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The Jeep Cherokee is back as a hybrid – and it’s taking on the RAV4 Hybrid and CR-V

The Jeep Cherokee nameplate has been missing from showrooms since Stellantis was discontinued in 2023, but this week it returned in the form the market is demanding: hybrid-only, compact and aimed squarely at the two models that currently dominate the segment. The 2026 Cherokee Limited Hybrid is Stellantis’ answer to the compact crossover market that

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2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon Quick Review: A little mild, a little wild, but mostly confusing

If you look at the history of “mild” AMG models (which isn’t really that long), the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid is a different model. Previous adoptions of this formula have combined a tuned-up version of the E’s six-cylinder engine with a throatier exhaust and perhaps a performance-tuned air suspension. The final E53 produced a whopping

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2027 BMW X5 PHEV launched with 612 hp plug-in hybrid power

BMW unveiled the fifth-generation X5 on June 30, 2026, and the key figure is hard to ignore: 612 horsepower from a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That number doesn’t just represent a new peak for the For buyers who doubt that electrification and driving excitement can co-exist, the 2027 X5 PHEV makes an obvious counterargument. The combination

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Fitness

The 11 Best Hybrid Shorts for Men in 2026, According to GQ Editors

fabric: The material should be strong, lightweight, breathable and quick-drying. Seems like a lot to ask, but our favorite pairs manage to balance it all like professional slackliners/plate spinners. Although it’s not necessary, some pairs will also use spandex or 4-way stretch. Either way, the fabric will make you feel confident going hiking or swimming.

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The 2027 BMW X5 Hybrid and iX5 EV reinvent the crossover that changed everything 27 years ago

I’m digging what the 2027 X5 looks like, mostly because the whole new class design language really speaks to me. Heck, I think it even looks good when mounted on cars that didn’t originally have it, like the facelifted 7 Series. Before we get into the exact details, let me explain what the new X5’s

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If you have to buy a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, do yourself a favor and get the hybrid

Let me clarify one thing right away: Corolla is not a Cross Bad car. It happens to compete with a number of other subcompact crossovers, some of which have more character like the Chevrolet Trax, or off-road chops like the Subaru Crosstrek, fun-driving dynamics like the Mazda CX-30, or near-luxury features like the Hyundai Kona.

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Trucks

Toyota threatens GM’s sales crown as hybrid demand surges

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport at the Vancouver Auto Show in March. (James Macdonald/Bloomberg) June 24, 2026 12:41 pm, EDT key takeaways: General Motors faces a challenge to its long-held U.S. sales lead as Toyota gains share on strong hybrid demand, narrowing the gap on forecasts as early as 2026. The shift

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Trucks

Video First Drive: Save fuel and get more power – all big rigs should have this diesel-electric hybrid power!

We’ve been driving hybrid vehicles for decades, why don’t we have a diesel-electric parallel hybrid semi truck? I take this hybrid big rig for a test drive. Is it as powerful and intuitive as I expect? Let’s dig! Why am I driving a European-spec IVECO semi truck? That’s because I’m in Germany at the 2026

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The Mazda hybrid that uses Toyota’s RAV4 hybrid powertrain without the markup

New 2026 toyota rav4Which is available as a full hybrid, is a hot commodity, and, like every hot commodity, this vehicle is subject to substantial dealer markups. This incident is not even real. An old sales tactic that infamously became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, dealer markups have now become the norm for vehicles where

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The hybrid Honda Prelude is already popular enough in Japan to get a new limited edition

Honda A lot has been said about the new Honda Prelude, but whatever you may feel about the auto-only hybrid coupe, it’s apparently popular enough in Japan to get a special edition already. For the 2027 model year, Honda’s revived two-door is getting a limited edition –

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