Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Announced in March at the Geneva Motor Show, the new 2020 BMW 530e xDrive plug-in hybrid sedan is coming soon to Canada with standard all-wheel drive and the latest version of the German automaker’s battery cell technology. Battery capacity has increased from 9.2 kWh to 12 kWh even though the …

A few months after the world premiere of the next-generation 2020 Hyundai Sonata , which we got an exclusive opportunity to take for a spin around Seoul, the Korean automaker today revealed the new Sonata Hybrid equipped with the world’s first Active Shift Control technology and a solar roof system.

American muscle cars and models like the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in particular are probably the farthest thing from a gift to Mother Nature. I mean, with over 700 horsepower on tap (just shy of 800 in the case of the Redeye version), FCA’s ultimate performance machine can consume as …

Toyota Canada has announced a few updates and pricing details for the 2020 Prius Prime , which is now on sale at dealers across the country. The biggest news is the elimination of the rear centre console in favour of an additional seating position, meaning the car can sit five …

Hyundai today unveiled the missing link between the highly popular and award-winning Kona and the zero-emission Kona Electric . With the launch of the new Kona Hybrid, the Korean automaker wants to attract consumers who demand more fuel economy without spending double the price for a model devoid of a …

As promised, Ferrari today introduced its first-ever plug-in hybrid supercar, the SF90 Stradale, marking the first time that a V8 is the top-of-the-range model in the glorious history of the Italian automaker. The car’s name refers to the 90th anniversary of the foundation of Scuderia Ferrari and underscores the strong …

As previously reported, the resurrected Ford Bronco will not go on sale before the end of 2020. That gives the automaker plenty of time to create even more buzz around the vehicle than there already is. We know that the Bronco will have removable door and roof panels and be …

The Porsche Panamera was completely redesigned for 2017 and it recently celebrated its tenth anniversary on the market. While there have been rumours of new coupe and convertible variants to go along with the sedan and wagon (Sport Turismo), what we do know is that a refreshed 2020 model is …

Like most automakers, Daimler has big plans when it comes to electrification. Here at The Car Guide , we have covered extensively the launch of its new EQ sub-brand of all-electric vehicles and the progressive roll-out of the EQ Boost mild hybrid system across the Mercedes-Benz lineup. But what about …

When it goes on sale this fall, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt will offer a number of improvements, but none more important than a new 7.2-kilowatt on-board charger that reportedly cuts charging times nearly in half. In other words, you’ll get about twice the EV range for each hour of charge.