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The Neue Klasse X is a 90-percent-there look at the upcoming EV SAV offerings from BMW.

Mazda stated a few years ago the brand's ambitions of moving upmarket. Maybe not quite ready to go up against the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac just yet, the Japanese manufacturer had initial sights on premium automakers like Volvo, Acura, and Infiniti.

It Just Feels Right; Passion for the Road; Get In; Be Moved; Zoom-Zoom; Driving Matters.

For the 2025 model year, the Lexus NX sees some minor changes, with a similarly minor increase in pricing. Now, the NX starts at $41,765 MSRP, up from $41,105. For whatever reason, pricing for the full lineup has not been released yet, only for the base, front-wheel drive NX.

The automotive service landscape has observed an uptick in customer satisfaction levels this year, with the overall satisfaction index rising to 851 out of 1,000 according to a study done by J.D. Power. Despite this positive development, the industry continues to face significant challenges, primarily due to the ongoing shortages of parts and labor. These issues have resulted in prolonged waiting times for customers seeking service appointments.

Perception is everything. So which legacy automaker is poised to capitalize the most when it comes to how its brand is perceived by consumers in the marketplace?

On Episode 10 of The AutoGuide show brought you by eBay Motors, we had Jeffery Lear, Director of Product and Strategy for Volkswagen USA. Our discussion centred around the brand’s upcoming electric vehicles, specifically the ID.Buzz and ID.7.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 will serve as the entry point to the GT lineup. Rather than making use of the larger car’s V8, this coupe will use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (with a 48v mild-hybrid system) to produce 416 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. These specs might sound familiar to those up to speed on their AMG news- it’s the same four-cylinder found in the latest C43, albeit with just a hair more horsepower (14 to be exact). 60 mph is a respectable claimed 3.9 seconds, notably due to the way power is delivered- this Mercedes is rear-wheel drive. The GT43 will also make use of the brand’s 9-speed automatic transmission.

It was too wild to ever live for too long.

It’s easy to forget that in most every other part of the world, it’s the Ranger that is Ford’s bread-and-butter pickup truck, not the F-150.

Could we see Mazda's mid-sizer back as an EV?

Last week, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced an investigation into a fatal accident involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E. Per Reuters, the vehicle was involved in the accident while an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) was active. It isn’t clear which of the Mach-E’s many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were active, but the San Antonio Police Department report stated “partial automation” was on at the time of the incident.

Welcome to episode 10 of The AutoGuide Show brought to you by eBay Motors. This week we talk to Jonny Lieberman about Rivians, Toyota GR Corollas, and more. We recap a review of an appealing small Mazda, a bunch of safety fails, and a cool Ford patent.

Goodbye, curves.