Myriam Joire

Myriam Joire

Freelance Contributor

Myriam Joire (tnkgrl) was born wearing combat boots and holding a keyboard. Moments later she picked up a soldering iron. On weekends, she rally-raced with her father. She's been stomping, typing, hacking, and driving ever since. After spending years being a code-monkey in the video game industry, she joined Engadget as Senior Mobile Editor and later Pebble as Chief Evangelist. Today she hosts the weekly Mobile Tech Podcast, makes videos on YouTube, writes about tech and cars for TechRadar and other major publications, and advises startups on product/media strategy. She's based in San Francisco.

Articles by: Myriam Joire

VW ID Buzz parked on a remote road

Volkswagen ID Buzz first look: the icon is back, with electric power and Easter eggs

By Myriam Joire last updated

First look The ID Buzz is a stylish retro-modern EV that does an excellent job creating a modern electric successor to an icon.

Rear view at an angle of the Fisker Ocean

We get a first look at the Fisker Ocean, the EV with solar panels and a rotating display

By Myriam Joire published

First look Come take a look round the fully electric Fisker Ocean SUV with us.

Mini Cooper SE

Mini Cooper SE review: the electric hot-hatch is here

By Myriam Joire published

review The Mini Cooper SE is an affordable, stylish, and playful EV that throws range to the wind.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 parked in the mountains

We used the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to charge another EV

By Myriam Joire published

The Ioniq 5 has a number of party pieces, including super-fast 350kW charging and the ability to charge other electric cars.

Full width view of the dash in the Toyota bZ4X

We used Toyota's new infotainment system in the bZ4X and it's a huge improvement

By Myriam Joire published

Toyota's updated infotainment system in the fully-electric bZ4X is a huge improvement over its previous offerings.

Taycan 4S Cross Turismo parked in a forest

Future Porsche EVs will know all about the road ahead way before you even get there

By Myriam Joire last updated

The all-knowing Porsche

Mercedes-Benz EQS review

Mercedes-Benz EQS review: effortless luxury and performance

By Myriam Joire published

Review The EQS delivers effortless comfort and luxury, competitive range and performance, and a delightful EV experience.

VW ID.4 AWD outside under the shade of trees in a parking lot

The VW ID.4 AWD is comfortable, confident and definitely outclasses its hybrid rivals

By Myriam Joire last updated

First Drive We've driven the fully electric, all-wheel drive VW ID.4 - and it's excellent.

Mazda MX-30 front-on

Mazda MX-30 first drive: an odd battery-electric crossover

By Myriam Joire published

First Drive We take the MX-30 for a spin and answer the question - compliance or commuter?

Car parked on grass at an angle

Lucid Air may be the yardstick by which all luxury performance EVs are measured

By Myriam Joire published

First drive Amazing specs, top tech and sophisticated design in a premium package that doesn't feel pretentious or bloated.

Mustang Mach-E GT

The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is a fantastic and sporty battery-electric crossover

By Myriam Joire last updated

First Drive We take the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT for a spin - and loved it

Rear view, at an angle, of Toyota Mirai (2021)

Toyota Mirai (2021) review: comfortable and competent, but a hydrogen headache

By Myriam Joire last updated

Review The new Mirai is comfortable and competent, but hydrogen isn't the future

The BMW i4 sedan and BMW iX in a showroom

The electric BMW i4 and iX offer superb craftsmanship, but Tesla's still the EV king

By Myriam Joire published

First look BMW's latest electric car duo look great, but if you're after power and affordability, you may want to look elsewhere.

Tesla Model 3 Long Range mid-2021

Tesla Model 3 Long Range (2021) review: the Model 3 is better than ever

By Myriam Joire last updated

Review The Model 3 remains the yardstick by which other entry-level luxury EV are measured.

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