Abigail Bassett
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Inside the Sony-Honda Afeela concept
This new Afeela joint-venture concept car from Sony Honda Mobility is all about leveraging entertainment. → Read More
Roadtripping with (and camping in) the Rivian R1S
I won't be the first to sign up to camp in the desert - unless we're talking about testing what it's like roadtripping and camping in the 2023 Rivian R1S. → Read More
Everything that stood out to us at the 2022 LA Auto Show
A roundup of the good, bad, ugly, interesting and surprising moments and vehicle reveals of the 2022 LA Auto Show. → Read More
Hyundai launches home charging ecosystem as part of EV push
Hyundai announced this week at the LA Auto Show a new way for its customers to charge at home and a partnership with Electrum. → Read More
VinFast’s bid to attract US buyers includes 4 all-electric SUVs and maybe a sports car
VinFast showcased four all-electric SUVs at the LA Auto Show and hinted at a sports car as the automaker pushes to break into the U.S. → Read More
Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell concept hints at the performance N brand’s future
Hyundai revealed a hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept vehicle that demonstrates the performance sub-brand's vision for electrification. → Read More
Everything we know about the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV
Hyundai released fresh details at the LA Auto Show about the 2023 Ioniq 6, the all-electric vehicle that the Korean company debuted in June. → Read More
Genesis teases its EV future with the Genesis X convertible
Hyundai luxury arm Genesis unveiled the Genesis X convertible, the third and final electric vehicle concept of the brand's EV future. → Read More
The Cadillac Celestiq is GM’s big (literally) luxury EV bet
General Motors unveiled Monday the production Cadillac Celestiq, a hand-built, bespoke behemoth fastback all-electric sedan. → Read More
The iconic Meyers Manx dune buggy makes its return as an EV –
The Meyers Manx, the iconic 50-year-old dune buggy that’s been copied thousands of times, is officially making its return in 2023. But this time around, it’s electric. The Meyers Manx 2.0, which debuted Monday at an event in Malibu, will launch thanks to venture capitalist Phillip Sarofim and famed automotive designer Freeman Thomas, say they […] → Read More
GM unveils Chevy Blazer EV to challenge Tesla Model Y –
GM unveiled Monday evening the Chevrolet Blazer EV, an all-electric SUV with up to 320 miles of range and a starting price of $48,000 that CEO and Chairman Mary Barra hopes will supercharge her bid to surpass Tesla in U.S. EV sales by 2025. The Chevrolet Blazer EV, which will go on sale in 2023 […] → Read More
Lincoln Star Concept: Could a sport tourer be in Lincoln’s electric future? –
Lincoln unveiled Wednesday at an event in Hollywood its first fully electric concept vehicle: The Lincoln Star Concept, a crossover that looks a lot like a Corsair or Nautilus crossover with a longer, lower-slung body, sharper body creases highlighted with LED lighting effects and a few interesting offerings that are unlikely to make their debut […] → Read More
The Toyota bZ4X: Solidly middling EV
Toyota isn’t the first automotive brand that pops to mind when it comes to battery electric vehicles. Toyota might be the largest automaker in the world — reportedly selling more than 9.5 million vehicles globally and stealing the crown from Volkswagen Group — but the company has been markedly absent from the battery electric vehicle […] → Read More
Inside Mercedes’ plan to deliver hands-free driving to the masses –
I’m sitting in the passenger seat of a special Mercedes Benz S-Class on a blindingly bright California spring day, casually watching an autonomous delivery robot roll through a crosswalk on its way to deliver someone’s takeout meal in Santa Monica. The test driver next to me chuckles as we’re about to merge onto the highway […] → Read More
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo delivers power and performance in a wagon –
All good things come to those who wait, and Porsche has reserved the most powerful version of its all-electric Taycan for last: the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS and the wagon-style Taycan GTS Sport Turismo. For those who want power, refined and sporty driving, and the ability to forgo gasoline for an all-electric powertrain, the Taycan […] → Read More
Torture testing a Porsche Cayenne S on the Rebelle Rally –
The killer app of any tech is to make your life easier and more comfortable; the GPS in your car helps you find the best route to a restaurant when traffic is backed up, if you have cruise control, you can set a speed on the highway to ensure that you don’t get a ticket. […] → Read More
The 2022 Polestar 2 is more appealing, affordable and repairable –
When Polestar launched its first all-electric vehicle last year, it came in a single flavor: a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration that cost around $50,000 before incentives. Next year, the automaker is adding some variety. Polestar is rolling out a more affordable, single-motor, two-wheel-drive version of the sedan that still offers many of the features of the dual-motor […] → Read More
The highs and lows of the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show –
The LA Auto Show — one of the first indoor auto shows to return since the COVID outbreak — was light on news and heavier than usual on vaporware. However, there were a few vehicles, tech and companies that stood out during the two press days leading up to the event. Here are the vehicles […] → Read More
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast plots course for US market, starting with two electric crossovers –
VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker under Vingroup, was one of the LA Auto Show’s numerous newcomers this year aiming to make an impression with consumers. The company showed off two all-electric crossovers at the show. And like so many new entrants to automotive — or in VinFast’s case, new to the United States — the vehicles […] → Read More
Biliti bets US market is primed for electric tuk tuk deliveries –
Biliti Electric, a startup founded less than a year ago, wants its electric tuk tuks to become a common sight in densely packed cities in the United States. The three-wheeled, open-cabin, all-electric delivery vehicles known as the GMW Taskman are already being used in Asia and Europe, Biliti founder and CEO, Rahul Gayam said during […] → Read More