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The new plan forward for Toyota is all about BEVs. No kidding.

BMW has been a leader in automotive innovation since its inception, even going so far as to bolster the engine noise of the i8 to make the ride sound more like a traditional sports car. As they ditch the gas engine altogether, what sound will BMW rely on to engage the driver? It turns out that help from composer Hans Zimmer will influence the symphony of BMWs electric i4 and iX.

Long-time EV fans finally find the perfect vehicle for their needs and order two.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Harris County Texas Precinct 4 Constable’s Office along with help from NHTSA, are investigating a recent Tesla crash. Here is what the initial report says.

We test and offer our opinions on Jeep’s new plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle. Here’s why it’s the one we’d buy.

With new electric vehicles popping up in the category seemingly every day, vehicles like the Mustang Mach E, the Volkswagen ID.4, and the Audi E-Tron will find themselves awash in competition shortly. Enter the Porsche E Macan, an all-electric SUV that promises to outdo others in range and sportiness.

Gone for 45 years, the Porsche 914 was the first entry-level sports car to come from the German manufacturer. Many would love to see it back, but would a revived 914 be too competitive with the 718, or could they coexist?

According to a new survey by Trendence, a German market analysis firm, Tesla has ascended to the number one position for the most sought-after employers in Germany.

Toyota is planning to bring the stunning performance of electric vehicles to their already impressive Off-Roader, the 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser! Thanks to an ongoing trial in Australia, a battery powered Electric Land Cruiser may soon be in the grasp of consumer drivers as this trial will rocket Toyota's EV Program even further into the future.

Ford Mustangs have been at the heart of American Motorsports for almost 60 years, with its big 6-0 coming in just 3 short years (as it was technically released as a 65 model year in 1964 at that year’s World’s Fair). In 2023, we’re expected to see the release of the first production Electric Mustangs, but in 2019, a company named Webasto helped Ford bring a Mustang to SEMA with around 900 horsepower of pure electric excitement.

The BMW i8 has sleek lines and aggressive styling cues that scream expensive taste. The sports hybrid has been turning heads since 2013 and is almost everything that I want from an electric vehicle. It’s sleek, it’s sporty, it’s got enough batteries to do quick jaunts around town but still has a gas powerplant that allows for more flexibility. This amazing piece of European Engineering sings its alluring siren song, and I am caught in her trance.

A new video explains why in both theory and in practical testing, Tesla cars won't have the capability to accelerate from zero miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Is this the latest example of Tesla stretching the truth in its marketing?

Tesla’s first-quarter sales are essentially identical to its deliveries from last quarter meaning Tesla’s delivery rate is essentially unchanged for six months. The bad news is that deliveries of Tesla’s most profitable Model S and Model X have gone to near nil.

The all-new Semi truck is unlike any other that’s ever been made, and it’s certainly different than any other Tesla. President of Tesla’s heavy trucking division Jerome Guillen announced Tesla is looking for service technicians.

Despite many reasons to stall, the Mustang Mach-E continues to be delivered at a record pace. Here’s why it matters for Ford, for shoppers, and EV adoption in America.

A pair of month-long Ford Mustang Mach-E owners rent a Tesla Model Y. Here is what they found out about the differences and similarities between these two great vehicles. They don't hold back on what they like and dislike about both.

Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.

Tire shortages are about to become more commonplace. Here’s why your next flat may require a wait of days or more before your new tires are ready for mounting.

We look back on the long list of unusual Tesla crashes and wonder why Tesla’s vehicles still manage to hit things.

With Electric Vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model S, GMC HUMMER EV, and the Mustang Mach E starting their takeover of the motorsports arena, the age of electric muscle may soon be upon us. Chevrolet teased a sporty looking silhouette with an EV drivetrain- many sources believe it to be the next Camaro. But something that is sorely lacking from the EV automotive sector, is customization.

Why don’t all tow trucks from AAA and other roadside assistance providers have back seats to help transport stranded motorists? In this story, we offer our opinion on the subject.

Following relentless attacks by Chinese media, Tesla is stepping up closed-door engagement with Chinese regulators and hiring new managers to improve the EV maker's interaction with the Chinese government.

Many electric vehicles have roofs made entirely or mostly of glass. Now that glass is breaking and owners are in a fix.

The Porsche brand is known for high quality and high performance, but also high prices. The term ‘poor man’s Porsche’ is commonly used to describe a separate, cheaper brand that offers a comparable experience. But there may be cars made by Porsche that can claim that title as well.

It is no secret that Tesla has received a lot of negative press lately. Many Tesla loyalists believe this is a coordinated attempt to bring down Musk and Tesla. The media will continue to gin up stories, but there are effective ways to put energy toward the right things.

Electric Cars are estimated to be the future of the automotive industry. The means of shuttling people from place-to-place marches down the inexorable road to electrification and automation. The days of the falling asleep at the wheel and dying by your own hands are gone, replaced by computers that can’t see Tractor Trailers or Police Cruisers.

We test our new favorite three-row crossover, the Acura MDX, and find that its beauty is more than skin deep.

Tesla and its eclectic founder, Elon Musk, have decided to enter a truck into the Electric Vehicle market. This truck, the Cybertruck, is expected to be powerful, rugged, and nigh indestructible. It’s had its share of setbacks on the road to release, including some bad press and the recent chip shortage has not helped get the Cybertruck into our driveways.

The Dodge Charger is a muscle car icon. From the debated General Lee to the new 2021 Hellcat Redeye that’s pushing 797 horsepower and zips from 0-60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds, Chargers rank highly on most driving enthusiast’s lists of cars they want to try to do questionably safe things in.

A new study breaks down which colors enhance the value of your vehicle and which detract from it.