2026 Toyota bZ Review: One Big Thing Missing Yes, the once-maligned EV formerly known as the Toyota bZ4X is better. But it's still missing a crucial feature. By Patrick George Car Reviews - Mar 27 -
The Lexus RZ's Virtual Shifting Is Fascinating—But It Doesn't Deliver For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport takes a page from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook. But it doesn't pack the same thrills. By Patrick George Tech Review - Feb 18 -
Rivian R2 And Toyota Highlander: Could These SUVs Become the EV Hits America Needs? Toyota and Rivian, two very different companies, just launched crucial new EVs at a daunting time. Will they succeed? By Patrick George Podcast - Feb 13 -
'A Better Product': What Rivian Learned From The R1 To Make The R2 Rivian engineers and designers say they took customer feedback seriously from the R1S and R1T to make the R2. Among them: two glove boxes. By Patrick George Design - Feb 10 -
I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know. By Patrick George First Drives - Feb 10 -
2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Review: Does A Plug Make America's Best-Selling SUV Better? The newest RAV4 is hybrid-only. We found out if the plug-in version, with about 50 miles of all-electric range, is worth it. By Patrick George Car Reviews - Feb 8 -
Tesla's Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down We're talking door handles on this week's podcast. Plus: Is Ford about to team up with a Chinese automaker? By Patrick George Podcast - Feb 7 -
I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV Polestar built a BMW-fighting faux-SUV with no rear window and a lot of horsepower. Nobody asked for it, but we're glad it's here. By Patrick George Car Reviews - Feb 4 -
China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever And the rest of the world is about to take notice. By Patrick George Design - Feb 2 -
Tesla's Latest Approach Isn't Working Tesla's new cheap variants fail to lift its fortunes in Europe. Plus: Is Ford really teaming up with Xiaomi? By Patrick George Critical Materials - Feb 2 -
The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here's Why It Mattered On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: We eulogize Tesla's O.G. electric sedan. Plus, more on Slate Auto and Scout Motors' latest plans. By Patrick George Podcast - Jan 30 -
Tesla Says It Has 1.1 Million Full Self-Driving Subscribers, Amid Controveries Tesla says Full Self-Driving subscriptions surged in 2025. It's key to Tesla's future thesis—even amid numerous safety investigations. By Patrick George Autonomous Vehicles - Jan 28 -
How General Motors Is Turning Software And Subscriptions Into A Money Machine Here's how much money GM is projecting from its Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system. By Patrick George Technology - Jan 27 -
The Case For Plug-In Hybrids Is Changing. Here’s What Happened Plus: More details on the long-awaited arrival of the Rivian R2, and what Tesla's investors want to hear on this week's earnings call. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Jan 26 -
Michigan Is Suing Oil Companies For 'Suppressing' EVs The state alleges that BP, Chevron, Exxon and others have acted as a "cartel" that's "suppressed innovation" around EVs. By Patrick George Technology - Jan 25 -
I Left My EV Unplugged In The Cold For Weeks. Here's How Much Range I Lost My Kia EV6 was left unplugged in a cold garage for nearly a month over the holidays. The amount of range I lost was truly surprising. By Patrick George Range / Efficiency - Jan 24 -
What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits An electric vehicle's performance can be uniquely affected when the temperatures drop, but there are ways to deal with it. By Patrick George Buying Tips - Jan 23 -
Cheap Chinese Electric Cars Are Coming To Canada. What Happens Now? Plus, we preview the Volvo EX60, and have a fascinating chat about car insurance (yes, really.) By Patrick George Podcast - Jan 23 -
This Is When 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Production Will End A gas-powered Buick is moving from China to Kansas, but at the expense of the new $30,000 Chevy Bolt. By Patrick George Industry Outlook - Jan 22 -
'Nobody’s Going To Wait': Acura And The Industry's Timing Problem Acura dealers seethe over an EV focus—but highlight a bigger problem. Plus, auto stocks tumble as America instigates a conflict over Greenland. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Jan 20 -
'Absolutely Rolled': U.S. Officials Blast Canada's Cheap Chinese EV Deal China Inc.'s biggest move into North America yet has industry officials and politicians on edge. But affordability concerns take center stage. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Jan 19 -
Can BMW's Quad-Motor M Sport Sedan Win Over The Biggest EV Skeptics? On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast: We recap CES, preview a gnarly performance EV from BMW, and game out the year in electric sales. By Patrick George Podcast - Jan 16 -
Canada Just Opened The Door To Cheap Chinese EVs Breaking with the U.S., Canada will slash 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars, opening the doors to imports that cost less than $25,000. By Patrick George China - Jan 16 -
Ford CEO Says $30,000 Electric Truck Hits Prototype Stage: 'Like The Apollo Mission' Ford CEO Jim Farley gives InsideEVs a progress report on its Universal EV Platform, starting with a $30,000 truck. By Patrick George Industry Outlook - Jan 15 -
