The New Electric Mini Aceman Looks Cute, But Is That Going To Be Enough?

Mini just unveiled its first dedicated EV model, the adorable and diminutive Aceman electric subcompact crossover. It sits just about two inches longer, one inch wider, and three inches taller than the current F55 Cooper Hardtop four door, and slots between the recently redesigned Cooper and Countryman models. Given its unimpressive WLTP range estimates, small … Read more

I Want A Crossover That’s Actually Interesting! What Car Should I Buy?

Dan and his wife are looking to replace their 2015 Forester with something similar, but more interesting. She is on the shorter side and has a 300-mile weekly commute so they are looking for something with good fuel economy but also comfortable. With a budget of around $40,000, what car should they buy? My Mini … Read more

Korean-Built EVs Are The Fastest Charging On The Market (And Some Of The Slowest, Too)

Image: Kia The previous-generation Kia Niro was one of those compliance EVs, built from an existing gasoline-powered model and not quite optimized for the modern world. The Kias and Hyundais on the fast-charge list are all built with modern 800-volt architecture, but the old Niro didn’t have that advantage, and thus is pretty darn slow. … Read more