The world’s first mass-production EV was small and unfamiliar but showed the way forward. Could a version like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Sport Air work today?

The world’s first mass-production EV was small and unfamiliar but showed the way forward. Could a version like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Sport Air work today?
The Karma Gyesera is positioned as the long-awaited successor to the Revero, the company’s first model that was largely based on the original Fisker Karma.
Polestar is a brand unfamiliar to many, the result of competing in a premium category amid established major players. But Polestar makes very good EVs and deserves a closer look.
EV market data show continued, long-term movement toward electrification, although U.S. government policies will stretch out the adoption timeline.
Hydrogen is viewed as a potential zero-emission fuel to power our driving future. Hyundai’s latest NEXO hydrogen vehicle shares part of this automaker’s vision.
Ensuring a successful EV transition requires careful planning, public-private cooperation, and the ability to navigate ever-changing economic uncertainties.


The road to an electric future envisioned by legislators is broken, and without a serious course correction this poses an existential threat to our future mobility.
The iconic, box-like Kia Soul gets a redesign for 2020, sporting styling changes that include a more aggressive front end with horizontal strips containing daytime running lights. Headlamps are integrated in the bumper while taillights now practically encircle the rear window. The third-generation model rides on a 1.2-inch-longer wheelbase and is 2.2 inches longer, and […]
Ferrari has long been recognized for its powerful presence in the automotive world. Adding hybrid technology to its accomplishments is a natural.
It’s a new day for Ranger Rover’s Evoque. The stylish crossover joins competitors by offering buyers an efficient, 48 volt mild-hybrid version as an option to increase fuel efficiency and decrease carbon emissions while also boosting overall acceleration and performance.
Monterey, with its epic automotive events like The Quail Motorsports Gathering and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, was calling us. It’s calling you, too.
Better in so many ways with improved off-road capabilities and greater towing capacity, the ever-popular Explorer presents yet another choice for SUV buyers. Plus, a pair of EcoBoost engines and a new hybrid variant deliver desired performance and efficiency.
The Kona offers crossover buyers a bunch of functionality for the money. There's also the choice of electric or gasoline models.
Part of Honda’s Clarity triple-play – along with the hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell and more mainstream Clarity Plug-In Hybrid – the Clarity Electric is a model that clearly cuts its own path. It does not aim to be part of the ‘200 mile club,’ the latest generation of uber-electrics that claim a battery electric driving […]
Many consider the internal combustion engine a thing of the past. After all, we have zero-emission electric cars and a growing number of hybrids. But conventional engines keep getting better and will power most cars and trucks for some time.
What’s next at Karma Automotive: How about a Grand Touring Revero with exceptional styling touches by the renowned designers at Pininfarina?
Subaru’s Crosstrek Hybrid – actually a plug-in hybrid – is what fans of the marque have been waiting for. It features all the functionality expected of a Subaru along with 17 miles of all-electric driving and a total 480 mile driving range.
Mild hybrid engines have been tried in various models over the past decade, without really gaining traction. Now they’re making a resurgence as fuel economy becomes a more pressing need for automakers. RAM aims to make it a success story.
The compact Ford Ranger disappeared from the scene many years ago, for reasons unknown. Now it’s back in grown-up form, ready to compete in an expanding pickup market where mid-size appears to have a strong and growing appeal. About time.
There’s huge interest in electric SUVs and that’s not lost on automakers. Many see this as a huge opportunity, but not just the legacy giants. Newcomers also want in on the game, plus some recognizable names returning for another shot.
Not long ago, engineers created engines that could run on half their cylinders under low load conditions to save fuel. Great trick, right? Now GM has upped the ante with a V-8 and V-6 that run on just one. Well...that's pretty cool.
We all knew that Tesla wouldn’t remain the sole player in the luxury electric car game. But how do you complete with the popular Model S and Model X? Jaguar has that figured out with its aggressively stylish, high-performing E-PACE.
Is 100 miles of range enough in an electric vehicle? Is 150 desirable? Who knows…it really depends on your needs. But in the ever-competitive world of EVs, breaking the 200 mile range barrier has become increasingly important. Behold Nissan’s LEAF-PLUS.
Lexus isn’t shy when it comes to aggressive styling cues, as one might gather from its distinctive, and massive, spindle grilles in recent models. What happens when you get aggressive with an overall SUV design? You have the Lexus UX.
The Avalon has historically been a mainstream, if not overly exciting, vehicle in the Toyota lineup. The model’s latest generation changes all this with an exciting design, great attention to detail, and a hybrid variant that gets really impressive mpg.