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. Peep our automotive research: www.autopacific.com My blog: www.carswithrobby.bloghttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlvxoshoi22fBYORR2 (build your own Rivian R2). The configurator for the startup's next EV, the R2, is now live on their website. -Borealis paint. -20" Black Sand All-Terrain wheels and tires. -All-Weather Mats. -Cargo Crossbars. -Performance trim.15 May 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvxoshoi22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mltt3nmeyc2hWe used to be a proper country...14 May 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltt3nmeyc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mltlrjlvqk2xDo we have any predictions for Stellantis’s investor day event next week?14 May 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltlrjlvqk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mltfzpv2qk2zThe redesigned 2027 Lexus IS’s interior takes an entirely new, simpler, and certainly more youthful design approach for this generation. The bamboo wood doorcards are *gorgeous*. Lexus is really taking aim at younger buyers, especially with the EV seen here, and I think this cabin will help.14 May 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltfzpv2qk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mltap4hw7s2l@sam.abuelsamid.com and I selling Lexus’s new 2027 electric ES 350e to a group of adorably curious elderly women out on their morning hike.14 May 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltap4hw7s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlt6snr3qc2dWasn’t able to get behind the wheel but Lexus also had the recently refreshed 2026 IS on site for us to check out. The V8 sadly gone, so all flavors are now sold in various IS 350 F SPORT guise. New front face, plush updated interior with more modern tech, still a lovely driver’s sedan.14 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt6snr3qc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlqldfefxc2gNumbers from April are revealing Americans have battled the highest inflation in three years. That's stellar news to wake up to.13 May 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqldfefxc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlpjfb2vpk26First glimpse of Lexus’s new electric three-row, the 2027 TZ. Of all three badge engineering examples (this, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Getaway) I think the TZ looks the best and wears the brand design language really well. Love the interior too. Arrives Q4, price TBD, 300 miles range, 402 HP.13 May 2026 04:58 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpjfb2vpk26https://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlogcsihnc2bA local-ish VinFast dealership just started following me on Instagram, and, well, I have questions…12 May 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlogcsihnc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlobwk23rc27“Wedding Crashers” No shame. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 May 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlobwk23rc27https://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlo2wjtya22pHaving reached the end of our 7-day “try it or return it for free” trial offered by Carvana, we’re keeping our new-to-us 2018 Nissan LEAF and we’re very happy about it! I spent this past weekend running diagnostics and tests via the LeafSpy app, both car & battery health stats all were rock solid!12 May 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo2wjtya22phttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlo2eajo4c2p360 Modena Coupe or Spyder, regardless Red Three pedals Challenge grille on the back [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 May 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo2eajo4c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlnzgv2hnk23MKE -> SAN on Southwest this morning to peep and drive Lexus’s latest vehicles. I can’t wait to see some of my esteemed colleagues.12 May 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnzgv2hnk23https://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlmhykects2cWe're not getting it for our U.S. market, but China's rebirthed Land Rover Freelander looks dope.11 May 2026 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmhykects2chttps://bsky.app/profile/robbydegraffap.bsky.social/post/3mlmhkjfwac2jThat now makes *two* of my closest friends texting me for advice about buying a *plug-in hybrid* as a result of rising gas prices.11 May 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:oco7ho4t3rr2kh2mq3ize5ul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmhkjfwac2j