Craig Cole

The Hyundai Kona crossover lineup has been totally redesigned for 2024. This includes the standard model, the sporty N Line version and, of course, the battery powered — and surprisingly spunky — Kona Electric. This Hyundai has always been an adventurous looking little crossover, and that continues with the new model. The 2024 Kona wears […]

Believe it or not, that tractor-trailer you just passed on the highway probably wasn’t assembled by the manufacturer called out by the grille emblem, at least not entirely. A company called Fontaine Modification may have played a huge role in building that big-rig, and plenty of other heavy trucks on the road today. According to […]

Nissan is now offering an all-wheel-drive version of the Ariya electric SUV. e-4ORCE models promise greater traction and much more performance than the standard Ariya, all without sacrificing amenities or totally savaging the range. Sounds like a winning combination. And you know what? It is. The basics The Ariya is Nissan’s first all-electric SUV, a […]

Plug-in hybrids give you the best of both worlds: efficient, electric-only range for smooth and silent motoring as well as a traditional combustion powertrain so you can drive cross country without having to recharge. A little of column A and a little of column B with plenty of capability and comfort thrown in for good […]

As Ram gears up to introduce all-electric versions of its keystone half-ton pickup and ProMaster commercial van, the truck-centric Stellantis division is focusing on quality in a way it perhaps never has before. The brand’s efforts to build better — and more-reliable products — are evinced by growing sales and plenty of accolades. In fact, […]

The Ram Revolution concept truck revealed at CES back in January was chockablock with clever features, from a front luggage passthrough to a fold-down midgate to third-row jump seats. It seems many of these features are unlikely to ever make it to production, but the tuck brand’s chief executive says they plan to include nearly […]

Electric vehicles are the future, but anyone that tells you EVs are perfect, ignore them and run away because they’re lying to you. At EV Pulse, we firmly believe battery-powered cars and pickup trucks will revolutionize how we get around, emphasis on will. The problem is we live in the present, not the future, and […]

Comfortable, dynamic, stylish and sumptuous, the Genesis GV70 is one hell of a luxury SUV. The upcoming battery-powered model promises to be another blockbuster for the brand, though Genesis is taking an unusually cautious approach with the new Electrified GV70, focusing on quality instead of sales volume. This amped-up utility vehicle is something of pioneer […]

Last October, automotive supplier Foriva launched Materi’act as a separate business unit to introduce new materials that are more ecologically friendly and have lower carbon footprints. The new company is actively developing fabrics, leather substitutes and structural polymers that are made of recycled plastics or contain plant-based fibers harvested from hemp or even pineapple leaves. […]

Fuses and circuit breakers are designed to protect electrical systems from damage and prevent fires if there’s a short circuit or other issue. While incredibly important, neither of these components are very smart; the former burns out if it’s subjected to too much current and the latter just cuts power. Bringing electrical safety into the […]