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See the 2022 BMW iX and i4 electric vehicle lineup up close inside and out

As the company moves more toward electrification, BMW is advancing its dedicated electric vehicle offerings. The 2022 BMW i4 sedan and the iX crossover represent the future of the German company, not only in technology but in design language. We recently had a chance to check out the two new cars and show off what […]

by Chad Kirchner

7/16/2021

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge exudes a different aura in the metal

One look at the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge and you may be thinking that it’s just a coupe-ified XC40 Recharge. While that’s partially true, the low-slung crossover exudes a different presence once you see it in the metal. We recently got a chance to spend time with Volvo’s first dedicated battery-electric vehicle in Los Angeles […]

by Stefan Ogbac

7/12/2021

2023 Polestar 3: What we know about the all-electric performance crossover

The 2023 Polestar 3 is a crucial product for Volvo’s younger sibling brand. Being a crossover, it has broader appeal than the Polestar 2 especially with the added utility offered by the hatch. Further making the Polestar 3 an important vehicle is that it will be underpinned by Volvo Car Group’s new platform dedicated specifically […]

by Stefan Ogbac

7/11/2021

Is the Polestar 2 about to get a power bump?

The Polestar 2 is an incredibly fun car to drive, especially in its dual-motor configuration. With 408 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque on tap instantly, you get quick acceleration to go with nimble handling and it appears Polestar has more surprises up its sleeve. The experimental Polestar 2 shown at the 2021 Goodwood Festival […]

by Stefan Ogbac

7/11/2021

2022 Honda CR-V: How will one of the benchmarks evolve?

Improving on a good thing is hard because you need to build on the strength of the product, fix the little quibbles, and add new things to it. That’s the position Honda is in with the next-generation CR-V. As one of the most popular compact crossovers on the market and the class bench mark, improving […]

by Stefan Ogbac

7/2/2021

2022 Honda HR-V: Will it get electrified?

A second-generation Honda HR-V is arriving this year and it has the potential of changing the subcompact crossover segment. One of the most practical cars in its class, the HR-V made a name for itself because of its flexibility and usability. For a vehicle of its size, the HR-V was more usable than some larger […]

by Stefan Ogbac

7/2/2021

The 2023 Lexus RX: Will it be electrified across the board?

If you were to name vehicles that helped pioneer a whole segment, the Lexus RX would be one of them. When it launched in 1999, the RX was one of the first luxury crossovers to hit the market and it immediately became a success story. Since then, the RX has consistently remained a strong seller […]

by Stefan Ogbac

6/29/2021

Road tripping a Nissan Leaf Plus: Efficiency, range per charge, and recommended range per day

We in the United States are unique in that we often buy for the “what if” in life and not the everyday use. Sure, you could rent a pickup truck the twice a year you need to move your RV, but what’s the fun in that? The same applies for EV purchasing. Most people drive […]

by Chad Kirchner

6/28/2021

2023 Genesis G90: Will it become an electric flagship luxury sedan?

Hyundai Motor Group has pledged to introduce up to two dozen battery-electric vehicles globally by 2025. Its luxury division, Genesis, has several models included in that mix. Beyond the upcoming GV60, Electrified G80, and Electrified GV70, the upstart luxury brand has an EV erosion of virtually all of its models. The next one is poised […]

by Stefan Ogbac

6/16/2021

2023 Lexus LX: The Land Cruiser’s more luxurious sibling is poised to electrify

Those mourning the loss of the Toyota Land Cruiser in North America, fear not because we’re still getting it. Only this time, it’s wearing a Lexus badge. The Lexus LX is essentially the same vehicle. Save for some design alterations and more leather and sound insulation, it’s mechanically similar to the Land Cruiser. That formula […]

by Stefan Ogbac

6/16/2021

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