Jeep Gladiator sales drop, union blames 4xe Plug-In
In 2021, Gladiator sales in the United States reached a peak of nearly 90,000 units. Stellantis recently reduced pickup truck production from two shifts to one shift. The high price may put Jeep out of the budget of many truck buyers. The Jeep Gladiator was an instant hit upon its launch. With the same off-road capabilities as the iconic Wrangler but entering the market with a more practical body style, it quickly gained fans and became a best-seller. However, sales have declined over the past few years, prompting Stellantis to lay off more than 1,100 people at the Gladiator plant. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); In 2021, Jeep Gladiator sales peaked in the United States at nearly 90,000 units, and sales are also good in 2020 and 2022. However, sales plummeted to 55,188 units in 2023, with only 32,670 units finding homes…
Ford’s 2025 Equator gets revamp, gets plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid SUV has an all-electric driving range of 110 kilometers (68 miles) and can also use the battery to power external devices The updated Ford Equator debuts as a plug-in hybrid, offering 362 horsepower and 68 miles of electric range. Design changes include a wider grille, slimmer taillights and new 20-inch wheels. The updated 3-row SUV model will debut at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show. Ford's vast global SUV lineup includes the Equator, which follows the recently launched slightly smaller Equator Sport and has just received a mid-cycle refresh in China. This latest version of the three-row SUV brings a new look and is available for the first time with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Originally launched in 2021, the Equator is a joint venture between Ford and Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) and is designed at the Ford China Design Center in Shanghai. According to the designers of the Blue Oval, this styling transformation was inspired by the rise…
The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 is an expensive plug-in hybrid
E 53 Hybrid starts at $88,000 and offers up to 604 horsepower October 31, 2024 15:50 The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid will arrive in U.S. dealerships this fall, with pricing starting at $88,000. The all-wheel-drive sports sedan features a plug-in hybrid system that produces up to 604 horsepower. It accelerates to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and offers 42 miles of all-electric range. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid is arriving at U.S. dealers soon, and the company has announced pricing starting at $88,000 with a destination charge of $1,150. That's $17,150 more than the E 450 4Matic, but $18,900 less than the all-electric AMG EQE. So what does the hefty price tag get you? High-performance plug-in hybrid with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, electric motor and 21.2 kWh battery pack. This gives the sedan a combined output of 577 hp (430 kW / 585 PS) and 553 lb-ft (749 Nm) of torque, although Race Start mode increases the…
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 is China’s latest plug-in hybrid SUV
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 is a medium-sized SUV equipped with a plug-in hybrid system. Geely’s new generation “Thor Super Electric Hybrid Technology” was introduced. It is expected to be launched in China before the end of this year. Geely has released the first photo of Starship 7, the new mid-size SUV in the Galaxy series. The model will introduce the brand’s next-generation Thor Super Electric Hybrid technology, a plug-in hybrid unit. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Despite having a cool sci-fi name, the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 looks quite traditional. The silhouette, greenhouse and rear design have hints of the Porsche Macan and Cayenne SUVs, with character lines reminiscent of the slightly smaller all-electric Geely Galaxy E5. More: Geely looking for location to build European factory The front end adopts a grille-less look and features high-tech LEDs, slim bumper air intakes and the…
Choose the right hybrid: regular or plug-in
mild hybrid Mild hybrids use a small electric motor to assist the ICE (internal combustion engine) engine. They are just complementary to ICE. This isn't an electric car by any means, but it gives the engine an extra boost when you need it to do things like drive from a dead stop. It also helps the engine with other tasks, such as running the air conditioner. Therefore, it is very useful. The electric motor draws its power from the internal combustion engine and also from the brakes via regenerative braking. Mild hybrid cars in India: Maruti Suzuki Brezza Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Maruti Suzuki Siaz Toyota City Cruiser Hyryder full hybrid A full hybrid has an internal combustion engine and a larger electric motor than a mild hybrid. Electric motors are able to do more work, even allowing cars to travel short distances on electric motors alone, especially in cities. That's why, unlike regular cars, full hybrids generally get better fuel…
Are plug-in hybrids just an overpriced compromise? no one
A new study reveals why plug-in hybrids struggle to find new customers go through Brad Anderson October 18, 2024 15:10 As of the first eight months of 2023, plug-in hybrids will account for only 1.9% of U.S. new car sales. Many buyers feel that plug-in hybrids don't offer enough value compared to traditional hybrids or pure electric vehicles. The need to manage refueling and charging makes plug-in hybrids less attractive to potential buyers. Consumers haven't embraced plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as some automakers had hoped, with many seeing them as a compromise stopgap -- a middle-of-the-road solution that combines the best of both worlds. They're pricier than traditional hybrids and don't quite match the ownership experience of an all-electric vehicle, leaving many buyers wondering exactly what they're paying for. In the United States, plug-in hybrids accounted for only 1.9% of total new car sales as of August. To put this into perspective, electric vehicles account for 9.4% of the…
Renault’s latest concept car features plug-in hybrid hydrogen power
Not content with showing off the new Renault 4 electric SUV at the domestic auto show next week, Renault The company has unveiled its latest luxury "demo car" ahead of its global public debut at the Paris Motor Show (October 14-20). called Renault logoThe avant-garde Volkswagen Arteon-sized shooting brake is designed to demonstrate Groupe Renault's approach to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2040 in Europe and globally by 2050. It uses a hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrid powertrain similar to that of the 2022 Scenic Vision concept, although it claims to go "a step further." Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. The French carmaker claims the Emblème produces 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than equivalent internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over its entire life cycle. The study carried out by Groupe Renault and Ampere calculated the greenhouse gas emissions produced by certain cars…
BYD India targets plug-in hybrid vehicle market to meet growing demand
BYD India considering launching new range of cars in India, including plug-in hybrids BYD India is considering launching plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to cater to the growing demand in the Indian market. BYD India's electric passenger vehicle (EPV) business head Rajeev Chauhan hinted that the company is evaluating the possibility of launching plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in India in the next two years. The move is part of BYD's broader strategy to tap into the growing interest in hybrid vehicles. Chauhan revealed that BYD India is currently conducting a feasibility study to bring plug-in hybrid vehicles to the market. He explained that the company has been closely monitoring consumer interest in hybrid vehicles over the past 18 months. If the momentum continues, BYD may launch affordable plug-in hybrid models from its global portfolio to Indian consumers. He stressed that plug-in hybrids are their strength and they have been evaluating this option. The company wants to study it for another 6-8…
GM Wuling launches plug-in crossover Starlight S
The electric version has 201 horsepower and a CLTC range of 317 miles Wuling has unveiled a new crossover with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. The PHEV offers up to 81 miles of range on the CLTC cycle, while the EV can travel 317 miles on a single charge. Prices start at 99,800 yen, equivalent to $14,014. Wuling has launched the new Xingguang S (Xingguang S) in China. The car adopts Buick-style design and is equipped with plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. Although the model looks a bit ordinary, it features a flowing body and plastic body cladding. Designers also equipped the crossover with split lighting, rain-sensing wipers and 18-inch alloy wheels. MORE: Wuling Xingguang is a striking Chinese wagon In terms of dimensions, the Starlight S is 186.8 inches (4,745 mm) long, 74.4 inches (1,890 mm) wide, 66.1 inches (1,680 mm) tall, and has a wheelbase of 110.2 inches (2,800 mm). This means that the model is larger…
2025 Mercedes GLC 350e plug-in hybrid offers 54 miles of electric-only range
Mercedes' plug-in hybrid lineup continues to grow in the U.S., and the GLC 350e should be a popular model The Mercedes GLC 350e 4MATIC has arrived in the United States, with pricing starting at $59,900. This model is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a combined output of 313 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Besides being relatively fast, this crossover can travel 54 miles on electric power alone. Earlier this year, Mercedes announced plans to bring the GLC 350e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid to the U.S., and now the company has revealed a slew of new details. Needless to say, the model will start at $59,900, and will cost $63,500 when fully equipped. The model is currently available at dealerships in three different trims. The entry-level Standard version appears to have a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.9-inch infotainment system, and a 64-color ambient lighting system. Other highlights include auto-leveling suspension, a mobile flexible charging cable, digital key technology,…
New BMW M5 Touring with 717 hp plug-in engine makes world debut
The BMW M5 Touring returns for the third time, following the E34 and E61. The latest G99-generation model is a long-roof body variant of the G90 M5 sedan, which debuted in June this year. The G99 M5 Touring shares the same M Hybrid powertrain as the G90 M5 sedan, which combines electric propulsion and internal combustion engine power to drive all four wheels. The new M5 Touring has the same exterior dimensions as the sedan: it is 6 mm taller, but the same length and width. The front and rear wheelbase and track are 3,006 mm, 1,684 mm and 1,660 mm, respectively, the same as the sedan. Also read: First BMW X3 LWB unveiled in China; could it be launched in India? New BMW M5 Touring: power and torque figures The Touring continues with all-wheel drive and has not changed in terms of power output, gearing, tire size or suspension configuration. The 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine and electrical system combine…
Global electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales rise 21% in July, but European sales fall
go through Brad Anderson August 14, 2024 17:47 Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were about 1.4 million in July. Compared to 2023, demand for PHEVs surged 70% last month. While sales increased in the United States, Canada and China, they actually fell in Europe. It’s no secret that growth in the electric vehicle industry cooled in the first few months of the year, but according to market research firm Rho Motion, the electric vehicle sector has rebounded strongly, and along with plug-in hybrid vehicles, sales in July were up 21% compared to the same period last year. Data shows that a total of 1.4 million electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles were sold worldwide last month. Among them, China sold about 880,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 31%. In July, demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles across China soared, soaring 70% over the same period last year. Read: Electric cars are still selling, taking 8% market share in the…
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