GT: Garage Talk

10/10/2026

One passenger asks for a heated seat. Another says “me too.” Would your car know what that means? Cory explains how Hyundai Gleo AI uses conversation and an overhead microphone array to figure out who asked.

Read the full story: https://gtgaragetalk.com/hyundai-gleo-ai-seat-detection-voice-commands/

10/09/2026

Miss having a real column shifter in your pickup? GMC still has you covered.

But the bigger story is under the hood: the new 8.3L Duramax “Mongoose” turbo-diesel V8 brings 1,230 lb-ft of torque and up to 38,000 pounds of towing across the properly equipped HD lineup.

We got a look at the new GMC Sierra 2500 HD at the State Fair of Texas. Is this your next heavy-duty truck?

Read more, link in comments.

10/09/2026

Even a 1,800-horsepower Bugatti has to pass the summer A/C test. Bugatti took the Tourbillon hypercar to Seville, Spain, where temps topped 104°F, with more than 200 sensors tracking the heat. Sound familiar, Texas parents?

Full story: https://gtgaragetalk.com/bugatti-tourbillon-hot-weather-testing/

Bugatti Tourbillon hot weather testing in Seville pushed the 1,800-horsepower hybrid past 104°F to make sure its cabin stays cool. Here is how it works.

10/09/2026

Ever tried to pick a coin up off the bottom of a cup holder? Hyundai actually solved that in the new 2027 Tucson. Holli explains the clever little step that makes it easy, and what it says about the rest of the cabin.

Read the full story: https://gtgaragetalk.com/hyundai-tucson-cup-holder-coin-design/

10/08/2026

Is Honda in any hurry to replace the CR-V? A new report says maybe not.

Production of the next-generation Honda CR-V could reportedly slip three months, to April 2027, while the current SUV keeps flying off dealer lots. Honda says inventory is down to about a 17-day supply.

Would you buy the current CR-V now or wait for the new one? Tell us in the comments.

Full story: https://gtgaragetalk.com/next-generation-honda-cr-v-delay/

10/08/2026

I might have just found the best off-road value in a full-size truck.

The 2027 Toyota Tundra SR5 with the new Trailhunter package took on the Texas Truck Rodeo obstacle course: hill climbs, articulation, the teeter-totter, mud, and water. Old Man Emu suspension, Michelin all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, and Crawl Control made it look easy.

Off-roading isn't Holli's thing, but she toughed out every obstacle. Drop a "way to go, Holli" in the comments!

Full story: https://gtgaragetalk.com/2027-toyota-tundra-trailhunter-speed-date/

10/08/2026

Heated leather seats in a Civic for $28,495? The new 2027 Honda Civic Sport-L brings hybrid-only features to the gas Civic, while the Sport Touring Hybrid gets the Prelude's S+ Shift. Pricing starts at $24,995. Which trim would you buy?

Full story: https://gtgaragetalk.com/2027-honda-civic-sport-l/

10/08/2026

Chevy just put a Z71 badge on the Trailblazer for the first time. The 2027 Trailblazer Z71 gets standard AWD, a skid plate, and sport-terrain tires, while both the Trax and Trailblazer add more than 20 standard safety features and Google built-in with Gemini. Rear AC vents, finally! Which one would you pick?

Full story: https://gtgaragetalk.com/2027-trailblazer-z71-trax-updates/

10/08/2026

I finally did it, gearheads. I ordered a 2027 Chevy Silverado Custom Trail Boss for a full year of testing. Crew cab, 4WD, the new 5.7-liter V8, a six-passenger bench seat, and the new green paint (yes, the one color that costs extra).

I also walked away from a $3,299 Rally Package, a $5,345 Off-Road Package, and $900 digital buttons. Here's exactly how I specced it and what it costs: https://gtgaragetalk.com/2027-silverado-custom-trail-boss-long-term-order/

What accessories should we test on it? Tell me in the comments.

I ordered a 2027 Silverado Custom Trail Boss for a full year of testing. Here is the spec, the options I skipped, and what it costs.

10/08/2026

Hybrids just had their best summer ever.

Toyota's electrified sales jumped 28.5% in the third quarter, Honda sold more than 106,000 hybrids, Hyundai and Kia set quarterly records, and the Ford Maverick Hybrid climbed 59.6%.

Is your next vehicle a hybrid? Full brand-by-brand breakdown:

Q3 hybrid sales hit new highs in 2026. Toyota's electrified sales jumped 28.5%, Honda topped 106,000 hybrids, and Hyundai hybrids climbed 35%.