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A bunch of people have sent me links to reporting around a “bombshell” study from Europe. Apparently PHEVs in the wild consume more gas than the WLTP rankings say they should. Two things: No s**t Sherlock. But also: Back that high-speed train up, we’re not talkin’ ’bout ‘Murica! If you didn’t know, Transport & Environment…

Polestar continues to march to a different drummer. Case in point? The Polestar 3, which after just one year on sale, is getting a wholesale upgrade of the entire electronics system. Yep, new batteries, new motors, new computers. The result promises to be slightly longer range for most trims, greater efficiency for every trim, notably…

Kia’s Sportage has finally found its groove: As a roomy, family-friendly SUV with a “just right” price tag. What do I mean by that? Well, the Sportage started out as a fugly 5-door SUV built on a Mazda van platform (no I’m not kidding), then it became a frumpy crossover with Pontiac Aztek styling, then…

Your mileage may vary is a phrase that’s been around since the 1970s, but somehow is most poignant in electric vehicles where efficiency is of arguably higher concern. Remember that, in terms of gross energy on board, the average 300 mile range EV holds the equivalent of 2-3 gallons of gasoline, so even slight variations…

In today’s episode, Travis and Alex discuss lease-end issues when you’ve gone over your mileage limit, luxury car maintenance costs, the death of the Nissan Ariya and the base Cybertruck. Also, Dodge’s Durango continues for another year, but it loses the V6 and picks back up the 6.4L and Hellcat engines… Except if you’re in…

In this episode, Alex and Travis take a deep dive into legroom. How it’s measured, why you can’t always trust the numbers, and why we always talk about legroom in a specific way. We also ask: is the Blazer EV SS the modern Grand National? -gasp- Oh, and Durango gets another year to live, standard…

What would tax policy be like if Alex and Travis ruled the US? Scary though, no? Less scary: the new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is finally coming! Although… Not everyone will be a fan of the styling and design direction which has gone more minimal than ever before. Oh, and speed cameras should be burnt at…