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Rendering of the Jeep Recon electric SUV.

Jeep is launching its first two electric SUVs in the U.S. in 2024

Jeep plans to launch four electric SUVs by 2025, with two confirmed for the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan with Drive Pilot.

We tested the self-driving Mercedes tech so advanced, it’s not allowed in the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot reaches a new level of sophistication for driver-assist systems. We hit the track to see what it can do.
Front three quarter view of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB.

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB first drive review: An EV better than its gas sibling

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is essentially an electric version of the GLB-Class compact SUV.
Front view of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.

We drove Mercedes’ hand-built EQXX concept, and it’s unlike any other EV

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX shows how EVs of the future can compete with gasoline cars on range.
The front three-quarter view of a 2022 Rivian against a rocky backdrop.

2022 Rivian R1S first drive review: An EV SUV fit for an expedition or a drag race

Rivian follows up its vaunted R1T pickup with the R1S electric SUV, which adds three-row seating without losing the modern off-roading features that put these EV beasts in a class of their own.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV.

Cadillac Lyriq first drive review: Electric manifesto

Brash, unique and genuinely innovative, the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq shows the kind of EV that GM can build when it tries.
2023 mercedes benz glc class preview

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class takes a subtle approach to tech

The redesigned 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class luxury SUV adds more tech features and a new mild-hybrid powertrain.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid first drive review: Style and substance

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid makes a bold design statement, but backs it up with a great hybrid powertrain.
Audi lunar quattro

Audi to make a literal moonshot in 2017 with its Quattro lunar rover

The Audi Lunar Quattro rover will traverse the moon in 2017, as Audi teams up with Germany's Part-Time Scientists to win the Google Lunar X Prize.
GM-NASA RoboGlove and Robonaut 2

GM and NASA’s ‘RoboGlove’ may soon help factory workers fight fatigue

General Motors is licensing the "RoboGlove" technology it developed in concert with NASA to Swedish medical tech company Bioservo.
Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder live

Lamborghini will send an experiment to the International Space Station

Lamborghini is sending five samples of carbon fiber to the International Space Station for six months to see how they react to the harsh environment of space. Lamborghini believes this will help to develop new lightweight materials for future cars, as well as medical devices.
2018 Honda Accord

The best sedans

Don't bid farewell to the sedan yet. From EVs to budget-friendly commuters, these are the best ones in 2021.
best commuter cars honda civic

The best commuter cars

Commuting usually isn't fun, but the five best commuter cars can make it a little easier, while still offering something extra for the weekends.
2018 Lexus NX 300h

The most reliable cars of 2021

It's difficult to find an awful vehicle in 2021, but there are cars, trucks, and SUVs that are more predictably reliable than others. We've listed them here.
2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country review

The best cars for driving in the snow

Put the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek at the very top of your shopping list if you regularly drive through a blizzard.
2019 Mazda Mazda3 AWD review

The best cars for teens

A first car is a rite of passage. The best cars for teens balance safety and affordability, whether it's a compact hatchback or a fuel-sipping green machine.
Subaru Forester

The best used cars under $15,000

There are plenty of used car options out there. Whether you're looking for a thrifty commuter, a sporty coupe, or a truck, we've got the best options for you.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 BMW i7.

The all-electric BMW i7 is a home theater on wheels

The 2023 BMW i7 is the first all-electric version of BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan.
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid perched on a rock.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe first drive review: Do-it-all plug-in

As it inches toward an electric future, Jeep adds a plug to one of its most popular SUVs.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe front three quarter trailside

Off-roading in a plug-in Jeep is like hiking with A/C

We tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid at Jeep's home away from home.
mercedes benz eqs suv preview

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a luxury SUV for the family

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the automaker's first electric SUV for the U.S. market.
Front three quarter view of the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance EV.

Lucid doubles down on horsepower with the Air Grand Touring Performance

The latest version of the Lucid Air luxury EV is the Grand Touring Performance, which Lucid claims can do zero to 60mph in 2.6 seconds.
Front three quarter view of the Jeep Magneto 2.0 EV concept

Jeep built a monster electric prototype to show what EVs can really do off-road

Jeep built a prototype electric Wrangler with over 600 horsepower and massive tires. And it's awesome.
best cargo vans for small businesses 2020 ram promaster city

The best cargo vans for small businesses

The best cargo vans for small businesses combine serious cargo-hauling capability with smart tech features. Here are the five best vans available new in 2021.
Front three quarter view of the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge electric car.

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge first drive review: EV fashion statement

The Volvo C40 Recharge is the automaker's first EV without a companion gasoline model. But does that make a difference?
Teaser image of the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore electric car.

Maserati is going electric, and it’s starting with a 1,200-hp luxury coupe

Maserati plans to go from having no EVs to a full lineup of them in the span of just a few years.
mercedes amg eqe sedan preview

Mercedes-AMG EQE proves performance EVs are here to stay

The Mercedes-AMG EQE sedan is the second electric model from Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division and packs up to 677 horsepower.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale

Alfa Romeo Tonale kicks off a tech-centric ‘metamorphosis’

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover SUV represents a new tech-focused direction for the storied Italian automaker.
2022 toyota tundra i force max hybrid review front three quarter

2022 Toyota Tundra hybrid first drive review: New dog, old tricks

The 2022 Toyota Tundra i-Force Max is the first hybrid pickup truck from the company that brought you the Prius.
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia towing an Airstream trailer.

2023 Toyota Sequoia supersizes hybrid tech

The redesigned 2023 Toyota Sequoia three-row SUV gets a standard hybrid powertrain and more tech, but keeps its rugged character.
A 2019 Chevrolet Volt on the road.

General Motors enters the used car game with CarBravo

General Motors is launching an online used-car sales platform called CarBravo, which will include non-GM vehicles, the automaker said.
2018 Lexus LC 500h

2018 Lexus LC 500h review

In our 2018 Lexus LC 500h review, we explore a sporty hybrid alternative to sports cars like Porsche’s 911 and Jaguar’s F-Type R.
An autonomous Volkswagen ID.Buzz prototype.

VW will finally unveil its electric ID.Buzz production model in March

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van will make its public debut in production form March 9. Volkswagen announced plans for the retro EV in 2017.
A color-changing BMW iX electric SUV.

BMW shows off an electric car with color-changing paint at CES 2022

BMW used technology from e-readers to give its iX electric SUV a color-shifting exterior.
Exterior view of the Chrysler Airflow concept.

Chrysler Airflow concept is a sleek, screen-filled EV

The Chrysler Airflow concept is an electric SUV with a 400-mile range and next-generation infotainment system.
The Motorola MA1 wireless adapter for Android Auto.

Motorola MA1 gives your car wireless Android Auto

Motorola is launching a plug-in adapter at CES 2022 that can give cars wireless Android Auto capability.
The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept in motion.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept is a luxury EV with a 621-mile range

Mercedes-Benz is bringing an ultra-efficient EV to CES 2022 with world-beating range, but you can't buy one.
A European-spec Fiat 500 EV on the road.

Stellantis going full throttle on electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids at CES 2022

Stellantis' CES 2022 booth will be chock-full of EVs and plug-in hybrids from Jeep, Fiat, and Citroën.