Are More People Buying Hybrids?
Hybrid sales saw a big increase in April in the US. Sales of hybrid models were up 9.2 percent. Hybrids now account for 14.5 percent of all new vehicles sold.…
Most Beautiful Cars 2026: Audi, Ferrari And More
Winners of the Car Design Award 2026 include Jeep, Genesis, and Renault. The Audi Concept C won the concept car award. The new Renault Twingo the won production-car category. As…
Kia Explains Why The 2027 Telluride No Longer Has A V6
Kia dropped the naturally aspirated V6 engine for the 2027 Telluride, replacing it with a turbocharged four-cylinder. Kia did this due to emissions regulations, weight, and performance. Sang Lee, Kia…
Japan’s Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Can Power Your Home For A Week
The Japanese RAV4 PHEV adds an ‘HV power supply’ mode (V2H/V2L). It can power a typical home for up to 6.5 days at 400W usage. Uses a 100V outlet, offering…
Ford Shares Key Details On Its Upcoming $30,000 Electric Truck
Ford is maximizing the aerodynamic efficiency of its new electric truck in several ways. Bolt holes underneath the truck are shallower, and the side mirrors are 20 percent smaller than…
Suzuki Has Its Own Toyota RAV4. Meet The New Across
The Suzuki Across is the updated, rebadged Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid with revised styling and tech. It has dual digital displays, a head-up display, heated power seats, and a full…
New Chevrolet Silverado And GMC Sierra Trucks Debut This Year
General Motors has confirmed that ‘Chevrolet and GMC will reveal the new Silverado and Sierra this year.’ The current Silverado and Sierra went on sale for the 2019 model, receiving…
Chrysler And Jeep’s Plug-In Hybrids
Jeep has pulled its plug-in hybrids from its configurator. Stellantis has confirmed it is phasing out its plug-in hybrid program in North America, including the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. The automaker…
The EU’s New Small Electric Car Category Comes With ‘Super Credits’
The European Union may be loosening fleet emissions targets to allow combustion engines beyond 2035, but it still firmly believes that “the future is electric.” While new regulations usually add…
Japan’s ‘Cute’ Kei Cars Are Coming to America
Update: In an emailed response to Motor1‘s questions, a Department of Transportation spokesperson told us: “As with all vehicles, manufacturers must certify that they meet U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…