Review: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a compact luxury SUV – with a plug

The Tonale was first introduced as an all-new Alfa Romeo model for the 2024 model year. As the new entry point for the brand, the Tonale sets the tone for the rest of the Alfa Romeo brand’s future. A plug-in hybrid by default, it makes good on Alfa’s p… Continue reading Review: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a compact luxury SUV – with a plug

Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e gets PHEV right

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a popular SUV thanks to its good looks and high amount of luxury for the price paid. For 2024, Mercedes changed a few things for the GLE including big interior updates, an upgrade to its infotainment system, and styling changes… Continue reading Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e gets PHEV right

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV E:Pop camper SUV roams road and trail

Not the average Mitsubishi Outlander, or the average camper van, the Outlander PHEV E:Pop is a pop-top camper wagon that provides an efficient but long range-capable means of getting to base camp and enjoying the stay. With five or seven seats and two … Continue reading Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV E:Pop camper SUV roams road and trail

BMW’s electrified XM SUV ready to suck buyers in with huge nostrils

BMW has launched its first-ever electrified M high-performance model. The high-powered XM (a high-performance SUV, in this case, not a satellite radio service) strikes a balance with its mix of electric cleanliness and hybrid range and power. Its plug-… Continue reading BMW’s electrified XM SUV ready to suck buyers in with huge nostrils

VW creates a factory Multivan plug-in hybrid camper using light RV kit

The VW T7 Multivan is slowly becoming the all-out sporty tour de force and light camper it was always destined to be. Those uninterested in aftermarket kits will be happy to note that Volkswagen has revealed a “camper-lite” option of its own. The newly… Continue reading VW creates a factory Multivan plug-in hybrid camper using light RV kit

1,180-hp Ariel Hipercar emerges as evil turbine-boosted e-Batmobile

More than just another electric hypercar, the “Hipercar” from Ariel breaks from the pack with a little performance-rounding innovation. The car is still a prototype with a ways left before production, but Ariel popped up recently to deliver a rather in… Continue reading 1,180-hp Ariel Hipercar emerges as evil turbine-boosted e-Batmobile

Pop-up VW T7 Multivan camper might be ultimate PHEV RV & daily driver

After seeing the first Volkswagen T7 camper kit earlier this summer, we were expecting to see a few Multivan campers debut at the 2022 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. As it turned out, however, we only saw exactly one at the entire show – but it was a partic… Continue reading Pop-up VW T7 Multivan camper might be ultimate PHEV RV & daily driver

Review: 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e, the return of a pioneering plug-in hybrid

When BMW redesigned the X5 in 2019 it became larger and more accommodating while retaining its driver-centric nature and smart interior, but the hybrid model went missing from the lineup. This year sees the return of the plug-in hybrid, along with some… Continue reading Review: 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e, the return of a pioneering plug-in hybrid

Review: Electrified RAV4s, Hybrid vs. Prime

When the current-generation RAV4 crossover was introduced in 2019, Toyota promised both a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid option. We’ve driven both as 2021 model year offerings. Here’s what we learned about Toyota’s electrified RAV4s.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Review: Electrified RAV4s, Hybrid vs. Prime

Review: 2020 BMW X3 Hybrid – a plug gets added to the popular SAV

BMW has been slowly electrifying all of its vehicles. The small X3 crossover has been a popular staple in the automaker’s lineup for a few years, offering family-sized luxury with BMW’s signature driver’s focus. Now the X3 has a plug-in option, the X3 … Continue reading Review: 2020 BMW X3 Hybrid – a plug gets added to the popular SAV