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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo SE-Hybrid | Porsche

Is the Porsche Cayenne Better as a Hybrid?

The Porsche Cayenne is a pretty versatile and practical option for a luxury SUV. There are only a few trim levels, but they vary drastically in what they have to offer, and the add-ons are seemingly endless. The trim levels of the Cayenne aren’t all that easy to understand, and it’s hard to figure out …
The driver's front quarter of the 2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid.

Maserati Introduces First Ghibli With Hybrid Power

The Ghibli, from Maserati, has been awaiting an update for much too long. The brand has not had any real excitement in its ranks, arguably since the Maserati Levante model was introduced in 2016. The Ghibli, in the meantime, has grown long in the tooth. So, when Maserati announces that an update is coming, naturally, …
yellow 2021 Ford Bronco with front roof and doors removed bombing through the desert

Revealed: An Electric Ford Bronco Is On the Way

Are you sick of 2021 Bronco news? Can you believe that there is any more to discuss? There is, but it wasn’t supposed to be this way. A leaked Ford video reveals a secret for the 2021 Bronco: A gauge cluster with EV graphics. Showing an “EV Coaching” option confirms an electric or hybrid Ford …
Toyota RAV4 parked on mountain top

Is the RAV4 Hybrid Better Than the Non-Hybrid Version?

Toyota was one of the original leaders in the hybrid car market after introducing its first Prius model back in 2001. Since then, the Japanese based carmaker has gone on to electrify many of its models, including the RAV4. The hybridized version of the RAV4 has been extremely popular this year due to its fuel …
Tesla Model S dual motor all electric sedan on display at Brussels Expo

The Tesla Model S Is Under Federal Investigation

Tesla was the first big name in the world of EVs, and it’s still delivering good vehicles today. While many of its vehicles are on the pricey side, they’re some of the most high-tech cars on the market. One of the most popular cars produced by the automaker is the luxury Model S. It’s been …
A photo shows the badging of a red Ferrari

Watch an SUV Beat a Ferrari in a Drag Race

The historic Ferrari brand speaks of a storied racing heritage born from an intense desire to not just win, but dominate. If a Ferrari shows up to a racetrack, it is immediately considered a top contender. So, how embarrassing is it when a vehicle from a relatively new company, with no racing pedigree, shows up …

Is This The Next Ram All-Electric Van?

With the merger between Fiat Chrysler and the PSA Group, it’s fun to speculate which Euro models it might spawn in the US. Vauxhall today revealed this new electric van. We can’t help but think this is headed to the US as Ram’s first EV van. Is this the next Ram all-electric van? Let’s take …
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Volkswagen Opens Next-Generation Electric Charging Station

Extreme heat and cold temperatures affect electric car battery life and usage. Volkswagen knows this. So, the company has opened the doors to an extensive charging station for electric vehicles at its Arizona proving grounds. The next generation charging facility will be used to evaluate battery charging and electric performance in extreme heat.  The new …

2021 Ariya EV Crossover: Does Nissan Have Its Mojo Back?

First off, the 2021 Nissan Ariya’s design is almost a direct copy of the concept of the same name. That’s extremely rare and a welcome sight. Kudos to Nissan for pulling that off. That this is a crossover and also all-electric means it is hitting what many think is the sweet spot for sales. At …
Classic Porsche 911 tire testing

Classic Car Electric Vehicle Conversion Candidates

I’ve written before about how automotive shops are starting to add electric conversion as a new menu item in addition to oil changes and brake work. The business of converting classic cars, or any car really, from an internal combustion drive vehicle to an electric vehicle, is in its infancy, but it exists. So, this …
A Tesla logo is seen on a vehicle at a Tesla store

There Are Reasons to Be Skeptical about Self-Driving Tesla Models

Hybrids and all-electric vehicles are heavily influencing the car industry today. However a new trend is arising, and that has everything to do with autonomous driving or self-driving cars. Each carmaker is approaching this advanced technology differently, especially Tesla. The electric vehicle company has taken a more head-on approach by offering self-driving features as a …
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid driving down dirt road

5 Most Affordable 2020 Hybrid SUVs

Like many other forms of new technology, when hybrid SUVs were released it seemed like they were financially unaffordable for most consumers. We saw it for 3D printers, CNC machines, and even a lot of the safety technology that has become so common in cars today, but hybrid cars have become reasonable for the average …
screen shot of tesla video with rear bumper flying off of it from buildup of water

Watch: Tesla Rear Bumpers Continue Flying Off Model 3

Tesla in the past has promised to look into the rear bumpers flying off of Model 3 sedans after entering puddles. Whatever Tesla is doing or has done the problem continues. These quality issues seem to nag at Tesla. The video below shows a low-mile 2019 Model 3 losing its rear bumper after exiting the …

Should You Go Hybrid Instead of All-Electric?

The availability of hybrid and all-electric cars is growing with the increasing demand, and for many consumers, that means a whole new world of car ownership. Owning a hybrid or all-electric car is new to many consumers, and just like we had to learn the ins and outs of buying regular cars and what the …
Toyota RAV4 Prime driving through tunnel

Choose the Toyota RAV4 Prime Over the Tesla Model Y

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is making a power move toward one of its rivals, the Tesla Model Y, by creating a plug-in hybrid model that costs a lot less for drivers to buy. Even Though the Tesla Model Y just received a significant price cut, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is still coming out ahead …

People Forget That The Acura NSX Is a Hybrid

Once the hype that surrounded the release of the new Acura NSX had died down it seemed like everyone just swept it under the rug and moved on. We remember the NSX when we think of the Fast and Furious franchise, but we seem to forget on key thing about this Acura supercar that makes …