EV and Hybrid Reviews

A Quick Spin in Chevrolet’s New Bolt Reveals Meaningful Updates

Ten years ago, the Bolt beat most mainstream brands to market with a genuinely affordable long-range EV. Now it’s back, with meaningful upgrades to take on a far more competitive field.
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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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The 2025 Mustang Mach-E Rally Adds Grip & Attitude (Without the Rally Car Act)

Mustang Mach-E Vincent Aubé -
A meaningful tuning update, not a rally transformation.

2025 BMW M5 Review

BMW EV & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
Sure, it's now hybrid and heavier but keeps its V8 soul intact.

The Base 2026 Toyota RAV4 Proves You Don’t Need a Higher Trim

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
While the 2026 RAV4 LE skips some of the spicier extras, it remains a no-frills entry point that checks the boxes that matter most.

2027 BMW iX3 First Drive Review

BMW EV & Hybrid Kunal D’souza -
Electric cars might be seeing a dip in popularity, but that’s not stopping BMW from releasing a new product onslaught.

Snow, Tech, and Silence: Our Week in the Mach-E Premium

Mustang Mach-E Ted Kritsonis -
It may be quiet, but the Mach-E has plenty to say once the snow starts falling.

2025 4Runner Hybrid Platinum Review: Toyota Flips the Script

Toyota 4Runner Amee Reehal -
Toyota’s trail icon enters a new era of refinement...without losing the grit.

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S T-Hybrid First Drive Review

Porsche 911 Jeff Wilson -
Porsche’s latest Turbo S shouldn’t work on paper. But it’s arguably one of the most thrilling 911s ever built.

First Drive: 2026 Polestar 4 Makes Cabin Innovation Its Superpower

Electric & Hybrid Doug Firby -
With Google’s new lane guidance, a screen-centric layout, and clever packaging, the 2026 Polestar 4 delivers one of the smartest EV cabins on the road.

2026 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Review: The One That Feels Just Right

Porsche Taycan Graham Heeps -
In a lineup obsessed with numbers, this is the one that simply feels right behind the wheel.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Review

Mid-Size SUV Graham Heeps -
A welcome addition to the limited field of mid-size, three-row hybrid SUVs.
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