It’s an electrifying time in the auto industry as new EVs and hybrids continue to make inroads amongst U.S. drivers. All-electric models hold plenty of promise for performance, and today’s hybrids are hard to beat for efficiency, but how does this evolving technology impact those who appreciate a more off-the-grid driving experience? Subaru drivers will […]
Honda is making a hard pivot to the hybrid segment as it plans for the coming decade. The world’s eighth-largest automaker caused a stir in early May when it officially debuted a pair of new, as-yet-unnamed hybrid models. Tentatively dubbed the Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype and Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype, the new vehicles will be […]
Every brand on the market continuously strives to get better. Whether it’s nutrition, engineering, construction, or otherwise, any industry is saturated with options, and you must be one of the best in order to survive. Such is the case with Stellantis, a global auto manufacturer, with many brands under its belt, including Jeep, Dodge, Alfa […]
As a relatively new market within the U.S. automotive segment, major and frequent EV shifts are commonplace. That remains the case midway through 2026, as a sharp decline in EV sales (some are even calling it a collapse) has led to questions about which automakers are best positioned for an uncertain path ahead. I’ve written […]
For a certain type of automotive purist, there’s just no substitute for the hearty roar of a beefy V8, or even the high-pitched whistle of a turbocharger as it spools up to provide a V6 or I-4 engine with an extra boost of power. That creates a bit of an issue in the EV segment. […]
Over the last ten years or so, it’s been hard to find a car manufacturer that hasn’t been focusing on making more electric vehicles. It’s almost felt as if someone announced an unofficial race to see which car brand could go fully electric first, and every major player, including Honda, lined up to run. Between […]
This year marks a slightly sorrowful one for the electric vehicle world because Tesla has announced it will be discontinuing the Model S. Today, you’re probably so used to seeing the Model S cruising around whichever town or city you’re in that you barely notice it. Now, it’s a slice of automotive history that just […]
Over the last decade, Toyota has been something of an outlier in the EV segment. While other brands have rushed headlong into all-electric vehicles, Toyota has taken a more measured approach. In fact, the automaker unveiled its first EV in 2023 with the debut of its first “Beyond Zero” (bZ) model, the bZ4X compact crossover. […]
Many new vehicles come with a wireless charging pad that lets people charge their smartphones without a cord. But what if you could do the same thing for an entire car? Drivers worldwide are on the verge of finding out. Automakers, independent companies, and research firms are working diligently to develop wireless EV charging technology, […]
Recently, U.S. drivers have been hearing a lot about microcars. Defined as a very small car with an engine of 700cc (0.7L) or less, these tiny cars first became popular in the mid-20th century and are now seeing a resurgence in Europe and China as modern EVs. They’ve been trumpeted as a practical, efficient urban […]
Ford shocked the automotive world in late 2025 when it announced that its groundbreaking F-150 Lightning would abandon the EV approach in favor of a new, more hybrid-like extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) design. It’s an unexpected move from Ford, but the Lightning’s cancellation is just one part of a massive organizational shift that’s seeing the […]
As the late 20th-century poets Smash Mouth once said, “the years start coming, and they don’t stop coming.” It’s easy to get a little overwhelmed by the never-ending march of time, but as 2025 recedes into the rearview mirror, we thought we would take the opportunity to catch our breath and look back on some […]
Ford snuck a lump of coal into the auto industry’s collective stocking in late December with a shocking pre-holiday announcement: the F-150 Lightning would not be returning for the new year, at least in its current EV form. After just four years on the market, Ford is ending production of the market’s first all-electric pickup […]
If anything, we can thank the EV era for bringing innovation to the forefront. The rise of independent manufacturers has demonstrated that money truly can buy just about anything in the automotive world and that, in matters of taste, the people holding that money are always right. When drivers customize their muscle cars, it’s considered […]
The automotive world is increasingly focused on efficiency, and this priority, combined with growing consumer demand, has led to a rapid expansion of hybrid and electric vehicles over the past decade. Following these trends, Toyota introduced a straightforward and effective response to rising EV demand in the 2023 model year, debuting the Toyota bZ4X to […]
The luxury EV sedan market is getting crowded. Along with Tesla, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and other established luxury automakers, new kids such as Lucid and Polestar have challenged the status quo. Another name is about to join the scene. The AFEELA 1 will arrive in mid-2026 and is promising to reinvent the experience of […]
The best word to describe the current state of the U.S. EV market is “uncertain.” After near-constant growth throughout the late 2010s and early 2020s, sales and market share plateaued from late 2023 to mid-2025. Despite a significant surge in Q3 of 2025, which was largely artificial, the lull caused many automakers to reconsider their […]
Over its 30-plus history, the Toyota RAV4 has become more than a vehicle: it’s a symbol of how 21st-century North American automotive tastes have evolved. This compact SUV was the top-selling model in 24 states in 2024, and as of now, it remains the best-selling non-truck of 2025, with more than 350,000 units sold. Along […]
In an SUV market that now accounts for over 50% of new U.S. vehicle sales, the Chevrolet Traverse manages to rise above the noise. Introduced in late 2008, this three-row crossover has become one of the most popular SUVs, regularly selling over 100,000 vehicles annually. For anyone searching for a Chevy Traverse for sale, its […]
What do you do when the power goes out at home? If you don’t own a standalone generator or battery bank, the traditional approach has been to grab a few flashlights, keep the fridge closed as much as possible, and wait it out. However, the rapid advance of EV technology has opened a new possibility: […]
