News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Alternative Powered Vehicles

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

Fuel Retailers Applaud Passage of Budget Reconciliation

Jul 5, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 3, 2025 -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers issued the following statement praising Congress for passing its reconciliation bill, a sweeping tax reform package that will drive growth, investment, and job creation within the fuel retail ... 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

Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT Named Best U.S.-Built Sports Vehicle of the Year by American Cars And Racing

Jul 3, 2025

Best U.S.- Built Sports Vehicle of the Year by American Cars And Racing (ACAR). The publication's awards honor the best new or significantly updated 2025-model-year vehicles assembled in the U.S. The American Cars And Racing's editorial team determined the winning vehicles by assessing their innovation, appeal, value, ... Continue reading

Starting in Poland: Chery TIGGO7 & TIGGO8 Redefine Family Mobility in Europe

Jul 2, 2025

WARSAW, Poland, July 2, 2025 -- On June 30, Chery hosted a brand and product launch event in Poland, officially marking its entry into the European market with Poland as its first stop. During the event, Chery introduced two of its globally popular SUV models—the "Urban Champion Family SUV" TIGGO7 and the "5+2 Exclus ... Continue reading

Summer Heat vs. Speed: What Really Impacts EV Range?

Jul 2, 2025

electric vehicle (EV) drivers worry about how high temperatures, and heavy air conditioning use, will affect their range. But data from Geotab Inc. and its affiliates ("Geotab"), a global leader in connected vehicle solutions and asset management, shows that while hot weather does have an effect, driving speed can be t ... Continue reading

Honda Reports Americam June 2025 and 2Q Sales

Jul 1, 2025

5–6 minutes American Honda (AHM) posts sales of 114,486 units in June (+1.5%) despite leaner inventories of some models, with Q2 sales up 8.4% (387,574 units) and maintaining year-to-date sales increase of 7.1%. Honda brand June sales total 103,574 units, with sales up for the month, Q2 (+8.1%), on sales of 349,954, ... 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

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 22-28, 2025

Jun 29, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions, and insider back stories. ... Continue reading

VinFast knows: For Americans, cars are family members, often even given names

Jun 27, 2025

IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2025 -- Americans are increasingly seeing their cars as integral parts of the family - giving them names, sharing daily moments, and prioritizing their care, especially after they prove their worth in a crucial situation. This growing trend was a key insight for VinFast as they prepared to intr ... Continue reading

GreenPower Announces Fourth Tranche of Term Loan

Jun 26, 2025

VANCOUVER, BC, June 26, 2025 -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower" and the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announce ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

Jun 24, 2025

SEE ALSO: THE AUTO CHANNEL BYD CONTENT LIBRARY By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greetings all from sunny Budapest. Even though I am only half way through my trip I thought a letter might be in order. ... Continue reading