Left-side or left-hand traffic may seem backwards for most U.S. drivers, but it's nothing new; in the 17th and 18th centuries, it helped control the flow of horse-drawn carriages on London Bridge. These laws set the trend for many of the world's countries that drive on the left side of the road. Most countries drive on the right side...

Highways and freeways can both be designed with multiple lanes, entrance and exit ramps and limited traffic control to reduce congestion and improve driver safety. However, some small highway vs. freeway distinctions place them in separate categories. Contents Freeways Have Higher Speed Limits Highways Have Traffic Signals What Is a Controlled-access Highway? Freeways Have Higher Speed Limits The main...

　　Why would I buy it? Killer priceSpacious rear rowKey to luxury EV segment Why would I avoid it? Underwhelming performance Lacklustre featuresWhat is it? 　　BMW's push into the electric vehicle market took an interesting turn with the launch of the iX1 Long Wheelbase (LWB) at the Auto Expo 2025. Targeting a wider audience by making luxury EVs more accessible, BMW...

　　The Trump administration has dealt a major blow to the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the immediate suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a $5 billion federal program to fund charging stations across the country. 　　In a letter addressed to state DOTs, the Federal...

　　This week has, already, been full of twists and turns. The U.S. Presidents threatened 25-percent tariffs on imports from Canada were due to take effect today, and they could well have brought auto production to a halt on both sides of the border some said within a week. 　　In Canada, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis were considering stopping production (in...

　　When the federal iZEV program came to a sudden and full stop in January, shockwaves rippled through the industry. The funds feeding the program ran out faster than expected, officials said. The move left those hoping for a discount of up to $5,000 on purchase of an EV in the lurch not to mention dealers with stock of EVs that...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Luxury design Zippy and responsive Not a tech company Should you buy the BMW i5? Were a number of years into the transition to electrification in the automotive world, but in the US, there still arent quite as many options as there could be. Part of that has to do with the fact that...

Tesla is aiming to put its first robotaxis on public roads in June, the automakers CEO, Elon Musk, said on Wednesday. Speaking during a call with investors following the release of Teslas latest financial results, Musk said the plan is to begin with a paid robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June, using vehicles with a version of Teslas Full...

　　Worldwide sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will increase by at least 17 percent in 2025, topping 20 million units. This is according to research firm Rho Motion. 　　China 　　One of the drivers of that continued growth is the extension of Chinas subsidy program, which is available when consumers trade in their old car for a new plug-in hybrid...

　　3,000 Kilometer Report 　　The BMW i7 is amongst the nicest, most expensive cars to have ever graced CarWale’s long-term garage. Unsurprisingly, it added a sense of occasion every time I took it out, be it leisurely drives across the far end of the town or cosseting on the everyday commute. Yet, rarely has a long-term test car caused such mixed...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Price and availability Overall winner: Tesla Model Y Juniper The Tesla Model Y is the most popular electric vehicle in America, and its finally headed for its first major refresh in the form of the Model Y Juniper. The Model Y Juniper has to go up...

　　Why should I buy it?Feature loadedRefined powertrainRear seat spaceWhy should I avoid it?Unconventional designLimited shoulder roomWhat is it?The Syros is Kia’s new entrant in the sub-four-metre SUV segment and will set itself apart from the competition, which includes its sibling, the Sonet, by focusing on rear seats and adding an overall premium experience in the cabin. Will the second-row seating...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Price and availability Overall winner: Rivian R1S Tesla and Rivian actually have a lot in common. Both are relatively new companies in the grand scheme of things, at least compared to the legacy automakers that are now switching to EVs, but their actual vehicles are pretty...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Price and availability Overall winner: Tesla Model Y Americas most popular electric vehicle, the Tesla Model Y, is getting a major refresh. Tesla already launched the Tesla Model Y Juniper in China, but now its bringing the vehicle to the US. Of course, the new Model...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Pricing and availability Conclusions The Tesla Model Y is the most popular EV in America, and its about to get a major refresh. Tesla has announced the Model Y Juniper, the biggest refresh for the EV since its initial launch. So far, the vehicle is only...