Car Tech Editorials

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A still photo of a Yakima NX Skinny Roof Box.
I love this Yakima SkyBox Skinny, but you won't believe why

I love a good roof box, and this one might be the easiest I've ever used.

Staring out the driver's side of a Rivian R1T.
Why my next EV will be a 'software-defined' vehicle - and what that means for you

In practice, it could be a lofty ambition more than something automakers can attain anytime soon.

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A Kia EV6 on the road.
What no one tells you about choosing EV range

You may be able to get away with less range than you think.

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A driver using hands-free mode in a Tesla Model S.
In-car subscription services are a massive scam, and I'm tired of it

In a time where everything comes with a subscription, even our cars are sucking away at our wallets more than ever before.

A Hedgehog TurboVAC being held in a user's hand.
This handheld car vacuum made my travel cleaning a breeze

I just moved across the country, and the Hedgehog TurboVAC made my pre-trip cleaning a breeze.

2022 tesla model y infotainment
Grok isn't ready for a Tesla roll out

Grok AI is coming to a Tesla near you, but the timing is unfortunate, and the app does not do much. But that can all change.

A Mercedes-Benz prototype equipped with solid-state battery tech.
You might be waiting a while for a 600-mile EV

EVs are poised to eclipse the range of gas vehicles, but the most you can do right now is save your pennies.

A BMW vision Neue Klas outside.
I'm excited about BMW's Neue Klasse vehicles, and you should be too

BMW is wiping the slate clean with its Neue Klasse line, and there may not have been a better time than right now.

Apple Maps on an instrument cluster in CarPlay Ultra.
Some big auto manufacturers are pushing back on CarPlay Ultra

A few big names in the automotive space are pushing back on Apple's new CarPlay Ultra, but why?

A Toyota EV in yellow.
Toyota putting the brakes on EVs is the wrong move

It's practical in one respect, but decidedly impractical in another.

A Slate truck on the road.
I think the sleek-looking Slate truck is yet another nail in Tesla's coffin

It'll hardly kill the company on its own, but Tesla seems defenseless against it.

Loading cargo into the Rivian R3's frunk.
Why I'm making my next car an EV instead of a hybrid

Both hybrids and EVs have their value, but it's hard to ignore the appeal of going all-electric.

A parked 2026 Toyota bZ in white.
I'm excited about the 2026 Toyota bZ and what it means for EVs

It's not so much the vehicle itself as its ripple effects in the industry.

Image of the SpotHero app on Android Auto screen.
This Android Auto app I use everyday is an absolute game-changer

Finding a parking space in a city is frustrating -- and expensive. But now, one Android Auto app is changing that.

Robo Taxi
Will anyone use Tesla’s robotaxis when they come to Austin? Probably not

The company has several serious obstacles in its way, even if the tech is perfect.

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Kia's 2026/2027 EV4 sedan.
I'm eagerly awaiting the death of the sedan

Deep into the 21st century, it's a format that doesn't really make sense anymore.

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Tesla's 2025 Model Y.
Tesla’s cheaper Model Y is doomed no matter what

It feels like Tesla is thrashing in the water more than responding to customers.

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Tesla Cybertruck promo image
Tesla's ill-fated Cybertruck destined for failure

It's difficult to see how Tesla could pull out a victory at this point.

Pure EV vs Hybrid
Why I think you should buy a pure EV and not a hybrid car

It's not just about range and upfront affordability.

A Waymo Uber with a passenger.
The problem with self-driving cars isn't safety

Simply getting where you want to go seems to be a bigger issue.

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