You don’t have to be a car enthusiast to know that, for the past few years, automakers the world over have been working on expanding their clean energy options. The internal combustion engine is still alive and kicking for now, but consumers are getting more climate-conscious, fossil fuels aren’t exactly the most stable commodity, and […]
Category: EVs
The Coming Renaissance of the Electric Vehicle: Why to Get Hyped
While Tesla has established itself as a leader in electric vehicles, the auto industry as a whole has begun to embrace the electric vehicle in a way few would have predicted a decade or two ago. In the past, electric vehicles were seen as overly expensive novelties that were none too pleasant to look at […]
Anything the Grand Cherokee Can Do, the 4xe Can Do Better
The Grand Cherokee has been one of the most popular SUVs on the road for quite some time now, and it’s only become better with each passing generation. The latest model is certainly an impressive piece of machinery, but as soon as you compare it to the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, a Plug-In Hybrid Electric […]
Driving a Mazda MX-30 in Canadian Winters: Is It Doable?
The Mazda MX-30 has been on the market for a hot minute. This all-electric crossover is Mazda’s first foray into EV territory. It shows promise that the company could further expand its nameplates into all-electric segments. However, before getting too excited about the possibilities and potentialities of an entire line-up of electric Mazdas, it first […]
The EV6 Is More Than a Pretty Face
There is a lot to appreciate about the EV6 electric crossover from Kia. Haven’t had a chance to see one in person? You don’t know what you’re missing. Stop into your EV6 dealer and see what all the fuss is about. The only thing better than looking at the EV6 from the outside is the […]
Can the Ford Mach-E Dethrone the Tesla Model Y for the EV Crown?
When they first hit the scene, electric vehicles were seen as a sustainable, if boring, alternative to their gas-powered forerunners. Emphasizing efficiency and practicality over performance and style, early electric vehicles were popular amongst their target audience, but the general driving populace was somewhat skeptical. In part, this lack of interest can be attributed to […]
Kia Turns Heads With the All-Electric EV6 SUV
Kia might not be the first automaker to latch onto the new all-electric trend, but it’s certainly making up for lost time with the introduction of the new EV6 SUV. The first of a forthcoming line of all-electric offerings from the South Korean automaker that will range from the EV1 to the EV9, the Kia […]
2023 Volkswagen ID.4: That Does It…Cars Are Just Computers Now
You may have heard a teacher tell you in class years ago that you won’t have a calculator in your pocket, so you better learn how to do those fractions. Not only were they wrong, but our calculators can now do so much more than just let us forget our multiplication table. Computers are everywhere––our […]
The Worst Car of the Nation 2022: Chevy Bolt EV
Folks, the auto industry is a harsh mistress–you never know for sure what will go over well and what will struggle. That said, the one thing I can pretty well guarantee is that if your vehicle decides to engage in spontaneous combustion, then you’re going to have a bad time. That’s exactly what Chevy learned […]
The Wow Factor: What It Means in Chevrolet’s Equinox EV
Despite modern trends and burgeoning demand, electric vehicles aren’t new inventions. The first small-scale electric car was developed over a century ago when innovators in America, Hungary, and the Netherlands looked for more efficient alternatives to the horse and buggy. As we know from history, the gas-powered automobile solved that concern, giving rise to automakers […]
Are You Interested in an Electric Chevy Camaro?
It should come as no surprise that with all of the new regulations being put into place, a lot of automakers are going to be forced to adopt electric or hybrid platforms for almost every popular nameplate on the market, performance cars included. This has raised a lot of speculation about the future of production […]
Just How Fast is the First Wave of EV Trucks?
For decades, truck fans have been arguing over which models are the most powerful and provide the highest capabilities in terms of towing and payload. While that’s not about to go away any time soon, there’s a new metric in which truck manufacturers are competing with each other: speed! Whether you’re interested in an F-150 […]
Three Great Tech Features of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
The Jeep brand has long been known to keep up with trends in technology and performance and push the envelope with what its vehicles are capable of regarding technology and performance. Many people are drawn to the Jeep Grand Cherokee because of its ability to go off-road while maintaining a luxurious experience inside the cabin, […]
Rivian: Doing Things Their Way, One Letter at a Time
It really doesn’t take much effort to spot one—Rivian’s signature headlight design, along with the lightbar that arguably started an industry-wide trend, makes it easy to ID at any time of day. It stands out in real life just as much as it does on camera, which I realized when an R1T in First Edition […]
The 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe Has Arrived and It’s Loaded With Exciting Tech
It’s true that good things come to those who wait. Jeep has certainly taken its time developing new vehicles with alternative fueling solutions, leaving us to wait patiently for a glimpse of its latest innovations. Jeep has lagged behind competitors who have been launching new hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and […]
Dinosaur-Burning Engines are Going Extinct in California
They did it, those crazy sunnuvaguns, they actually did it! On August 25th, 2022, California officially became the first state to ban the sale of gas and diesel-powered vehicles via the Advanced Clean Cars II Act (ACCII) passed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Now, don’t panic, petrolheads––the near-total ban on the sale of […]
Getting What You Pay For: The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2022 Tesla Model Y
When purchasing anything to enhance your quality of life, the underlying rule is “you get what you pay for.” Whether it’s a lovely house in a good neighborhood, an exquisite bottle of scotch, or most notably, a vehicle with all the features and trimmings necessary for your enjoyment, all of these items are usually thought […]
Step Into the Future With a Used Tesla
It seems odd to suggest that buying a used Tesla could get you into the future of the automotive industry. When you hear the word “used,” you immediately think of the past. However, buying a used Tesla is like going back to the future, discovering style, performance, and savings you have never imagined. Since Tesla […]
Everyone’s Reserving a Chevy Silverado EV. Should You?
There has been a lot of hype surrounding the Chevy Silverado EV, which is set to come out in the summer of 2024. Electric vehicles are typically synonymous with small vehicles, so when Chevrolet started focusing more on EVs with offerings like the Bolt and the EV Equinox, the world speculated—will they be able to […]
How Close Are the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 to Autonomous Driving?
Self-driving cars are quickly becoming a reality, making our roads safer and more convenient to travel. We aren’t there quite yet, but we’re well on our way with certain vehicles blazing ahead at the front of the trail. In a race to see who can go driverless first, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2022 […]