Lawrence Hodge is a News Editor at Cars.com and a Staff Writer for Jalopnik.com since 2020. He focuses on automotive news and culture, covering topics such as cars, trucks, electric vehicles, and motorcycles. Lawrence's work has been featured in prominent outlets including Yahoo News, Gizmodo, and Quartz.
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Lawrence Hodge's coverage predominantly focuses on the automotive industry, particularly on car sales, technology advancements, and industry trends. His articles often cite data and press releases.
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Big incentives can be had for Labor Day 2026 on models from brands such as Ford, Hyundai and Infiniti.
Here are a few three-row performance SUVs to consider now that the Acura MDX Type S has been discontinued.
GM’s new Duramax turbo-diesel 8.3-liter V-8 will go into the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 pickup trucks. The new engine makes 555 horsepower and 1,230 pounds-feet of torque. Maximum towing capacity for the trucks is 20,000 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch and up to 38,000 pounds with a gooseneck hitch.
By: Lawrence Hodge
2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro | Cars.com photo by Lawrence Hodge
Nine hybrids from Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota all are cheaper to finance than their gas-powered versions. This cheaper financing looks to be driven by hybrid buyers having stronger credit profiles. These nine models are 10.4 points cheaper to finance on average, according to Cars.com’s New Car Price Index.
BMW has revealed details of its next electric vehicle, the iX4. An electrified “coupe” version of the iX3, it’s the third model to debut with the brand’s new Neue Klasse design. BMW says the iX4 will be able to add 184 miles of range in 10 minutes and get over 400 miles of driving range on a full charge.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4 | Cars.com Images by Corey Watts
By: Lawrence Hodge
Inventory of the Toyota Highlander underwent a shift in the three-month period from July to September. Gas-only Highlander inventory surpassed Highlander Hybrid inventory in August. Highlander Hybrids are still selling faster than gas-only ones, but the gap between the two is closing fast.
Sedans from Audi, Honda and Hyundai have some of the biggest October deals. Luxury sedans have the cash-back equivalent of a used compact car. All deals are at least 5% or more of their respective starting price.
By: Lawrence Hodge
2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon | Cars.com photo by Lawrence Hodge
