The roof-mounted solar panel of the 2011 Nissan Leaf

This small solar panel of the 2011 Nissan Leaf provides slow charge to the accessory battery.

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The 2027 Porsche Taycan Is Getting Fake Gearshifts from a Fake Transmission and The Social Media Reaction is Very Heated

- by Chris Johnston

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is shown on a snowy plain

Are EVs “Good” In Winter Seems Like an Easy Question, But It Depends On What You Think Is Good - Here’s What Experts on Winter Driving Say

- by John Goreham

2026 Toyota Tundra

I Wanted a 2026 Toyota Tundra Until I Test Drove One, and I Wasn’t Impressed At All By It, I’ll Keep My Del & Tuned Ram 2500 Cummins With 210K Miles

- by Denis Flierl

Tesla service areas shows a Tesla Model behind a large stack of tires

Myth Busted - In Latest Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings, Some Plug-in Cars Do Poorly, Many Hybrids Do Very Well

- by John Goreham

2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible looks out of place in a winter scene

Is the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible S Drivable In Winter? The Surprise Answer

- by John Goreham