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Front three quarter view of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X.

2023 Toyota bZ4X review: exceeding low expectations

The bZ4X crossover SUV is the template for future Toyota EVs. We'll tell you if that's a good thing.
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype.

Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with minor changes

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted on public roads with some changes that may carry over to production.
Front three quarter view of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van.

Mercedes is finally bringing an electric van to the U.S.

The redesigned 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is the first electric van from Mercedes to be offered in the U.S.
The number 60 Acura ARX-06 GTP race car at the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

‘The cars are the stars.’ How automakers are electrifying the racetrack

The 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona featured a new class of hybrid race cars called GTP that automakers hope will promote their road-car electrification plans.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: almost an EV

The redesigned 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV drives more like an EV than a hybrid, making it a stepping stone for EV skeptics.
The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept was designed around an electric powertrain.

Ram EV concept previews truck brand’s electric future

The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept previews the brand's first production EV, due in 2024.
What a future Mercedes-Benz EV charging hub might look like.

Mercedes EV charging hubs are coming to North America by the end of the decade

Mercedes-Benz is launching a charging network for its growing lineup of EVs.
Amazon Alexa lists EV charging station locations on a vehicle touchscreen.

Amazon Alexa aims to streamline the EV charging experience

Drivers will be able to ask Amazon Alexa for EV charging locations beginning later in 2023.
Chrysler Synthesis cockpit demonstrator

Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator brings more screens and software to vehicle cockpits

The Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator previews a new generation of infotainment systems for the automaker's upcoming EVs.
Front three quarter view of a camouflaged Volkswagen ID.7 prototype.

VW previews its next electric car in trippy camouflaged form

The Volkswagen ID.7 sedan is VW's next electric car for the North American market.
Front three quarter view of the 2024 Volvo EX90.

No mere EV, the sensor-stuffed EX90 is Volvo’s towering tech flagship

The 2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is the Swedish automaker's maximum effort for style, sustainability, and tech.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 BMW i7.

Business upfront, 31-inch TV in the back. BMW’s electric i7 is a screening room on wheels

The 2023 BMW i7 is the first electric version of BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan, and its luxury-first design sets it miles apart from a Tesla.
A 2024 GMC Sierra EV towing an Airstream trailer.

GMC poured all of its truck-making expertise into the Sierra EV pickup

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV blends carryover tech from the Chevrolet Silverado EV with unique styling and a more luxurious interior.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV preview: The EV lineup grows again

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the fifth model in Mercedes' EQ lineup of electric cars.
Front three quarter view of the Polestar 3.

Sporty Polestar 3 SUV is an EV guiding star

The Polestar 3 borrows heavily from Polestar parent Volvo, but with its own unique style and an emphasis on performance.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Kia Niro EV.

2023 Kia Niro EV first drive review: Practical doesn’t have to bore you to tears

The redesigned Niro EV emphasizes style to stand out in a growing EV market.
Front view of the 2023 Nissan Ariya.

Nissan wants the 2023 Ariya to be its comeback EV, but the bar has been raised

Nissan pioneered EVs with the Leaf, but with the 2023 Ariya, it's playing catch-up.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

We need more 7-passenger EVs, but the 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV has room to improve

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV aims to be the luxury EV for families, but falls short on an important metric.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan.

Lux and refreshingly livable, Mercedes’ EQE moves EVs mainstream

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan continues Mercedes' quest to offer an electric equivalent of each of its gasoline models.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80.

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review: old-money luxury gets an electric edge

While it's based on a gasoline car, the Electrified G80 is a surprisingly good EV with old-money style and luxury to match.
Rendering of the Jeep Recon electric SUV.

Jeep is launching its first two electric SUVs in the U.S. in 2024

Jeep plans to launch four electric SUVs by 2025, with two confirmed for the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan with Drive Pilot.

We tested the self-driving Mercedes tech so advanced, it’s not allowed in the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot reaches a new level of sophistication for driver-assist systems. We hit the track to see what it can do.
Front view of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.

We drove Mercedes’ hand-built EQXX concept, and it’s unlike any other EV

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX shows how EVs of the future can compete with gasoline cars on range.
Front three quarter view of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB.

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB first drive review: An EV better than its gas sibling

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is essentially an electric version of the GLB-Class compact SUV.
The front three-quarter view of a 2022 Rivian against a rocky backdrop.

2022 Rivian R1S first drive review: An EV SUV fit for an expedition or a drag race

Rivian follows up its vaunted R1T pickup with the R1S electric SUV, which adds three-row seating without losing the modern off-roading features that put these EV beasts in a class of their own.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV.

Cadillac Lyriq first drive review: Electric manifesto

Brash, unique and genuinely innovative, the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq shows the kind of EV that GM can build when it tries.
2023 mercedes benz glc class preview

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class takes a subtle approach to tech

The redesigned 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class luxury SUV adds more tech features and a new mild-hybrid powertrain.
Front three quarter view of the Buick Wildcat EV concept.

Buick announces plan to go all-electric with stunning EV concept

The Buick Wildcat EV concept isn't going into production, but Buick does plan to go all-electric by 2030.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid first drive review: Style and substance

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid makes a bold design statement, but backs it up with a great hybrid powertrain.
Front three quarter view of the Lincoln Star concept.

Lincoln Star concept previews upcoming EVs

The Lincoln Star concept lights the way for a range of four EVs Lincoln plans to launch by 2026.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 BMW i7.

The all-electric BMW i7 is a home theater on wheels

The 2023 BMW i7 is the first all-electric version of BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan.
mercedes benz eqs suv preview

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a luxury SUV for the family

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the automaker's first electric SUV for the U.S. market.
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid perched on a rock.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe first drive review: Do-it-all plug-in

As it inches toward an electric future, Jeep adds a plug to one of its most popular SUVs.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe front three quarter trailside

Off-roading in a plug-in Jeep is like hiking with A/C

We tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid at Jeep's home away from home.