First Drive: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In

First Drive: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In

The 2018 Honda Clarity is the brand’s latest purpose-built hybrid. It follows in the path of the two generations of Insight, but unlike the two Insights, this one has its sights set a little more in the mainstream. This one wants to be your family car, not your...
Driven: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Driven: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

In more than 30 years of working and playing in, around, and under cars, I can only remember two door slams that I thought were worth a mention. The first is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and the second is the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. If you’ve ever been so fortunate as...
Can an EV Autocross?

Can an EV Autocross?

It’s 8 a.m. and I’m standing in a parking lot looking at a sea of cones and listening to a lecture about the rules for the day. It sounds like the start of a typical autocross day. Only this time, I’m not in my usual autocross car. I’m looking at something a little...
Your Guide to Buying Tires

Your Guide to Buying Tires

They’re likely the most expensive thing you’ll buy for your car, but how much attention do you pay to the little rubber donuts that go between your car and the road? Tires are one of the biggest factors affecting your performance, ride, fuel economy, and safety, but...