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Toyota Corolla Concept Completely Reimagines the Humble Sedan
The humble Corolla nameplate has found itself attached to a few not-so-humble concepts over the last few weeks. First, we got an early look at the all-new Corolla Concept ahead of its debut at the ...

Chinese car manufacturers secured 7.4% of Europe’s passenger-car sales
In September, Chinese car brands hit their strongest sales yet in Europe as interest in EVs and hybrids surged. Data from researcher Dataforce shows that BYD, MG, and Chery helped Chinese brands ...

Mazda’s X-Coupe Concept Looks Like A Modern RX-8 With A Plug-In Hybrid Rotary
Dubbed the Vision X-Coupe, where the X is pronounced as “cross,” the striking showcar has four doors and four seats, just like the RX-8 that was discontinued in 2012. This time, however, the rear ...

China blows past record for Europe car sales on hybrid, EV gains
Chinese carmakers posted their best month ever in Europe, roaring past previous highs in September on surging demand for battery-powered and hybrid-electric models.

Mazda resurrects its cult-classic rotary with Tokyo concept cars
One of the world’s most famous engines looks set for a surprise return decades after it was left on the scrap heap.

Mazda plug-in hybrid rotary, city car concepts unveiled
At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Mazda has shown off two concepts: a city car, and another rotary-powered four-door concept.

Mazda’s Wild Japan Show Reveals: A Rotary That Roars and an AI Car That Feels
Mazda is using the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo to show its sustainable and empathetic side—and another tease of a forthcoming plug-in hybrid with a rotary engine—with the global unveil of two ...

Mazda Revealed This Slick Sedan Concept That It's Calling a Coupe
This futuristic four-door features a rotary-powered plug-in hybrid powertrain that's good for over 500 horsepower.

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Review
The 2026 RAV4 features Toyota’s new sixth-generation plug-in hybrid powertrain. It delivers 324 horsepower —a 22-hp boost over the outgoing Prime. It also provides 88-hp more than the standard hybrid ...

Not quite ready for a full electric car? Here are 25 hybrids with long electric ranges
Here's a bunch of hybrids with slightly less The current plug-in hybrid rangetastic king comes from Chinese brand Omoda and its flagship 9 SUV. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine mated ...

Plug-In Hybrids Are Five Times Filthier Than You Think They Are, Says Study
Real-world plug-in hybrids emit almost five times more CO2 than official figures claim. Drivers often neglect to recharge, but PHEVs quickly use gas engines under common conditions. Owners face higher ...

Test Driving The New Lamborghini Revuelto, Lambo’s First Hybrid
For its all-new, top-tier super sports car, Lamborghini didn’t just create a successor, it announced a new direction in exotic car performance.

Your Green Plug-in Hybrid Is An Eco Sham, Study Finds
Plug-ins emit almost five times more nasties than official figures say, according to the Transport and Environment group ...

5 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for Singaporean drivers who want the best of both worlds
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are a middle ground solution for those who want to experience electric motoring, but are not quite ready to commit to giving up internal combustion engines ...