#road-test — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.evshift.com/509209/2026-toyota-rav4-plug-in-hybrid-review-consumer-reports/ 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Review | Consumer Reports #2026ToyotaRAV4PlugInHybridreview #AdvancedSafetySystems #AllWheelDrive #AWD #Consumer #ConsumerReports #CR #ElectricCars #ElectricDrivingRange #ElectricVehicles #EV #evs #Hybrid #Hybrids #phev #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsCars #PlugIn #rav4 #Reports #review #RoadTest #SUVs #Toyota

Grunt work
The last naturally aspirated V8 on sale in New Zealand, the outgoing Y62 Nissan Patrol makes sense in the Gulf as a dune-basher, but does it work on Kiwi shores? @jackyan tests it

https://lucire.com/2026/0808ll0.shtml #Nissan #SUV #car #Auto #RoadTest #NZ #Aotearoa #truck

Grunt work
The last naturally aspirated V8 on sale in New Zealand, the outgoing Y62 Nissan Patrol makes sense in the Gulf as a dune-basher, but does it work on Kiwi shores? @jackyan tests it

https://lucire.com/2026/0808ll0.shtml #Nissan #SUV #car #Auto #RoadTest #NZ #Aotearoa #truck

Greatest hits
The Nissan Z Nismo is every inch the driver’s car, with one exception, says Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2026/0713ll0.shtml #car #living #RoadTest #Nissan #NissanZ #voiture #Auto #coche #waka #macchina #Nismo #sportscar

Greatest hits
The Nissan Z Nismo is every inch the driver’s car, with one exception, says Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2026/0713ll0.shtml #car #living #RoadTest #Nissan #NissanZ #voiture #Auto #coche #waka #macchina #Nismo #sportscar

Full Road Test Directory – July 2026

Please click or see below for a full listing of all the Retro Road Tests produced so far, including links to the blog posts and also to the podcasts. From 193 different tests and 259 different vehicles, which is your favourite?

Full Road Test Directory – July 2026

Please click or see below for a full listing of all the Retro Road Tests produced so far, including links to the blog posts and also to the podcasts. From 193 different tests and 259 different vehicles, which is your favourite?

Tennessee waltz
Nissan’s Pathfinder is more US than Japan in execution, and better than its most direct rival, but is slightly anachronistic given rising fuel prices in 2026, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2026/0701ll0.shtml #car #SUV #USA #RoadTest #living #design #Nissan #日産

Tennessee waltz
Nissan’s Pathfinder is more US than Japan in execution, and better than its most direct rival, but is slightly anachronistic given rising fuel prices in 2026, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2026/0701ll0.shtml #car #SUV #USA #RoadTest #living #design #Nissan #日産

https://www.evshift.com/479925/2026-toyota-rav4-gr-sport-the-only-plug-in-hybrid-that-makes-sense-in-america-anymore/ 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport – The Only Plug In Hybrid That Makes Sense In America (anymore) #AlexDykes #AlexOnAutos #America #ANYMORE #auto #AutoBuyersGuide #car #CARS #DetailedReview #DriveReview #Driven #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #EVBuyersGuide #Hybrid #Hybrids #Plug #PlugInHybrids #rav4 #review #RoadTest #sense #sport #Toyota

https://www.evshift.com/471049/2026-toyota-rav4-phev-first-drive-even-more-impressive-than-ever/ 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV First Drive: Even More Impressive Than Ever #AutotraderCanada #CanadianCarReviews #CarAdvice #drive #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #ExpertCarAdvice #ExpertCarReview #Hybrids #Impressive #phev #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsCars #rav4 #review #RoadTest #TestDrive #Toyota #WwwAutotraderCa

https://www.evshift.com/470343/2027-rivian-r2-review-the-everyday-ev-is-adventure-ready/ 2027 Rivian R2 Review | The Everyday EV Is Adventure Ready #Adventure #AlexDykes #AlexOnAutos #auto #AutoBuyersGuide #car #CARS #DetailedReview #DriveReview #Driven #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #EVBuyersGuide #Everyday #Ready #review #rivian #RoadTest

Full Road Test Directory – June 2026

Please click or see below for a full listing of all the Retro Road Tests produced so far, including links to the blog posts and also to the podcasts. From 185 different tests and 246 different vehicles, which is your favourite?

Full Road Test Directory – June 2026

Please click or see below for a full listing of all the Retro Road Tests produced so far, including links to the blog posts and also to the podcasts. From 185 different tests and 246 different vehicles, which is your favourite?

https://www.evshift.com/459636/this-cant-be-a-prius-2025-toyota-prius-phev-review/ This cant be a Prius? 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV review #2025Prius #blog #car #CarCulture #CarReview #CARS #Classic #ClassicCar #drive #driving #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #FuriousDriving #Hybrid #Hybrids #motoring #motors #OldCar #Opinion #phev #PlugInHybrid #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsVehicles #prius #PriusPhev #Retro #RetroCar #review #RoadTest #Toyota #vlog

https://www.evshift.com/451902/2026-toyota-rav4-review-americas-best-selling-suv-goes-all-hybrid/ 2026 Toyota RAV4 Review | America’s Best-Selling SUV Goes All-Hybrid #AlexDykes #AlexOnAutos #allhybrid #Americas #auto #AutoBuyersGuide #bestselling #car #CARS #DetailedReview #DriveReview #Driven #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #EVBuyersGuide #Hybrids #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsVehicles #rav4 #review #RoadTest #SUV #Toyota

https://www.evshift.com/448035/2026-toyota-rav4-xle-premium-review-consumer-reports/ 2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium Review | Consumer Reports #2026ToyotaRav4Review #AdvancedSafetySystems #AWD #CompactSUVs #Consumer #ConsumerReports #CR #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #Hybrids #phev #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsCars #premium #rav4 #Reports #review #RoadTest #SUVs #Toyota #Woodland #XLE

Finding balance
MG now has a more complete HS line-up with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid entries. @jackyan tests the HS Essence Super Hybrid, and finds a far better balanced package—not to mention the appeal of electric power

https://lucire.com/2026/0417ll0.shtml #MG #SAIC #car #living #名爵 #上海汽車 #上汽 #SUV #PHEV #EV #RoadTest

Finding balance
MG now has a more complete HS line-up with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid entries. @jackyan tests the HS Essence Super Hybrid, and finds a far better balanced package—not to mention the appeal of electric power

https://lucire.com/2026/0417ll0.shtml #MG #SAIC #car #living #名爵 #上海汽車 #上汽 #SUV #PHEV #EV #RoadTest

Relax, it’s the #MG QS
MG’s #SUV flagship is the seven-seat QS, née #Roewe RX9, which makes a strong argument given both its interior appointments and its price, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2026/0125ll0.shtml #car #waka #RoadTest #crossover #SAIC #China #living #voiture #Auto #coche #macchina #荣威 #名爵 #上汽

Relax, it’s the #MG QS
MG’s #SUV flagship is the seven-seat QS, née #Roewe RX9, which makes a strong argument given both its interior appointments and its price, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2026/0125ll0.shtml #car #waka #RoadTest #crossover #SAIC #China #living #voiture #Auto #coche #macchina #荣威 #名爵 #上汽

https://www.evshift.com/377434/2026-toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-review-still-in-its-prime/ 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Review: Still in its Prime #AutotraderCanada #CanadianCarReviews #CarAdvice #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #ExpertCarAdvice #ExpertCarReview #Hybrid #Hybrids #PlugInHybrids #PlugIn #prime #prius #review #RoadTest #TestDrive #Toyota #www.autotrader.ca

Built even tougher
Jack Yan thinks he knows the type of buyer for the #Kia Tasman, the company’s first civilian pick-up truck: someone who’s not afraid of their inner machismo

https://lucire.com/2025/1218ll0.shtml #truck #living #ute #pickup #Lucire #RoadTest #design

Built even tougher
Jack Yan thinks he knows the type of buyer for the #Kia Tasman, the company’s first civilian pick-up truck: someone who’s not afraid of their inner machismo

https://lucire.com/2025/1218ll0.shtml #truck #living #ute #pickup #Lucire #RoadTest #design

https://www.evshift.com/370686/we-tested-nissans-new-e-power-serial-hybrid-heres-what-it-means-for-the-next-rogue-hybrid/ We Tested Nissan’s New e-Power Serial Hybrid | Here’s What It Means For The Next Rogue Hybrid #AlexDykes #AlexOnAutos #auto #AutoBuyersGuide #car #CARS #DetailedReview #DriveReview #Driven #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #ePower #EV #EVBuyersGuide #Heres #Hybrid #Hybrids #Means #Nissans #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsCars #review #RoadTest #rogue #serial #tested

https://www.evshift.com/356968/2026-porsche-cayenne-electric-porsche-redefines-insanity/ 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric | Porsche Redefines Insanity #AlexDykes #AlexOnAutos #auto #AutoBuyersGuide #car #CARS #Cayenne #DetailedReview #DriveReview #Driven #ELECTRIC #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #EVBuyersGuide #Hybrids #Insanity #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsVehicles #Porsche #redefines #review #RoadTest

The liveable EV
Kia’s EV3 deserves the praise it’s getting, not only as the Korean brand’s most accessible all-electric car, but because of how complete it is within a C-segment package, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2025/1118ll0.shtml #Kia #car #waka #voiture #Auto #coche #macchina #NZ #Aotearoa #design #living #RoadTest #EV #ElectricCar

The liveable EV
Kia’s EV3 deserves the praise it’s getting, not only as the Korean brand’s most accessible all-electric car, but because of how complete it is within a C-segment package, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2025/1118ll0.shtml #Kia #car #waka #voiture #Auto #coche #macchina #NZ #Aotearoa #design #living #RoadTest #EV #ElectricCar

Packers enjoy mini bye week after Thursday game, shift focus to first road test vs. Browns https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/371841/ #browns #cleveland #ClevelandBrowns #ClevelandBrowns #Football #intensity #mindset #MiniByeWeek #NFCNorth #NFL #Packers #RoadTest #wins

Great leap forward
MG’s new 3 Essence Hybrid Plus is an incredibly competent effort from the storied brand—and a must for any shopping list for the B-segment, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2025/0126ll0.shtml #MG #car #hybrid #SAIC #living #NZ #RoadTest #上汽 #名爵

Great leap forward
MG’s new 3 Essence Hybrid Plus is an incredibly competent effort from the storied brand—and a must for any shopping list for the B-segment, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2025/0126ll0.shtml #MG #car #hybrid #SAIC #living #NZ #RoadTest #上汽 #名爵

YOUR Questions Answered | 2025 Honda Hornet SP
https://themotorbikechannel.com/your-questions-answered-2025-honda-hornet-sp/?feed_id=27327&_unique_id=6764b3c658b15
Source: YOUR Questions Answered | 2025 H...

#44teeth #44teeth #44teeth.com #cb1000 #fagan #HondaHornet #HondaHornetSP #price #review #roadtest

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Review
https://themotorbikechannel.com/2025-honda-cb1000-hornet-sp-review/?feed_id=26895&_unique_id=676203009f21e
Source: 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Revi...

#44teeth #44teeth #44teeth.com #fagan #GoPro #hondacb1000hornet #HondaHornet #HORNETSP #POV #review #roadtest

The Hyde formula
There is some Mr Hyde to the #MG 4’s Dr Jekyll when it comes to the sportiest model in the range, the potent 435 PS XPower, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2024/1216ll0.shtml
#car #living #SAIC #RoadTest #waka #voiture #Auto #EV #ElectricCar

The Hyde formula
There is some Mr Hyde to the #MG 4’s Dr Jekyll when it comes to the sportiest model in the range, the potent 435 PS XPower, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2024/1216ll0.shtml
#car #living #SAIC #RoadTest #waka #voiture #Auto #EV #ElectricCar

Triumph Tiger Safari in Wales
https://themotorbikechannel.com/triumph-tiger-safari-in-wales/?feed_id=25375&_unique_id=6755fb1f55302
Source: Triumph Tiger Safari in Wales by...

#44teeth #44teeth #44teeth.com #adventure #fagan #offroad #review #roadtest #TriumphTiger1200

I Bought The CHEAPEST Yamaha R1 In The Country
https://themotorbikechannel.com/i-bought-the-cheapest-yamaha-r1-in-the-country/?feed_id=24207&_unique_id=674df5f0627cc
Source: I Bought The CHEAPEST Yamaha R1 ...

#44teeth #44teeth #44teeth.com #BudgetBikeBattle #dyno #fagan #r15pw #review #roadtest #yamahar1

POV Pillion Pleasure | Ducati Multistrada V4S
https://themotorbikechannel.com/pov-pillion-pleasure-ducati-multistrada-v4s/?feed_id=22031&_unique_id=673f20fcaaf03
Source: POV Pillion Pleasure | Ducati Mu...

#2025DucatiMultistradaV4S #44teeth #44teeth #44teeth.com #Boothy #Ducatifactory #fagan #Pillion #price #review #roadtest

New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | A Simple Honest Review
https://themotorbikechannel.com/new-bmw-r-1300-gs-adventure-a-simple-honest-review/?feed_id=21439&_unique_id=673b03338af83
Source: New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | A ...

#baronvongrumble #bmwgs #bmwr1300gs #review #roadtest

REAL WORLD | KTM 1390 Super Duke R + BMW M 1000 R
https://themotorbikechannel.com/real-world-ktm-1390-super-duke-r-bmw-m-1000-r/?feed_id=17184&_unique_id=67215b2c1da16
Source: REAL WORLD | KTM 1390 Super Duke...

#44teeth #44teeth #44teeth.com #baronvongrumble #BMWM1000R #bmwm1000r #fagan #ktm1390superduker #ktmsuperduker #price #review #roadtest

Putting the Š into SUV
Škoda’s range-topping Kodiaq has a turbocharged two-litre that’s meant to inject sportiness into the big Czech chariot. Jack Yan finds out if it puts the Š into sport utility

https://lucire.com/2024/0627ll0.shtml #living #car #voiture #Auto #coche #macchina #bil #Škoda #SUV #RoadTest

No pretence
The #Mitsubishi ASX is a familiar sight in New Zealand—but what is it about the #car that draws so many buyers? Jack Yan takes one on test from Gazley to find out
https://lucire.com/2024/0426ll0.shtml #living #coche #voiture #Auto #RoadTest

The 2024 Mercedes E 350 4Matic is the thriftiest luxury workhorse - Enlarge / The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the brand's workhorse, covering ... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=2018186 #mercedes-benze350 #mercedes-benz #carreview #roadtest #cars

A familiar friend
Jack Yan continues to be a fan of the #MG ZS EV, as he samples the latest version—which reinforces how much he likes base models

https://lucire.com/2024/0401ll0.shtml #car #RoadTest #SAIC #ElectricCar #EV

Easy going
The #Suzuki Vitara JLX Hybrid is an honest vehicle that remains a competitive, well priced entry for those in the market for a B-segment crossover, writes Jack Yan

https://lucire.com/2024/0322ll0.shtml #car #hybrid #roadtest #living #SUV

“Morning cold start? Poor.”

That’s me that is. Today.

https://youtu.be/eSsM134jSCI?si=_pvrcL6PowqjopHj

#Pedestrian #Human #RoadTest

How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-guarantee-the-safety-of-autonomous-vehicles-driverless-cars-ai-waymo-cruise-robotaxi-tesla/ #Science/PhysicsandMath #RoadTest #Science

How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles - As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, r... - https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-guarantee-the-safety-of-autonomous-vehicles-driverless-cars-ai-waymo-cruise-robotaxi-tesla/ #science/physicsandmath #roadtest #science

Ontario considering enhanced road test for drivers over 80 years old: AG report | Globalnews https://bit.ly/475BjrH #OntarioDrivers #Seniors #OntarioRoads #CongitiveAbilities #RoadTest #OntarioSeniors #onpoli @ontariogreens @onpoli

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a confoundingly charming plug-in hybrid - Enlarge / Alfa Romeo has a new crossover called the Tonale. (credit: Jonathan... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1986441 #alfaromeotonale #plug-inhybrid #alfaromeo #carreview #crossover #roadtest #cars

After driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, I finally get EV “engine” sounds - Enlarge / The regular Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of our favorite EVs. Now t... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1985728 #hyundaiioniq5n #hyundaiioniq5 #firstdrive #carreview #roadtest #hyundai #cars

This EV restomod highlights the joys and flaws of the classic MGB - Enlarge / Mass-produced in the 1960s with a not-very special engine, th... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1973008 #electricclassiccar #electriccarreview #evrestomod #carreview #restomod #roadtest #cars #mgb #mg

Driving a priceless, historic Porsche: Meet the very first 356 from 1948 - Enlarge / It meant spending most of the week on the road, but who would... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1972841 #rennsportreunion #porscheroadster #porschegmund #lagunaseca #porsche356 #carreview #roadtest #porsche #356/1 #cars

We drive the most hardcore Toyota Corolla ever: The GR Morizo Edition - Enlarge / North America was denied the extra-special GR Yaris, but Toyo... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1926969 #toyotagrcorollamorizoedition #toyotagrcorolla #toyotagrmorizo #toyotacorolla #carreview #testdrive #hothatch #roadtest #cars

The 2023 BMW XM is purpose-built to get your attention - Enlarge / There's certainly no ignoring the BMW XM's styling. But don't... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1925500 #bmwplug-inhybrid #plug-inhybrid #firstdrive #plug-insuv #carreview #roadtest #bmwsuv #bmwxm #cars #bmwm

An even more convincing EV case
MG’s ZS EV starts, after the government rebate, at NZ$41,365, making it a very compelling entrant—more so than the 2021 model which we already thought highly of

https://lucire.com/2023/0310ll0.shtml #car #roadtest #MG #EV #electriccar #名爵 #SAIC #上汽

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan: Brute-force EV misses the mark - Enlarge / The Mercedes-AMG EQS combines bar-of-soap aerodynamics with menacing... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1904718 #mercedes-amgeqs #mercedes-amg #electricamg #roadtest #mercamg #amgeqs #amgev #cars #amg