This open-top SUV is the first-ever electric Popemobile

Yes, Mercedes-Benz just gifted Pope Francis a G 580 as his next holy roller, and it’s completely battery-driven Pope Francis (center) meets with Ola Källenius, Mercedes-Benz CEO (center left), accompanied by Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management responsible for Sales and Marketing (center right); and Marc Langenbrinck, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Italia (left), at … Read more

SUV Review: 2025 Honda HR-V | Reviews

Simplicity is supreme in this function-first subcompact crossover 2025 Honda HR-VPhoto by Jay Kana The current generation of Honda’s smallest crossover, the HR-V, was introduced as a 2023 model. It has smoother design lines, a new engine with additionalpower and more standard safety than the previous generation. Honda prioritized practicality over power. Recommended Videos While … Read more

Plugged In Podcast: The zero-emission job site

The Silent Gardener is a case study in using all-electric vehicles to promote and achieve sustainability Plugged In Podcast logoPhoto by Driving You’ve heard about the electric vehicle revolution, but what about the electric landscaping revolution? Since 2000 a New Westminster, BC company called The Silent Gardener has committed to reducing its carbon footprint in … Read more

New first-gen Mazda Miata EV conversion kit is reversible

Despite being 100 kilos heavier, Electrogenic’s battery-powered Miata shaves 3 seconds off the original’s zero-to-97-km/h time Electrogenic’s Mazda MX-5 Miata EV conversionPhoto by Electrogenic Electrogenic’s new EV conversion kit for the first-gen Mazda Miata has the bonus of being totally reversible But why would you switch back when the EV’s zero-to-97-km/h sprint is 3.0 seconds … Read more

Tesla pausing Cybertruck production in Austin for 3 days

No official reason for the halt in assembly has been offered, but pundits speculate it may be tied to waning demand The Tesla Cybertruck assembly line in Austin, Texas in summer 2023Photo by Tesla Tesla pausing Cybertruck production from December 3 through 5, resuming operations December 6 Workers were told they’d be paid for the … Read more

Jeep patents console-mounted drone to aid off-road driving

In addition to grabbing you some cool social-media footage, the drone could potentially take the place of a spotter 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys ’41 4xe special editionPhoto by Jeep Jeep has patented a drone that could help with off-road driving Patent drawings show the drone docked in the vehicle’s centre console The patent also suggests the … Read more

GM recalling trucks for falling-open tailgates (again)

The automaker is expanding a recall of heavy-duty pickups because brand-new examples are still having the same problem 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEVPhoto by Benjamin Hunting Recommended Videos GM is telling owners to ensure the tailgate is fully closed and latched before driving; but it has a fix for the problem, too, a … Read more

Ferrari prototype owned by Enzo himself for sale on—Facebook?

The incredibly rare ’62 330 GT 2+2’s asking price on the social media classifieds site is a whopping $865,000 A 1962 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 prototype, chassis 4085, listed for sale on Facebook MarketplacePhoto by Warren Lubow /Facebook Marketplace This 1962 Ferrari 330 GT is one of two prototypes remaining, and was Enzo Ferrari’s daily … Read more

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