Land Rover has revamped the powertrain for the 2021 Range Rover Velvar, ditching the 3L V-6 for a 3L turbocharged inline-6 with mild-hybrid technology. The 2021 Velvar is outfitted with the Land Rover’s latest infotainment system and can do over-the-air updates. The base model with 2L turbocharged straight-four engine comes at a price tag of $58,050.Read more
Pricing for the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid’s fuel economy rated at 24 MPG
The Ford F-150 Hybrid posted a fuel economy rating of 24mpg combined, making it one of the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks on the market. The F-150 Hybrid’s 24MPG bests the Ram 1500’s 21mpg, the Chevy Silverado’s 20mpg, and the GMC Sierra’s 19mpg. The diesel F-150 still boasts the best fuel economy with a rating of 25mpg combined.Read more
The 2022 Hyundai Tuscon SUV
Earlier this week, Hyundai revealed the 2022 Tuscon, highlighting updates to the SUV’s powertrain and the interior. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid models of the Tuscon will now have all-wheel-drive capabilities. The Tuscon’s interior features a large 10.25-inch all-touchscreen panel, and a floating digital gauge system, amongst other new additions. Read more
EV registrations surpass diesel registrations in Europe
This past September marked the first time in Europe that the total number of registered electric vehicles surpassed that of diesel vehicles, a significant milestone pointing to the growth and adoption of electric vehicles. Green Car Congress reports that the “demand for gasoline and diesel cars show double-digit drops compared to September 2019 while the volume of electrified vehicles increased by 139% to 327,800 units—a record in terms of both volume and market share.” “Read more
Honda moving to only plug-in hybrids in Europe by 2022
Honda initially planned to phase out diesel cars and move to a fully electrified vehicle fleet by 2025; the carmaker is fast-forwarding that timeline by three years as emissions standards continue to tighten in Europe. The company shut down its remaining plant in the UK earlier this year and will now import cars for the European market from Asia. Read more
Jaguar E-Pace has a new design
Jaguar has redesigned the E-Pace, giving the crossover SUV a sleeker look and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. On the exterior, the E-Pace has an updated front bumper and a pair of headlights with Jaguar’s signature “Double J.” The interior has more legroom space and features an 11.4 infotainment touchscreen system.Read more
Ford will sell only hybrid version of Mondeo in Europe
Mitsubishi to start selling Eclipse Cross in 2021
Mitsubishi will begin selling the Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid in 2021, albeit not in the U.S. The Eclipse Cross PHEV will be available in specified markets in Asia, Europe, and Australia. Mitsubishi has yet to release specifications for the Eclipse Cross PHEV, but it mentioned that the vehicle borrows the Outlander PHEV’s drive system.Read more
Motortrend Review: Mercedes-Benz S560e
The Mercedes-Benz S560e is the plug-in hybrid version of the V-8 powered S560. The S560e’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine and 121-horsepower electric motor combine to give the car an EPA rating of 64 mpg-e. The S560e is $5,300 more expensive and has a higher cost of ownership than the S560.Read more