15.8 inches versus the A8’s 14.8) and 21-inch wheels. Visual tweaks include Audi’s HD Matrix-design LED headlights, upgraded interior trim and metal pedals.

Standard safety tech on the 2026 A8 includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, a 360-degree camera system and automatic high beams. The S8 includes no additional safety tech, but the Executive Plus Package available for both adds automated parking, blind spot monitors, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control and a head-up display. Night vision is available as a stand-alone option.

What Are the 2026 Audi A8’s Powertrain Specs and MPG?

The A8 is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine making 335 hp and 369 pounds-feet of torque. The S8 gets a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 with 563 hp and 590 pounds-feet. Both are backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Audi says the A8 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, and the S8 needs just 3.8 seconds. The A8 returns an EPA-rated 19/27/22 mpg city/highway/combined, while the S8 is rated at 15/24/18 mpg.

How Much Is the 2026 Audi A8?

 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ | Manufacturer image

GM says its customers have logged more than 700 million miles using its Super Cruise hands-free semi-autonomous highway-driving tech without a single crash attributed to the system. But hands-free does not mean 

; Super Cruise monitors the driver during its operation and will deactivate if their gaze strays from the road for too long. However, GM says that will change with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the brand’s super-sized electric SUV.

Related: First Test: What It’s Like Using Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot Automated Driving System

The 2028 Escalade IQ will debut next-generation Super Cruise that allows the driver to take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road, which should make it a true Level 3 autonomous system. To date, Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot is the only such technology available to U.S. buyers, but it only works on a few select highways in Southern California and Nevada. GM has not said yet where the ’28 Escalade IQ’s Super Cruise will function, but the automaker currently has more than 600,000 miles of road mapped for the current iteration of Super Cruise.

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Also debuting on the 2028 Escalade IQ will be a new centralized computing platform that GM says is “a full reimagining of how vehicles are designed, updated, and improved over time.” Similar to the upgrades Volvo made to the 2026 EX90 and Polestar 3, this change integrates computing needs from all vehicle systems — from powertrain and suspension components to infotainment and safety tech — into a single high-powered processor. GM says the new tech will have 10 times more over-the-air-update capacity and 1,000 times more bandwidth than its current computers, as well as increased artificial-intelligence performance for autonomy and advanced safety features.

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In the same announcement, GM also highlighted a pair of more widely available technologies that it will be bringing to market next year. The first is conversational AI with Google Gemini, which the automaker says will make it “possible to talk to your car as naturally as you would to a fellow passenger.” (If you’re that desperate for conversation in the car, might we suggest calling your mother?)

GM did not specify which brands or vehicles will get this technology first. It will just be a placeholder, though, as the automaker says it is working on its own custom-built AI that will — with the owner’s permission — be tailored to their vehicle and personal preferences. The company posits that this tech could explain one-pedal driving to new EV drivers and even alert them to possible maintenance issues, among other uses.

And, after launching GM Energy last year, the automaker-turned-utility-provider will launch a new component in its self-contained home-energy system in 2026. The GM Energy Home System consists of a bidirectional EV charging station and a home battery that will be available to lease for GM EV owners. GM says that this setup will be able to feed electricity back into the local electrical grid “soon.”

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With the demise of the federal electric vehicle tax credit at the end of September, automakers are trying to boost EV demand with incentives. Tesla’s latest offer cuts lease prices across much of its lineup, and the automaker is also offering financing deals.

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Tesla’s current lease and financing deals are as follows:

But there’s a catch to all of these: The deals won’t last long. Tesla said lease prices will go up Nov. 1.

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Rolling into the third model year since its boxy reimagining, the Hyundai Santa Fe gets myriad minor upgrades for the 2026 model year — plus one big one that buyers are unlikely to notice. The latter is a new automatic transmission that replaces the dual-clutch automatic unit in gas-only models; it still has eight speeds. Likely a bigger draw for most customers, the upgraded forward collision warning tech that was previously only included on upper trim levels is now standard across the line. The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $36,400.

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Shoppers considering a more luxurious Santa Fe now get standard second-row captain’s chairs in the Limited (a bench is available for those who need as many seat belts as possible), and there’s a new Peach Brown Nappa leather option for the range-topping Calligraphy trim. The adventure-oriented Santa Fe XRT now gets Terrain Mode with Mud, Snow and Sand settings to optimize traction on various off-road surfaces, and the SEL and XRT now come with USB ports for the third row.

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is on sale now. Full pricing is as follows:

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Other than their powertrains, there are no differences in the gas-only and hybrid Santa Fes. The SE rides on 18-inch wheels and features keyless entry and start, LED exterior lighting, heated side mirrors and a hands-free power liftgate. Its seats are upholstered in fabric and manually adjustable up front, but the SE does have a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Standard safety technologies on every 2026 Santa Fe include forward collision warning with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure steering assist, lane-centering steering, front and rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, a driver attention monitor and blind spot monitors.

One step up, the SEL adds synthetic leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a wireless phone charger and Hyundai’s Digital Key 2, which allows the owner to use a paired smartphone or smartwatch as a key and to remotely monitor the vehicle.

Only available on the gas-only Santa Fe, the XRT is lifted 1.3 inches and rides on dark-gray 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. It also features a moonroof, black exterior trim, navigation and a second wireless charger.

The Limited adds 20-inch wheels, dual moonroofs and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Its cabin is upgraded with leather seating, a power-adjustable passenger seat, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row captain’s chairs, ambient lighting, rear window shades, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-speaker Bose audio system. The Limited also adds a 360-degree camera system, blind spot cameras, side parking sensors and automated parking.

Topping the Santa Fe lineup, the Calligraphy boasts 21-inch wheels, upgraded exterior and interior trim, quilted Nappa leather upholstery, an upgraded driver’s seat, a head-up display and a digital rearview mirror that gives the driver a clear view aft even if their line of sight is obstructed by passengers or cargo. The Calligraphy also gets more standard safety equipment, including an upgraded forward collision warning system, blind spot intervention, and Highway Driving Assist 2, which combines the adaptive cruise control and lane-centering functions for hands-on semi-autonomous highway driving.

The gas-only 2026 Santa Fe is powered by a 277-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 311 pounds-feet of torque; it’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hybrids get a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that, with the help of an electric motor, generates a total of 231 hp and 271 pounds-feet of torque; the hybrid routes its power through a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard with either powertrain on all trim levels; all-wheel drive is standard on the XRT and available for $1,800 for the rest of the lineup.

The gas-only Santa Fe returns an EPA-rated 20/29/24 mpg city/highway/combined with FWD and 20/28/23 mpg with AWD. With its taller ride height and all-terrain tires, the XRT is rated at 19/25/21 mpg. The hybrid powertrain returns 37/36/36 mpg with FWD and 35/34/34 mpg with AWD.

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Best For
Families looking for space and comfort.
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4.4
$28,000
MSRP (Base)
$30,000
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4.4
$28,000
MSRP (Base)
$30,000
Market Average Price
Price Range: $26,000 - $32,000
Key Specs
Engine / Powertrain
2.5L I4
Horsepower
191 hp
MPG / Range
25 MPG
Seating
5 Seats
Cargo Capacity
36 cu ft
Basic Warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles
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4.4
$24,000
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4.4
$24,000
MSRP (Base)
$22,500
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1.5L I4
Horsepower
158 hp
MPG / Range
28/34 mpg
Seating
5 seats
Cargo Capacity
25.7 cu ft
Basic Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles
Pros
Spacious interior
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Rating
4.5
¥5,000,000
MSRP (Base)
¥4,500,000
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4.5
¥5,000,000
MSRP (Base)
¥4,500,000
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Engine / Powertrain
3.5L V6 Hybrid
Horsepower
400 hp
MPG / Range
20 MPG
Seating
7 Seats
Cargo Capacity
750 kg
Basic Warranty
3 Years
Pros
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Great resale value
Cons
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Rating
4.3
€40,000
MSRP (Base)
€42,000
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4.3
€40,000
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Engine / Powertrain
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Horsepower
300 hp
MPG / Range
300 miles
Seating
5 seats
Cargo Capacity
500 L
Basic Warranty
5 years
Pros
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