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Called the Cobra Jet 1400 because it’s pushing more than 1400 horsepower to the wheels, the amazing modifications done to the Ford Mustang platform prove that an electric Mustang has truly astounding motorsports potential. This electric dragster had to be toned down to stop itself from melting tires too quickly.

Shopping for a new or used car? Be prepared to pay as much as $20,000 more than MSRP for a popular model. We break down the causes and make some suggestions for shoppers dismayed at dealer markups.

Social Media posts show that market adjustment price additions by dealers have seen an uptick due to vehicle shortages.

Learn about an upgrade that does not seem to fit the typical Toyota truck philosophy. I just do not understand it.

Toyota’s hottest model begins to expand beyond its initial launch states into states that do not overtly support EV adoption.

Toyota had created a US-Based collaborative of leading labs and universities to drive electric vehicle battery technology forward. Today it doubled down.

Toyota has confirmed that, against all odds, the launch of the RAV4 Prime is still on schedule. We also discovered that even more states are now being allocated inventory of the plug-in RAV4.

Here is your official primer on the acronyms used to discuss electric vehicles. Think of it as your secret decoder ring to unlock the secret lingo electric vehicle experts, owners, fans, and shoppers use.

We help to clarify the terms used to discuss electric vehicle charging. Here is a quick overview of the two terms EVSE and Charger and how each is used by EV owners and experts.

Tesla has added a medium-lift Bell 412 helicopter from a company called Heli-Australia to aid in the construction of Giga Berlin.

Michelin takes home the hardware in Car Talk’s 2021 product excellence awards.

We explore the Lexus UX 250 h F SPORT and rediscover New England’s beauty.

A filing to the regulatory agency in Texas has revealed Tesla is planning to offer an insurance product in the state. Tesla will be determining premium rates based on driving data and will offer a 70% discount for the safest drivers.

The new plan forward for Toyota is all about BEVs. No kidding.

BMW has been a leader in automotive innovation since its inception, even going so far as to bolster the engine noise of the i8 to make the ride sound more like a traditional sports car. As they ditch the gas engine altogether, what sound will BMW rely on to engage the driver? It turns out that help from composer Hans Zimmer will influence the symphony of BMWs electric i4 and iX.

Long-time EV fans finally find the perfect vehicle for their needs and order two.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Harris County Texas Precinct 4 Constable’s Office along with help from NHTSA, are investigating a recent Tesla crash. Here is what the initial report says.

We test and offer our opinions on Jeep’s new plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle. Here’s why it’s the one we’d buy.

With new electric vehicles popping up in the category seemingly every day, vehicles like the Mustang Mach E, the Volkswagen ID.4, and the Audi E-Tron will find themselves awash in competition shortly. Enter the Porsche E Macan, an all-electric SUV that promises to outdo others in range and sportiness.

Gone for 45 years, the Porsche 914 was the first entry-level sports car to come from the German manufacturer. Many would love to see it back, but would a revived 914 be too competitive with the 718, or could they coexist?

According to a new survey by Trendence, a German market analysis firm, Tesla has ascended to the number one position for the most sought-after employers in Germany.

Toyota is planning to bring the stunning performance of electric vehicles to their already impressive Off-Roader, the 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser! Thanks to an ongoing trial in Australia, a battery powered Electric Land Cruiser may soon be in the grasp of consumer drivers as this trial will rocket Toyota's EV Program even further into the future.

Ford Mustangs have been at the heart of American Motorsports for almost 60 years, with its big 6-0 coming in just 3 short years (as it was technically released as a 65 model year in 1964 at that year’s World’s Fair). In 2023, we’re expected to see the release of the first production Electric Mustangs, but in 2019, a company named Webasto helped Ford bring a Mustang to SEMA with around 900 horsepower of pure electric excitement.

The BMW i8 has sleek lines and aggressive styling cues that scream expensive taste. The sports hybrid has been turning heads since 2013 and is almost everything that I want from an electric vehicle. It’s sleek, it’s sporty, it’s got enough batteries to do quick jaunts around town but still has a gas powerplant that allows for more flexibility. This amazing piece of European Engineering sings its alluring siren song, and I am caught in her trance.

A new video explains why in both theory and in practical testing, Tesla cars won't have the capability to accelerate from zero miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Is this the latest example of Tesla stretching the truth in its marketing?

Tesla’s first-quarter sales are essentially identical to its deliveries from last quarter meaning Tesla’s delivery rate is essentially unchanged for six months. The bad news is that deliveries of Tesla’s most profitable Model S and Model X have gone to near nil.

The all-new Semi truck is unlike any other that’s ever been made, and it’s certainly different than any other Tesla. President of Tesla’s heavy trucking division Jerome Guillen announced Tesla is looking for service technicians.

Despite many reasons to stall, the Mustang Mach-E continues to be delivered at a record pace. Here’s why it matters for Ford, for shoppers, and EV adoption in America.

A pair of month-long Ford Mustang Mach-E owners rent a Tesla Model Y. Here is what they found out about the differences and similarities between these two great vehicles. They don't hold back on what they like and dislike about both.

Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.