Why would I buy it?Feels special, AMG specialitiesRelentless power deliveryOn-road dynamicsWhy would I avoid it?Costly to buyFeels its weight around bendsV8 could have sounded more explosiveWhat is it?It's not every day that a Mercedes AMG rolls into our CarWale garage for a review. But this time, it's special; a plug-in hybrid! Let’s welcome the Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E...

The Kia EV3 is finally coming, and it could end up being Kias most popular electric car. It is also quite likely to be Kias cheapest EV to date, while still offering high-end features, great tech, and a solid range. But, of course, the EV3 will have to compete with other Kia electric cars like the much-loved EV6. Contents DesignInterior...

Kia has officially kicked off production of the EV9 electric SUV in Georgia. Thats big news for a number of reasons. First, it makes the EV9 the first EV to be assembled in Georgia. Second, it means more solid jobs in the U.S. And third, it means that the well-priced electric SUV is about to get even cheaper. The reason...

　　New York, NY - The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S has debuted officially. The premium midsize SUV is the Stellantis-owned American brands first all-electric model for the north American market. It wont be exclusive to our market Jeep boss Antonio Filosa confirmed the Wagoneer S will be marketed in six regions around the world but this is a model conceived with...

After getting things rolling with plug-in hybrids, Jeeps electrification plans are picking up speed. Scheduled to reach dealerships this fall, the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the brands first EV for North America. The Wagoneer name is right up there with Wrangler and Grand Cherokee in Jeep lore. The original Jeep Wagoneer was one of the first truly civilized SUVs...

　　According to a study just published by J.D. Power, a narrow majority of Canadian new-car buyers report being very unlikely to switch to an all-electric vehicle. 　　Data on electric vehicles is pouring in from all sides, and can sometimes be confusing and even contradictory. 　　EV Sales figures are increasing year on year, and the percentage of electrified vehicle registrations is...

The Kia EV3 has finally been announced, and it could well become the best low-cost electric car yet. The new EV keeps many of the design elements that I loved about the Kia EV9, but in a much smaller body and likely at a much lower price. Contents DesignInterior and techPerformanceRange and chargingPrice and availabilityConclusionsShow 1 more item However, the...

With its Mustang Mach-E, Ford promised an electric SUV imbued with the spirit of the iconic Mustang performance car. Now well into its production run, the Mach-E is living up to its Mustang billing in that, like the traditional internal-combustion Mustang coupe and convertible, Ford wants to grow the herd of Mach-E variants. Contents DesignTechDriving experienceRange and chargingHow DT would...

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq will be the General Motors luxury brands entry-level EV when it starts production late this fall. But it wont have entry-level specs. After unveiling the Optiq in November 2023, Cadillac is now filling in some of the blanks on this electric crossover SUVs spec sheet. We now know that the Optiq will feature a standard dual-motor...

　　Detroit, MI -- The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the second model in Cadillacs lineup to receive the full battery-electric treatment courtesy of General Motors Ultium EV platform, joining the Lyriq (with the Escalade IQ and Celestiq coming soon). Further afield in the GM/Ultium EV universe, we of course find the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Chevrolet Equinox EV....

　　Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dream) has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain, the secret super power of which is that it can deliver a range of some 2,000 km between refueling. So the company claims. 　　The new system was unveiled online live from China on Tuesday. Its potential means that some of BYDs dual-mode plug-in hybrids could travel the equivalent...

　　While automakers have committed to making huge investments in electrification, some are finding it wise to keep their foot in the door when it comes to gasoline engines. 　　As part of that, theres talk of carbon-neutral combustion engines. In particular, Toyota, Subaru and Mazda plan to join forces to develop new gasoline engines for the electric and carbon-neutral age. 　　The...

The Kia EV3 is finally coming, and it could well end up being the best small-size electric SUV to buy when it finally rolls out. Its smaller than the Kia EV9, but it offers many of the same design elements and features. But theres another small-size electric car thats currently one of the most popular vehicles out there the Tesla...

　　BMW has unveiled the Skytop concept at the Villa dEste Concours dElegance in Italy. 　　Concours dElegance are often ideal venues for manufacturers to unveil prestigious models, unique concepts, sketches of future vehicles and more. 　　In North America, the big one happens in August when Monterey Auto Week culminates in the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance. 　　Europe as its own spotlight opportunities,...

When the marketing managers of a Mini Cooper dealership in Texas heard about a new pop art exhibit opening at the Dallas Museum of Art, creative marketing managers saw an opportunity to get their quirky vehicles in front of a ready-made, like-minded audience. The exhibit, which celebrated the art of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, among others, opened in...