Tech: How Long Do Hybrid Batteries Last?
Most gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle drivers will at some point ask these questions: How long do hybrid batteries last? Are they expensive to replace?
News: CA/China EV Sales Tell Tesla Story
Two recent electric vehicle sales reports tell a similar tale—the Tesla Model 3 is dominating the market worldwide and in its home market of California, and other models and manufacturers have a lot of catching up to make it a competitive situation.
News: Ford’s Mach-E: Selling Car Buyers on Going Electric
I attended a compelling online presentation by Mark Kaufman, global director, electrification, from Ford this week in which he outlined the plans the company has for its EVs going forward, with an emphasis on the exciting new Mustang, which will be sold alongside its gas-powered coupe stable mates.
Road Test: 2020 Mini Cooper SE EV
The 2020 Mini Cooper SE is the brand’s first production all-electric vehicle (EV). It delivers all the charm and fun of the premium small hatchback, which has built a following since its debut in 2001—without using a drop of petrol.
News: Ford Pumps Up Charging Speed on Mach-E
Ford has been dribbling out teasers on its first foray into mass-market electric vehicles–the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Safety: Best-Selling EV Wins Top Safety Marks
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 continued findings of the earlier tests, receiving Good marks on all IIHS tests and 5 Stars in all NHTSA tests.
News: Lexus UX 300e EV Announced
The Lexus UX 300e is a tidily sized crossover in a configuration that pre-COVID-19 was booming, so it should do well in the U.S. if priced right.
Opinion: A Gift of Clean Air
With that in mind, I have decided, after 28 years of automotive testing and writing, that I will now test and review only pure all-electric vehicles.
News: New Car Buyers Want Fuel Economy
Consumer Reports, a national non-profit consumer organization, conducted a survey of adults in the U.S. April 2-13 this year and found fuel economy was the most desired attribute in the next vehicle purchased.
Interview: From Ferraris to Solar Cars
Lowie Vermeersch is a famous Belgian car designer. In this two-part interview, we walk through his career, starting at the TU Delft in Holland all the way to running his own design studio–Granstudio–in Turin, the heart of the Italian car design Industry.