Test Drives

Road Test: 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige
John Faulkner
The 2026 Kia Carnival now has a hybrid option for those seeking better fuel economy and performance.

Road Test: 2026 Acura ADX AWD A-Spec Advanced
John Faulkner
The 2026 Acura ADX plusses-up the HR-V with a premium experience of quality interior materials, a more powerful engine and a tuned suspension.

Road Test: 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line Turbo
John Faulkner
Our take is—If consumers are interested in the K4 Sedan, they will be really keen on the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback.
News and Feature

Brownfield Redevelopment: Converting Contaminated Sites into Modern EV Charging Hubs
Jane Marsh
Converting brownfield sites into EV charging hubs addresses environmental cleanup while supporting the shift to cleaner transportation.

Clearing-up Electrification Myths and Nonsense
John Faulkner
A vehicle with any form of electrification should have increased fuel efficiency and produce the least emissions of comparable cars, trucks and SUVs on the road.

News: 2027 Lexus TZ EV
John Faulkner
The 2027 TZ is Lexus’ first all-electric three-row, six-passenger SUV. It comes in two grades (trim levels), both with standard all-wheel drive.

HVO Renewable Diesel: The Drop-In Solution Decarbonizing Fleets Today (Not Tomorrow)
Jane Marsh
Renewable diesel, particularly hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), is becoming a practical near-term solution for fleets that want to reduce emissions now while building toward broader electrification.
Car Knowledge

Why Electric Delivery Fleets Are Investing More in Data-Driven Vehicle Branding
Catherine Park
Electric delivery operators who use telematics to guide branding decisions get more consistent visuals, better customer recognition and less wasted spend.

Why Autonomous and Electric Fleets Need Better Visual Training Data
Mike Rid
The clean fleet transition is not only about replacing fuel. It is about redesigning transportation around connected vehicles, software, automation and better use of operational data.

Why Custom Brake Pads Are Becoming a Global Competitive Strategy
Guest Contributor
Within this expanding automotive aftermarket ecosystem, brake components represent one of the most attractive and resilient product categories.

