Alanis King
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I drove the $62,000 Kia EV6 GT — a genius electric SUV with supercar speed. Here are 8 things it taught me.
The $62,000 Kia EV6 GT is an electric SUV that's as fast as a supercar. It taught us a lot about EVs and the future of transportation. → Read More
We drove a Polestar 2 electric sedan for a week. It's hypnotically good.
We drove a Polestar 2 EV from Volvo, which competes with the Tesla Model 3. Ours had gold accents, a vegan interior, and a charming minimalist design. → Read More
This Is What A Zero-Star Safety Rating Looks Like On Four Different Cars
These cars for the Indian market were crash tested in London → Read More
Review: The $43,000 Kia Sorento 3-row SUV is a subtle way to stand out from the crowd
The Kia Sorento SUV doesn't scream for your attention, but it will keep it once you manage to notice. It's a safe yet rewarding car choice. → Read More
Review: The $59,000 Acura MDX A-Spec is a practical 3-row SUV that'll make you feel undeniably cool
The Acura MDX A-Spec looks normal yet sleek from the outside. Open the doors, and its bright-red interior will greet you like a sunburn to the eyes. → Read More
Audi's 'virtual cockpit' is the most soothing road-trip feature I've ever used
Modern cars have all kinds of "calming" features, from mood lighting to nature sounds. But the Audi Q5 Sportback's navigation display beats them all. → Read More
Review: The $55,000 Lexus ES 300 hybrid embodies elegance and efficiency, which is all anyone really needs
The Lexus ES 300h may not be the flashiest car, but it provides the clout of a Lexus badge and the comfort of taking fewer trips to the gas station. → Read More
Review: The $23,000 Hyundai Venue Denim compact SUV is an absolute steal for the price
The $22,050 Hyundai Venue Denim is blue inside and out. Blue paint, blue seats, a blue steering wheel — it's the perfect way to buy style on a budget. → Read More
Review: The $36,000 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid isn't just wildly practical — it's also a masterclass in style
With around 50 mpg combined and a $28,000 base price, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a great deal — and it doesn't compromise looks to achieve it. → Read More
Driving the $47,000 Acura TLX sedan reminded me that all you really need in a car is a bright-red interior
On every model but its $160,000 NSX sports car, Acura offers the A-Spec sport-appearance package with an optional red interior. It's incredible. → Read More
Review: The $360,000 McLaren 720S Spider isn't just an incredible car — it makes you feel like a kid again
The McLaren 720S Spider starts at $315,000 and climbs from there. As with many cars of its kind, it's everything you'd ever dreamed of and more. → Read More
Review: The $50,000 Toyota Supra's greatest triumph is making its owner feel like the coolest person around
The new Toyota Supra is the rebirth of a legend with BMW parts underneath. But its most important feature — jaw-dropping looks — is on the outside. → Read More
Review: The $69,000 Genesis G80 doesn't just epitomize luxury — it proves how far Hyundai's come
In 35 years, Hyundai's gone from a questionable car brand in America to a major player. Its new luxury brand, Genesis, furthers its rise to power. → Read More
Review: The $37,000 Honda Accord Hybrid perfectly blends a trusty reputation with go-anywhere fuel economy
The 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid gives you 48 mpg combined, a $26,570 base price, and a sense of familiarity. It's a family car for an electrified future. → Read More
Please direct your attention toward this extremely pink version of the $3 million Bugatti Chiron Sport
When a Bugatti Chiron Sport costs $3.2 million, you might as well take the extra step to make it pink. Meet Alice, the car whose owners did just that. → Read More
REVIEW: The $29,000 Hyundai Kona crossover offers a quirky take on a conventional segment
* The 2020 Kona is Hyundai's compact SUV, slotting in between the subcompact Venue and the Tuscon in Hyundai's crossover and SUV lineup. * The Kona comes in five trims, with the 2021 model featuring a $20,400 base trim and a $28,050 top trim. * This 2020 review loaner had a Lime Twist exterior, a 175-horsepower turbocharged engine, and a $28,980 MSRP. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more… → Read More
How Rolls-Royce uses thousands of tiny etchings and fiber optics to fill the $330,000 Ghost with starscapes
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a $330,000 play on light and shadow, from its thousands of laser etchings and hand-cut fiber optics to its very paint colors. → Read More
A Rolls-Royce designer explains how the $300,000 Ghost meets ultra-wealthy customers' desire for elegant minimalism over 'premium mediocracy'
Designer Henry Cloke likened the Ghost to "pieces of clothing that are simple enough, you feel that you can adapt them to all different scenarios." → Read More
Driving a $430,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost reminded me that opulence has no limits and neither does my mediocrity
Stepping into a Rolls-Royce for the first time is a clash of ideas: the one you've dreamt of and the one you're inside. It's otherworldly. → Read More
Elon Musk promises a $25,000, fully autonomous Tesla 'about 3 years from now'
The move would put Tesla on track to challenge lower-priced EVs like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt. → Read More