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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Championed the Kei Car

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?

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2025 Kia K4 Brings Tech and Efficiency

No interest in electric? The Kia K4 combines bold design and up to 40 mpg highway fuel economy with a pair of gas powertrain choices, no electrification required.

Karma Gyesera: Beauty Meets Efficiency

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.

Behind the Wheel of the Polestar 3

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.

U.S. EV Market Slowing But Far From Over

EV market data show continued, long-term movement toward electrification, although U.S. government policies will stretch out the adoption timeline.

Navigating the EV Transition

Ensuring a successful EV transition requires careful planning, public-private cooperation, and the ability to navigate ever-changing economic uncertainties.

Ron Cogan behind the wheel

The Fractured Road Ahead for EVs

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.

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Here’s How to Go Hybrid on a Budget

Gas-electric hybrids are growing in popularity as buyers seek a comfortable way to experience electrification. Here are 10 affordable hybrid models to consider.

Mustang Mach-E Rally on Track to Impress

You wouldn’t necessarily want to take your Mustang off-pavement since rugged roads are not its forte. Unless, of course, it’s the Mustang Mach-E Rally.

The Electric VW ID.7

VW continues to delight with sedan choices in a market that has largely abandoned cars in favor of SUVs. The new electric ID.7 is another great example.

Toyota's Hydrogen Development Milestone

Toyota has been working on hydrogen development for more than 30 years and is a strong proponent of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Daily Life with a Toyota RAV4

Not everybody is ready to go electric, so we’re doing a long-term test of an efficient gas powered Toyota RAV4. Wait…what? Did we really get 43 mpg on gas?

Is Our Electrified Future Coming Too Fast?

There’s good reason to question the regulatory tunnel vision at play as we move toward an electrified future. Do we have the means to power it?

Update: Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX

The Honda Prologue electric vehicle and its uplevel Acura ZDX stablemate will qualify for full $7,500 federal tax credit.

Italian Chic: Alfa Romeo Tonale

Alfa Romeo Tonale is stylish, electrified, and very efficient. It's also the 2024 Green SUV of the Year.

Kia Carnival: A New Hybrid Ride

The futuristic Kia Carnival multi-purpose vehicle returns for 2025 with next-gen tech, a refreshed look, and a new efficient hybrid powertrain.

Mazda CX-90: Tradition Meets Modern 

Mazda’s CX-90 is stylish, seats up to 8, and offers three powertrain options including an efficient turbocharged hybrid.

Behind the Wheel: Volvo S60 ReCharge T8

The Volvo S60 mid-size sedan is a refined plug-in hybrid that delivers improved environmental impact and style to go with it.

EV Service is Off to a Good Start

Electric vehicles are a game changer in many respects. But how will they affect the way service is traditionally delivered at dealerships?

Hybrid Flex-Fuel Vehicles Reduce C02

Cleaner than EVs, hybrid flex-fuel vehicles provide a realistic approach to achieving carbon reduction goals. Why are they being ignored?

Toyota’s Roomier Grand Highlander

Brand-new for 2024, Toyota’s Grand Highlander mid-size SUV delivers tons of space and a pair of hybrid options.

Polestar 4: Is this the Brand’s Rising Star?

The incoming Polestar 4 offers a unique EV ownership experience, placing the upcoming Porsche Macan EV squarely in its sights.

The Path to Zero Carbon with Renewable Propane

Renewable propane, also called rPropane, will allow commercial fleets and consumers to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the next 10 years.

Winners! The Best Green Cars of the Year

We are driving toward a ‘greener’ future and transportation is changing. Let’s celebrate the green cars that are leading the way.

Chevrolet Trax: The Affordable Crossover Option

Redesigned for 2024, the entry level Chevrolet Trax is positioned as an exciting and affordable option for prospective compact crossover buyers.