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Yes, you read the title right. The 2022 Kia EV6 has drift mode. A video posted by the brand on YouTube highlights the development process for its first dedicated battery-electric vehicle. The part that stands out was giving the car the performance credentials to back up its attractive looks. This also shows that Kia has […]

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group’s all-electric premium brand, Zeekr, has unveiled its first car, the 001, and it promises to end the days of “dull EVs.” Built at Geely’s Hangzhou Bay facility, the Zeekr 001 will be offered in China and select global markets. Featuring a four-door hatchback or shooting brake body style with a coupe-like […]

Mercedes-Benz has officially taken the wraps off the 2022 EQS, its first vehicle to ride on a dedicated platform designed specifically for battery-electric vehicles. When it arrives in the U.S. later this year, the EQS will be available in single- or dual-motor flavors. The MBUX Hyperscreen will also debut on the EQS, a massive 56-inch […]

Ford has announced that it will officially start offering its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system after testing it for 500,000 miles. Last year, the Blue Oval sent 10 cars, five F-150s, and five Mustang Mach-Es on what it called the “mother of all road trips” through 37 states and five Canadian provinces to help fine-tune […]

Audi has finally unveiled the next addition to its all-electric lineup: the 2022 Q4 e-tron. Like the larger e-tron slotting above it, the Q4 e-tron will be available in standard and Sportback guise, the latter of which features a coupe-like roofline. Both models look like shrunken versions of their bigger siblings featuring enclosed single-frame grille, […]

Mazda’s first electrified vehicle, the MX-30, will finally come to the United States. First introduced at the 2019 Tokyo auto show, the MX-30 has been on sale in Europe and Japan for some time now in all-electric or hybrid flavors. Powering the Mazda MX-30 is an electric motor with 144 hp and 200 lb-ft of […]

The Polestar 2 has expanded thanks to a new range of features and the addition of the single-motor variant. That version gets a single 231-hp electric motor and retains the same 78-kWh battery. Dual-motor versions retain two 204-hp electric motors for a combined output of 408 hp. On a charge, the Polestar 2 can travel […]

When Ford launched the Explorer Hybrid, it was only available in the Limited trim, which was on the upper end of the spectrum. Now, the Blue Oval has expanded the electrified powertrain’s availability with the addition of the Platinum Hybrid variant for the 2021 Explorer lineup. In addition to AWD, Ford has also made the […]

One of the most crucial vehicles for the Alfa Romeo brand has been delayed according to a new report. A source close to the matter told Automotive News Europe that the compact crossover’s release date has been pushed back because incoming CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato wanted more performance out of the plug-in hybrid powertrain. The executive, […]

A new study reveals that half of Americans see battery-electric vehicles as a solution to climate change. However, it also highlights the need for the charging infrastructure to expand. The study, which was conducted by Ipsos and EVBox, shows that current and potential EV drivers see climate change as an important part of their purchase […]