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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Regarding compact SUVs, you will find that these models tend to outsell others in their lineups. Compact SUVs are easy to drive, spacious, and highly efficient. Opting for a hybrid will do the trick if you want to enhance efficiency during your drive. One of the most famous compact hybrids on the market is the […]
Ever since Jeep released their Wrangler 4xe in 2021, drivers who already loved the original gas-engine off-road SUV have been swooning over the electrified version. Or is it the hybrid version? There is actually no straight answer to that, and that’s part of the vehicle’s beauty. If you’ve been looking into a Jeep Wrangler 4xe […]
Automakers are always introducing new models for sale. The goal is to give their customers something new, designed to meet a specific need. This was certainly the case when Kia premiered the Niro in 2017. This hybrid subcompact SUV is built to give drivers exceptional fuel economy, helping them save money on gasoline while reducing […]
The latest generation of the compact Honda CR-V, the SUV that has taken American roadways by storm, debuted just last year. So it is only natural that drivers would suspect nothing new for 2024. This could not be further from the truth, as the 2024 Honda CR-V debuts plenty of enticing features to add more […]
Passing by your local Toyota dealer, you may have seen the new Crown midsize sedan sitting prominently on the lot, thinking the name sounds familiar. You’d be correct in that assumption since the Toyota Crown has been part of Toyota’s history for almost 70 years. Making its debut in 1955 in select markets, the Toyota […]
