Stylish design and dynamic driving pleasure: where the new Mercedes Benz GLC Coupé comes into its own. As the sporty sibling of the GLC SUV, it rounds off the best-selling Mercedes-Benz series of vehicles. The first impression, before the GLC …
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
Lamborghini shows off new chassis tech for its upcoming 1,001 hp PHEV hypercar
For 60 years, Automobili Lamborghini has been synonymous with cutting-edge innovation. Just a few weeks ahead of launching the first hybrid plug-in V12 High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), the Sant’Agata Bolognese brand unveils a technical s…
Lamborghini’s next-generation supercar to use V12 plug-in hybrid powertrain
Lamborghini has unveiled the first details of the first HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sports car, codenamed LB744, which will make its debut shortly in the year that Lamborghini celebrates its 60th anniversary. With the LB744…
Toyota launches new Prius Plug-in Hybrid sales in Japan
Toyota will start sales in Japan of all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid models, offered as the Z grade, on March 15, whit a starting price of 4,600,000 JPY (about 31,830 euros), Japanese automaker said on Wednesday. Developed under the “Hybrid Reb…
Here are the EVs and plug-in hybrids with top IIHS safety ratings
Despite more stringent standards, a number of electric cars and plug-in hybrids were recognized with Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick awards for 2023. The IIHS strengthened requirements in a number of areas in 2023, and as …
Plug-in hybrids emit many times the claimed CO2, test suggests
Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions …
Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid recalled over stalling issue
Toyota is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrids to address an issue that could cause vehicles to stall in cold weather. The affected vehicles have hybrid-system software that could trigger a shutdown of the powertrain while driving in EV mo…
Mercedes-Benz S 580e plug-in hybrid priced from $122,550 in the US
Starting from $122,550 and offering a WLTP range of more than 100 km (~62 miles), the S 580e 4MATIC is now available to order and will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2023. The Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC represents the fourth generat…
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV is at the end of its extension cord
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid plug-in hybrid is going away after the 2023 model year. Subaru confirmed to Green Car Reports that there is no plan for a Crosstrek Hybrid in the new-generation form that otherwise made its debut Thursday at the 2023 Chicago…
VW is considering a plug-in hybrid pickup truck for America
Volkswagen is considering a pickup truck for the U.S. market that would likely be a plug-in hybrid, the brand’s North American boss said Tuesday in an interview with Motor Authority. President and CEO of VW Group of America Pablo di Si said the possibl…