Category: Electric & Hybrids
Reality Check: Ford lowers MPG ratings on 2013-2014 models
Ford owners are getting a reality check this week, in the mail in fact ranging from $150 to over $1000 as good will payments as it lowers fuel economy ratings on several cars. Already having been stung by incorrect...
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...
Reality Check: Los Angeles Police Department getting BMW
In our Reality Check, an announcement came down this week that the Los Angeles Police Department will be driving BMW. And I'm not talking about motor cycles. BMW i has announced they'll be loaning the Los Angeles ...
Review: 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Nightshade
The current Toyota Camry Hybrid has been a reliable and solid choice in the mid-size sedan market, its top rivals being the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata. In it's final years of the current generation the refres...
Road Test Review: 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid has been with us virtually unchanged since it arrived as a 2013 model, offering a larger and more luxurious option above the Camry mid-size sedan. While they share a lot of bones underneath, t...
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Toyota added a hybrid version of the Avalon for its major re-design last year. Now with a more sporting appearance that is decidedly modern and upscale, you can also have much higher fuel economy to go with it. Toy...
SEMA Show 2022: Jeep CJ Surge EV Concept
One of the concept vehicles at the 2022 SEMA Show that really caught my eye was the Jeep CJ Surge Concept which took a vintage Jeep CJ and electro-modded it with an electric motor and battery system that Stellanti...
ShockFlo Adjustable 32 Amp Level 2 EV Charger: Product Review
I've been searching for perfect home charger for the garage my rented townhouse and may have finally found one. It needs to be portable, it needs to not require a huge permanent installation, and it needs to fit t...
Slate EV Compact Truck: Why I Reserved One!
https://youtu.be/0SY8RZaU8zk In April the world got a jaw drop surprise that another new EV startup is on the horizon. Great, another one but this one is different. Slate introduced themselves to the world with ...
Specifications: 2017 Acura NSX
After a good deal of waiting and teasing, a lot of waiting and teasing in fact, Acura has finally shared the hot specifications of the 2017 Acura NSX. It's the spec sheet dreams are made of. A light weight sports c...
