My name is Brian. This is The Daily. Chrysler to go all-in on EVs. Remember when Chrysler had a solid lineup of cars and SUVs? In the early 2000s, nameplates such as Crossfire and PT Cruiser roamed the streets. The 300 was not the only sedan they built, and at one point you could pick up a rebadged Dodge Durango as the Aspen. Today, unfortunately, there is a very different … [Read more...] about The Daily [January 10th, 2022]
Green Vehicles
Electric, Hydrogen, Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, CNG
Hyundai Ioniq 5 DC Fast Charge Test
With a peak charge rate of 236 kW and a mind blowing 196 kW average charge rate from 10% SOC to 80% SOC, the Ioniq 5 is now the fastest charging EV in the world. According to Hyundai you can go form 10-80% in just 18 minutes and 10% to completely full in just over 40 minutes. Is it really possible? I put it to the test and crunched the … [Read more...] about Hyundai Ioniq 5 DC Fast Charge Test
2022 Mercedes EQS 580 Review: The Ultimate EV?
Think of the 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS not as an "electric S-Class" but an S-Class re-imagined for the 21st century. Interestingly this is also how the S-Class and EQS were engineered. The EQS and S-Class were designed side by side and share some of their electronic gadgets, but aside from a little software and some safety systems they share essentially nothing. The EQS rides … [Read more...] about 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 Review: The Ultimate EV?
Ford’s New 2022 F-150 Lightning Is The Truck You’ve Been Waiting For
Pickup truck are big business in America, you only have to look at the sale charts where pickup trucks are the top three best selling vehicles in the USA are the Ford F-Series pickups, GM's pickup twins, and Ram's full-size truck lineup. It was therefore only a matter of time before one of the big three gave us a green alternative to their V8 truck lineup. Although GM was first … [Read more...] about Ford’s New 2022 F-150 Lightning Is The Truck You’ve Been Waiting For
Weekly News in Review: August 8 to 14
This week’s news sees lots of truck-related news, the return of a 90s icon, and Volkswagen has added more features to three of its vehicles for 2022. A new teaser for the upcoming 2022 Toyota Tundra has been getting a lot of news this week because it showed off the truck’s suspension. It appears Toyota has added leaf springs, which could result in improved performance on and … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: August 8 to 14
Weekly News in Review: August 1 to August 7
This week's news revolves around new trims that give you rugged looks and updates to venerable models that have been in the market for a while. Hyundai has announced the 2022 Santa Fe XRT. This is the rugged-looking trim based on the SEL trim equipped with the convenience package. You get 18-inch black alloy wheels, black side mirror covers and side moldings, side steps, a … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: August 1 to August 7
2021 Subaru Outback vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Which One is the Best?
If you're in the market for a midsize, five-seat crossover, chances are you have both the 2021 Subaru Outback and 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe on your test-drive list. Both vehicles are among the most popular in their respective class and offer a nice blend of practicality, space, and drivability. The 2021 Subaru Outback and 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe couldn't be more different in terms … [Read more...] about 2021 Subaru Outback vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Which One is the Best?
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review: The Midsize, Two-Row Value Play
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid may be one of the strongest value plays in the crossover space. For the price of a similarly loaded compact crossover, you get an electrified midsize, two-row instead that's also packed with lots of cool tech features and an efficient powertrain. Hyundai recently refreshed the Santa Fe giving it a new front fascia featuring a new grille and a … [Read more...] about 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review: The Midsize, Two-Row Value Play
2021 Audi Q5 PHEV: The Q5 To Get
The 2021 Audi Q5 PHEV may just be the version to get in the lineup. It gives you space, power, and efficiency all in a single package and it's also one of the few plug-in hybrids in the compact luxury crossover class. You won't mistake the Q5 PHEV for anything but a member of the Audi family. It features the brand's trademark trapezoidal grille adorned with the four-ring logo. … [Read more...] about 2021 Audi Q5 PHEV: The Q5 To Get
2021 Toyota Prius e-AWD review: The Most Efficient Gas-Powered AWD Car?
The 2021 Toyota Prius e-AWD is the latest evolution of the hybrid icon that started it all. Without it, the electrification revolution wouldn’t have started. Toyota proved that you can make reliable, smooth, and drivable (and now no-compromise) hybrid vehicles with the Prius and it helped the brand establish itself as an electrification pioneer. Sure, Toyota currently doesn’t … [Read more...] about 2021 Toyota Prius e-AWD review: The Most Efficient Gas-Powered AWD Car?