Category: Industry Insights
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Tesla Priced the Last 350 Model S and X Plaids at $159,420
Tesla charged $159,420 for the last 350 Model S and Model X Plaids. Invite only. No press release. Official Tesla photos.
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Scout Showed the Terra and Traveler and Still Makes You Wait Until 2028
Scout Motors showed the Terra pickup and Traveler SUV, put an under-$60,000 reservation on them, and still will not deliver one until 2028.
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The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Starts at $28,995 and Claims 262 Miles
Chevy priced the 2027 Bolt LT at $28,995 including destination. EPA 262 miles. LFP pack, native NACS, 150 kW DC. Official Chevrolet photos.
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The Electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Makes 680 hp and Fakes a Four-Cylinder
Mercedes-AMG’s electric CLA 45 4MATIC+ makes 680 hp from three axial-flux motors, hits 62 mph in 2.7 seconds on the rollout clock, and plays a recorded A 45 S through the speakers. No U.S. price yet.
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The 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland Starts at $45,380 and Claims 281 Miles
Toyota’s adventure EV is back for year two. $45,380, 375 hp, 281 manufacturer-estimated miles, and not a single new part Toyota was willing to name.
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The 2026 Honda Prelude Starts at $42,000 and Fakes an 8-Speed
Honda brought the Prelude back as a $42,000 hybrid coupe with Type R chassis hardware and paddles that shift nothing.
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The Electric Mercedes CLA Starts at $47,250 and Claims 374 Miles
Mercedes-Benz USA priced the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology at $47,250 with an EPA claim of up to 374 miles. The 350 4MATIC is $49,800 and 312.
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The Rivian R2 Starts at $57,990 If You Want One Now
Rivian started public R2 deliveries June 9. Performance with Launch Package is $57,990. The $44,990 Standard is Summer 2027. Official Rivian photos.
