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Mack Hogan,

Deputy Editor

mack.hogan@insideevs.com

Mack Hogan is the Deputy Editor of InsideEVs. He started reviewing cars for CNBC in college, interned at Jalopnik, and then spent four years at Road & Track. He believes horsepower is overrated and vehicles should be built to last.

Articles by Mack Hogan

Take A First Look At Telo's $41,520 Mini EV Truck

The company says this thing will be on in production next year. Let's hope it works out.

By Mack Hogan

News - Mar 08 -

It's OK For EVs To Be 'Worse' Than Gas Cars

EVs can be the affordable, reliable transportation devices we all need. But only if we stop trying to fit them into gas car boxes.

By Mack Hogan

Opinion - Mar 07 -

You're Worrying About The Wrong EV Batteries

The big, expensive batteries are dead reliable. It's the puny 12-volts that are causing problems.

By Mack Hogan

Repair / Maintenance - Mar 06 -

Trump Gives Automakers A Brief Break On Tariffs

The new tariffs will be delayed by one month for automobiles, the president said.

By Mack Hogan

Industry - Mar 05 -

Volkswagen Was Already In Trouble. Tariffs Could Make Things Much Worse

More than 40% of VW Group products sold in the U.S. are made in Mexico. And tariffs on European cars may still be on the way.

By Mack Hogan

Industry Outlook - Mar 04 -

Making A Plug-In Hybrid Is A Lot Harder Than You Think

It's also a lot harder than making a good EV. So if you think PHEVs are the easy answer, think again.

By Mack Hogan

Industry - Feb 28 -

Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid: We're Driving One, What Do You Want To Know?

With three rows of seats and 26 miles of all-electric range, the CX90 PHEV is Mazda's most efficient people hauler. But is it any good?

By Mack Hogan

Test Drives - Feb 26 -

The 2025 Volvo ES90 Has 435 Miles Of Range, But That's Not The Best Part

Volvo's flagship electric sedan gets at least one huge upgrade over the EX90 SUV.

By Mack Hogan

News - Feb 26 -

This 250,000-Mile Tesla Model S Took Nearly 3 Hours To Fully 'Fast' Charge

Don't worry, though, its performance isn't quite as bad as it may look.

By Mack Hogan

Charging - Feb 22 -

Tesla Recalls 380,000 Cars Because Power Steering May Fail

The issue affects Model 3s and Model Ys, but it should be fixable with a software update.

By Mack Hogan

Recalls - Feb 21 -

The Rivian R2 Is 'On Track' To Launch In First Half Of 2026, CEO Confirms

Rivian's more affordable crossover will also be a lot easier for the company to build, CEO RJ Scaringe said in an earnings call.

By Mack Hogan

News - Feb 20 -

Sony-Honda Can't Explain Why You Should Buy The Afeela EV

The Afeela 1 arrives to a crowded segment with specs near the bottom of its class. Is it too little, too late?

By Mack Hogan

Power Moves - Feb 20 -

Honda Still Might Have Saved Nissan

The merger is dead, but Nissan is still walking away with a stronger hand.

By Mack Hogan

Industry - Feb 19 -

The Federal EV Charger Program May Die. It Was Just Starting To Pay Off

The program was created over two years ago. What do we have to show for it so far?

By Mack Hogan

Charging - Feb 18 -

Why Don't EVs Come With Spare Tires?

The spare tire is disappearing, not just from EVs but from most modern cars. None of the reasons why are too convincing.

By Mack Hogan

EV Education - Feb 13 -

EV Off-Roading Is Just Plain Better

If you love the outdoors, it's the only way forward.

By Mack Hogan

Opinion - Feb 12 -

Trump Causing 'A Lot Of Cost And A Lot Of Chaos' In Auto Market: Ford CEO

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada "would blow a hole in the U.S. industry that we have never seen," he added.

By Mack Hogan

Industry - Feb 11 -

Rivian Van Orders Open: Anyone With A Business Can Buy A Commercial EV Van

After a long exclusivity period with Amazon, Rivian's electric van is now available to all fleet customers. Here's how you can get one.

By Mack Hogan

Commercial Vehicles - Feb 10 -

Watch The BYD Shark Conquer Australian Sand Dunes In 100-Degree Heat

The Chinese plug-in hybrid truck handles some brutal conditions without a hiccup.

By Mack Hogan

Off-Road - Feb 09 -

Chinese Cars Outsold British Cars In The U.S. Last Year

Despite not having Chinese brands in the U.S., we still imported plenty of cars from the country. Over 80,000, in fact.

By Mack Hogan

China - Feb 06 -

Ford CEO: We Need EREVs Because Americans 'Love Their Big Trucks'

Ford's CEO says EREVs will help overcome the "unsolvable" problems with large battery-electric trucks and SUVs.

By Mack Hogan

Industry Outlook - Feb 05 -

Ford's BlueCruise Is Outselling GM Super Cruise By A Huge Margin

But it's not because of demand—it's because of where BlueCruise is implemented in the Ford lineup.

By Mack Hogan

Technology - Feb 05 -

Tesla Is Alienating The People It Needs Most: Study

Among EV shoppers, Tesla and its CEO have low favorability ratings in a new study. That's going to make the next couple of years hard.

By Mack Hogan

News - Feb 05 -

2024 Chevy Blazer EV Owner Review At Six Months: A Mixed Bag

Another quality issue and some winter road trip range issues have dampened some of my enthusiasm.

By Mack Hogan

Car Reviews - Feb 05 -