{"id":1857245,"date":"2026-03-31T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1857245"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:00:00","slug":"meet-the-new-mercedes-gls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1857245","title":{"rendered":"Meet the new Mercedes GLS"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"articleItem\">\n<p>    {&#8220;@context&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,&#8221;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Article&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-7.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;mainEntityOfPage&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;WebPage&#8221;,&#8221;@id&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/mercedes-benz\/2026-gls-suv\/&#8221;},&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/mercedes-benz\/2026-gls-suv\/&#8221;,&#8221;author&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Person&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Curtis Moldrich&#8221;,&#8221;description&#8221;:&#8221;Curtis Moldrich is CAR magazineu2019s Digital Editor and has worked for the brand for the past five years. As Digital Editor, heu2019s responsible for online strategy, including CARu2019s website, social media channels such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, and he helps on wider platform strategy as CAR magazine branches out on to Apple Newsu002B, CAR VIP and other new ways to consume our content. If itu2019s online and involves CAR magazine, heu2019s got something to do with it. Curtis also contributes to the print edition of the magazine every month, sits on Bauer Media UKu2019s Diversity and Inclusion pillar group and co-founded the new automotive work experience program.nCurtis kicked off his journalism career doing freelance work for technology brands such as CNET UK and Stuff, and moved to the Telegraph technology desk after completing his degree. He did a stint as staff writer at Dennis Publishingu2019s newly-formed Alphr title, where he covered consumer technology as well as motorsports, sim-racing and car reviews.nAt CAR, Curtisu2019s main goal is to recreate and build on all the kudos, respect and authority of the print magazine across our digital platforms. Heu2019s also keen to explore the opportunities online-only storytelling brings, and wants to put the brand in front of new audiences.nWhen heu2019s not writing about F1, testing hot hatches or analysing the latest EV platform news, Curtis is also a keen gamer, and uses iRacing with a VR-enabled set-up. He also continues to write about consumer tech for our sister site, Whatu2019s The Best.nOutside of his four-wheeled work commitments, Curtis owns a new Yamaha R7, which he sometimes writes about for MCN, and often photographs along with other motoring-based content on his popular Instagram page. You can follow Curtis on Instagram or Twitter u2013 and read his latest articles in the list below. He is also running an Audi S3 long-termer, and you can read about that here.&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14235\/curtisauthor2023.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;caption&#8221;:&#8221;Curtis Moldrich&#8221;},&#8221;sameAs&#8221;:[&#8220;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/curtismoldrich\/&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/x.com\/khurtizz&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/khurtizz&#8221;],&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/&#8221;,&#8221;jobTitle&#8221;:&#8221;Digital Editor&#8221;,&#8221;knowsAbout&#8221;:&#8221;Automotive&#8221;,&#8221;worksFor&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;CAR magazine&#8221;}},&#8221;dateModified&#8221;:&#8221;2026-03-31T18:00:00+01:00&#8243;,&#8221;datePublished&#8221;:&#8221;2026-03-31T18:00:00+01:00&#8243;,&#8221;headline&#8221;:&#8221;Meet the new Mercedes GLS&#8221;,&#8221;publisher&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Bauer Media&#8221;,&#8221;brand&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Car Magazine&#8221;},&#8221;logo&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/logos\/car.200&#215;88.png&#8221;}}}<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column xlarge-10 xlarge-push-2\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h1 class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeet the new Mercedes GLS<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"compact-author-info\">\n\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\">Curtis Moldrich<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dates\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dates__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: Today 18:00<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div class=\"in-page-gallery full-width thumbnails-images\">\n<ul class=\"carousel\" data-orbit=\"true\" data-options=\"bullets: false; resume_on_mouseout: false; timer: false; variable_height: true; slide_number: false\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"GLS front shot dynamic\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-7.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-7.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-7.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>GLS front shot dynamic<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"GLS rear passengers\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-1.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-1.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-1.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>GLS rear passengers<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"GLS interior\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-2.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-2.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-2.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>GLS interior<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"GLS doors open\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-3.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-3.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-3.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>GLS doors open<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Meet the new Mercedes GLS\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-4.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-4.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-4.jpg, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"GLS front shot\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-5.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-5.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-5.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>GLS front shot<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"GLS rear\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-6.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-6.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-6.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>GLS rear<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Meet the new Mercedes GLS\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/gls-2026-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Meet the new Mercedes GLS\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x270\/gls-2026-9.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x405\/gls-2026-9.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1056x594\/gls-2026-9.jpg, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"thumbnails clearfix\">\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/mercedes-benz\/gls\/\" title=\"View all Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-link\"> View all Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bold-links\">\n<p><strong>\u25ba<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>New Mercedes GLS revealed<br \/><strong>\u25ba<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>New tech inside<br \/><strong>\u25ba<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>New styling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>First came the updated S-Class, and now this: the new Mercedes-Benz GLS. As you\u2019d expect from what\u2019s essentially always been the S-Class on stilts, the updated GLS benefits from the same styling and technology updates as Stuttgart\u2019s most luxurious saloon \u2013 but adds some extra bulk and height.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading for everything you need to know about Mercedes\u2019 most fully-loaded SUV \u2013 this side of a Maybach, anyway.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Like this? Get more CAR delivered to your browser!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=carmagazine.co.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Click here to add CAR Magazine as a preferred source on Google<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new?\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>A fair amount, because there was a fair amount new in the latest S-Class the GLS aligns itself with. Mercedes says its top SUV has therefore undergone a comprehensive update that improves everything from tech and handling to NVH.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-5.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"GLS front shot\" class=\"wp-image-258232\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-5.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x0\/gls-2026-5.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1040x0\/gls-2026-5.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The most obvious changes come at the front and rear of the new GLS, which gets upgrade to match the rest of Stuttgart\u2019s most recent models. With that in mind the grille has grown and is now lit up, of course. The SUV also gets an upright Mercedes star on the bonnet \u2013 just like its S-Class counterpart. It\u2019s illuminated while driving if you\u2019re in the US, and if you\u2019re at a standstill in China.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The new, revised grille is flanked by new headlight units that go bigger, brighter and bolder than the previous model. Like the GLE, they now feature start-shaped elements though here they\u2019re arranged in 2+2 formation, stacked on top of each other on either side. On the GLE they\u2019re horizontal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-3.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"GLS doors open\" class=\"wp-image-258230\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-3.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x0\/gls-2026-3.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1040x0\/gls-2026-3.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>The technology inside them has improved too, so they put out 40% more light than the previous units, whilst using half the power. The rear lights also feature three stars compared to the GLE\u2019s two, and Mercedes says that\u2019s to signify the more premium feel of the GLS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about the interior?\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Inside you get an MBUX Superscreen as standard, like the GLE, which means three 12.3-inch screens in formation: one for the driver, one as infotainment and one as a passenger. It impressive, though we\u2019d expect the S-model \u2013 Mercedes top SUV \u2013 to get quite a bit more than the GLE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-2.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"GLS interior\" class=\"wp-image-258229\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-2.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x0\/gls-2026-2.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1040x0\/gls-2026-2.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>The GLS does at least get two 11.6-inch displays for rear passengers, reinforcing the premium, limousine feel. Like the front screens, they\u2019re powered by the latest version of MB.OS, with over-the-air updated expected to add further features along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes hasn\u2019t only updated the software though; there\u2019s a strong physical improvement too: the haptic, wheel-mounted system Stuttgart has persisted with is gone in the new GLS, replaced by physical switchgear. Even from my brief time with the car, it\u2019s a huge improvement.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-1.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"GLS rear passengers\" class=\"wp-image-258228\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-1.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x0\/gls-2026-1.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1040x0\/gls-2026-1.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The GLS also gets seven seats as standard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about the engines?\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The GLS 580 4Matic gets the same new flat plane crank V8 good for 530bhp and with 553ft lbs of torque. In addition to a better soundtrack, it\u2019ll also spread-out torque across a wider range (now from 2500 to 4500rpm).\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As with the GLE, there\u2019s a 450 4Matic under that with a straight-six petrol engine and 413 ft lbs of torque (that\u2019s 12% more than before). The range is completed two diesels: a 350d and 450d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anything else?\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Like the GLE, the GLS gets E-Active body control. Essentially, an intelligent active suspension, it uses over 20 sensors and five processors to adjust the suspension 1000 times a second.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-6.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"GLS rear\" class=\"wp-image-258233\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/480x0\/gls-2026-6.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/720x0\/gls-2026-6.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/258223\/1040x0\/gls-2026-6.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a good amount of autonomous tech here, too: the GLE has ten exterior cameras, five radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors. However, what those can do depends on where you are in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes adaptive cruise (called Distronic) is available in the UK, but MB.Drive Assist and Assist Pro are all in China at launch and the USA later. Their appearance in the EU remains the subject of expensive litigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"about-author\">\n<h2 class=\"about-author-heading\">About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"about-author-inner\">\n<div class=\"main-author-summary-container\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"main-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14235\/120x120\/curtisauthor2023.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-author-name-container\">\n<div class=\"main-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\">Curtis Moldrich<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-author-job-title\">Digital Editor<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-author-byline\">Curtis Moldrich is CAR magazine\u2019s Digital Editor and has worked for the brand for the past five years. He\u2019s responsible for online strategy, including CAR\u2019s website, social media channels such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, and helps on wider platform strategy as CAR magazine branches out on to Apple News+ and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"column show-for-xlarge-up xlarge-2 xlarge-pull-10\">\n<figure class=\"author-info clearfix\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14235\/85x85\/curtisauthor2023.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"author-name\">\n\t\t\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\">Curtis Moldrich<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"author-quote\">CAR&#8217;s Digital Editor, F1 and sim-racing enthusiast. 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