Laurance Yap

Senior Editor and Contributor
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Laurance Yap spent over 10 years as an automotive journalist before joining Porsche Canada, where he led public relations, product management, and marketing. He led global marketing for RM Sotheby’s auction house before joining Pfaff Automotive Partners in 2015, where he has worked in numerous marketing, corporate, and store-facing roles. Laurance is part of the Lithia and Driveway digital content team, and spends a significant portion of his time developing and writing content for GreenCars.

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Laurance Yap

2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Top Fuel-Efficient Sports Cars

The term "sports car" doesn't need to mean a gas-guzzling muscle car. In fact, there are several fun-to-drive sports cars that are both economical to purchase and own. These are our most efficient sports cars.
an electric car driving down the road
Research
3
min read

Are Electric Cars Better for the Environment?

Are electric cars better for the environment than gasoline vehicles? Yes, but it's a complicated question. EVs may reduce carbon emissions but what about the negative impact of lithium mining? Can a car be truly green when electricity is still dirty?
BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe displayed side-by-side driving on a road
Comparisons
4
min read

Electric Or Gas? BMW i4 vs. 4 Series Gran Coupe

Should you choose the electric BMW i4 or the gasoline 4 Series Gran Coupe? At GreenCars, we've crunched a few numbers to compare these sleek, brand-new BMWs to help you compare running costs, find out what they're like to drive, and how to tell them apart.
woman smiling installing tire
Ownership
4
min read

What You Need to Know About EV Tires

If you drive an electric car, you may find yourself wearing out tires a lot faster than you were used to with a gasoline vehicle – and spending a bit more on tires in general. We explain why - and help you choose the best replacement tires for your EV.
2022 Jaguar i-Pace Charging

Best Build: Jaguar i-Pace

As one of the first entrants into the luxury EV space, the i-Pace was one of the more expensive vehicles available, but in 2022, Jaguar radically simplified the lineup, and actually reduced prices. But what's the perfect i-Pace spec? Read on to find out.
Subaru Solterra EV driving into water
Previews
4
min read

Sneak Peek: Subaru's Rugged New Solterra

Subaru's new electric SUV shares its platform with the new Toyota bZ4X crossover, but differs in a number of important details - including the addition of standard all-wheel drive. Read on to learn more.
iX driving down a road
Reviews
5
min read

2022 BMW iX Road Test

Get past the polarizing looks and you quickly discover that the BMW iX is one of the most clever, and most innovative new products from the legacy German premium brands. It's great to drive, has excellent range, and a versatile interior.
iX1xDrive30 Driving
Previews
5
min read

BMW's New iX1 Compact Electric SUV

With the third generation of its popular compact SUV, BMW has not only completely redesigned the gasoline X1 - but is also introducing an all-electric model as part of the lineup. It's called the new iX1.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB on the shore at sunset
Previews
5
min read

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB Preview

The new Mercedes EQB electric SUV offers space for up to seven passengers with an optional third row of seats. It's coming to the U.S. in late 2022, with distinctive styling and lots of room packed into compact dimensions. 

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