Glenn Butler is one of Australia's best-known motoring journalists having spent the last 25 years reporting on cars on radio, TV, web and print. He's a former editor of Wheels, Australia's most respected car magazine, and was deputy editor ofDrive.com.aubefore that. Glenn's also worked at an executive level for two of Australia's most prominent car companies, so he understands how much care and consideration goes into designing and developing new cars. As a journalist, he's driven everything from Ferraris to Fiats on all continents except Antarctica (which he one day hopes to achieve) and loves discovering each car's unique personality and strengths. Glenn knows a car's price isn't indicative of its competence, and even the cheapest car can enhance your life and expand your horizons.
Read more about Glenn ButlerBMW iX electric SUV (2023) review: hot M60 version testedBMW iX shock-and-awe EV driven in the UK M60 variant packs 611bhpLux interior, loads of clever tech, 380-mile rangeThe BMW iX is one of our favourite electric cars in 2023 but its not the most obvious choice. Say one thing for the way the BMW iX looks say its distinctive. Whatever you think of that nose, or that rear overhang, you arent going to mistake it for any other car. Which is good news, we reckon, because BMW has certainly put ... read more
Meet the All-Electric ID.4 -Take a ride on the electric side.You can charge the ID.4 on the road using any Electrify Canada DC fast charging station. Or if youre looking for a level 2 home charger, we recommend the Volkswagen 2-in-1 Charging Cable. Its fast, smart and streamlined to give you the ease and convenience you deserve at home.You may be eligible for a rebate if you live in Quebec or British Columbia:In Quebec, the Roulez Vert program offers an additional rebate of $600 with the ... read more
2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce will make all-wheel drive about more than traction: Tech previewOur first time in the drivers seat of the 2023 Nissan Ariya missed out on the star of the lineup: the companys dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, augmented by a next-generation chassis system called e-4orce.Although e-4orce is technology for electric vehicles, it draws from tuning expertise from the all-wheel-drive GT-R supercar. With EVs and their faster-reacting propulsion components, e-4orce can ... read more
Running the PHEV without charging regularly?Status Not open for further replies. #1 Nov 13, 2015Hi, So I got a new outlander PHEV gx4hs on the 14 Oct (had to wait for hand controls to be fitted) and have since been staying somewhere that I can charge it every day so my town driving has been almost all on electric (there's been a few trips around the M25 so can't do everything on electric). However when I return home I can't get a ... read more
Can you still Drive a Hybrid without the Battery?Given the automobiles somewhat lengthy history, hybrid vehicles are still relatively new to consumers and continue to pose many unique questions.Our customers often ask us whether you can drive with a dead battery if you have a full tank of gas or vice versa. They are great questions because theres often confusion about how a hybrid actually works.Here, we will answer the following questions:How Does a Hybrid Vehicle Work?What Happens When Your ... read more
Tesla and the Electric Vehicle RevolutionWe can break our dependence on oiland become the first country to have one million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. [1] Barack ObamaThe impact of pollution is severe, and a 2011 study by MIT found that automobile emissions cause 53,000 premature deaths in the United States every year [2]. Approximately 99% of carbon in auto fuel is emitted as CO2 when burned in an engine and these greenhouse gases harm the environment [3]. In order to combat ... read more
Teaching Your Teen to DriveThe very idea of helping your children learn how to drive strikes fear into the hearts of many parents.Worries about putting a teen behind the wheel of one of the family's most expensive and dangerous possessions are real and tangible.If you are embarking on the process of teaching your first teen to drive, or if you are trying for a first "successful" experience, then there are some things you should know about teaching your child to drive. What to Know and What to ... read more
The Sustainable Drive: Exploring the Benefits of Electric VehiclesIn the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, the topic of electric vehicles (EVs) may seem like a distant hum. So, why should you care about EVs, you ask? Whether you are a tech enthusiast intrigued by the latest innovations or a commuter pondering the environmental impact of your ride, the EV revolution has something for everyone.Let us unravel the motivations behind this sustainable drive, explore the perks of driving electric, ... read more
How Green are Electric Vehicles, Really?Electric vehicles technically dont generate any carbon dioxide at all, so could they be the way to reduce or eliminate the harmful emissions the world is battling? There are a few different theories on the topic. The CO2 Problem Is Everywhere Weve all heard of the climate crisis, with weather phenomena becoming ever more extreme and the damage caused to cities and entire countries. Carbon dioxide emissions, booming since the Industrial Revolution, have ... read more