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Despite the hype surrounding electric vehicles (EVs), Toyota’s focus on hybrid technology appears to be a winning strategy. Sales figures for the first quarter of 2024 reveal a remarkable surge of 138% for the Prius compared to the same timeframe last year. This trend indicates that consumers might be...

Toyota Prius Sales Surge: Hybrids Outshine EVs in 2024 Market Trends

In 2024, very few automakers will have as wide a range of electrified vehicles as Toyota. While the company's all-electric range is still expanding, hybrid technology is being integrated into multiple flagship Hyundai sedans and SUVs, bridging the gap between combustion and EV vehicles at the most affordable price. One standout model that has been at the forefront of this technology is the Corolla Hybrid, which comes in four different trims in 2024.

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Honda has announced lease options for hydrogen-powered 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, only available in California. Lease options range between two and six years, with up to $30,000 in hydrogen fuel credits. The CR-V e:FCEV has a battery pack for plug-in charging (29 miles of range) and a hydrogen-fueled range of 270...

Honda's Hydrogen CR-V Comes With Up To $30,000 Of Free Fuel

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While some automakers hype up EVs that won't come out for another several years, Toyota does the same with combustion engines. Well ahead of their introduction in production cars, the new four-cylinder ICEs were unveiled as work-in-progress developments at the end of May. Now, the Japanese automaker’s Chief Technology Officer is providing more details about what lies ahead.

Toyota Claims Its New Combustion Engines Are a Game-Changer

Nyobolt's battery charges from 10-80% in 4 minutes and 37 seconds, offering 120 miles of range. Smaller, more efficient batteries would reduce environmental impact and enable better handling in EVs. Nyobolt's technology is attracting interest from major automakers for potential use in future vehicles. A new electric vehicle battery developed...

New EV Battery Adds 120 Miles Of Range In 4 Minutes

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ONE Costco customer was forced to leave her items behind after a membership card mishap. A Reddit user saw every moment of the incident - down to the moment when the woman left her cart. At Costco self-checkout, a woman next to the Reddit user was attempting to pay for...

Raging Costco shopper leaves cart as store denies checkout over member card policy – manager says they’re blackballed

Fisker officially declared bankruptcy back in June, marking the end of what once seemed like a promising EV startup. It was Henrik Fisker's second attempt to build an electric vehicle company, but a multitude of issues, including a chaotic work environment that frustrated employees, led to its demise. Although the...

Fisker Selling Remaining Oceans For As Little As $2,500

The first-ever AMG Maybach has finally been spotted in the wild, with CarBuzz spies catching a glimpse of a forthcoming version of the Mercedes-AMG SL-Class that will be given the Maybach treatment. The anomalous detail here is that the German automaker has always kept these two sub-brands separate, with AMG focusing on performance and Maybach on supreme luxury. Back in 2014, the then-director of development for the S-Class confirmed that "the badges would remain separate." But with the new SL-Class being an AMG product from the ground up, it seems that ideology has been tossed out completely.

The First-Ever Mercedes-AMG Maybach Is Finally Happening

Toyota has developed a new thermally efficient internal combustion engine that can run on gasoline, synthetic fuel, biodiesel, and hydrogen. New tech has been developed thanks to the company’s involvement in racing with its hydrogen-powered GR Corolla race car. Toyota says it remains committed to developing ICEs. Toyota has...

Toyota Has Developed A New Combustion Engine That Will Fend Off EVs For Years To Come

The 2025 Lexus ES carries over into the new model year with no real changes. The hybrid sedan earns EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg combined, 43 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. While the related Toyota Camry hybrid gets a major update for the new model year, the 2025 Lexus ES hybrid remains essentially unchanged.

2025 Lexus ES hybrid continues on sipping 44 mpg combined for $46,1000

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Toyota has come out with an all-new 2024 Land Cruiser. This latest model of this long-running SUV is smaller and less expensive than before and comes with a hybrid powertrain that gets better fuel economy than the previous V8. Yet, true to tradition, the Land Cruiser comes standard with four-wheel drive and ample ground clearance for help over rugged terrain. It should be a no-brainer for anyone shopping for an outdoorsy SUV. There’s just one thing: You might want to get a 2024 Lexus GX instead.

Which is the Better SUV? Edmunds compares the new Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus GX

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Toyota, which is commonly associated with peerless reliability and durability, is facing a serious recall involving the Tundra pickup and certain Lexus LX SUVs. The issue? The 3.4-liter V6 engine inside the two models can spontaneously seize up, spelling disaster for owners.

Toyota's Legendary Reliability At Risk As Dealers Refuse Trade-Ins On V6 Tundra

In 2024, very few brands will offer as extensive an electrified range as Toyota. While the brand's focus isn't on full EVs, hybrid technology has found its way into almost every new Toyota sedan and SUV. One model that's pioneered the technology not just for Toyota, but for the entire industry is the Prius, which comes in two different versions in 2024.

Plug-in Hybrid Car With The Highest Driving Range In 2024

Stellantis Q2 2024 sales are down 21% in the USA; only Alfa Romeo and Fiat brands experienced growth. Sales of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer soared, while other Jeep models declined. Stellantis leads the plug-in hybrid segment with four of the five top-selling PHEVs. Stellantis has posted its Q2...

Jeep's Most Successful Model Doesn't Even Have A Jeep Badge

Toyota and Lexus EV sales soared by 64.5% in June 2024, with 84,781 units sold compared to June 2023. EVs made up 38.3% of TMNA’s total sales in the first half of 2024, a 67.9% increase from the same period in 2023. The Toyota bZ4X had its best-ever sales,...

Toyota Motor North America Reports 68% Increase in Q2 2024 EV Sales

Mercedes-Benz has already invested 14 billion euros, or around $15 billion, in its passenger car division this year – more than it previously planned. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius told German newspaper Wirtschaftswoche about this huge spending, which follows the company's move earlier this year to backtrack from its EV push and focus on hybrids instead.

Mercedes-Benz Confirms Huge Investment To Keep ICE Alive

German automaker Volkswagen has announced a program to promote entry-level electric mobility by introducing compact EVs to the European market priced at around €20,000. The cars are scheduled to launch in 2027. The company says work is already underway on the Electric Urban Car Family, and Volkswagen’s Brand Group...

Volkswagen to launch European-made entry-level EVs

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 1,071,798 vehicles. This includes Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Porsche, Tesla, Chrysler, Nissan, GM and Jaguar.

Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Porsche, Tesla among 1M vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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It looks like tough times ahead for Conn’s HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture retail chain. According to insiders, the chain is gearing up for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. This move comes as no surprise to those who’ve been tracking the economic signals affecting retail—especially furniture stores.

A struggling discount furniture chain plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Toyota's Big Hybrid Gamble Is Paying Off

Toyota's diverse approach to electrification with hybrid, gas, and electric vehicles is paying off with strong sales. Together, Toyota and Lexus offer 29 electrified options, which...

Toyota's Big Hybrid Gamble Is Paying Off

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