690-mile Ramcharger electric pickup cures range anxiety with V6 boost

With up to 229 kilowatt-hours of battery supplying as much as 500 miles (805 km) of range, the 2025 1500 REV that Ram revealed back in April already promises to alleviate any lingering symptoms of range anxiety that may exist among potential electric p… Continue reading 690-mile Ramcharger electric pickup cures range anxiety with V6 boost

Mitsubishi’s tiny D:X PHEV adventure van future-proofs Delica splendor

Mitsubishi has presented the all-new D:X Concept as a first look at what the legendary little Delica, prized the world over as an adventure van canvas, could evolve into. Following in the footsteps of the Delica D:5, the tiny electrified 4×4 van concep… Continue reading Mitsubishi’s tiny D:X PHEV adventure van future-proofs Delica splendor

Mazda’s gorgeous Iconic SP rotary-EV sports concept transcends time

Major Japanese automakers and brands will definitely try, but we’re not sure anyone will be able to surpass the level of neck-snapping attention-grabbing sure to go on at Mazda’s 2023 Japan Mobility Show booth, especially not if we’re talking positive … Continue reading Mazda’s gorgeous Iconic SP rotary-EV sports concept transcends time

Solar-panel-covered hybrid truck offers 3,000 to 6,000 free miles a year

Leaving energy on the table isn’t good for business. A new academic-industry initiative is developing lightweight solar panels to harvest natural energy from all that solar-soaked truck real estate to decrease operational costs, emissions and the imper… Continue reading Solar-panel-covered hybrid truck offers 3,000 to 6,000 free miles a year

Ford’s adorable new Nugget PHEV camper van gets the jump on Volkswagen

It’s about time. The plug-in hybrid camper van wars are slowly warming up. The Ford Transit Custom has been available as a PHEV camper from third-party manufacturers like Dethleffs and Wellhouse Leisure for several years, but not from Ford itself. That… Continue reading Ford’s adorable new Nugget PHEV camper van gets the jump on Volkswagen

Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold

The Volkswagen California camper van family is growing yet again. VW is previewing its first plug-in hybrid camper van, a pop-top California based on the already-versatile T7 Multivan. Not only does the Multivan concept camper promise 31 miles (50 km) … Continue reading Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold

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: 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe marks impressive end to a generation

This fourth generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe entered the market in 2019 and was refreshed with some styling updates in 2021. Now, in 2023, it’s in its final year as a model before the new fifth-generation comes for 2024. And it’s very likable. Its re… Continue reading Review: 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe marks impressive end to a generation

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

Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers huge improvements

The Mitsubishi Outlander was fully redesigned for the 2022 model year, but its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model was not. That came this year, with a total reconfiguration of the small sport utility. The result is a much-improved Outlander plug-in, but with … Continue reading Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers huge improvements