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In Review: 2025 Kia EV9

Kia's new EV9 is one of the few three-row mainstream electric SUVs on the market right now, although more are on the way. What's it like? Check out my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2025 Audi A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron

Audi's moving deeper into electrification and its latest effort brings the A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron. I drove both on hairpin turns - find out how these cars handled them in my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

Chevrolet makes a Blazer that takes gasoline, and now also one that runs only on electricity. What's it like? Find out in my review (with video) at Driving.ca.

First Look: 2025 Audi A6 e-tron

Audi's A6 is no longer gasoline - even numbers now indicate an electric vehicle. I got a preview of the 2025 version...find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

The Hornet name is back, and now it's on a Dodge that - in my R/T tester - runs on gasoline, electricity, and fun. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

EV Comparison: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV vs Volkswagen ID.4

In this corner, we have the Hyundai Kona EV; and in the other, the Volkswagen ID.4. Which of these two electric vehicles is a better choice? You can see what Brian Harper and I thought in our story and video at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Chevrolet is adding electric vehicles, and one of its latest is the Equinox EV. It's more than just a gas Equinox with a battery - find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

First Look: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

Jeep has done plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), but now it's unwrapping its first all-electric model, the Wagoneer S. I had a chance to see it in New York - find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

Road Trip: 2024 Nissan Ariya

Can you go across Britain and Europe in a single charge in a 2024 Nissan Aryia? You can if you're visiting cities like Paris and Lisbon in Ontario, Canada - find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado RST

Everything's going electric these days, it seems, and that includes trucks. I recently drove the Chevrolet Silverado EV to see what it's all about - find out what I found out in my story at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

If you're not ready to go full electric, a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) might be the ticket. At Mitsubishi, that's the Outlander PHEV - find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Electric commercial trucks: What's the story on them?

Electric cars are in the news, but what about electric trucks? I visited Truck World to find out more about zero-emission commercial vehicles - find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

Road Trip: Cambridge to Paris in the 2024 Nissan Ariya

Can an electric car go from England to France on a single charge? Yes, but there's more to it than that...find out in my story at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

Electric cars are making all the news, but plug-ins are really going to shine in commercial applications, especially in "last-mile" operations such as deliveries. Want to know what the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is like? Find out in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: Volvo C40 Recharge

There's a lot to like about the all-electric 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge, including its comfortable interior and how it drives. What's not to like? There are a few things, and to find out what they are, check out my review at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai's Kona is all-new for 2024, and while it comes with a gasoline engine, it's designed from the ground up for electricity - and that's what I drove. Find out more in my "First Drive" story at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron

Audi has added a third electric motor to its all-electric Q8 e-tron series - giving us the SQ8 - that gives it more power and absolutely superb handling. Find out more in my "first drive" review over at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2023 Toyota bZ4X

Toyota gave us the first modern hybrid some 26 years ago, but only now is adding an all-electric, the bZ4X (which I dubbed the "Busy Forest" to remember its unusual name). What's it like? Find out in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70

In addition to the gas-powered GV70, Genesis also makes an all-electric version, and it's the one I've plugged in here. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Look: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Volkswagen unveiled the North American version of its ID. Buzz van in California yesterday and I was there. Find out in my story at AutoTrader.ca!

First Drive: SARIT

Could these little vehicles be the next big thing in mobility? The SARIT is an electric three-wheeler that's intended to go anywhere you can take a bike or e-bike. I took one for a spin; check out my story and video at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4FORCE

It took Nissan quite a while following the Leaf to build its second all-electric vehicle, but now it's here with the Ariya. I drove the AWD version in California - find out more in my report at Sharp.

Think EVs don't need regular maintenance? Think again...

It's a common misconception with electric vehicles: because they don't need oil changes, they need little to no maintenance at all. That's simply not true. They don't need as much maintenance overall as a gasoline car, but they still need some, and items like tires may be pricey. Find out what you'll need to do to your EV in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

If you like the idea of an electric vehicle but range is an issue, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) might be the answer. Jeep now has one in the Grand Cherokee, with pluses and minuses - find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

What's going to happen with scrapped electric-vehicle batteries?

Electric cars are poised to be the future of transportation, but what about when they reach their end of life? Everyone's trying to figure out what to do with the batteries - and some governments are trying to mandate them on the folks who don't want them, while ignoring the people who do. Find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Look: 2024 Cadillac Celestiq

Would you buy a $300,000-plus all-electric Cadillac? GM is counting on people doing exactly that as it introduces the 2024 Celestiq. Have a "first look" at it in my story at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Of the smaller all-electrics available today, I really like the Chevrolet Bolt, and the EUV model I drove has more rear-seat legroom if you're hauling some friends along. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

How It Works: Electric vehicle battery cooling

Electric vehicle batteries generate heat, especially when they're fast-charging, and that heat must be dissipated to keep the batteries in top condition. How's it done? Find out in my "How It Works" story at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2022 BrightDrop Zevo 600

Online shopping has changed almost every aspect of retail, including how the stuff you buy gets to your home. GM is introducing its BrightDrop subsidiary, which makes electric vans for couriers. I got a chance to pilot one - find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Volvo has put an all-electric drivetrain into its XC40, known as the Recharge. It's a gorgeous car and great to drive, but not everything is perfect. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Who will be left behind as automotive technology advances?

The auto industry seems to be moving at breakneck speed toward electric and autonomous cars, but not everyone will be able to come along for the ride. Who's going to be left behind? Read more in my opinion piece at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Lexus NX 450h+

If you like fuel-free driving, but you're still a bit anxious about range, a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) could be the answer. Lexus now has its first, the NX 450h+. Find out more about it in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Prius Prime

I like plug-in hybrids: They have the fuel-free capability of an electric vehicle, but if you run out of power, they'll continue on for as long as they have gas in the tank. You can get the 2022 Toyota Prius as a plug-in, and find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Kia Niro EV

Electric vehicles aren't for everyone - no vehicle is - but they're great to drive and will fit a lot of lifestyles. I got into the Kia Niro EV, and here's what I thought of it, over at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2021 Ford Escape PHEV

Plug-in hybrids (PHEV) might be the answer for a lot of drivers: They offer all-electric mode, but without range anxiety. Ford adds a plug to its 2021 Escape for the first time - see what it's all about in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

Thinking about an electric vehicle? Here's what you need to consider...

Are you thinking about getting an electric vehicle? You need to consider all the factors that go into buying a conventional one -- features, comfort, etc. -- along with some EV-specific considerations as well. See what's involved in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) may be the best choice for those who like electrics but need more range. A PHEV will run on its battery alone after you plug in it, but once that runs out, it'll keep going as long as it has fuel in its tank. Volvo has a few, including my tester, the XC90 T8. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Long-distance driving in an all-electric Porsche

The big deal with electric cars is "range anxiety" -- when you're not sure if you're going to make it to your destination without running out of juice. Porsche put me in the new, all-electric Taycan and sent me from Toronto to Ottawa to see how it went. Did I get anxious? Find out in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

How It Works: Electric Vehicle Specifications

So you're reading about an electric car, and it's got a 160-kW motor, a 62-kWh battery, a 6.6-kW charger, and it gets 2.2 Le/100 km. And if none of that makes sense, you're not alone -- these cars come with a learning curve. Find out how to decipher all the specifications in my "How It Works" column at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Drive: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Toyota now adds a second plug-in hybrid to its lineup, the RAV4 Prime (alongside the Prius Prime). Plug it in and you get a stint of fuel-free driving before it reverts to hybrid operation, giving you the benefit of electric-only without the fear of running out of power. And it's a decent driver too -- find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

How It Works: Electric Vehicle Skateboard Chassis

Electric vehicles offer automakers new ways to put a car together, and one of those is with a skateboard chassis. The driveline components are integrated into it, and the battery becomes part of the floor -- making it easier to assemble and to use in as many vehicles as possible. Find out more in my "How It Works" column at the National Post (Driving.ca).

GM's going electric, including bringing back the Hummer

At a no-cameras-allowed event earlier this week, GM showed off ten new electric vehicles, including two in the Hummer brand (yes, seriously, the name's coming back) that it says will be in customer hands within five years -- and it plans to sell a million a year by then. Find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

First Drive: Audi's Electric Torque Vectoring

Torque vectoring - sending more power to specific wheels to improve handling - isn't new, but it's usually done mechanically. For its upcoming e-tron S, Audi's doing it with electric motors. Find out more in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

How It Works: Regenerative Braking

On hybrid vehicles -- and even on some non-hybrids -- energy that would otherwise be wasted when slowing down or braking is captured and converted into electricity to help power the vehicle. Find out how it happens in my "How It Works" column at the National Post (Driving.ca).

GM EV1: Not ready for prime time

California's zero-emission vehicle mandate of 1990 required major automakers to sell a percentage of electric-only cars if they wanted to sell anything in the state. Ford, Toyota, and Honda built some, but the best-known -- if perhaps for the wrong reasons -- was GM's EV1. It was leased to drivers, and then taken back and crushed when the leases ended. Find out more in my story over at AutoTrader.ca.

What electrified vehicle is best for you?

Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery vehicles -- what to choose? Find out how each electrified vehicle works, and if it'll work best for you, in my story at AutoTrader.ca.

The history of early electric cars

Automakers are offering several different all-electric models these days, but they're nothing new. In 1900, the best-selling car in the United States was powered by batteries. So what happened? It all traces back to a broken jaw...find out more in my story at AutoTrader.ca.

In review: 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf

It's a Golf car, not a golf cart. Volkswagen's all-electric does a great job of getting you around and without feeling much different than most conventional cars -- and that's exactly what some buyers want. (For the record, I drove a 2017 model, but it's unchanged for 2018.) Find out more in my review at the National Post.

First Drive: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace

It was only for a quick spin, but I got behind the wheel of Jaguar's new I-Pace, its all-new, all-electric model (no, I have no idea why the E-Pace is gas and the I-Pace is electric). Find out more in my story over at AutoTRADER.

First Drive: Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

The Panamera E-Hybrid plugs in and gives you a range of electric-only driving, but it's not just for the "green" factor -- it's also to raise the fun factor by a significant level, and believe me, it does -- it's just ridiculously fast and fun. Find out more in my story over at AutoTrader.