Category: hybrid vehicles
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2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe – drive report
Over 5 million Jeep Wranglers have been sold since 1987. Today, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe continues its run as the best-selling PHEV (plug-in hybrid) in America for two years in a row. For 2024 the Wrangler has some exterior updates, new interior features and tech, and enhanced safety. A wide portfolio of factory-backed, quality-tested parts…
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2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge – Drive Review
Beginning with the 2023 models, Volvo’s U.S. vehicle lineup consists of mild hybrid, hybrid or electric vehicles. Period! Volvo is no longer offering a pure thermal-powered (internal combustion engine) model. I recently had a driving experience with the mid-size three-row seven-passenger 2024 XC90 utility vehicle (UV). It’s is offered in Core, Plus and Ultimate trims.…
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe – a first look
Hyundai has unveiled its all-new radically redesigned 2024 Santa Fe midsize SUV. The new Santa Fe is planned for US introduction in the first half of 2024. Have a look at my complete Santa Fe report from Hyundai’s’ exclusive product preview that we attended in New Mexico. And here there’s some photo images with more interesting…
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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale – First Drive
“The Alfa Romeo Tonale offers more than 30 miles of electric range, best-in-class 285 horsepower and a list of technology features,” said Larry Dominique, senior vice president and head of Alfa Romeo North America. The Tonale is a premium compact CUV with seating for five and with standard all-wheel drive. It has a plug-in hybrid…
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2023 Volvo S60 Recharge Black Edition – drive review
For 2023 the S60 features refreshed styling with a new front grille design and updated rear bumper inserts. Volvo revised the carline packaging by eliminating trim lines across all models. The S60 Black Edition was developed specifically for the US market and designed at the Volvo US design studio in California. The S60 has two…
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2023 Toyota Prius – First Look
The 2023 Prius, now its fifth generation, with its sleek new exterior design, a new interior and an enhanced hybrid powertrain, provides style, performance and efficiency. The 2023 Prius HEV will be offered in three grades: LE, XLE and Limited. The 2023 Prius Prime PHEV will be available in SE, XSE and XSE Premium grades.…
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2023 Kia Niro – Drive Review
The Kia Niro is now in its second generation with the launch of the 2023 model. This compact utility vehicle (CUV) is available with a choice of hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) powertrains. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. Have a look…
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2023 Toyota Crown – First Look
Toyota’s premium Avalon sedan has been discontinued. Crown, last sold in the US about 50 years ago, now fills that space Crown will be available in three grades: XLE, Limited and Platinum. All are hybrid-powered and all are equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard. The fresh and stylish 4-door sedan is coupe-like with its…
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2023 Ford Maverick – drive review
The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck is Ford’s lowest priced model. Ford has shared that Maverick customers are younger, with more than a third of them under 44 years old, and more diverse. Interestingly, 60% of Maverick buyers are new to Ford and 80% of Maverick buyers are new to the truck segment. Ford says…
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2024 Mazda CX-90 – World Debut
The entirely new 2024 Mazda CX-90 made its world premier in Southern California. CX-90 is built on an all-new large platform that features a front-engine, rear-wheel-bias longitudinal layout designed to elevate Mazda’s signature driving performance. The new three-row SUV will seat up to eight. There’s a choice of a mild-hybrid 3.3-L 340-HP inline-six cylinder or…
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