Honda’s history of developing hybrids has been interesting. Every major automaker has tried to make hybrids, and Honda’s efforts have been a bit reserved, with a lot of false starts, brief stops, and revivals. While Ford and GM have made bold pledges to create hybrid versions of popular nameplates, and Toyota leads the charge, Honda […]
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Can Jeep Break the Luxury Barrier? The Grand Cherokee 4xe Makes Its Case
Fully redesigned in 2022, the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee builds on an established formula that’s proved so successful for over 30 years. Jeep really seems to have prioritized the SUV’s road manners as part of the new generation, upgrading the Grand Cherokee’s steering, suspension, and brake response to create a dynamic, well-rounded ride. The Grand Cherokee […]
Where Are All the Hybrid Three-Row SUVs?
You don’t have to be a parent to want a three-row SUV. After all, these vehicles are great for all types of drivers, especially those who frequently carry passengers and cargo. Whether you’re a weekend adventurer loading up with camping gear or a regular carpool participant trekking into the city with you and your workmates […]
The Toyota Tacoma Brings Hybrid Power to the Midsize Truck Market
The pickup truck is one of the most unique options for drivers to consider. Depending on who you ask, the applications and versatility are endless, with some favoring the chance to utilize it as a reliable workhorse. In contrast, others prefer to have it facilitate their off-road adventures, and some simply use it as a […]
Ford’s Future EVs: What’s Coming Next?
Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming a big part of the automotive landscape. Despite EV sales growth cooling off a little bit in recent months, a record 1.2 million EVs were sold in the U.S. in 2023, representing a record 7.6% of total vehicle sales. Plenty of new EV models have been introduced in the past […]
Toyota and Honda Take Different Approaches to Hybrid Powertrains
Hybrids have been around for years, but they have recently been receiving a lot more attention than before due to emissions standards becoming increasingly strict and many top auto manufacturers moving toward greener powertrain designs. Part of this new push to refine and improve the hybrid ecosystem is a bevy of new hybrid SUVs across […]
Fuel Cell Technology in the Honda Lineup: The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV
Before the end of this year, there will be a new kind of Honda CR-V for sale—at least on the West Coast. Honda is getting set to debut the 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, a technology-merging, boundary-breaking take on their longtime compact crossover. The “FCEV” stands for “fuel cell electric vehicle,” a technology that is gaining ground […]
Once an EV Advocate, GM Shifts Into Hybrid Mode
The EV market has certainly been on the upswing in the decade and a half since the Tesla Roadster and Nissan LEAF first hit the market, with a record 1.1 million EVs sold in 2023 alone. That represents a staggering 46% increase over the previous year, but the transition to the all-electric segment hasn’t always […]
The Power of a Name: How EV Names Affect the Consumer Experience
The automotive industry has its own language, relying on an extensive dictionary of abbreviations like ICE, EVs, EUVs, and PHEVs, to the pure chaos of model names that combine letters with numbers and can easily make a potential buyer’s head spin. With the rising popularity of electric vehicles, that chaos has reached new heights. Automakers […]
A Deep Dive Into the Lexus NX Powertrain Options
The engine is the very heart of any vehicle. You can swap out designs, seating, cargo area, and loads of other features and still have a car that gets the job done. But the choice of engine makes all the difference in your vehicle’s core purpose, transportation. Engines affect everything from your vehicle’s acceleration to […]
Wholly Hybrid Camry: Is Toyota Making a Big Mistake?
Back in 1998, I remember my parents trading in their old Buick Riviera for a shiny new Toyota Camry. It was bright white with gold badging, and that thing lasted for decades. It was the car I passed my driver’s license exam in, the car I drifted into a snowbank in, and the car that […]
How Do the 2024 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Hybrid Compare?
A lot of the time, the auto industry looks like a collection of trucks and SUVs, with the occasional sports car thrown in for performance enthusiasts. Those of us who just want a practical and reliable sedan have largely been cast aside by many manufacturers as little more than an afterthought. However, Toyota still delivers […]
The Kia Sorento Hybrid is a Real Game-Changer for Eco-Conscious Drivers
The environment might be weighing heavily on your conscience right now as you set about looking for a new vehicle. What can you find that best aligns with your values, can tread gently upon Planet Earth, and is backed by a solid reputation? A Kia Sorento Hybrid for sale might be right up your alley. […]
For Ford’s Electric Vehicles, the Future Is Now!
In recent years, Ford has made a concerted move to enter and dominate the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace. This has included developing EV and hybrids, adding hybrid versions to many of its most popular models, developing a network of Blue Oval public supercharging stations, and building plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to create EV and […]
Kia Makes It Easy to Make the Jump to the World of Hybrids
Gas plus electricity equals a hybrid. But throw style and affordability into the equation, and you get Kia’s lineup of hybrids. Kia has grown by leaps and bounds; the Southern Korean automaker branched out in 2011 with its first available hybrid, an Optima hybrid, followed closely by an Optima plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV model), […]
Don’t Look Now, the Jeep Wrangler 4XE Is Coming for You
It is an epidemic. Now, before you dash for your hazmat suit, or worse yet, your zombie KO kit, hear me out. This epidemic is one of electrifying proportions, and it involves the Jeep. Again, we are not talking about the zombie apocalypse here, and I can’t blame you for going there since a Jeep […]
Will a Used Hybrid Vehicle Save You Money?
The short answer is that buying a used hybrid car will save you money in the long run as you will reduce your gasoline consumption. But as with buying any used vehicle, you need to understand why this is the case and determine which model is right for you. This means looking at many different […]
How the Honda CR-V Hybrid Offers Both Unbeatable Efficiency and Innovative Tech
Hybrid vehicles are the way of the future. Though there was, perhaps, a time when vehicles that ran on hybrid or alternative powertrains weren’t taken seriously, that mindset is a thing of the past. In recent years, hybrid and electric powertrains have taken bold strides that have made them not only eco-conscious and practical but […]
Location Matters: The Exclusivity of the New Lexus TX
When you see a 2024 Lexus TX for sale, you might be interested to know there’s a unique selling point to this three-row luxury SUV. Where the Lexus TX is being manufactured and the market it’s designed for will make this new SUV a hot commodity, and potentially change the industry. The Lexus name has […]
Practical & Fun: The 2023 Toyota Venza
There are many reasons one looks for a car – out of necessity, for fun, and for curiosity. But if you are a more practical person, you most likely need to replace an older vehicle, and purchasing a new one makes the most sense. But how do you find a car with practical features when […]