Kia Motors (UK) Limited is conducting a voluntary recall of 5,020 Kia Niro plug-in hybrid and hybrid models due to possible overheating in an electrical relay. Vehicles will be inspected at dealerships and affected relays will be replaced at no cost to…
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
The new Ferrari SF90 Stradale is a stunning 986 HP plug-in hybrid supercar
Ferrari introduces a new chapter in its history with the introduction of its first series production plug-in hybrid, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The new model is extreme on every level and represents a true paradigm shift, because it delivers unpr…
BMW introduces X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid crossover
The BMW X1 has proved to be a huge success and this latest version builds on that with bold styling, exceptional handling and the introduction of an all-new plug-in hybrid model. The debut of the new model next year will see the BMW Group steppin…
Bosch puts diesel scandal behind, pivots to electric—and fuel cells?
Regulators, carmakers, and everyone still reeling from the ramifications of the Volkswagen diesel scandal have to face the future—and that means, for some of the companies involved, putting the scandal behind them and moving on with a variety pla…
BMW i8 wins International Engine of the Year award for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row the winner of the International Engine + Powertrain of the Year award in its class is the powertrain of the BMW i8. This year it was competing in a brand new category: Best Hybrid Powertrain. A big surprise was the dista…
In Cooperation with London Car Loans: Tips for Streamlining Your EV Buying Process
The car buying process isn’t as simple as hitting a button on an app to order a ride-share service pickup, but it is moving in that direction.
The new Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid SUV
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro is the first of the new plug-in models from Audi. The drive concept comprises a combustion engine and an electric motor with intelligent controller, enabling it to cover most everyday driving distances electrically. A…
Kia Niro Wins Best Plug-In Hybrid In Dieselcar And Ecocar Top 50
DieselCar and EcoCar Magazine have named the Kia Niro ‘Best Plug-in Hybrid’ in this year’s Top 50 list. The Niro placed at number 43 on the list which looks at the best 50 cars currently on the market. The Niro is now available as a hybrid, plug-in hyb…
UK: New BMW 7 series plug-in hybrid priced from £76,815
With more technological advancements that deliver both outstanding comfort and handling, greater fuel efficiency and innovative driver assistance and connectivity, the new BMW 7 Series sets out its stall as the ultimate vehicle for luxurious dri…
Plug-in Vehicles in the United States Displaced 323 Million Gallons of Gasoline in 2018
U.S. plug-in vehicles, which include all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, have been saving increasing amounts of gasoline. In 2018, plug-in vehicles on the road displaced 323 million gallons of gasoline or about one quarter of a percent o…
