The 2026 Lexus ES Hedged Its Bets on a Shared Platform
Lexus brings the eighth-generation 2026 ES sedan to market on a flexible multi-pathway architecture, housing both battery-electric and hybrid powertrains.
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BMW Keeps Its Options Open With Multi-Powertrain 7 Series and 720-Kilometer i7
The next-generation BMW 7 Series arrives with mild-hybrid combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and a fully electric i7 boasting 720 kilometers of range.
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Uber Commits $10 Billion to Autonomous Fleet Maintained by New Hertz Subsidiary
Uber will purchase 35,000 autonomous Lucid EVs powered by Nuro technology. Hertz subsidiary Oro Mobility will manage the fleet charging and maintenance.
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Review: 2025 Citroën ë-C3 YOU
An evaluation of the 2025 Citroën ë-C3, examining its LFP battery chemistry, Smart Car platform, and real-world value against the budget EV competition.
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Porsche Stuffs 1,139 Horsepower Into the Electric Cayenne Coupe
Porsche reveals the Cayenne Electric Coupe, a 1,139-horsepower SUV capable of a 2.4-second sprint to 60 mph.
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Smart Unveils Compact #2 EV Concept and Mid-Size #6 EHD Hybrid Sedan at Beijing Auto Show
Smart revealed the #2 EV city car concept alongside its first plug-in hybrid, the mid-size #6 EHD sedan, detailing range, pricing, and new vehicle platforms.
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European Turning Point: Hybrids Dominate as Pure Combustion Falls to 30% Market Share
Q1 2026 data shows pure petrol and diesel cars rapidly losing ground in Europe, while standard hybrids emerge as the top buyer choice at nearly 39 percent.
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BYD Datang Records 30,000 Orders in 24 Hours, Bringing Megawatt Charging to the Mass Market
BYD secured 30,000 pre-orders for the Datang electric SUV within 24 hours of its Beijing Auto Show debut, offering 950 kilometers of range for $33,000.
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2025 Cupra Born VZ Review: Finding Grip in the Digital Era
A detailed evaluation of the 2025 Cupra Born VZ, analyzing its upgraded powertrain, battery chemistry, touchscreen controls, and real-world range.
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The Efficiency Illusion: New Tests Expose Major Shortfalls in EV Range and Hybrid Economy
The Australian Automobile Association found several popular EVs and hybrids miss laboratory efficiency claims by over 20 percent in real-world driving tests.
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Volkswagen's Pragmatic Pivot: The No-Plug Hybrid Comes to the Mass Market
Volkswagen introduces a new full-hybrid powertrain for the Golf and T-Roc, offering mass-market buyers significant electric efficiency without the need to plug in.
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CATL Announces Six Minute EV Charging and 1,500 Kilometer Range Batteries
CATL has unveiled new battery technologies including a condensed cell capable of 1,500 kilometers of range and a rapid charging unit that reaches 98 percent capacity in under seven minutes.
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