Test Drives
Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Pro S Plus 4Motion (AWD)
John Faulkner
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz 4Motion will find its happy place on the freeway, heading to the mountains for a ski weekend, cruising the coast in search of waves, and for in-town errands.
Road Test: 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore EV
John Faulkner
The attractive exterior design of the 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore will draw the attention of luxury SUV EV shoppers.
Flash Drive: 2026 Polestar 4
John Faulkner
The 2026 Polestar 4 driving experience left me refreshed after my time behind the wheel. This is something that cannot be said about all cars, SUVs and trucks.
Road Test: 2025 Lucid Air Pure DreamDrive Pro
John Faulkner
The 2025 Lucid Air Pure has found the sweet spot, making enjoyable every moment spent in this midsize all-electric premium sedan.
News and Feature
Interview: “Kia is not what you know”
John Faulkner
I like to start with Kia is not what you know. For 25 years we were talking about Kia being America’s best value. It isn’t that we still are not a value, but now it is to say we offer more.
How Advanced Coatings Are Optimizing Battery Electrode Performance
Ellie Gabel
Researchers are experimenting with advanced coating technologies to improve electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Quiet, Clean, Efficient: The Case for Electric Vehicles in City Maintenance
Jane Marsh
Electric vehicles for city maintenance reduce local emissions and improve neighborhood livability.
News: 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show
John Faulkner
The trend in recent years at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) has been for many of the vehicle debuts to be electrified in some fashion.
Car Knowledge
Timing Your Transition: When to Sell Your Gas Vehicle for an EV Upgrade
Tomas Gutauskas
The goal isn’t to squeeze every last mile out of a dying car or to jump into an EV before you’re ready. It’s figuring out when the switch actually improves your life.
Classic Mustang Collecting: A Guide to Valuation and Rarity
Aaron Borderman
Classic Mustangs have everything collectors are looking for. From heritage, to performance, to cultural cache.
How to Choose the Right Wheel Fitment Without Ruining Ride Quality
Brandon Longo
Upgrading wheels isn’t just about picking a size that looks good in photos. The right fitment keeps a car handling predictably, riding comfortably and, maybe most importantly, out of the repair shop.
Why Upgrading Your Car’s Style Does More for You Than You Think
Aaron Borderman
Upgrading your car is immensely satisfying, but it’s not just a superficial, cosmetic thing. It can genuinely affect your mood and confidence.