Charging a Car At Home Is Easy (and Cheap). And, Do You Really Need 4WD? Our Weekly Rewind!
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I thought charging the Mustang Mach-E at home would be a breeze — until it kept tripping my breaker. After some trial and error (and a helpful tip from friends), I found a simple, affordable charger that made EV charging work smoothly without a major electrical upgrade. If you’re thinking about charging an EV at home, this story might just save you some stress — and cash.
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AWD or 4WD: What Do You Really Need? These Writers Find Out
If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about driving in the mountains, it’s Colorado native Sara Lacey. She recently joined a group of fellow auto writers to put 12 different vehicles to the test in the Rockies — think dirt roads, steep climbs, potholes and a whole lot of altitude.
They drove everything from EVs and hybrids to off-road-ready SUVs and she tells us: Do you really need AWD or 4WD?
Want to know which ones passed the mountain test? Keep reading!
Gas vs. Hybrid: Let’s Break It Down
Trying to figure out if you should go gas or hybrid? Jordan Almond breaks down all the good stuff about popular sedans like the Corolla and Sonata — what saves you money, what’s actually worth it and what just looks cool. No fancy car talk, just real talk to help you pick what works for your life and wallet. (Yes, hybrids are awesome these days, but gas-only cars still have their perks too!)
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ICYMI: What Drove These Writers Into the Auto World?
We’re throwing it back to the very first episode of the What Drives Her podcast! If you’ve ever thought about writing about cars (or just love a good story), don’t miss this convo with Jill Robbins and Teia Collier. They talk about how they got started, what inspires them and why they love what they do.
2025 Audi Q6 e-tron: Faster Charging and New Tech
Audi’s latest all-electric SUV takes the best of the Q4 and Q8 and levels up — but is that enough to win over buyers outside the Audi bubble? We break down where the Q6 e-tron shines, where it struggles and whether it can tempt Tesla fans to make the switch. Read our story here and watch the full video here to see what we think.
Enjoy the ride!
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