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Robby DeGraff
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Manager of Product and Consumer Insights at AutoPacific waxing lyrical about cars and data. Skier, dog dad, husband, shameless nerd. Wisconsin is home. Be humble, be kind.

Check out our automotive research: www.autopacific.com
Holiday break is the best.
December 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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How could I ever leave LA when guys are just driving their Vectors around all the time
December 28, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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7 inch snowfall was basically a Bat Signal for the CarPlow. The Crosstrek with Vredestein Wintrac Pro tires makes clearing my driveway a snap.
December 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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11-Mile 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe Launch Edition
11-Mile 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe Launch Edition
Bid for the chance to own a 11-Mile 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe Launch Edition at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #225,653.
bringatrailer.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ummm...did Jeep completely kill *all* of its 4xe products?!

No information anywhere for 2026 model year Wrangler or Grand Cherokee.
December 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Hi all, is anyone else looking forward to #StrangerThings5 I am & as a result have created this. What you think?😊 #StrangerThings
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Merry Christmas, folks!
December 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
All I want for Christmas is less AI and more affordable cars.
December 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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This is the Feder story to read

Enjoy and happy holidays.

www.thedrive.com/features/fed...
Feder: Cars Can Keep Us Connected
Cars are sometimes the glue that bonds us together, past, present, and into the future.
www.thedrive.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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The Taycan Cross Turismo fit our tree and a week’s worth of groceries. It’s too bad no one is buying them, and the dealers are asking PCNA to kill them off. It’s really the best car on the road by a mile.
December 23, 2025 at 5:25 AM
All I want for Christmas is a first-generation Chrysler Sebring convertible.
December 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I've seen a LOT of F-150 Lightnings driving all around Wisconsin today...

True fact: The BEV F-150 was nicer and more comfortable to drive than any of the ICE F-150s.
December 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Hoping for some good Toyota vs. Subaru battles.
Toyota GR Corolla Rally Car Will Take on American Rally Championship in 2026
Toyota will bring the Corolla name back to rallying after more than a quarter century with the GR Corolla RC2 next year.
www.thedrive.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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a power outage is unusual, but not so unusual it can be waved away as an "edge case"... these vehicles should be pulling over and parking if they can't operate safely, not piling up in intersections and clogging roads
“Traffic lights across the city were down, seemingly confusing the driverless cars — and halting them in their tracks. Riders and pedestrians posted videos of Waymos stuck at intersections, long lines of drivers behind them.” missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams across San Francisco after a PG&E outage hit 1/3 of the city.
missionlocal.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Last night I watched TV for hours with the in-laws and saw several commercials by automakers aired during the NFL game and "SNL"...sadly not a single one had an EV in it despite said automakers having EVs in their lineups.

Not unexpected, but unfortunately reality nonetheless.
December 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Perhaps inspired by a few of my fellow esteemed colleagues that do so and as suggested by family and friends...I kinda want to start a newsletter? A place I occasionally post long-form writing about both new auto stuff and industry thoughts but also enthusiast and old car things.

Maybe? Maybe not?
December 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Ionna announced special holiday pricing across its network at $0.39/kWh or less, which is an attractive level and a good reason to visit Ionna's new sites.
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Ionna Launches Holiday Pricing Across the Network: $0.39/Kwh or Below
Ionna announced special holiday pricing across its network at $0.39/kWh or less, which is an attractive level and a good reason to visit Ionna's new sites.
evchargingstations.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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40k-Mile 2002 Lexus IS300 5-Speed at No Reserve
No Reserve: 40k-Mile 2002 Lexus IS300 5-Speed
Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 40k-Mile 2002 Lexus IS300 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #224,920.
bringatrailer.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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The retro-chic electric van had been in the works for years. Now it's taking a break after one model year after buyers balked at its price and range.

insideevs.com/news/782418/...
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Won't Get A 2026 Model
The retro electric van had been in the works for years. Now it's taking a break after one model year.
insideevs.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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A warning to any automakers slowing down in the EV race: Chinese giant BYD is making the impossible possible.

insideevs.com/features/782...
Why BYD's 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year
BYD's Megawatt charging, which can recharge an electric vehicle in about five minutes while reaching speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, is coming to Europe soon.
insideevs.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🚗 ➡️ Happy Friday! I'm behind on posting to socials all of the new vehicles I've tested and lived with these past few month, so I'd love to share a few quick debriefs here.

As always I encourage you to peep my Instagram if you're interestsed in reading my full impressions and insights.

Let's begin.
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Man I can't wait to drive this one...Kia has listed pricing for its new 2026 K4 Hatchback and it looks like a bargrain winner:

-EX $24,890
-GT-Line $25,890
-GT-Line Turbo $28,790

Gimme the turbo, all that good tech, a full suite of ADAS, and 60 cubic feet of usable cargo room for under $30k, ASAP.
December 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Classic-car market poised for strong 2026, says Hagerty CEO
Classic-car market poised for strong 2026, says Hagerty CEO
A new generation of collectors are more comfortable buying online, with online classic-car sales surging 12% this year to $2.5 billion, according to Hagerty.
cnb.cx
December 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Pulled straight from the press release for Jeep's newest special edition 2026 Gladiator Shadow Ops:
December 19, 2025 at 4:25 AM