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Ford F-150 Lightning

The F-150 Lightning excels at everything but one crucial truck task

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an excellent electric truck, and it's incredibly powerful. But there are a few things it's not great at -- like towing.
A 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger sits in a vineyard.

‘Unlimited range?’ Misleading marketing aside, the Ramcharger looks like a great truck

Ram is embracing electric technology, and while the new 1500 Ramcharger certainly doesn't offer unlimited electric range, it could well be a solid option.
Range Rover PHEV Front Three Quarters

Car climate controls are better with a knob, but Range Rover does digital right

Physical climate controls are easier to control than digital ones -- but if companies insist on implementing digital ones, they should at least be easy to use.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Nissan Ariya.

Tesla Model Y vs. Nissan Ariya: Can Tesla take out Nissan’s electric crossover?

The Ariya is a big release from Nissan -- but how does it compare with the much-loved Tesla Model Y? We put the two head-to-head to find out.
A Tesla car chargers on a Tesla Destination charger.

What it means now that Kia and Hyundai have adopted Tesla’s charging standard

Kia and Hyundai are officially moving to the NACS charging standard in North America. Here's what that could mean for you.
Kia EV 9

The Kia EV9 is coming, but you should wait to buy one. Here’s why

The Kia EV9 is coming, and it's set to make a serious case for itself as the go-to inexpensive electric SUV. But you still may want to wait a little to buy one.
A 2023 Zero DSR-X electric adventure motorcycle sits parked on the side of the road.

This electric adventure motorcycle is a magic carpet with a short leash

With limited range, the first adventure electric adventure motorcycle is a bit of a contradiction. But it may just change your definition of adventure. 
Crash test with Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and EQA electric cars.

How do you crash-test an EV with an 871-pound battery? Mercedes showed us

Mercedes-Benz staged a public crash test with two EVs to show that electrification isn't compromising safety.
2022 BMW i4 M50

The BMW i4 is more luxurious than the Tesla Model S, and costs way less

The BMW i4 may not be as hyped as the Tesla Model S, but it has a much more luxurious interior, and at a much lower price.
BMW i7 M70 xDrive

The BMW i7 M70 is an electric limousine that does supercar speeds

BMW’s outrageously luxurious i7 finally got the M Series treatment, and now the electric behemoth is completely over the top.
BMW i5 M60 xDrive parked on an overlook

Both sporty and posh, the i5 may be the electric BMW you’ve been waiting for

The middle child in BMW's line has finally gone electric as the new i5, and it delivers all the luxury and fun factor you'd expect.
Range Rover PHEV Front Three Quarters

I can’t wait for the electric Range Rover — here’s why

The plug-in hybrid Range Rover is a killer car, for many different reasons. In fact, it makes me a whole lot more excited for an electric Range Rover.
Mercedes-Benz EQB250+ Three Quarter

One of the best values in electric SUVs comes from the last brand you’d expect

The Mercedes-Benz EQB may not jump out as a budget model, but compared to other electric SUVs out there, it's actually very affordable.
What a future Mercedes-Benz EV charging hub might look like.

The state of EV chargers in the U.S. right now: We have a long way to go

Mercedes-Benz is finally building some of its promised electric car chargers in the U.S. Here's what charging in the U.S. looks like right now.
Elon Musk smirks while pointing.

Modern cars are a privacy nightmare, and there’s no way to opt out

Data privacy is important, but according to a new report, it turns out there's one product category that may be worse at privacy than others -- cars.
Tesla Model Y One Millionth Car

The Tesla Model Y is far from my favorite EV, but I’m pretty close to buying one

The Tesla Model Y isn't my favorite EV out there -- but with my wife and I in the market, it may be the car I end up buying. Here's why.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6.

Tesla Model 3 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 6: Which electric sedan is best?

The Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 are some of the only electric sedans out there -- but which of them is actually better?
The front three-quarter view of a 2022 Rivian against a rocky backdrop.

Don’t let these hidden EV fees catch you off guard (or deter you)

Electric cars cost far less than gas cars to maintain and power -- but there are still some hidden fees, as new EV buyers are discovering.
An F-150 Lightning Platinum Black model in dim lighting.

Ford is only making 2,000 of these matte black F-150 Lightnings. Here’s your first look

Ford is taking the F-150 Lightning to a new level with a super-limited Platinum Black edition, coming in early 2024.
Apple CarPlay interface

Apple wants to supercharge CarPlay, but here’s why carmakers won’t bite

Apple wants CarPlay to take over even more of the in-car experience, but automakers have their own incentives to stay away.
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car

Affordable is not enough. Here’s what Chevy’s new Bolt needs to nail

The Chevrolet Bolt EV has long been a great car for those who want a solid EV at a reasonable price. Now, however, it's approaching its second generation.
A level two EV charger by Autel is installed on a residential home.

I just installed my own EV charger. Here are 6 things to know first

I paid $83 for a $600 EV charger. And that's just the start of what I learned about making smart decisions on a level 2 EV charger upgrade.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X.

900 miles on a charge? How Toyota’s solid-state battery tech could revolutionize EVs

Toyota claims it has made a breakthrough in solid-state battery tech that could impact electric cars in a huge way. Here's how.
Electrical power lines cast against a blue sky.

Can EVs be clean on a dirty electric grid?

Electric vehicles are a big part of the future, but electrical grids need to keep up. Are EVs still worth it while we're getting our power from coal?
Lotus Eletre

5 upcoming EVs I’m excited for, from luxury SUVs to budget champions

There are dozens of upcoming electric cars that make a compelling case for themselves. Here are the ones we're most excited about.
Close up of the Hybrid car electric charger station with power supply plugged into an electric car being charged.

I agonized over EVs but bought a gas car instead. Here’s why I couldn’t be happier

When I went shopping for a new (to me) car, the tech fan and early adopter in me wanted to look at an EV. I looked, but found I'm not catered for at all.
Tesla Supercharger

Tesla’s charger won. What EV buyers and owners need to know about NACS

It looks like Tesla is set to win the charging connector wars in the U.S. But what does that mean for you?
Jeep Wrangler 4xe plugged into the Jeep Power Box.

4 ways the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S. just got better for 2024

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe adds tech, better hybrid driving, and safety features. There's a lot to explore in the refresh of the best-selling PHEV in the U.S.
GM EV Live Main

With EV Live, GM lets you chat up EV experts away from obnoxious dealers

GM wants to educate the world on electric cars with its EV Live online platform -- and ultimately, it's a pretty smart way to learn.
2021 Kia Seltos

EVs won’t truly go mainstream until there’s a Kia Seltos of EVs

EVs are gaining in popularity, but they're still expensive, and the cheaper ones offer serious compromises. We need a better alternative.
Front three quarter view of the 2025 Volvo EX30.

Starting under $40K, Volvo’s compact EX30 will be its most affordable EV, and its fastest

The 2025 Volvo EX30 is a downsized EV with a price that puts mainstream brands on notice.
The front view of a red Hyundai Ioniq 6.

Move aside, Tesla. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the best electric sedan for the masses

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is finally rolling out, and it's got a lot going for it. So much so that it could be the electric sedan to beat right now.
Rear three quarter view of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6.

I’m glad the Hyundai Ioniq 6 isn’t just a smaller Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is finally rolling out, and it offers a pretty different design compared to the Ioniq 5. I think that's a good thing.
Audi Q8 e-tron in a dark brown color.

2024 Audi Q8 e-tron first drive review: 300-mile luxury EV cruiser

Audi was early to the luxury EV SUV game, but five years on the original e-tron needed a refresh. The updated Q8 e-tron brings more range and even more luxury.