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Fuel Cell Generator Market on a Strong Growth Path, Projected to Grow at 21.2% CAGR by 2029

Fuel Cell Generator Market on a Strong Growth Path, Projected to Grow at 21.2% CAGR by 2029

According to the latest study from BCC Research, "Global Fuel Cell Generator Market" is projected to increase from $1.4 billion in 2025 to $3.1 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.2% from 2024 through 2029. This report offers a detailed review of the global fuel cell generator market, analyzi ... Continue reading

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2026 CROSSTREK INCLUDING NEW 2026 CROSSTREK HYBRID WITH NEXT-GENERATION POWERTRAIN

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2026 CROSSTREK INCLUDING NEW 2026 CROSSTREK HYBRID WITH NEXT-GENERATION POWERTRAIN

Next-generation Subaru hybrid system combining 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine with electric motors and high-capacity lithium-ion battery standard on Crosstrek Hybrid Uprated 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine now standard on entry-level Crosstrek Standard heated steering wheel added to Crosstrek Limited and Wilderness tr ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors: What's New for 2026

Mitsubishi Motors: What's New for 2026

Mitsubishi Motors vehicles, and the 2026 model-year sees the brand's commitment to exceeding customers' expectations – what you get and what you pay for it – raised to new levels. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced updates to its 2026 model year lineup, highlighted by a significantly updat ... Continue reading

Mazda Reveals All-New 2026 CX-5

Mazda Reveals All-New 2026 CX-5

July 10, 2025 -- Mazda North American Operations today debuts the all-new 2026 CX-5. ... Continue reading

New Vehicle Inventory Falls, Prices Rise According to Cloud Theory's Q2 "On the Horizon" Report

New Vehicle Inventory Falls, Prices Rise According to Cloud Theory's Q2 "On the Horizon" Report

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2025 -- Pull-ahead demand in Q2 2025 pushed new vehicle sales to a monthly average of 1.17 million, up from 1.08 million in Q1 2025, according to automotive data analytics firm Cloud Theory. However, as vehicle inventory shrinks and prices rise, the automotive industry could be in for a cha ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid -Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid -Review by David Colman +VIDEO

This model is based on a modified TNGA-K platform, and tariff watchers will be interested to learn it's assembled at Toyota's new manufacturing facility in Princeton, Indiana. ... Continue reading

2026 Kia EV5 set to arrive in Canada Spring

2026 Kia EV5 set to arrive in Canada Spring

The EV5 is exclusive to Canada for the North American market One of three all-new EV vehicles to arrive in 2026 Produced at the Kia Gwangju plant in South Korea for the Canadian market Expected to arrive in spring 2026 Kia Canada announces the arrival timing of one of three all-new electric vehicles coming to market ne ... Continue reading

Porsche reports U.S. retail sales for the first half of 2025

Porsche reports U.S. retail sales for the first half of 2025

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced that second-quarter retail deliveries in the United States totaled 19,812 vehicles, up 4.91 percent from the first quarter of 2025. Porsche maintained an H1 increase of 11.4 percent over the same period in 2024 making it the best half year in PCNA history. ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

When I like a car it's difficult to write a review. When I don't, the words just seem to flow. This will be a very short review. ... Continue reading

2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury Grade - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury Grade - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A one-in-a-thousand vehicle, with a price tag to match ... Continue reading

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

All-new, redesigned 6th generation RAV4 will be available in Core, Sport, and Rugged styles across seven grades, including a new-look Woodland and first-ever GR SPORT America’s best-selling compact SUV will now be 100% electrified, in a choice of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ... Continue reading

Toyota Funds Massive Arizona Proving Grounds with $50 Million Investment

Toyota Funds Massive Arizona Proving Grounds with $50 Million Investment

Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announced today that it has allocated and broken ground on more than $50 million in construction of new amenities for vehicle and automotive technology testing and development, affirming commitment to the Arizona Proving Grounds. ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

Kia America has completed its trio of Sorento SUV powertrains with the 2025 Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid. ... Continue reading

How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Used Car for Your Family's Needs

How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Used Car for Your Family's Needs

Choosing an eco-friendly used car for your family can be a rewarding decision that benefits both the environment and your wallet. ... Continue reading

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