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First drive review: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid beats Highlander Hybrid with 37 mpg and better tech, but it’s no TellurideFirst drive review: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid beats Highlander Hybrid with 37 mpg and better tech, but it’s no Telluride

Bengt Halvorson

With the 2021 Sorento Hybrid, Kia delivers plenty of good reasons for us to choose its modest mid-size family crossover: a jaw-dropping 37-mpg EPA combined rating and a sub-$35,000 starting price, for a vehicle that seats...

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: 24 electric miles, and quicker2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: 24 electric miles, and quicker

Stephen Edelstein

While its gasoline counterpart gets a redesign and 2022-model-year designation, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid gets smaller updates, including powertrain tweaks that boost power and electric range. A 2.4-liter gasoline inline-4, rated at 126 horsepower...

Karma prices GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, teases electric SUV due in 2022Karma prices GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, teases electric SUV due in 2022

Bengt Halvorson

Karma Automotive Monday revealed pricing for its more affordable plug-in hybrid luxury car, the GS-6. With its arrival this month, the GS-6 starts at $83,900. A high-performance GS-6S model starts at $103,900. A fully electric GSe-6...

Last call for Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid flagship, as brand prepares for more EVsLast call for Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid flagship, as brand prepares for more EVs

Stephen Edelstein

The Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coupe is entering its final year of production. Final build slots for Polestar’s first production model are now available, the automaker announced via press release Thursday. Polestar only planned to build...

California auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plungedCalifornia auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plunged

Bengt Halvorson

California is the trend-setter for green vehicles in the U.S. in many respects. It’s also far and wide the nation’s largest market for electric vehicles—and for plug-in hybrids. Despite the state’s efforts, PHEVs haven’t been gaining...

2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup gets slight price hike, with Ioniq 5 EV debut soon2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup gets slight price hike, with Ioniq 5 EV debut soon

Stephen Edelstein

As Hyundai prepares to launch an EV-focused brand using the Ioniq name, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq enters the new model year with few changes and a slight price hike. The 2021 Ioniq is still available with...

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Can its charge mode help boost MPG?2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Can its charge mode help boost MPG?

Brian Wong

What’s the most efficient way to drive the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime and use its charge mode, when you’re traveling a long distance and going near posted speed limits? Charge mode allows drivers to strategically charge...

Review update: 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid wants to be in chargeReview update: 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid wants to be in charge

Bengt Halvorson

The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid offers a different kind of experience than other PHEVs. Perfectly pragmatic to some, confounding to others, it’s one that might allow drivers to top 40 miles all-electric in mild temps and...

Next Honda HR-V will be different for America, possibly all-hybridNext Honda HR-V will be different for America, possibly all-hybrid

Stephen Edelstein

Honda on Monday teased the next-generation HR-V subcompact crossover for the European market, but questions remain about what the next United States-market version will be like. The automaker confirmed that the European version, which will be...

Mazda MX-30 EV is US-bound with rotary range extender, company confirmsMazda MX-30 EV is US-bound with rotary range extender, company confirms

Bengt Halvorson

Mazda has confirmed that the rotary engine will return to the U.S. in a “series plug-in hybrid” version of the MX-30 crossover that will also be offered to Americans in battery electric form. The company hasn’t...

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First drive review: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid beats Highlander Hybrid with 37 mpg and better tech, but it’s no TellurideFirst drive review: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid beats Highlander Hybrid with 37 mpg and better tech, but it’s no Telluride

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: 24 electric miles, and quicker2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: 24 electric miles, and quicker

Karma prices GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, teases electric SUV due in 2022Karma prices GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, teases electric SUV due in 2022

Last call for Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid flagship, as brand prepares for more EVsLast call for Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid flagship, as brand prepares for more EVs

California auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plungedCalifornia auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plunged

2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup gets slight price hike, with Ioniq 5 EV debut soon2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup gets slight price hike, with Ioniq 5 EV debut soon

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Can its charge mode help boost MPG?2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Can its charge mode help boost MPG?

Review update: 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid wants to be in chargeReview update: 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid wants to be in charge

Next Honda HR-V will be different for America, possibly all-hybridNext Honda HR-V will be different for America, possibly all-hybrid

Mazda MX-30 EV is US-bound with rotary range extender, company confirmsMazda MX-30 EV is US-bound with rotary range extender, company confirms

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