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  • A woman attaching a jumper cable to a car
    4

    What Exactly Are You Doing When You Jump Start An EV?

    Jump starting your vehicle requires some very specific steps. But those steps don't really change much between internal combustion and electric vehicles.

    By Kiran Menon 23 hours ago Read More
  • Lamborghini Lanzado EV concept
    56

    Lamborghini Kills Its First Electric Car Because The Target Market Was 'Close To Zero'

    Electrified - not fully electric - remains the strategy for the Italian supercar-maker.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • 2026 Nissan Leaf
    59

    'Evolving EV Landscape' Means The Cheapest Nissan Leaf Is Delayed Indefinitely

    Nissan's promised cheaper Leaf may have already wilted.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • A front three quarters shot of a red Cherokee parked on gravel in front of a shrub-covered mountainside

    2026 Jeep Cherokee Trades Its Trail Rating For More Efficient, Civilized, Even Fun On-Road Dynamics

    In a world where almost all SUVs live their entire lives on paved roads, the sixth-generation Cherokee has a good chance at winning over a lot of new buyers.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 day ago Read More
  • A gray 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning.
    7

    This Is How Long The Ford F-150 Lightning Could Power The Average House

    One of the selling points for the F-150 Lightning was its ability to serve as a backup generator. That wouldn't last forever, though. And it came with costs.

    By Aakash Badree 1 day ago Read More
  • A white Rivian charging at a charging station.
    5

    How To Avoid Headaches Trying To Charge Your Rivian At A Tesla Supercharger

    Although Tesla's Superchargers can technically be used with other EVs, their compatibility with EVs from other brands (like Rivian) comes with some caveats.

    By Chad Kirchner 3 days ago Read More
  • Rivian dashboard
    34

    This Is The Most Satisfying Car Brand To Drive, According To Consumer Reports' Rankings

    The car brand Consumer Reports anointed as tops to drive ranks high in all categories of the magazine's survey. CR's testing, though, shows lesser results.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • Front end of a red Audi RS5 Avant
    39

    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 5 days 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 days ago Read More
  • An electric car connected to a recharger showing an 82% state of charge
    27

    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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 21 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 23 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 26 days ago Read More
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