Category: Electric & Hybrids
Reality Check: Kia Hamster Soul EV Commercial
Our reality check is often about marketing because its the truth and the lie about all things. And given much of my background is in marketing and PR I just have a fascination for it. While we poke a lot of holes i...
2023 Ford Maverick: Black Appearance Package
In a supply constrained world, the Blue Oval has worked hard to offer new variations for the 2023 Ford Maverick that don't tax the system too much. They may have found a winner in the new Black Appearance Package ...
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 238 Mile Range!
Chevrolet is getting ready to launch the all-new Bolt electric car this fall, going on sale very soon. And leading up to this, they've announced full specs including its 238 mile range. Chevrolet's new dedicated e...
First Look: 2019 Toyota RAV4
At the new York Auto Show the all-new fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 compact SUV had its coming out party, with bolder and more truck-like styling, new chassis and powertrains, and more technologies than ever. Someon...
Under The Hood: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Mustang Mach-E is different. While the name might evoke visions of a big-block FE-series 428 cubic inch V8 under it's hood nothing could be further from the truth. Duh right? After all, this is 2021 and we're ...
Test Drive: 2017 Lexus RX450h F Sport
Since the Lexus RX450h was completely redesigned for the 2016 model year, it has also become available in the sportier F Sport trim grade with a host of upgrades that make it handle better, feel better, and look bette...
First Look: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle
Kia energized the Chicago Auto Show this year with their first ever purpose built hybrid SUV to compete with the likes of the Ford C-Max and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The new 2017 Kia Niro is what they call Hybrid Utility V...
2023 Toyota Prius: Under The Hood
The all-new 2023 Toyota Prius comes with the latest generation of the brand's 2.0-liter dual overhead cam Atkinson Cycle engine mated to their well proven hybrid power-split planetary transmission. The gasoline...
Desert Test: 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum AWD
Out here at the foot of Arizona's Superstition Wilderness there's no shortage of places to drive off into the wild and challenge any SUV. Sometimes the best of scenery can only be seen off the beaten path. The 2014...
First Look: Lexus RZ 450e
As part of the new way forward called the ‘Lexus Electrified’ vision, the brand plans to transition completely to battery electric vehicles (BEV) by the year 2035. In such, the first installment on this path is th...
