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Sales of high-end cars tumble in China as affordable local brands trump European marques
Many buyers were swayed by a 20,000 yuan (US$2,830 ) trade-in subsidy offered by the government for purchasing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as ...

How Nissan took a shortcut to a good plug-in hybrid SUV
Even with the standard 3.5-kW AC onboard charger, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid can fully recharge overnight (Nissan specifically quotes 7.5 hours), which should be adequate for daily use. Nissan also ...

Hybrid car smashes Guinness World Record on Sydney to Melbourne drive
A plug-in hybrid car has made history by claiming the Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption on a trip from Sydney to Melbourne, completing the iconic 1000-kilometre journey on just one ...

Lotus debuts its first plug-in hybrid as its sports car legacy enters a new era
Lotus Technology (LOT) debuted its first-ever plug-in hybrid version of the Eletre SUV this week. The PHEV is part of the company's broader "Super Hybrid" strategy aimed at boosting sales and widening ...

Lotus Backtracks on EV-Only Future with New Plug-in Hybrid Eletre
The British brand revealed its first plug-in hybrid vehicle this week in China, retrofitting a gas engine into the Eletre SUV.

Volvo CEO still thinks the US is an ideal market for EVs and plug-in hybrids
In a new interview with Automotive News Europe, Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson expressed that despite the hurdles that Volvo and the global car industry are facing, he believes that he could reverse ...

The 10 Best Hybrid Cars You Can Buy In 2026
Take a closer look at the hybrid models that deliver the strongest mix of reliability, efficiency, safety, and overall value for the 2026 model year.This video breaks down the ten hybrids that stand ...

The Smart #6 is in a plug-in hybrid saloon that’s ready for a fight
Combined power output is 429bhp, with Smart claiming a 177-mile all electric range and a 1,125-mile combined figure – at least on China’s generous CLTC test cycle. Fuel consumption officially stands ...

Lotus Introduces Its First Eletre Plug-In Hybrid SUV For 2026 - Here are The Details
The upcoming Lotus Eletre PHEV brings a powerful new “Hyper Hybrid” setup with a 2.0-litre turbo engine and a 70kWh battery. It promises up to 220 miles of EV-only range, massive performance, and ...

The first Lotus plug-in hybrid has a very strange name
The Eletre finally gets a gas engine, but that's not even the most interesting part.

Smart’s First Ever Sedan Is Much Bigger Than You Think
The first photos of the new Smart #6 sedan are out, and beyond its powertrain, the biggest surprise is its size ...

2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid First Drive: The Superior Identical Twin
If the latest Nissan Rogue looks familiar to you, that's because it's a rebadged Mitsubishi - but they're different in a few key areas.

2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Review: Electrified Pinch Hitter
Nissan needed a serviceable hybrid option for Rogue buyers, so it borrowed Mitsubishi's work. And that's turned out about as well as it possibly could.

2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid First Drive Review: Electrified Pinch Hitter
Nissan needed a serviceable hybrid option for Rogue buyers, so it borrowed Mitsubishi's work. And that's turned out about as well as it possibly could.