Chad Kirchner

At this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Nissan both has some cool vehicles powered by electrons. Our favorite, though, is the 1987 Nissan Sunny pickup truck that has had its powertrain replaced by a donor Nissan Leaf. This Sunny was built by Tommy Pike Customs from South Carolina, and has a 40-kWh lithium-ion […]

Every fall, members of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) gather in Las Vegas to talk about everything going on in the world of aftermarket. Automakers often participate, and this year Mopar is bringing something electrified to the show floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The concept of restomodding a vehicle is taking an […]

We’ve seen the Hummer EV pickup truck. We’ve seen the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup truck. Now it’s time to take a look at the next Ultium-powered pickup truck from General Motors. This time it’s back to the GMC badge with the 2024 GMC Sierra EV. The Sierra EV is GM’s different take on the Ultium-platform […]

We’re pretty big fans of Porsche’s Taycan here. It’s easy to understand why. It delivers on range, charging, and tech features while retaining the power and performance you expect from a modern Porsche. But as of this point, there hasn’t been much movement from the brand’s GT team. It looks like that ends today. Spy […]

Cadillac is bringing an all-electric luxury sedan to the ultra-premium segment with its all-new Celestiq. After what seems like endless teasings, we now can tell you everything you want to know about the brand’s newest flagship. Celestiq is a four-door sedan riding on GM’s Ultium platform. It runs a dual-motor setup, meaning that it’s all-wheel […]

In addition to debuting the first version of the new Avenger electric Jeep in Paris, the company also debuted a concept version of the four-wheel drive version. “Wait,” you ask, “the Avenger isn’t four-wheel drive?” The Avenger, a subcompact SUV that won’t come to the United States, has a base model that is front-drive only. […]

EPA-rated ranges on electric vehicles can vary based on a number of scenarios. Heck, some will even argue that the test isn’t an accurate representation of real-world mileage. But one thing we know for sure is that more range is always appreciated, and that’s what Porsche is delivering for 2023 with its Taycan. Porsche credits […]

Kia’s Electric Global Modular Platform — E-GMP — is all the rage in electric vehicles, delivering solid range, excellent driving dynamics, and practical storage in a range of new cars and crossovers. The EV6 is one of the best cars Kia currently sells, and the upcoming EV9 family hauler will surely impress. But at a […]

Revealed over 2 years ago, the Nissan Ariya has suffered a few setbacks going from reveal to production. The supply chain disruptions thanks to the pandemic made it tough on the entire industry. But the U.S.-spec Ariya is on U.S. shores and about to head to dealerships, so we finally got a chance to get […]

If you have an interest at all in electric pickup trucks, you’re probably concerned with how far you can tow with one. Whether you’re just hauling a set of side-by-sides to your summer cabin twice a year, or regularly hauling around lawn care equipment — or anything in between — it’s a question you likely […]