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10 Hybrid High-Performance Cars on Offer in 2024
For the first time in its 60 years of production, the 911 has now been equipped with hybrid tech. Unveiled in May 2024, the new 911 Carrera GTS features Porsche’s so-called T-hybrid system, which ...

BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid review: Chinese newcomer impresses
Car makers have long pitched plug-in hybrids as the best of both worlds: emissions-free motoring for the daily commute and petrol power for longer journeys. But the reality has often fallen way short, ...

Do Plug-In Hybrids Get Plugged In? We Don't Know. And Carmakers Won't Say
Without data from carmakers showing drivers plug them in, plug-in hybrids may only be compliance cars that do little to cut emissions.

UK car output down 26.6% in June
UK factories turned out 416,074 units, 34,094 fewer than in the same period in 2023, following a 26.6% decline in June caused by multiple model changes. The SMMT said the performance was expected as ...

UK car production dips in H1 2024 as manufacturers pivot to electric models
Despite the overall downturn, the production of electrified vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid models, also fell by 7.6%, mirroring the general trend, with 157,224 units ...

Why the presidential race could be affecting US car sales
Inflation and high interest rates are weighing down sales of new cars and trucks in San Diego and across California but some industry analysts and dealers suspect another factor is quickly coming into ...

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids no longer allowed on local ferries
The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) has issued a public notice, saying 2017 to 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles are no longer allowed on their ferries.

Next Bentley Flying Spur Will Use New Ultra Performance Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain
Launched recently in Bentley’s new Continental GT Speed, the all-new, performance-focused V8 hybrid powertrain will make the new Flying Spur the most powerful, most dynamic and most efficient ...

Audi to expand hybrid line-up amid EV slowdown
Audi to expand hybrid range in every core segment; next-generation PHEV powertrains in development. Tap for more.

Motor industry pushes to extend fringe benefits tax discount for plug-in hybrid cars as sales surge
A tax benefit has allowed Australians to save tens of thousands of dollars when buying plug-in hybrid cars but the motor industry warns that is set to end next year and it could slow sales and ...

These are the most popular cars, trucks and SUVs so far in 2024
The Accord is such a remarkable combination of value, features, and capability that it won our Midsize Car Best Buy of 2024 award. With conventional, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants to ...

2025 Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid sports standard AWD for $40,775
Arriving in dealership in July, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid costs $40,775 including ... of displays also like that in its electric-car lineup. The wide infotainment touchscreen now ...

India's Auto Industry At A Crossroad: Hybrid Vs Electric Vehicles
Exploring the ongoing debate between hybrid and electric vehicles in Indias automotive sector, including potential policy impacts and market leaders.

Here's the Mid-2024 List of All the New Plug-In Hybrids You Can Buy in the US (Part 2)
EV Toyota Prius Prime is the most affordable plug-in hybrid, at around $33,000, and weighs around the same as the most affordable electric car, the 40-kWh battery Nissan Leaf, at around $28,000. Prius ...

The Most Reliable Japanese Plug-in Hybrid SUV In 2024
Using these metrics, we've come to learn that the Toyota RAV4 Prime is the most reliable Japanese plug-in hybrid SUV that you can buy in the U.S. today. Unsurprisingly, it's also the most reliable ...

Audi Q8 60 TFSI E Quattro Review: A Flagship Plug-in Hybrid
As mentioned, the Q8 60 TFSI e quattro S line is a plug-in hybrid. It rocks a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 petrol engine working alongside an electric motor and a 17.9 kWh battery pack. This setup ...

Here's the Mid-2024 List of All the New Plug-In Hybrids You Can Buy in the US (Part 1)
Nevertheless, they are an interesting option, and this list might help you choose the right plug-in hybrid car for your needs. In a previous article, I explained why labeling plug-in hybrid cars as ...