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The latest in battery-electric (BEV), hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and zero-emission vehicles. From reviews by our trusted road test editors to the latest news, including new models, updates, comparisons, buying guides, and more.

Cadillac’s 2026 Vistiq Jumps into the EV Game with Mixed Reactions

GM EV & Hybrid Daniel Rufiange -
Cadillac’s newest SUV is an ambitious EV with XT6 roots. The question is, will it attract today’s buyers?

Hyundai’s Badass RN24 Concept is a Bold Take on an Exciting EV Future

Electric & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
The Korean's answer to merging clean energy with high-performance engineering. Powered by a dual-motor drivetrain on the IONIQ 5 N platform.

2025 VW ID.Buzz First Drive: It’s Retro Cool But Who’s Buying?

VW EV & Hybrid Daniel Rufiange -
The ID. Buzz has everything to get buyers’ attention, starting with its style. The big question is, who’s going to buy it?

Here’s How Toyota is Shaping a Sustainable Future

Toyota EV & Hybrid Lee Bailie -
Playing the sustainability long game. For Toyota, it’s a multi-faceted approach.

Renault 17 Reimagined as Retro-Futuristic Restomod with an Electric Drivetrain

Electric & Hybrid Kunal D’souza -
Avant-garde French designer, Ora Ïto, puts his contemporary, electric spin on the iconic coupé.

New Rugged XRT Adds Even More Versatility to the IONIQ 5 Lineup

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Kunal D’souza -
Positioned between the standard model and the N, the XRT features a 23 mm lift, all-terrain tires, and 18-inch rally-inspired wheels.

First Drive: 2025 Volvo EX90 Tackles the Roads with Quiet Confidence

EV and Hybrid Reviews Ted Kritsonis -
Newport Beach, CA – Volvo won’t be retiring the XC90 plug-in hybrid, but its new EX90 all-electric SUV will be the brand’s luxury option...

Here’s How the Kia EV9 AWD Handles Family Road Trips

Electric & Hybrid Graham Heeps -
Kia's large electric SUV has premium features and impressive energy efficiency, but we also observed many problems inside and on the road.

The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Bridges the Gap in Audi’s EV Lineup

Electric & Hybrid Daniel Rufiange -
[First Drive] It’s not a foregone conclusion, but Audi's new compact electric SUV has all the tools it needs to succeed.

First Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Is All About Performance

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. 
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