News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

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

Jul 9, 2025

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

Jul 8, 2025

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

Jul 8, 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

Jul 8, 2025

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

Jul 8, 2025

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

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

Jul 6, 2025

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

Jul 6, 2025

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

Jul 6, 2025

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

Jul 5, 2025

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

Letter From Europe - Post Monoco Grand Prix SuperCar Road Trip

Jul 3, 2025

Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greeting from steaming Budapest. Like the rest of Europe we are talking 80s and 90s but in our little apartment it is doable. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jul 2, 2025

You can’t do better for the money ... Continue reading

Hyundai Says 2025 Record Sales

Jul 1, 2025

Hyundai Motor America reported June 2025 total sales of 69,702 units, a 3% increase compared with June 2024. Elantra N (+33%) and Santa Fe HEV (+39%) set new total sales records in June, which contained three fewer selling days than last year. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2026 SPORTAGE PHEV PRICING

Jul 1, 2025

Kia America announced pricing on the refreshed 2026 Sportage PHEV. With a refined exterior design accompanied by ultramodern interior technology, the 2026 Sportage PHEV is available in two well-equipped AWD variants. 1 Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,395 destination charge) Sportage PHEV X-Line AWD $40,490 Sp ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Q2 2025 Sales

Jul 1, 2025

FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 1, 2025 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported second-quarter 2025 sales of 22,116, driving the brand's year-to-date total sales to 53,753, an increase of 5.1% over the first half of 2024. This is MMNA's best first-half start to the year since 2019. ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Reports June, Second Quarter 2025 U.S. Sales Results

Jul 1, 2025

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported June 2025 U.S. sales of 193,248 vehicles, up 0.1 percent on a volume basis and up 8.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus June 2024. Sales of electrified vehicles for the month totaled 90,426 up 6.7 percent on a volume basis and up 15.5 percent on a DSR ba ... Continue reading