US lowers 2031 fuel economy target to 34.5 mpg
The US government is significantly easing the CAFE requirements. For buyers, that could mean more choice among pick-ups and SUVs, but also slower efficiency progress.
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Bentley backs away from 2030 target for all-electric fleet
Bentley is keeping combustion-engine and hybrid models in its lineup for longer and slowing the transition to a purely electric brand. For buyers, that means more choice, but also less predictability in the EV timetable.
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McLaren to launch its first hybrid performance SUV in 2028
McLaren is expanding its model range: an electrified performance SUV with the internal project code P47 is planned for around 2028. Before that, a new hybrid supercar is expected to arrive.
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Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid in everyday use: Plenty of charm, but early quality questions
The Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid La Prima shows in its first long-term impression why small, simple cars remain in demand. But after around 1,960 kilometers, weaknesses in material feel and robustness also become apparent.
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Geely Monjaro: large hybrid SUV set to come to Great Britain
Geely is preparing the Monjaro for the British market. The almost 4.8-meter-long SUV is set to compete as an updated hybrid model against the Hyundai Santa Fe, VW Tayron and other family SUVs.
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Toyota and Lexus hybrids: 12-volt failures cause frustration in the UK
Several Toyota and Lexus hybrid models in the United Kingdom are experiencing repeated problems with the 12-volt battery. Models named as affected include the Lexus LBX and Toyota Yaris Cross, among others. This is relevant for owners because a flat low-voltage battery can disable comfort functions, access, and start readiness.
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Toyota’s Next-Generation Hybrid Batteries Are Due in 2027
Toyota is preparing a new generation of hybrid batteries for 2027, with expected gains in efficiency and manufacturing cost. The update could shape future Prius, Camry, RAV4, and other high-volume hybrids.
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Mazda3 and CX-30 Add Hybrid Power as Mazda Extends Two Core Models
Mazda is giving the Mazda3 and CX-30 new hybridized powertrains before their next full redesigns, a move that should improve efficiency and keep both aging-but-competitive models relevant.
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Porsche Says a Fully Electric 911 Is Not in Its Current Future Plan
Porsche has confirmed that its long-running sports-car icon will not become a pure EV under the company’s current strategy, with hybrid technology set to carry the 911 forward instead.
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