What spins your wheels? Drivetrain technology explained

You’ve chosen a powerful V8 engine, or perhaps an economical hybrid, but there is still an important question: What should that engine be attached too?

Car Guides         April 24, 2023

Volkswagen ID.7 shows not every EV needs to be an SUV

Due to launch in 2024, the Volkswagen ID.7 will be the third all-electric ID model sold in the United States.

Car News         April 17, 2023

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is old-school luxury — electrified

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the first EV from Mercedes' ultra-luxury brand.

Car News         April 17, 2023

Lamborghini is reinventing itself with the Revuelto plug-in hybrid

The Lamborghini Revuelto bucks the automaker's V12 supercar tradition with added electrification.

Car Features         April 11, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV first drive review: ’90s look, cutting-edge tech

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV brings the EQ EV sub-brand into a popular market segment.

Car Reviews         April 4, 2023

Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive review: welcome to the future

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the second model in Hyundai's Ioniq EV subbrand, and it has radically different styling than its Ioniq 5 sibling.

Car Reviews         April 2, 2023

GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay for EVs, go all-in on Android integration

General Motors plans to phase out popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in favor of built-in Android systems.

Car News         March 31, 2023

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.

Car Reviews         February 28, 2023

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.

Car News         February 10, 2023

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.

Car News         February 7, 2023

‘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.

Car Features         February 2, 2023

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.

Car News         January 31, 2023

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.

Car News         January 31, 2023

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.

Car News         January 31, 2023

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.

Car News         January 31, 2023

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.

Car News         January 31, 2023

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.

Car Reviews         January 25, 2023

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.

Car Features         November 10, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         November 7, 2022

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.

Car Features         October 20, 2022

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.

Car News         October 20, 2022

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.

Car Features         October 20, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         October 9, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         October 7, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         September 30, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         September 27, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         September 15, 2022

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.

Car News         September 8, 2022

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.

Car Features         July 29, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         July 26, 2022

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.

Car Features         July 25, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         July 7, 2022

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.

Car Reviews         June 28, 2022

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.

Car News         June 1, 2022