There’s a common trend among luxury automakers of taking their most popular models and arming them with hybrid capabilities. It’s genius, actually, seeing as they’re taking vehicles that appeal to their clientele and enhancing them, providing drivers with even more options to enjoy their favorite nameplates. They don’t start from scratch; they merely upgrade what’s […]
Category: PHEV
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 […]
PHEV vs BEV: How Much Range Do You Need for Commuting?
There is no denying that the automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transition toward electrification. This gives eco-minded drivers an increasingly diverse array of options for making the daily commute emissions-free. Among these choices, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have risen in popularity in recent years. One major reason why […]
How Fuel-Efficient Is the RAV4 Prime?
When you hear the phrase “Toyota hybrid,” the iconic Prius may be the first model to pop into your head—but Toyota’s lineup is full of hybrids of all shapes and sizes, including several SUVs that are available with either traditional hybrid powertrains (where the battery is recharged through regenerative braking) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, […]
Mazda Dusts off the Rotary Engine, but Not How You’d Expect
Mazda got its start as a cork company, believe it or not, but its entry into the auto industry was noteworthy due to its use of the Wankel rotary engine in the 1960s. Although the brand didn’t invent the rotary engine, Mazda pioneered its use in cars and became the leading user of this type […]
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 […]
Learn How to Get the Most From Your Plug-in Hybrid
With electric vehicles set to take over the market in the years ahead, many drivers are interested in what EVs can offer but are unsure if they’re ready for one. If only there was some kind of middle ground between a conventional gas-powered vehicle and a fully-electric model…oh wait, there is! A plug-in hybrid electric […]
Jeep Discontinued the V8 Grand Cherokee in Favor of the 4xe––But Should It Have?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a staple of the Jeep lineup since 1992 and is loved by families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It has comfortable seating, a spacious cabin, generous storage, and modern convenience that busy parents can appreciate while offering that classically stylish Jeep aesthetic. The Grand Cherokee has always been known for […]