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The Tesla brand, with its connections to causes like space exploration and renewable energy, has created a lifestyle image rooted in its electric vehicles. The company’s appeal has helped to increase recent sales and production figures, with the first quarter of 2020 at near-record levels. Here’s a look at the numbers and Tesla’s EV competitors. Tesla’s …

If you’re thinking about venturing into electric vehicle territory with your next car purchase, there are a few tips you should know. You may be forgoing the routine oil change, but you’ll instead have battery maintenance to manage. There is some advice that can help you preserve the life of your car’s battery, though, and …

In addition to some of its recent quality teething issues, the Porsche Taycan has also been criticized for its somewhat-limited range. The EPA rated the Turbo model’s range at 201 miles, which, to be fair, should be enough for most owners. It’s tough, though, when the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are rated at …

Many analysts hold predictions that electric car sales will suffer due effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, consumers see the positive benefits to the environment with less emissions from traditionally fueled vehicles. These rapid and visible change to their environment is leading them to reconsider more eco-conscious choices when it comes to vehicle purchases. A …

Despite modern battery technology, quite a few consumers still suffer from EV range anxiety. For the most part, if you live in a large city, that’s less of an issue. However, for those who need to travel long distances, especially if they’re towing, fast-charging infrastructure is still somewhat behind. And if you run out of …

In 1967, the Amitron concept debuted regenerative braking to the masses. This square three-seater was the first vehicle the use the kinetic energy of its commute to power its motor. Although the Amitron didn’t ever make it to production, the technology lived on. Regenerative braking is now in nearly every forerunning electric vehicle on the …

Harley-Davidson itself is having issues, and some of its more-expensive bikes aren’t helping. However, its lineup is also starting to look more diverse. Not only is it still seemingly working on an unreleased flat-tracker and café racer, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a genuinely good electric bike. In fact, Harley’s electric bike can even keep up …

Tesla’s awaited crossover, the Model Y, is officially out. And, like the larger, more-expensive Model X, it competes not just with other EVs, but gasoline-powered crossovers, too. Can the Tesla Model Y back up its promises? Doug Demuro attempted to find out. Tesla Model Y specs As with the Tesla’s own Cybertruck, as well as …

The future of the electric vehicle is ever-changing, with automakers around the world responding to the need for more efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles. But EVs are still a question mark in a lot of minds, with many unsure of its capabilities and range. Changes in most recent years, however, have brought the longest-driving EVs we’ve …

Volkswagen is trying to catch up to the pack in terms of electric cars. So what are the company's goals and how many EVs will they have by 2025?

It’s not too often that any consumer can say that buying a car changed their life for better or worse. Sure, buying a house, or getting married, can change your life. But, typically, the only time a car really affects your life is when it has a lot of problems and costs an arm and …

Electric cars are getting more and more popular these days and it’s inevitable that they will be a larger part of the market in the next decade. While the public at large has welcomed them with open arms, there are still many consumers that are unclear if whether or not an electric car will work …

As the new Bronco finally breaks cover, it’ll probably be joined on- and off-road by some restomodded classic Ford Broncos. As these vintage SUVs’ values continue to rise, quite a few owners are upgrading from the original carbureted engines. Jay Leno put a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 in his ’68 Bronco, and Roush has providing Gateway …

The Porsche 911 isn’t just one of the best cars you can buy today, it’s also a sports car icon. Even as the 911 evolved and grew over the years, experiencing its share of issues, it’s remained influential and desirable. And it’s not just on the pavement where the car shines: older 911s have been …

As automakers like Audi, Jaguar, and Porsche start to add electric cars to their lineups, some issues still remain. Most are centered around EV batteries, specifically their design and support. Current fast-charging infrastructure remains somewhat spotty, which forces companies to make larger and more expensive battery packs. And incidents like the Porsche Taycan fire aren’t …

Going on a road trip across the country is probably on almost everyone’s bucket list. The idea of jumping in your car and driving off into the sunset has a certain allure to it, and many people have lived that dream. Now with the influx of electric vehicles, you can take this epic journey without …

Tesla’s “secret master plan” was simple – create a luxury EV that will give Tesla the money to make a more affordable EV. As the Tesla Model 3 showed, Tesla’s plan to make affordable EVs is happening. But other automakers have also been able to make similar affordable EVs too. Here’s the worst affordable EV …

The Electra Meccanica Solo is a unique little electric car. The first thing people notice about it is that it only has 3 wheels.

Year after year, SUVs continue to be popular because of their ruggedness and versatility. Even so, one downside to owning an SUV is fuel economy. As Edmunds notes, a hybrid SUV or crossover is a little more challenging for automakers to develop. Even so, that hasn’t stopped the Kia Niro from positioning itself as one. …

The Hummer is not only an iconic brand, but it also has one of the most rollercoaster histories of all. Upon its launch to the general public in 1992, General Motors thought it had taken a page from the Jeep playbook in transitioning a military vehicle to attract the interest of the general U.S. population. …