Lawrence Ulrich

Lawrence Ulrich is an award-winning auto writer and regular contributor for a variety of national newspapers, magazines, and web sites. He and his territorial cat are Brooklyn-based. Lawrence is also the proud owner of a fast-but-frustrating 1993 Mazda RX-7 twin-turbo R1.

More by Lawrence Ulrich

Why China Isn't About to Take Over the U.S. EV Market
High tariffs on electric vehicles from China are keeping low-cost vehicles from reaching our shores.
Lawrence Ulrich | October 22, 2024 | 6 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | October 22, 2024 | 6 min read
Tough Road for Electric Start-Ups: A Map for Consumers
As more startup companies endeavor to launch cars in the EV space, they're realizing that becoming the 'next Tesla' is harder than it looks.
Lawrence Ulrich | May 8, 2024 | 5 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | May 8, 2024 | 5 min read
Should You Buy a Fisker Ocean in 2024?
Proceed with caution: Financial woes put the electric SUV in dangerous waters.
Lawrence Ulrich | April 22, 2024 | 6 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | April 22, 2024 | 6 min read
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review
Hyundai dips its electric SUV into the performance end of the pool.
Lawrence Ulrich | April 16, 2024 | 7 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | April 16, 2024 | 7 min read
Why Plug-in Hybrids Could Be the Future of the Auto Industry
PHEVs can save on fuel costs while going the distance.
Lawrence Ulrich | February 15, 2024 | 5 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | February 15, 2024 | 5 min read
12 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Toyota Camry
Introduced four decades ago, this bestselling family sedan is the source of plenty of trivia.
Lawrence Ulrich | February 7, 2024 | 6 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | February 7, 2024 | 6 min read
How Bill Gates and Bruce Canepa Opened the U.S. Up to Cooler Imported Cars
Legal wrangling over the groundbreaking Porsche 959 brought a big win for car collectors.
Lawrence Ulrich | September 8, 2023 | 6 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | September 8, 2023 | 6 min read
How Elon Musk "Accidentally" Delivered a Cheap Tesla
The electric car company's least-costly models are currently less expensive than the average new car — for now.
Lawrence Ulrich | August 16, 2023 | 4 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | August 16, 2023 | 4 min read
Is Faster EV Charging the Answer to Electric-Car Range Concerns?
With purchase prices getting more competitive, the next breakthrough for EV acceptance may be charge-ups that are as quick as gas fill-ups.
Lawrence Ulrich | July 26, 2023 | 6 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | July 26, 2023 | 6 min read
Toyota Is Bringing Back the Crown
After 50 years, the Crown returns to our shores, this time as a lifted sedan with polarizing styling.
Lawrence Ulrich | January 25, 2023 | 5 min read
Lawrence Ulrich | January 25, 2023 | 5 min read

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