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When I think of SUVs, I think of vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, or Mercedes G-wagon. I typically don’t give much thought to Volvo, but I really should. Volvo’s XC40 Recharge is not just a handsome SUV, it’s got plenty of features that make it one of the safest SUVs on the market, and it’s faster than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Tesla calls on artists to cover the Giga Berlin walls with awesome graffiti. This comes after the company in charge of the Giga Berlin building construction officially announces it has completed the project.

Car Talk employed a secret shopper for a month to call every notable vehicle extended warranty company for a price. Here are the ones the group found will annoy you most if you call them.

Tesla has shifted its path on self-driving technology from radar to camera-operated optical sensors. Will this change stop the company’s cars from smashing into firetrucks, roadway barriers, semi-trailers, and other static objects?

Used car prices are booming, but this Tesla Model bucks that trend. Here is the old model from Tesla that nobody seems to want to pay more for.

Have you been dying for tufted seats and bronze rims? Your dreams have been answered.

The first Ford Bronco was released in 1966 to be discontinued some 30 years later in 1996. 25 long years have passed and finally, the Blue Oval has released the New Bronco, a legitimate SUV with an emphasis on Utility. In ’66, the Bronco had to contend with the CJ5 Jeep. Today, how does a New Bronco compare to a Jeep Wrangler 4xe, with its torque heavy hybrid drivetrain?

According to rumors going around the Tesla community, with the upcoming June 3 delivery event of the refreshed Model S, Tesla is also expected to announce 350KW V4 supercharging, V11 UI, and many more exciting things.

The Volkswagen ID.4 is a very cool electric SUV. It’s shown itself to be off-road capable, competing in the Mexican 1000 against legends like the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. The Volkswagen ID.4 may not have off-roading as its main intent, but it makes a great family vehicle.

Tesla has removed radar from the company's Autopilot suite and replaced it with a "pure vision" system. This is expected to be the final major update before FSD wide release.

All plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles are not created equal. Just like the feel, performance, and driving satisfaction from battery-electric vehicles varies, so too do PHEVs. This review highlights the biggest difference to look for.

The new Ford Mustang Mach 1 Premium takes the GT up a notch. Here’s what makes it special.

There have been some who think that the new Ford F-150 Lightning shows a missed opportunity for Tesla. This train of thought doesn’t take into account why vehicles like the Cybertruck are produced to begin with.

Tesla has begun foundational work at the future Giga Berlin Battery site. The complexity of the foundational mesh suggests the area will be house to truly gigantic battery manufacturing pieces of machinery.

Tesla in an update to the company's online configurator has removed the Plaid Plus variant of the Model S from the order page.

Yesterday, Ford unveiled their entry into the EV Truck market, the F-150 Lightning. Many fans were less than enthusiastic about the reported 300 mile range, but in 2014 BMW gave us something that eases those worries substantially; a petrol fueled Range Extender. See the i3 for example! In 2014, it won Green Car of The Year.

The new Acura TLX Type S seems competitively priced for its segment.

Called the Cobra Jet 1400 because it’s pushing more than 1400 horsepower to the wheels, the amazing modifications done to the Ford Mustang platform prove that an electric Mustang has truly astounding motorsports potential. This electric dragster had to be toned down to stop itself from melting tires too quickly.

Shopping for a new or used car? Be prepared to pay as much as $20,000 more than MSRP for a popular model. We break down the causes and make some suggestions for shoppers dismayed at dealer markups.

Social Media posts show that market adjustment price additions by dealers have seen an uptick due to vehicle shortages.

Learn about an upgrade that does not seem to fit the typical Toyota truck philosophy. I just do not understand it.

Toyota’s hottest model begins to expand beyond its initial launch states into states that do not overtly support EV adoption.

Toyota had created a US-Based collaborative of leading labs and universities to drive electric vehicle battery technology forward. Today it doubled down.

Toyota has confirmed that, against all odds, the launch of the RAV4 Prime is still on schedule. We also discovered that even more states are now being allocated inventory of the plug-in RAV4.

Here is your official primer on the acronyms used to discuss electric vehicles. Think of it as your secret decoder ring to unlock the secret lingo electric vehicle experts, owners, fans, and shoppers use.

We help to clarify the terms used to discuss electric vehicle charging. Here is a quick overview of the two terms EVSE and Charger and how each is used by EV owners and experts.

Tesla has added a medium-lift Bell 412 helicopter from a company called Heli-Australia to aid in the construction of Giga Berlin.

Michelin takes home the hardware in Car Talk’s 2021 product excellence awards.

We explore the Lexus UX 250 h F SPORT and rediscover New England’s beauty.

A filing to the regulatory agency in Texas has revealed Tesla is planning to offer an insurance product in the state. Tesla will be determining premium rates based on driving data and will offer a 70% discount for the safest drivers.