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First Drive: 2026 Polestar 4’s Smarts Give it the Safety, Comfort Edge

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EV and Hybrid Reviews

Hands-on reviews covering everything electric: EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids across every segment.

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First Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Review

Mustang Mach-E Daniel Rufiange -
A Rally version has been added to the Mach-E family, taking advantage of the GT version's basic features and enhanced performance levels. 

First Drive: Hybrid Toyota Tacoma Perfection Comes at a Price

Toyota Tacoma Daniel Rufiange -
Sure, the new 2024 Tacoma hybrids with the i-Force Max are fuel efficient and have torque for days, but this perfection comes at a price.

First Drive: 2024 Fiat 500e Isn’t For Everyone, And That’s OK

Electric & Hybrid Lee Bailie -
Fiat returns to North America as an EV-only brand. The new 500e's small size and limited range won’t make sense for every EV buyer, and that's fine by Fiat.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Interior is Surprisingly Expansive

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Amee Reehal -
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 may be a compact crossover SUV, but this EV's interior cabin is spacious, thanks to a clean design and clever storage solutions.

First Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line

Electric & Hybrid Louis-Philippe Dubé -
Range anxiety and reliability issues are a couple reasons families are reluctant to make the big electric switch. Kia's new mid-size electric SUV seeks to change that.

2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Review

Toyota EV & Hybrid Doug Firby -
Thrifty hybrid electrifies with a sleeker, sportier image. The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime gains power, handles better and is more comfortable.

2025 Volvo EX30 First Drive Review

Electric & Hybrid Ted Kritsonis -
Barcelona, Spain – Volvo wasn’t kidding when it wanted to go with a minimalist approach that equally focused on sustainability in the EX30 we...

First Drive: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Mark Hacking -
The first electrified Alfa Romeo in history, the Tonale PHEV boasts some serious performance & some stellar efficiency.

2023 VinFast VF 8 (City Plus) First Drive Review

Electric & Hybrid William Clavey -
After a full year of delayed promises and unanswered questions, VinFast is finally ready to sell the VF 8 electric crossover in our market. We drove a production-ready, North American example for a closer look.

2022 Toyota Tundra i-Force Max (Hybrid) CrewMax Capstone Review

Toyota Tundra Graham Heeps -
Toyota’s new pickup gets a powerful hybrid powertrain and an upscale cabin. So, is the premium Capstone worth it?
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