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A red 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E in a field.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just getting cheaper, it’s getting better

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has seen multiple price cuts over the past few years -- but turns out the car isn't just getting cheaper, it's also getting better.
Lucid Air electric car

Are EVs safe? From battery fires to autopilot, here are the facts

Electric vehicles are the wave of the future, but are they as safe as they should be? What are the facts behind the recent focus on EV safety?
The infotainment panel of a Lucid Air.

Modern cars take touch controls too far. This company found a balance

Cars are evolving, and many of them are getting all-screen controls. Some, however, are going too far -- but the Lucid Air proved there can be a balance.
Kia EV 9

I review EVs for a living. Here’s the one I’m waiting to buy

The Kia EV9 is on its way, and it could change the pace of electric car adoption in the U.S., serving as a cross between the Telluride and EV6.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exhibits the same bulbous looks as every Mercedes EV.

The Mercedes-AMG EQE might be the best luxury EV right now

The Mercedes-AMG EQE isn't as expensive as its EQS counterpart, but the car offers all the best things about the EQS in a more affordable package.
The Lamborghini Revuelto plug-in hybrid supercar.

Lamborghini is reinventing itself with the Revuelto plug-in hybrid

The Lamborghini Revuelto bucks the automaker's V12 supercar tradition with added electrification.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe charging at a NYC curbside charger.

What I’ve learned after a year of driving the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S.

After a year and 6,000 miles driving my Wrangler 4xe, here's what I've loved and hated about owning a plug-in hybrid. And why I know I'm not ready for an EV.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

Why are so many luxury EVs ugly on the outside and gorgeous inside?

Luxury EVs are arriving from all the big players, but some of them fall flat on their ugly faces. Why can’t they look as cool on the outside as they do inside?
Genesis Electrified GV70 Three Quarter

Genesis Electrified GV70 first drive review: a killer high-end EV with one flaw

The Genesis Electrified GV70 takes the much loved GV70 crossover and slaps a battery and electric powertrain in it. Is that the right strategy?
Tesla Model S driving down a road.

What EV tax credits and rebates are available in my state?

We rounded up all the rebates, tax credits, rate incentives, and freebies available to EV buyers and owners, from state and federal authorities to power companies.
iPhone with USB-C cable and USB-A adapter.

This $3 USB adapter fixed all of my Apple CarPlay connection problems

I had lots of issues with CarPlay randomly disconnecting. Then I bought this adapter, and my problem was immediately fixed.
2020 audi q5 tfsi e first drive review phev 19

Why you should consider a plug-in hybrid in 2023

Electric vehicles are great for those who can charge quickly -- but those that can't don't have to miss out. Here's why you should consider a plug-in hybrid.
The number 60 Acura ARX-06 GTP race car at the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

‘The cars are the stars.’ How automakers are electrifying the racetrack

The 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona featured a new class of hybrid race cars called GTP that automakers hope will promote their road-car electrification plans.
Close up of the Hybrid car electric charger station with power supply plugged into an electric car being charged.

Beware of this EV with pitiful charging speed — and others like it

Charging your car at home is the best way to go. But when you're on the road, fast charging can seriously help. So why do some EVs still charge so slowly?
Ford F-150 Lightning

Electric trucks aren’t ready for the big leagues — but I still loved the F-150 Lightning

Electric cars are great, but what if you need a little more muscle from your vehicle? Unfortunately, electric trucks aren't quite ready yet.
The author wears an HTC Vive Flow VR headset in the back of a vintage Cadillac.

I took a VR Holoride through Las Vegas in the back of a ‘67 Cadillac

With its new Retrofit device, Holoride promises a VR amusement park in the back of any car. But its ability to fight nausea may vary.
VinFast VF6

VinFast’s new electric cars will be available in the U.S. this year

VinFast may not be the best-known EV manufacturer in the U.S., but that could start to change, with its new cars set for a U.S. release this year.
The futuristic Aska eVTOL quadcopter will take off and land vertically, like a drone.

What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs

Faster PCs, brilliant TVs, and smarter smart homes are all on the horizon, and CES 2023 will be ground zero for the gadgets that will get us there.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

5 stunning electric SUVs that prove you don’t need to spend $100K for luxury

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ SUV is a thing of luxury, with a price to match. You don't need to spend that much cash on an electric SUV though.
2022 kia ev6 first drive review frist 15

Kia makes one of the best car infotainment systems out there. Here’s why it works

Car infotainment systems are notoriously bad, especially compared to our phones. But Kia and Hyundai's is easily one of the best. Here's why.
Front three quarter view of the 2024 Volvo EX90.

No mere EV, the sensor-stuffed EX90 is Volvo’s towering tech flagship

The 2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is the Swedish automaker's maximum effort for style, sustainability, and tech.
A front three-quarter view of a white Kia Niro EV.

Kia EV6 vs. Niro EV: Why you’re better off paying more

The Kia EV6 has made headlines, but the Kia Niro EV offers a similar experience. So which is better? You should probably pay more for the EV6.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV preview: The EV lineup grows again

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the fifth model in Mercedes' EQ lineup of electric cars.
Front three quarter view of the Polestar 3.

Sporty Polestar 3 SUV is an EV guiding star

The Polestar 3 borrows heavily from Polestar parent Volvo, but with its own unique style and an emphasis on performance.
Audi Q4 E-Tron SUV in blue.

2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron first drive: the predictable and traditional EV SUV we need

Audi's new Q4 E-Tron is its long-awaited entry-level EV SUV, and it's a big deal. Here's what you get from a luxury brand at a reasonable $50,000 price.
EV battery

What’s the environmental impact of EV battery manufacturing and recycling?

Like anything, making an electric vehicle has an environmental cost. Let's find out how an EV battery is made and where it goes when it dies.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan with Drive Pilot.

We tested the self-driving Mercedes tech so advanced, it’s not allowed in the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot reaches a new level of sophistication for driver-assist systems. We hit the track to see what it can do.
Front view of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.

We drove Mercedes’ hand-built EQXX concept, and it’s unlike any other EV

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX shows how EVs of the future can compete with gasoline cars on range.
An Uber sticker is visible in the window of a car.

The 5 most disturbing Uber Files revelations you need to know

The Uber Files leak uncovers a worrying reports of violence, obstruction of justice, and more. Here are the 5 biggest things to know.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe front three quarter trailside

Off-roading in a plug-in Jeep is like hiking with A/C

We tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid at Jeep's home away from home.
VinFast VF 8.

Inside the Vietnamese giant that wants to sell you your next EV

Vietnam-based VinFast wants to gain a foothold in the U.S. by selling affordable EVs. We spent time in the VF 8 to find out if it can succeed.
Jeep Wrangler 4XE.

I bought a gas guzzler with the government’s EV tax credit

My new Jeep weighs well over 5,000 pounds and gets under 20 mpg. But I love it -- because the government paid me $7,500 to buy it.
Top Tech of CES 2022

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2022 Awards

The Top Tech of CES 2022 includes eye-popping TVs, record-setting EVs, and even some weird stuff we didn't know we ever needed.
volocopter singapore tests 2019 volocopter2

The future of mobility: 5 transportation technologies to watch out for

From autonomous vehicles to flying taxis, the future of mobility and transportation is set to change dramatically in the next few decades. Here's a preview