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BMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segmentBMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segment

Stephen Edelstein

The BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped for the 2022 model year, the automaker confirmed in a press release of its updates for the new model year. With the all-electric iX3 not slated to...

Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?

Stephen Edelstein

Toyota’s planned solid-state batteries will debut not in an EV, but in an upcoming hybrid, an executive said in a recent interview with Autoline. The batteries, which are on track for commercialization by 2025, will appear...

Mazda rolls out hybrids with “full self-charging” spinMazda rolls out hybrids with “full self-charging” spin

Bengt Halvorson

Mazda this past week revealed a hybrid version of its Mazda 2 hatchback for Europe, with what’s under the hood billed as “full self-charging.” Confused? What the Mazda 2 Hybrid has is an application of Toyota’s...

Toyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVsToyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVs

Bengt Halvorson

A Toyota battery plant in North Carolina will make cells starting in 2025, bound for American-built hybrid and electric vehicles, the company confirmed on Monday. Called the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, the $1.29 billion plant in Randolph County,...

2023 Kia Niro: EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions return in redesigned model2023 Kia Niro: EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions return in redesigned model

Bengt Halvorson

Kia has provided a first look at a redesigned, second-generation Niro, plus a nod that this sustainability-focused crossover will again be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric versions starting next year. The company hasn’t...

Here’s why hybrids have become a top target for thievesHere’s why hybrids have become a top target for thieves

Bengt Halvorson

The 2004-2009 Prius is the one in which the word “iconic” started to apply to Toyota’s hybrid trendsetter. Even though there had been an earlier Prius, this one’s 55-mpg window sticker, distinctive kammback silhouette and, soon,...

EVs as a group are worst for reliability, hybrids and PHEVs best, according to Consumer ReportsEVs as a group are worst for reliability, hybrids and PHEVs best, according to Consumer Reports

Stephen Edelstein

Electric SUVs were the lowest-ranked category in the latest Consumer Reports reliability rankings, but hybrids and plug-in hybrids were the best. While compact hybrids—including the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius—as well as plug-in hybrids topped the...

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts: 39-mpg compact SUV, can tow 2,000 pounds2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts: 39-mpg compact SUV, can tow 2,000 pounds

Stephen Edelstein

Kia on Wednesday unveiled a hybrid version of its redesigned 2023 Sportage compact crossover. It goes on sale in the United States early next year. Revealed at the 2021 Los Angeles auto show, the 2023 Kia...

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid still goes 17 miles electric, is unique among affordable plug-in hybrids2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid still goes 17 miles electric, is unique among affordable plug-in hybrids

Bengt Halvorson

From its flat-four engines to its rugged-utilitarian design, Subaru tends to approach things differently than other automakers. And that’s reflected in its plug-in hybrid model, the Crosstrek Hybrid, which returns for the 2022 model year with...

2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalled for engine issue2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalled for engine issue

Stephen Edelstein

Recalls of 2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sedans are underway to address an issue with the affected vehicles’ gasoline engines. Both models share a basic platform and powertrain, the latter being the...

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BMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segmentBMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segment

Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?

Mazda rolls out hybrids with “full self-charging” spinMazda rolls out hybrids with “full self-charging” spin

Toyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVsToyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVs

2023 Kia Niro: EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions return in redesigned model2023 Kia Niro: EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions return in redesigned model

Here’s why hybrids have become a top target for thievesHere’s why hybrids have become a top target for thieves

EVs as a group are worst for reliability, hybrids and PHEVs best, according to Consumer ReportsEVs as a group are worst for reliability, hybrids and PHEVs best, according to Consumer Reports

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts: 39-mpg compact SUV, can tow 2,000 pounds2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts: 39-mpg compact SUV, can tow 2,000 pounds

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid still goes 17 miles electric, is unique among affordable plug-in hybrids2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid still goes 17 miles electric, is unique among affordable plug-in hybrids

2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalled for engine issue2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalled for engine issue

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