2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow
I step on the brake with my left foot, press the accelerator to the mat with my right—then, slip off on the left. Motors whirl to life as they whorl…
The Best Minivans for 2024
Minivans may be best described as the cargo pants of automobiles. Beloved and bemoaned alike for their functionality-above-all-else packaging, a minivan is the best tool for most family-related jobs. If…
2024 VW ID.4 is the opening act it was supposed to be
VW has made things right, just in the nick of time. Ahead of the arrival of the much, much anticipated ID.Buzz electric van and the aero-savvy, road-trip-ready VW ID.7 hatchback,…
Tesla gets tagged with once-unthinkable analyst prediction: Sales will fall
Tesla Inc. is no longer a red-hot growth stock. CEO Elon Musk has said as much. But even by that new standard — with growth forecasts on Wall Street sinking…
Analysis: U.S. automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow
DETROIT — As U.S. sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles surge and electric-vehicle sales cool, automakers and suppliers are betting consumer demand for a compromise between all-combustion and all-electric is a…
2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport Interior Review: Taking steps forward and backward
Volkswagen interiors are a contentious point of concern these days. The company went all-in on a new minimalistic theme that eschewed buttons, fully embraced an all-new infotainment system and generally…
Q&A: California’s long-time clean air cop talks Trump, China and EVs
Mary Nichols, the former chair of the California Air Resources Board, fought many battles over the course of her 15-plus years as the head of the state’s powerful regulatory body.…
American drivers can’t catch a break on car insurance rates
If cruising the highway is an American birthright, it’s also become an expensive one. The cost of owning and operating a car has skyrocketed in the aftermath of the pandemic.…
XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse
Which automakers are considering a partnership that could span EVs, hybrids, and software? Which automaker said it’s aiming for its future EV batteries to last longer? This is our look…
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Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Gear up for summer adventures with REI’s exclusive member coupons,…