The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA with EQ Technology is the most compelling electric vehicle Mercedes-Benz has brought to the American market, and yes, it genuinely covers the territory. The EPA rates the rear-wheel-drive CLA 250+ at 374 miles of range, and the all-wheel-drive CLA 350 4MATIC® at 312 miles. For a Plano professional commuting the Dallas…
In this article Where Do You Park, and When? Managing the 239 Miles Across a Real DFW Week The Maneuvering and Fit Play for DFW’s Built Environment Your Week, Ready to Go: The Print-and-Go Checklist The bottom line, before you spend a single minute worrying, is simpler than you’d guess. A full week of Dallas-Fort…
It’s August, and the thermometer reads 103 degrees. You’re on the Dallas North Tollway, you’ve just committed to an electric vehicle you genuinely love, and one question really should have been settled before the test drive. What does North Texas heat actually do to that range number? The short answer is that heat matters, but…
Tesla made it seem like electric vehicles must have a minimalistic dashboard as ergonomically possible, as many other automakers seemed to follow suit. But drivers soon found limitations in the one-screen-does-all dash philosophy, and many decided they still preferred having information directly in line-of-sight, and physical controls for simple functions immediately available. Who would have…
Full electrification has come to one of Mercedes-Benz’s most popular models, the C-Class, and it is everything appreciators of the C-Class and/or EVs could hope for. It is an all-new vehicle yet still provides the combination of sportiness and luxury for which the C-Class has always been known. Mercedes-Benz of Planopresents this C-Class EV introduction. “The all-new electric C‑Class is redefining the…
Do you always get the range rated by the EPA in your electric vehicle? It is actually quite possible, given the conditions of both the vehicle and the outside climate. “Perfect” conditions may allow for improved and longer range. However, changes in climatic conditions or the vehicle’s battery pack can have the opposite effect. Of course, getting more miles out…
Once, it was considered out of fashion with families. However, the inherent qualities of a minivan have emerged as an advantage once again. They offer the most passenger and cargo space thanks to flexible interiors and sedan-like driving manners. Mercedes-Benz has been offering vans for decades. The Metris passenger model was as close to a minivan as we offered. However, there is a new opportunity…
When the Mercedes-Benz G-Class first arrived in the U.S.A., it was always a hard top, not just for fashion or utility, but for safety. We noticed that other off-road vehicles offer a removable roof option, primarily for outdoor adventures. Yet, the concern was how well an occupant can be protected with the top open to the elements. Years ago, Mercedes-Benz did offer an…
In his review of the Mercedes-Benz G 580 EQ Tech, Autoblog Editor Nathan Adlan is quick to point out that it has a very long name for a model most everyone will think of as “Electric G-Wagon”. He spent some time with this fully electric version of the most rectilinear and off-road-capable Mercedes-Benz SUV on the appropriate turf of Beverly Hills before taking it on a 200+ mile…
We are in a race to make this planet a livable one. That starts with offering zero-emission vehicles that are charged by electricity. Yet we are also facing deeper challenges. To ensure that your vehicle can further contribute towards reversing climate change, we must also seek cleaner ways to deliver electricity for our vehicles, as…
