The Paris Motor Show will see Porsche unveil the next model in the all-new Panamera line: the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with standard all-wheel drive and an electric range of up to 31 miles (50 km). The plug-in hybrid vehicle generates 462 hp of total system output and delivers impressive fuel… Continue reading
The 2017 Ford Fusion receives a few tweaks to the exterior design and some functional improvements to the interior versus last year’s model. Also, new for 2017 is the addition of the 325hp V6 engine equipped to the performance oriented Fusion Sport model. With 12 models of the 2017 Fusion… Continue reading
– Regulators have left carmakers little choice but to embrace plug-in-hybrid technology: In Europe, for example, ultra-aggressive fuel-consumption standards, coupled with testing methods heavily favoring plug-ins, give such models a big advantage. In China, they’re favored by legislation at both the municipal and national levels. Here in the U.S., CAFE… Continue reading
PE?GEOT L500 R HYbrid hugs the asphalt to deliver its full potential right from pullaway. With its wide track, low profile (just one metre high) and light weight (1,000 kg), PE?GEOT L500 R HYbrid is made for performance: it takes just 2.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h from standstill, and… Continue reading
-As plug-in hybrids go, the Ford Fusion Energi has ranked among the best. It won a comparison test in 2013 against the now discontinued Honda Accord plug-in hybrid and has seen little competition from other mid-size sedans with plugs until this model year, when the Hyundai Sonata plug-in arrived. Next… Continue reading
– So either the 2016 Cadillac CT6 is going to get absolutely terrible fuel economy or the plug-in hybrid version of the same car is going to get outstanding fuel economy. We say this because, while official fuel-economy estimates for the regular CT6 aren’t yet available, Cadillac is claiming that… Continue reading
BMW, like many automakers, is moving quickly to introduce plug-in hybrids. In fact, the Bavarian outfit plans to have a plug-in version of every model they sell. We’ve already driven a prototype of the plug-in-hybrid 3-series, and now the brand has unveiled a plug-in-hybrid version of the BMW X5, the… Continue reading
The introduction of Ford’s hybrid only vehicle line brings the 2013 Ford C-MAX and C-MAX Energi Hybrids to the market. Introduced to the North American market in 2012, the Ford C-MAX is considered a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The small exterior, roomy interior, many storage compartments and great fuel economy make… Continue reading
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid is the beginning of a new era in performance hybrids. In the past hybrids had numerous negative associations including poor acceleration, a lag between the switch from electric to gas power and touchy brakes used to charge the battery. The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Turbo… Continue reading
The XC40 has been a popular entry for Volvo in the sub-compact crossover SUV segment the last few years. Most of the attention has gone to the Recharge EV model, but there is a regular gas ICE model too, which will presumably soon be history when Volvo goes all-electric, as… Continue reading
My recent test drive of the 2024 Volvo S60 exceeded all my expectations. From its elegant and refined design both inside and out, to its impressive performance, the S60 is a true standout in its class! The 2024 S60 boasts a modern and elegant design with clean lines, sculpted contours… Continue reading
This review of Volvo’s S60 sedan will necessarily begin with a look at the model designations currently in use. We drove a 2022 S60 B5 R-Design AWD model, in December 2022, when one expects the 2023 models to have been available for sale. The reason this is worth discussing here… Continue reading
The Range Rover has been around for over five decades, and the model pioneered the luxury SUV genre about four decades ago. In all that time, this iconic British rig has stayed true to the formula, and today, is in the position to command a very high price in the… Continue reading