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Robby DeGraff

@robbydegraffap.bsky.social

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Manager of Product and Consumer Insights at AutoPacific waxing lyrical about cars and data. Skier, dog dad, husband, shameless nerd. Wisconsin is home. Be humble, be kind. Check out our automotive research: www.autopacific.com

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 11d

🧵 Here's fresh data for you to absorb. What are your "must-have" features in a vehicle?

When we glance over our latest @autopacific.bsky.social research, it's interesting to see the marked differences when it comes to "Must-Have" versus "Nice to Have" amongst generations of new vehicle shoppers.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 17m

That's a wrap! My week of testing Land Rover's 2025 Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE has come to a close, and I miss it like hell already.

Head over to my Instagram to read my final thoughts and take on this beloved boxy thing (which I still want to buy ASAP).

www.instagram.com/p/DPptSV1DM9...

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 21m

Yes!

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 29m

I'm starting to see a lot of new Hyundai IONIQ 9s in my neck of the woods...

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 31m

Excellent answer! Any examples you fancy?

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 35m

What's your *chef's kiss* interior design element?

For me, any kind of wood trim in a vehicle's cabin. Even if it's fake.

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Sino Auto Insights @sinoautoinsights.bsky.social · 19h

Reality is finally starting to set in.

Desperate times…

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EU Considers Forced Tech Transfers for Chinese Investments

The European Union is considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over technology to European companies if they want to operate locally, in an aggressive new push to make the bloc’s industry more compet...

www.bloomberg.com

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 19h

Look at this wave of starting MSRPs over the years for the Grand Wagoneer:

2022 MY: $87,995
2023 MY: $90,495
2024 MY: $91,945
2025 MY: $84,945
2026 MY: $62,145

Jeep had its "Ope!" moment around the middle of the decade.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 19h

I just want a EREV Pacifica.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 20h

Erroneous. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN AT STELLANTIS.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 20h

Yo, Stellantis has zero excuse to not drop the Grand Wagoneer's EREV powertrain into the Pacifica.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 20h

Some exciting Mitsubishi news today...in addition to the automaker announcing a new proper off-road trim, not just an appearance package, of the Outlander (!) due to bow late next year. We also saw a better peek at the brand's soon-coming EV which should be a distant clone of the latest Nissan Leaf.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 21h

We sold a car via Carvana during the pandemic and the process was *excellent*.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 21h

Well I did NOT expect this...my parents, who are in their 70s, are currently shopping for their next vehicle and are enjoying using Carvana.

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The Autopian @theautopian.bsky.social · 1d

Why It’s A Big Deal The Average New Car Price Finally Broke $50,000
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Why It's A Big Deal The Average New Car Price Finally Broke $50,000 - The Autopian

The day has come. The day I’ve long expected and, in some ways, feared. The average transaction price for a new car finally eclipsed $50,000. This isn’t a surprise, and it isn’t purely a sign of cars ...

www.theautopian.com

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

But the question is...will anyone actually take full advantage of the newly updated 2026 Grand Wagoneer's EREV powertrain and actually plug it in?

One can hope, right?

Right.

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InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 1d

It's got a big battery, a decent-sized V6 engine to recharge that battery, and it might be the future of electric trucks and SUVs.

insideevs.com/news/775742/...

This Jeep Is America's First Extended-Range Electric SUV

The Grand Wagoneer range extender has 647 horsepower and a very big battery, bigger than any other EREV we know.

insideevs.com

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

Such good wheels!

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

I'm tired of them calling everything that's a mild-hybrid a hybrid.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

Toyota's been on a concept blitz this week...and it's only Monday. Peep the Corolla EV Concept, which likely previews the next-generation Corolla's strikingly more vivid design langauge. TBD if the U.S. market will indeed get an EV, but expect the gas/hybrid models to wear some of this styling.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 21

Remember, whenever you hear that “speed wasn’t a factor” in a deadly crash, what they mean is that the car involved wasn’t technically speeding. At least “not by much.” It presumes that the speed limit wasn’t too high to begin with.

When it comes to death from collisions, SPEED IS ALWAYS a factor.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 3d

Sundays are for the Toyota Solara, honey.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 4d

That's what I always think: "If they get in a wreck, all that shit is going to fly EVERYWHERE"

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 4d

My esteemed friend, colleague, and fellow nerd out here doing the LORD'S WORK:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdaR...

FORD ECONOLINE SHOOTOUT! 1999 E-350 vs 2000 E-150! (0-60 Drag Race)

YouTube video by Shooting Cars

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 4d

Never give your attention to "promoters" and "influencers". The lack of authenticity is bewildering, and it's starting to become more and more evident.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 4d

Following closely? Check.
Windshield cluttered with ducks and shit? Check.
DIY spray paint job? Check.

Probably has never put their Wrangler in 4WD? Check.

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