Tag: EV
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Blitz Through Byways in the New C-HR!
The new, 2026 Toyota C-HR harkens back several styling cues of the original subcompact crossover, but runs on the fully electric, bZ chassis underneath. What’s Good: 338 horsepower and right-now electric motor response to play with. Nicely executed styling. Holds its own handling. What Could Improve: No steering feel. Somewhat distant digital instrument cluster. Severely…
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Reach the Peak in This New Toyota BEV!
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland stretches farther than the standard bZ by nearly six-inches and offers all-terrain tires to expand its use, if not its range. What’s Good: Lots of easy-to-reach cargo space. Respectable 8.4-in of ground clearance. Sit down-shut up-and hold on levels of power. What Could Improve: Acquired taste, visually speaking. Small and…
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Eschew Cylinders in the New Highlander
The fifth-generation, 2027 Toyota Highlander charts a new path as a battery electric vehicle that’s longer, lower, and wider than before. Seats up to seven. Toyota recently lifted the curtains on the fifth-generation, 2027 Toyota Highlander. Taking a revolutionary path, the Highlander ditches internal combustion and offers a variety of fully electric powertrain options. This…
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Squat and Shoot in the Latest Polestar!
The 2026 Polestar 4 delivers a novel approach to improve second row comfort, a sleek design, and plenty of electric pep to deliver a engaging driving experience What’s Good: 536 horsepower split among all four wheels, quick witted handling, nine HD cameras to provide an expansive view. What Could Improve: Too expensive for many of…
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Plug In at a Lower Price with the New Leaf
The third-generation, 2026 Nissan Leaf EV enters the market with more power, range, and a metric ton of style. But how does it compare to today’s competition? What’s Good: The four-wheel independent suspension delivers a pleasant and comfortable ride. I appreciate the generous sized instrument cluster and center display screens. What Could Improve: Plenty of…
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Honda Races and Learns from New Hybrid Tech!
Now that both IMSA and Indycar race series’ utilize hybrid technology, Honda sees more ways to improve their road car hybrid tech. And racing stays relevant! Over much of automotive history, racing provided the most brutal of testing grounds to test new technology. And Honda knew that if it worked on the track, you very…
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Electrify the Trails in this New Trail Boss EV!
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss arrives this summer and brings more off-road capability to the truck EV lineup. It’s also the new top trim. Chevrolet added a third Silverado EV trim to the line-up this year. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss. Raised nearly two inches above the Work Truck and…
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Fling Mud Electrically in the New bZ Woodland!
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland takes the battery electric compact crossover SUV and raises it, offers all-terrain tires, and a towing capacity of 3500 lbs. Just a couple of days ago, Toyota revealed the updated, 2026 bZ, replete with a new name. It replaces the new for 2023 bZ4X and added several important updates. It…
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Take Charge in the New, More Powerful bZ
The 2026 Toyota bZ battery electric SUV gets a shorter name and a longer driving range. More power and new technology inside come along for the ride. Toyota updated its battery electric, compact crossover SUV. And in the process, changed its name. As a result, the bZ4X gives way to the updated, 2026 Toyota bZ.…
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Roll through town silently, in the New Volvo ES90!
Expected to arrive in the U.S. in the coming months, the ES90 is Volvo’s newest electric fastback sedan. It packs 800 volts, loads of power, and advanced tech.