Craig Cole

Craig brings 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the EV Pulse team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he’s as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he’s probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. To date, he’s fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and is currently resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a ’51 Ford Crestliner. Craig is a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
Craig Cole
Cadillac opening dedicated facility to help Celestiq electric sedan clients customize their cars

The upcoming Cadillac Celestiq promises to be a special automobile, therefore customers of this flagship-caliber sedan deserve special treatment. To deliver an elevated experience to such rarified clientele, on Monday the luxury automaker announced it’s opening a new customer-facing design facility, Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, on the General Motors Technical Center campus in Warren, Michigan. […]

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Eco-friendly Bridgestone Turanza EV tires promise wet-weather grip, long tread life

Tires are hugely important, in fact, they’re really the only part of your car or truck that should ever touch the ground. Providing electric vehicle owners with a premium replacement option, Bridgestone introduced its new Turanza EV grand touring tire, which is designed specifically for the unique needs of electric vehicles. Turanza EV tires aim […]

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Cadillac Escalade IQ all-electric SUV announced

Big news from Cadillac, literally. On Monday, the luxury division of GM announced it’s building an all-electric version of the large and lovely Escalade SUV. The upcoming Escalade IQ as this vehicle will be known, should fit in nicely with the brand’s other EV offerings including the Lyriq utility vehicle and Celestiq flagship sedan. Both […]

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Redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is basically a baby Tundra

On Friday, the totally redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma was unveiled. The fourth-generation model breaks plenty of new ground, and will be available with a hybrid powertrain and in a new Trailhunter hard-core off-road trim, though bucking current industry trends, the truck will still offer a six-speed manual transmission. Starting with a proven foundation, the 2024 […]

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2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus review: Luxury for less

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is a three-row SUV that replaces the CX-9 in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. Far more than just a renamed refresh, this new utility vehicle emphasizes design and driving dynamics in a way none of its rivals do, plus it’s available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is almost unheard of in […]

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Motiv Power Systems’ new medium-duty EV chassis offers more range, better performance

Slowly but surely, electrification is taking off in the passenger vehicle market, but arguably, there’s an even bigger opportunity for this technology to make a difference in the commercial space. Helping companies clean up their vehicle fleets, late last month California-based Motiv Power Systems announced the introduction of its next-generation medium-duty all-electric trucks. Motiv Power […]

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GMC introduces new Omega Edition model for 2024 Hummer EV Pickup and SUV models

In case the super-spendy yet mega-capable Hummer EV Pickup and SUV weren’t exclusive enough, GMC introduced a new special model on Friday. The 2024 Omega Edition will be available on the 3X trim for both the Hummer EV Pickup and SUV, elevating these all-electric vehicles’ style and capability. Grabbing your attention, this special edition features […]

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV first drive review: The best Nissan Rogue

Plug-in hybrids are the perfect solution for drivers that want to try an electric vehicle but aren’t quite ready to go all in on an EV. True to form, the redesigned 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV delivers the smooth, silent, efficient operation of an electric with the long range and quick refueling of internal combustion. The […]

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2023 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring review: Affordable efficiency

The Kia Niro is an engineering marvel because this hatchback-like crossover is available with three different drivetrains. You can get it as a conventional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or even a pure electric. The PHEV is the Goldilocks option, offering respectable all-electric range and the ability to drive cross country without ever needing to recharge. […]

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REE Automotive debuts new P7-C chassis cab platform

REE Automotive, a supplier of electric vehicle architectures for commercial applications, unveiled its new P7-C Class 4 chassis cab product on Tuesday. Built on the company’s modular platform, this vehicle is designed to streamline maintenance while maximizing interior volume. With a fully charged battery pack, the P7-C is expected to provide a maximum range of […]

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