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iX driving down a roadReviews

2022 BMW iX Road Test

Get past the polarizing looks and you quickly discover that the BMW iX is one of the most clever, and most innovative new products from the legacy German premium brands. It's great to drive, has excellent range, and a versatile interior.

Laurance Yap7 min read
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Fisker Claims Ronin Will Be World's Fastest EV

The Ronin sports car is set to join the future Fisker stable of EVs, with its final design due in August 2023. Production in planned to start in the second half of 2024. It promises the longest range available on the market - as well as incredible acceleration.

Dave Nichols3 min read
EQXX driving a mountain road with outher Mercedes-Benz modelsReviews

Mercedes-Benz EQXX: 626 Miles On One Charge

Travelling from Mercedes’ home in Germany across the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy, to its destination of Cassis on the Côte d'Azur in France, the prototype EQXX covered more than 626 miles in everyday traffic, on a single battery charge.

Dave Nichols5 min read
The Lotus EletrePreviews

Sneak Peek: The Lotus Eletre

The all-electric Lotus Eletre is a striking and progressive hyper-SUV – the first of a whole line of electric powered vehicles from Lotus. Eletre is all-wheel drive, with a battery capacity of over 100kWh and with power that from starts at 600 hp.

Kevin Jennings5 min read
iX1xDrive30 DrivingPreviews

BMW's New iX1 Compact Electric SUV

With the third generation of its popular compact SUV, BMW has not only completely redesigned the gasoline X1 - but is also introducing an all-electric model as part of the lineup. It's called the new iX1.

Laurance Yap3 min read
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB on the shore at sunsetPreviews

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB Preview

The new Mercedes EQB electric SUV offers space for up to seven passengers with an optional third row of seats. It's coming to the U.S. in late 2022, with distinctive styling and lots of room packed into compact dimensions.

Laurance Yap4 min read
Cadillac LyriqPreviews

Previewing the New Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac, one of America’s oldest luxury brands, is going electric with the all-new Lyriq crossover. At a starting price of $62,990 for the rear-wheel drive version, it's competitively priced for a vehicle of its capability - and is just the first of many all-electric Cadillacs to come.

Dave Nichols3 min read
man driving evOwnership

Why You Should Pay Attention to Recall Notices

If you’ve purchased an EV, or if you are investigating one, it is worth checking to ensure that the vehicle in question doesn't have any open recalls. We explain how - and what to look out for.

Dave Nichols4 min read
Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 side-by-side driving on roadComparisons

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Kia EV6

If you are shopping for an electric vehicle, we think the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 are among the best on the market. But which one should you buy? The two brands have crated a pair of vehicles that share a lot, but also are different in key areas that appeal to different drivers.

Laurance Yap7 min read
Electric charging station pumps in a lineResearch

The Downside of Electric Cars

Electric cars offer numerous advantages, among which are performance, smoothness, and zero-emissions driving. They can help contribute to cleaner air - but EV batteries come with some of their own problems.

Dave Nichols6 min read
Lexus RZPreviews

Sneak Peek: The New Lexus RZ

Lexus introduced the first hybrid in the luxury SUV segment in 2005 with the RX450h. Now, it's ready to go full-electric with the RZ, the first of a series of all-electric Lexus models. We expect it to start in the mid-$50,000 range, and it comes with some very interesting features.

Dave Nichols3 min read
Mercedes EQS SUVPreviews

Mercedes EQS SUV Packs 410 Miles of Range

The big EQS SUV is an important building block in Mercedes-Benz’s plan to fulfill its ambitions to be zero emissions by 2039. The company claims it is produced in a completely CO2-neutral way. It will be manufactured in America at the company’s plant at Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Dave Nichols5 min read
BMW's Ultra-Lux Electric i7Previews

BMW's Ultra-Lux Electric i7 Preview

The all-electric BMW i7 luxury sedan packs aggressive looks and a stunning interior with a rear-seat cinema screen. It''s set to compete with the recently-released Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Dave Nichols4 min read
kia niro driving down a street with bushes, grass and trees in the backgroundPreviews

Kia Niro Hybrid, PHEV and Electric Options

Kia’s Niro has been one of the only green vehicles on the market available with three distinct powertrain configurations – regular hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full electric. Read more to learn about the three shades of Green with Kia's Niro lineup.

Dave Nichols4 min read
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Simple Tricks to Reduce Plastic Waste

There are currently 5.25 trillion macro and micro-plastics in our oceans and 46,000 pieces of plastic in every square mile of ocean water. Our planet is literally swimming in plastic pollution. Here are some tips to reducing your plastic waste.

Kevin Jennings5 min read
Two Sony EV cars at sunsetPreviews

Sneak Peek: Sony's Electric SUV

At the consumer electronics show in 2022, the Japanese brand unveiled the Vision-S 02, which is actually its second electric vehicle prototype in as many years. Does that mean you’ll soon be able to buy a Sony electric car?

Dave Nichols4 min read
Family looking toward the futurePreviews

New Electric Vehicles Coming in 2023

Many exciting new electric vehicles are coming to market in the U.S. in 2023 and beyond. From the Tesla Cybertruck and Polestar 5, to the ID.Buzz and Sony Vision, here is everything we know about the newest electric vehicle coming soon.

Dave Nichols4 min read
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New Electric Cars of 2022

An amazing number of new electric vehicles are launching in the next few years as the world gets closer and closer to an all-electric future. The year 2022 brought us more brand-new model EVs than ever, and we’re looking forward to test driving them all.

Dave Nichols3 min read