Hybrids
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The plug-in hybrid crossover, due late in 2023, employs a version of the the long-established Toyota/Lexus planetary hybrid system that's also used in the Lexus NX PHEV and Toyota RAV4 Prime.
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Toyota Land Cruiser returns as hybrid-only SUV with lower price
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has been redesigned with a turbocharged hybrid powertrain, a smaller footprint, and a base price in the $50,000 range.
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than non-hybrid
Federal money is helping drop the lease price of Jeep plug-in hybrids below that of other gasoline versions.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid lineup looks optimized for the outdoors
The boxier look may help allow some visual separation between it and the fully electric Ioniq 7 that's on the way.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime, Lexus NX PHEV recall: Don't charge in cold weather
Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter free of charge, but for now Toyota is advising owners not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature drops below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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$7.7B Renault-Geely venture seeks to challenge Toyota on hybrids
The two global automakers may also partner with oil compact Aramco, which would fund research into synthetic fuels and hydrogen for the joint venture.
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Going hybrid on the Maverick now costs $1,500 extra, bringing the cumulative price gain to about $5,000 versus two model years ago.
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Dealer markups of hybrids can erase ownership cost advantages
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids boast some impressive ownership-cost advantages. But markups of more than $10,000 in some cases are kicking the break-even point vs. non-hybrids years ahead.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid recalled because engines may shut down
A problem with communication between the transmission control module and hybrid control processor in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models can cause the engine to shut down.
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Stellantis stops stocking non-hybrids in California emissions states
There's more to it, though. Hybrids will be harder to find in all the rest of the states.
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Ford Maverick and Escape hybrids recalled for engine failure
These Ford models and the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid could have engines that might fail and trigger a fire.
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Here’s how to get more mpg out of your Toyota hybrid
Selecting Eco mode all the time may go a long way to boost gas mileage, but beware EV mode.
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The Wrangler 4xe outsells other plug-in hybrids, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime, is eligible for a $3,750 EV tax credit, and will at the base level be even more affordable for 2024.
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2024 Lexus TX 550h+ 3-row plug-in hybrid aims for 33 miles, 30 mpg
Lexus will soon have the TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid in addition to the RX 450h+ PHEV. Has a Toyota Highlander Prime missed its curtain call?
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PHEV drivers don't plug in so often, and EPA is adjusting to it
The EPA is adapting emissions rules to the idea that in real-world use, plug-in hybrid drivers aren't plugging in as much as assumed.
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These hybrids have AWD, top 40 mpg, cost less than $30,000
High fuel economy, a low price, and all-wheel drive can be had together—if you don’t mind one particular brand known for hybrids.
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Lexus LBX hybrid bows for Europe, doubles down on "self-charging"
The smaller LBX hybrid slots below the UX family, which includes an EV in Europe—and for it Lexus is sticking to the "self-charging" marketing term seen as misleading.
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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV rated at 33 electric miles—and 29 mpg
Alfa claims the compact Tonale is the most efficient PHEV in its segment, but the performance SUV only hits 29 mpg combined without a charge.
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More of its hybrid powertrains and engines will be sourced from the U.S., for U.S. vehicle assembly plants.
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Hybrid headlines 2024 Toyota Tacoma lineup, no EV yet
Hybrid versions are the most powerful in the lineup, so it's unlikely the Tacoma is chasing the Maverick Hybrid's 40 mpg.
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gap
The latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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CarMax: Owners trading in Civic for Model 3, Prius for Leaf
Toyota was also the most trade-in brand for EVs, with the Tacoma near the top for models traded in.
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2023 Honda Accord Hybrid achieves Top Safety Pick+ distinction
Improved side-impact protection, part of the redesign the Accord lineup received for 2023, is partly to credit for the top showing.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius looks like an electric sequel but fits the hybrid franchise
The 2023 Prius sure looks like it should be an EV. But it’s faithful to fuel-sipping, high-mpg Prius expectations in every way.
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