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  • Front end of a red Audi RS5 Avant
    33

    Even The New Audi RS5 Itself Looks Shocked By How Powerful Its PHEV V6 Is

    The new RS5 Avant and sedan have a total of 630 horsepower and the industry's first electromechanical torque vectoring system.

    By Daniel Golson 18 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of an orange 2026 Toyota C-HR

    2026 Toyota C-HR EV Is Actually Pretty Cool, I Swear

    It won't be the EV for everyone, but I'm at least happy to see some personality out of a new mainstream Toyota.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Rivian R1T front 3/4
    42

    The Cheapest Used Rivian R1Ts Are Finally Showing Up For Less Than $40,000

    if you can make a $45,000 budget work, the list of available trucks expands to more than 40 nationwide.

    By Collin Woodard 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Audi Concept C
    19

    Audi Concept C Will Still Go Into Production Even If Porsche Kills The 718 EV

    Audi CEO Gernot Döllner sent an internal memo guaranteeing the car's release.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a white Toyota bZ Woodland

    2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Is For Normal Outdoorsy People Who Just Want A Good Car

    The bZ Woodland is well-packaged, nice to drive, and should easily be able to handle any of the off-roading its owners will actually throw at it, and then some.

    By Daniel Golson 3 days ago Read More
  • An electric car connected to a recharger showing an 82% state of charge
    26

    Does The 80% Rule Still Apply To EVs Today?

    Owners of electric vehicles have been following a certain rule: Only charge their vehicles to 80%, not 100%. But how important is it to follow that rule today?

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • Mercedes-Benz EV with solid state batteries road testing
    15

    What Are The Biggest Challenges With Making The Switch To Solid-State Batteries?

    Solid-state batteries are safer and less-flammable than conventional EV batteries, so why haven't automakers made the switch yet? Here's what you need to know.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A red 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV parked in front of a cactus and desert scrub
    5

    10 Affordable Used Hybrid SUVs For Families On A Budget

    You don't have to pay an exorbitant amount to get a hybrid SUV. Canny car shoppers will go for one of these used vehicles instead of paying full freight.

    By Michael Sullivan 6 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Lamborghini Temerario driving on track in the rain

    Driving A Lamborghini Temerario On Track At Sonoma During A Rainstorm Was A Tasty Antipasto

    Atmospheric rivers are perfect for supercars with 907 horsepower.

    By Daniel Golson 6 days ago Read More
  • 2017 BMW I8 Protonic Red Edition full driver's side image
    69

    At $55,000, Is This 2017 BMW i8 An Eye-Catching Deal?

    BMW's odd hybrid sports car generated plenty of confusion when it launched. Does it make more sense as a $55k future classic?

    By Rob Emslie 7 days ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a Slate Grey Neo Macan GTS Electric parked on cracked asphalt in front of shrub-covered mountains

    2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric Refines The Driving Experience Without Many Actual Changes

    I didn't think its minor upgrades would be enough to make a meaningful difference between the GTS and other Macan EV trims, but I was wrong.

    By Logan K. Carter 8 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a hybrid engine in a Toyota car.
    11

    What Is An Atkinson Cycle Engine And Why Do Automakers Use It?

    You're probably familiar with the standard combustion process that powers most cars, but some engines use a more efficient cycle that dates back to the 1800s.

    By Kiran Menon 8 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a silver 2027 Toyota Highlander
    92

    2027 Toyota Highlander Goes Electric With 320 Miles Of Range And An Actually Interesting Design

    The fifth-gen Highlander will only be offered with a fully electric powertrain, and it seems like a solid entry into the still pretty sparse three-row EV field.

    By Daniel Golson 9 days ago Read More
  • The full trunk of a Polestar 4
    7

    Love Will Make You Fit It All In The Car

    Packed cars are a bit of a recurring theme on road trips with my fiancée, and while that used to be something I found a bit annoying, I've grown to love it.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 9 days ago Read More
  • Ferrari Luce EV interior
    31

    Ferrari's First EV Officially Has A Name And A Lovely Tactile Interior Created By Apple's Former Design Boss

    I know that this might not end up being everybody's cup of tea, but if this is where the future of interior design is heading, sign me the hell up.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 11 days ago Read More
  • A public EV charging station with a 350 kW hyper-fast charger
    54

    A Leading Cause Of EV Battery Degradation Is Avoidable, But Is It Worth It?

    Over time, every EV's battery is going to degrade. One specific habit can cause that battery to degrade faster, but that doesn't mean you should stop doing it.

    By Kiran Menon 12 days ago Read More
  • A side-by-side screenshot of the green VF8 spinning up its wheels and making smoke on an icy hill with snow falling
    25

    VinFast VF8 Does A Wild Burnout Without Driver Input When Creep Mode Loses Traction

    If for some weird reason you have a VinFast, be aware of this potentially hazardous tendency.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • Slate EV truck wrapped in red with a white roof from the latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage
    113

    Slate Wants You To Do Warranty Work On Your Own Truck

    I do the work, save your company money, and all I get is the convenience of not having to go to a shop?

    By Collin Woodard 16 days ago Read More
  • A 2026 Ioniq 5 Limited with retractable door handles drivng down a road
    21

    Why Do Automakers Use Retractable Door Handles?

    Many electric vehicles have used retractable door handles, but they've fallen under scrutiny in recent years. Why have automakers stuck with them for so long?

    By Shane Schmid 18 days ago Read More
  • A front three quarters shot of a bright blue Grecale Folgore driving on a seaside road with rocks between the road and the water
    55

    Maserati Tells Dealers To Discount 2025 GranTurismo And GranCabrio Folgore EVs By $85,000

    These discounts make the GranTurismo and GranCabrio EVs cheaper than their gas counterparts, and the Grecale Folgore is heavily disconuted as well.

    By Logan K. Carter 21 days ago Read More
  • Chevrolet Bolt EV front 3/4
    55

    California's Love Of EVs Really Has Made Its Air Cleaner, Study Claims

    Using NASA satellite data, researchers studied 1,687 different "ZIP code tabulation areas" and found that EVs contributed to a drop in nitrogen dioxide levels.

    By Collin Woodard 22 days ago Read More
  • A silver and red Tesla Model S driving next to each other
    169

    Tesla Kills Model S And Model X In What Elon Musk Calls 'An Honorable Discharge' So The Factory Can Make Optimus Robots

    In its quarterly earnings call on Thursday, Tesla said fourth-quarter profits were down by 61% year-over-year, and annual profit cratered by 46% in 2025.

    By Daniel Golson 22 days ago Read More
  • front three quarters shot of a red 2027 Chevrolet Bolt at the LA Auto Show
    64

    GM Gives Poor People 18 Months To Buy The $30,000 Chevy Bolt Before It's Killed Again

    The new Bolt's days are numbered, despite it not even being at dealers yet.

    By Logan K. Carter 22 days ago Read More
  • 2024 Subaru BRZ tS gearshift lever
    52

    Toyota And Subaru Are Saving The Manual, Or At Least Simulating It, For EVs

    Getting an electric car to drive like a gas guzzler with a manual isn't as easy as slapping on a shifter and clutch pedal.

    By Justin Hughes 23 days ago Read More
  • Members of civic groups protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs policy on July 30, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
    147

    Korean Cars Are About To Get More Expensive As Trump Raises Tariffs To 25%

    Bad news for Hyundai Motor Group and expensive times for GM. Turns out, making cars is complicated.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 24 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue 2026 Honda Prelude

    2026 Honda Prelude Is Enjoyable To Drive But Feels Underbaked

    The Prelude's hybrid system is efficient but not fast or exciting enough, and its simulated S+ shifts don't make a difference. At least the chassis rules.

    By Daniel Golson 24 days ago Read More
  • Front end of a white and orange Volkswagen ID Buzz
    87

    Giving The Volkswagen ID Buzz The 2025 Utility Vehicle Of The Year Award Was A Mistake, NACTOY President Says

    Whether you would consider a NACTOY award when shopping for a new car or not, this does serve as a great reminder that all awards have their limitations.

    By Collin Woodard 29 days ago Read More
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