Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Toyota today announced that a new AWD-equipped “hybrid electric mid-size SUV” will be coming to Canada and the U.S. shortly. The company wasn’t more specific but promised a vehicle that “goes beyond what's expected.” So, you’re probably asking yourself: how can there be room for another SUV in a lineup …

The return of the Honda Civic Hybrid in Canada and the U.S. was first announced last year, and now we know that the car will hit the road in mid-2024 as a 2025 model. More specifically, production of the new Civic Hybrid sedan will begin in the spring in Alliston, …

Ford is dropping its two electrified midsize SUVs for the 2024 model year. A company spokesperson has confirmed to The Car Guide that both the Explorer Hybrid and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring (plug-in hybrid) will not return. “To meet continued strong demand for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid and …

Ford today announced a new electrified midsize pickup that will enter production in late 2024 and start deliveries in early 2025. That’s great news… if you happen to live in Europe or Australia. Alas, there are no plans for now to introduce the Ranger Plug-in Hybrid in North America at …

The impressive round of upgrades to the Porsche Cayenne for 2024 continues today with the addition of a new top-of-the-line model. With the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, Porsche engineers made sure that performance would take centre stage. An electric motor generating 174 horsepower combines with an extensively revised, twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 …

One year after completely redesigning its best-selling RX , Lexus is finally launching the plug-in hybrid variant we were promised. The 2024 RX 450h+ is certainly not cheap, however. As the most expensive RX, it starts at $86,950. Including all fees, you’re looking at $90,276. Now that’s quite a step …

With the current Dodge Charger and Challenger slated to end production no later than December 31 of this year, another car from the brand’s past could be resurrected. Or at least its name. Remember the Dodge Stealth (a rebadged Mitsubishi 3000GT) that was sold from 1991-1996? According to a new …

Canadians looking for a fun and fuel-efficient little crossover have one less option following the discontinuation of the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 for 2024. This plug-in hybrid model, which carried a base price of $54,980 and was eligible to a $2,500 rebate from the federal government’s iZEV program (plus provincial …

Let’s face it, Honda kind of screwed up the launch of the first-ever CR-V Hybrid in Canada. Only the top-line Touring model offers the more fuel-efficient powertrain, and it costs a small fortune. Not good for customers who simply want to save money. For 2024, however, the lineup expands with …

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE is beautifully updated and continues to offer plenty of selection. We initially feared the plug-in hybrid variant was going to be exclusive to Europe and the U.S., but the German automaker today announced that it will be available in the Canadian market, as well. That’s great …