

Top 5 High-Tech Car Thefts
With all the advanced technology in today’s vehicles, from GPS to cellular connections, one would think it’s just about impossible to...
By John R. Quain
Apr 7, 2023


Electrics Lead Consumer Reports' Top 10 Vehicles for 2023
Here come the electrics! Or at least the partial electrics, according to Consumer Reports’ ranking of the top vehicles of 2023. For the...
By John R. Quain
Apr 4, 2023


Trek Verve+ 2 Ebike: Well-behaved but Underpowered
Most riders will find the Trek Verve+ 2 a little underpowered, especially compared to some of the best budget electric bikes from the...
By John R. Quain
Nov 7, 2022


Take a Hike: the Best Hiking Boots 2022
These boots were made for walking (and hiking and trekking) Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, will stay a serious hiker from enjoying...
By John R. Quain
Aug 3, 2022


Cruise Self-Driving Car Crash Results in Injuries
California DMV reported that a Toyota Prius collided with a Cruise robo-taxi in early June in San Francisco. Unlike previous Cruise...
By John R. Quain
Jul 7, 2022


Cops Pull Over Self-Driving Car, Hilarity Ensues
If a driverless car gets a ticket, who pays the fine? And who gets the points on their license? These deep, ponderous questions arose...
By John R. Quain
Apr 11, 2022


CES: A Bevy of BEVs
There was a bevy of BEVs at CES. Just a couple of years ago, the parking lots around the Las Vegas Convention Center were filled with...
By John R. Quain
Jan 11, 2022


Hyundai Ioniq 5: The Best Electric Car Yet?
Wending along the serpentine curves of route 79 in southern California, I'm testing the quiet power of Hyundai's new all-electric compact...
By John R. Quain
Dec 17, 2021


Aventon Aventure Ebike Review: Budget-conscious but Bold
These days, many ebikes make no secret of their electric support. The Aventon Aventure is one such model, designed for rough roads,...
By John R. Quain
Aug 25, 2021


Ford Mustang Mach-E: An Impressive EV
More than just a snappy dresser, Ford's all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E has the brains and brawn to contend with Tesla's offerings. Its...
By John R. Quain
Aug 23, 2021