Craig Cole

On Wednesday, global automaker Stellantis revealed details about, and even a few pictures of, its new STLA Medium electric vehicle platform, which was first announced along with three other EV architectures back in 2021. This new vehicle foundation promises to offer class-leading range and energy efficiency as well the adaptability to underpin a wide range […]

Rare-earth elements are critical for building efficient motors that power electric vehicles. Ensuring it has a reliable source for these difficult-to-source materials, Stellantis announced on Thursday that it signed a rare-earth offtake term sheet with NioCorp Developments Ltd., a US-based mineral development company. According to the automaker, this agreement, “envisions a definitive agreement for a […]

Think of the Mercedes-Benz EQE as an all-electric version of the E-Class, a battery-powered successor to a venerable automotive nameplate. The two cars are very similar in size, though the new EQE aims to blend traditional Mercedes-Benz virtues — comfort, luxury and advanced technology — with futuristic design in a package that’s ultra refined and […]

It may not be the first automaker that comes to mind when you think of electric vehicles, but Kia is no stranger to EVs. The South Korean company has offered battery-powered versions of the spunky Soul hatchback and versatile Niro crossover, though the new 2022 EV6 is this brand’s first dedicated battery-electric offering, meaning no […]

On paper, the 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+ isn’t particularly impressive. This all-electric SUV doesn’t DC fast charge very quickly, for a single-motor electric vehicle the range should probably be better, the horsepower and torque figures are rather middling, there’s no front trunk and not everyone will love the Ariya’s somewhat bulbous exterior styling. But despite […]

The 2024 Honda Prologue all-electric SUV promises to offer plenty of great technology. On Tuesday, the Japanese automaker announced the upcoming utility vehicle will “offer customers the latest digital services technology and features” including Google built-in, an infotainment system powered by the search giant’s technology. This system is available in a range of products from […]

You can think of the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e as a gold-plated version of the Toyota bZ4X. These two all-electric SUVs are closely related, though they are not carbon copies. The luxurious Lexus is superior to its mainstream relative in numerous ways, though there’s still plenty of room for improvement. When I reviewed the bZ4X […]

Rivian is unquestionably one of the more interesting startup electric vehicle manufacturers. The company’s closely related R1T pickup and R1S utility vehicle not only look great, but they come with upscale interiors and offer lots of clever features. Broadening this up-and-coming brand’s appeal, Rivian is working on a series of smaller vehicles. As with the […]

On June 25 Ford will participate in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. This is hardly earth-shattering news as the automaker has a rich motorsports history, but what’s shocking is the vehicle Ford will use to charge up the mountain. No, it’s not a heavily modified Mustang sports car, the F-150 Raptor R pickup truck […]

As we reported last month, Cadillac is preparing to unleash an all-electric version of its iconic Escalade luxury SUV. Details about this vehicle were — and indeed still are — scarce, but we at least know when the Escalade IQ will be revealed. On Tuesday, the automaker announced the vehicle’s official debut is set for […]