Kia America opened its design studio to journalists for the first time to reveal the 2027 Kia Telluride. We got a sneak peak at this popular vehicle, with a look at the X-Pro trim level, including clay models and interior-material displays.

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid is part of the second-generation for this vehicle, and it marks the first time this three-row SUV gets an electrified powertrain. We’ve seen hybrids from Hyundai Motor America since the 2011 model year, and in fact, the Tucson, Elantra, Santa Fe and Sonata have all had hybrid options. So, the big question is: Was it worth the wait?

Looking back over the past six years to discuss the biggest automotive news stories and strangest events that transpired during the Car Stuff Podcast run. 

We appreciate especially the clip-art “models” and hand-drawn arch—did you catch the arch?—framing the ad. If I were a St. Louis-area Chrysler-Plymouth dealer at the time, I might have been disappointed by this last-minute high-school art project.

No, the Prius is no longer a frumpy, roomy, gallon-pinching miser, but that’s mostly a good thing. We appreciate the car's sexy-svelte good looks, sporty character, and still-impressive fuel economy.