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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Aside from the Stinger and maybe, maybe the K900 luxury sedan, which was offered with a lovely V8 engine, Kia is not really known for building high-performance vehicles. They don’t even have a dedicated go-fast division like Mercedes-AMG or even Hyundai’s N sub-brand. But a glaring exception to this is the new EV6 GT, the […]

Electric vehicles usually aren’t cheap. As platforms for automakers to showcase their technological prowess, today’s EVs are typically high-end vehicles loaded with the latest and greatest amenities, which pushes their prices far beyond the reach of many drivers. But electrics don’t have to be unobtainable. There are a few affordable options like the Chevy Bolt […]

After reviewing the Electrify Home HomeStation and finding its size to be one of its biggest issues, I decided to reach out to Wallbox to evaluate the company’s compact Pulsar Plus home EV charger. Wallbox was quick to send out the Pulsar Plus for me to test and review, and I was equally as excited […]

Currently, the Wallbox Pulsar Plus is undergoing our long-term home EV charger evaluation, and the smart features of the charger are becoming frustrating to use. The charger often disconnects from WiFi, rendering the app basically useless until I can reconnect the charger. Issues like this are a major reason why some consumers prefer to purchase […]

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 […]

You wouldn’t be wrong in stating that the current batch of Dodge vehicles is getting pretty old. Some of the platforms date back to the turn of the century, in some parts, so it’s a big deal that the brand has an all-new model. The first all new model in a decade. Plus, it’s available […]