Sam Miller-Christiansen
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA debuts with EV and hybrid powertrains
The third-generation 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA has made its debut, bringing an all-new design, new tech, and two different powertrain options. Buyers of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be able to choose between EV and hybrid powertrains. On the US market, EV models will be available in RWD and dual-motor AWD versions, both sporting an 85 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery. The RWD...
Volvo ES90 luxury EV debuts as liftback sedan
The Volvo ES90 has made its long-awaited debut as the brand's new flagship EV. The ES90 is effectively the S90 sedan's EV replacement and will sit at the top of the Volvo range. Arriving as a liftback, the rear of the ES90 features a tailgate that is not unlike that found in the Tesla Model S. This should be a...
2025 Cadillac Optiq Review: Luxurious & Well-Priced
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq compact crossover is the newest vehicle in Cadillac's continued EV onslaught, effectively replacing the XT4 in the Cadillac lineup's hierarchy. It's an important car for the brand as buyers continue to gravitate toward crossovers and EVs. The Optiq shares its basic structure, including wheelbase, with its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Equinox EV, and is roughly 7...
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country arrives later this year
Volvo has fully revealed the 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country, its off-road take on the brand's lauded EX30 mini crossover EV. The Volvo EX30 just recently hit US dealerships. It was delayed due to the production of US-destined cars being moved from China to the company's factory in Gent Belgium in an effort to avoid new tariffs imposed on items...
2026 BMW iX updated with more range, lower price
BMW has unveiled the 2026 BMW iX, a mid cycle refresh to the brand's flagship EV crossover. The 2026 BMW iX ushers in a new base trim for the iX family, the xDrive45. This model arrives featuring a 402 hp dual-motor AWD powertrain, a 312-mile range, and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. Next up the ladder is the xDrive60,...
Lucid Gravity arrives with NACS port and Supercharger access
The Lucid Gravity SUV is the first vehicle available with Tesla's NACS port installed natively. Notably, Lucid has fitted this charge port on the rear driver-side fender, which is the same place Tesla locates its charge ports. This standardized placement should mean more convenience for Lucid Gravity owners as they will not need to take up multiple spots or park...
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V full specs and pricing revealed
Performance specs, pricing, and availability info has been released for the new 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V. Being a V-Series product, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V places a huge emphasis on performance. To that end, the new Lyriq-V hits the streets with a dual-motor AWD system making 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is capable of rocketing the Lyriq-V from...
Acura RSX to return as a performance EV crossover
Acura has revealed a photo and a bit of information on their first in-house developed EV, the RSX. The first-generation Acura RSX debuted in the US for the 2002 model year as a small liftback sports coupe occupying the bottom of the Acura range. This second-generation RSX continues the model line in name only as it will be a performance...
Tesla Model Y “Juniper” refresh revealed in China
The updated Tesla Model Y, codename "Juniper," has made its long-awaited debut on the brand's Chinese website. Being a refresh and not an entirely new generation, this updated Model Y soldiers on with the same basic body as the current model. To this, Tesla has tweaked numerous parts of its exterior, interior, and performance to keep it as fresh as...
Honda 0 Saloon and 0 SUV prototypes debut at CES
Honda has debuted a pair of new EV prototypes at this year's CES show, previewing what we can expect from two new production EVs the company is working to introduce by 2026. The first of these is the Honda 0 Saloon, an updated, presumably more production-ready version of the similar concept shown at last year's CES. This updated model retains...
