10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Has Good Luxe, Hyundai Santa Fe Is Best
If you’re in the market for a luxury sedan, you’re in the market for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Redesigned for 2024 and updated for the current model year, the E-Class is a sophisticated blend of the emotional (lavish luxury), the technological (39 inches of digital display stretching across the dash) and the powerful (a robust 255 horsepower and 295 pounds-feet of torque from its mild-hybrid powertrain). But that’s not to say there isn’t room for improvement, as you’ll learn in one of Cars.com’s most popular news articles of the past week.
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In our rapid-fire rundown of the pros and cons of the latest version of the E-Class, the mid-size luxury sedan scores with its expansive digital displays, including a 14.4-inch multimedia touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a second infotainment touchscreen for the passenger measuring 12.3 inches; indulgent appointments boasting high-grade leather, aluminum and wood finishes; a controlled, cocooned and absorbent ride courtesy of its optional adaptive air suspension and rear-wheel steering; and spa-like interior perks like massaging seats and mood lighting. A couple of points came off the board, however, for overly grabby brakes that can harsh the Mercedes’ mellow, while the $82,000 as-tested price of our E-Class serves as a reminder to go easy with the online configurator.
For full details on what we loved and what we loathed about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, follow the link below to the No. 4 news story of the week.
As excellent as the E-Class is, it still isn’t the Best Car of 2025 — an honor instead bestowed by Cars.com judges upon the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. This family-friendly mid-size SUV endeared itself to us with its well-appointed cabin, comfortable ride, squared-off exterior styling, roomy cargo space, and thoughtful features like a ultraviolet-light sanitizing compartment and a console drawer that can be used as a refuse receptacle. Close contenders for the Best Car award included the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, 2025 Ram 1500, 2025 Toyota Camry and 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, while fellow nominees included the 2025 Acura ZDX and 2025 Nissan Kicks.
For the full scoop on how the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe became our editors’ favorite car overall for the current model year, follow the link below to the No. 5 news story on this week’s countdown of most-read articles.
Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Sienna, Ram 2500/3500, Volkswagen ID. Buzz and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. 2025 Chicago Auto Show: Everything You Missed
3. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy
4. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a Good Luxury Sedan? 5 Pros, 2 Cons
6. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
7. 168,000 Toyota Sienna Minivans Recalled for Loose Seat Bolts
8. 2025 Ram Heavy Duty Up Close: Refreshed Humongous Hauler
9. Is the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Really a Minivan?
10. J.D. Power Study Finds Vehicles Built During Pandemic Continue to Frustrate Owners
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