Driving a 697-horsepower, V8-powered SUV reminded me what's missing from electric cars

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The 2023 Aston Martin DBX707.
I drove the 2023 Aston Martin DBX707 and loved the roar of its V8 engine.

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I drove a $400,000 Rolls-Royce and a $140,000 Mercedes and found what the extra $260,000 gets you

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost.
I tested the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (top) and Rolls-Royce Ghost.

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I drove the Aston Martin DBX707 and saw what you get in an SUV that costs $276,000

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The 2023 Aston Martin DBX707.
The 2023 Aston Martin DBX707.

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I watched YouTube in a self-driving Mercedes and experienced the future of commuting

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A man plays a game in a Mercedes-Benz car.
Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot is a first-of-its-kind technology that lets drivers not pay attention while their car does all the work.

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I drove fancy, six-figure electric cars from Mercedes and Lucid. Here's why I'd go with the startup over the old guard.

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The Mercedes-Benz EQS and Lucid Motors Air electric cars.
We pitted the Mercedes EQS against the Lucid Air in the ultimate battle of old versus new.

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I drove Mercedes' $100,000 Tesla rival and loved almost everything about it except its controversial looks. Check out the EQE SUV.

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC SUV.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is packed full of tech and luxury features.

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I compared Tesla rivals from Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis — and found the decision boils down to if you prefer style, luxury, or performance

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A red Kia EV6 electric car, a gray Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV, and a while Genesis GV60.
The Kia EV6 GT, Genesis GV60, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are three cool electric SUVs.

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Mercedes-Benz's $100,000 electric SUV is an awesome Tesla rival — but its blob-like looks aren't for everyone

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A gray 2023 Mercedes SUV.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV brings a luxurious interior and awe-inspiring driving tech.

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I drove Lamborghini's wild, spaceship-inspired concept car and got a glimpse of the brand's electric future

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The Lamborghini Lanzador driving on a road.
I got to drive the future of Lamborghini: the electric Lanzador.

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I've reviewed 27 electric vehicles, including a $2 million supercar and a $20,000 3-wheeler. Here's what makes them all unique.

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A silver Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance electric car in a driveway, with trees and blue sky in the background.
The $150,000 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance was one of the most impressive vehicles I've ever tested.

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