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EVs & Crossovers

Jaguar’s Bold Electric Rebirth Lands in New York This Fall
5Jul By Richard GreenNo Comments
EVs & Crossovers, Luxury Cars, News

Jaguar’s Bold Electric Rebirth Lands in New York This Fall

After years of teaser images and hushed promises, Jaguar is ready to pull the sheet off its Type 01 electric gran turismo, and it's picked one of the world's most dramatic backdrops to do it. The reveal is set for New York City this October, and it marks the moment a very old British name officially steps into a brand new chapter. Jaguar will stage the official Type 01 debut in New York this October. The Type 01 is an all-electric gran turismo built to redefine the entire brand. Parent company JLR shared the timing during its 2026 Investor Day presentation. Why New York and Why Now There's a certain logic to choosing Manhattan in autumn. The city trades its heavy summer air for crisp mornings and gold-tinged parks, and it gives a car with big ambitions a stage worthy of the moment. Jagua...
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Cadillac Cracks 100,000 EV Sales as the LYRIQ-V Steals Luxury Buyers
22May By Richard GreenNo Comments
Cadillac, EVs, EVs & Crossovers, Luxury Cars

Cadillac Cracks 100,000 EV Sales as the LYRIQ-V Steals Luxury Buyers

Cadillac just hit a number that would have sounded unthinkable a few years ago. The brand has officially passed 100,000 electric vehicle sales in the United States, and the way it got there says a lot about where the luxury EV market is heading. Buyers are showing up from Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus, and Cadillac's performance halo, the LYRIQ-V, is doing serious work pulling them in. (more…)
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GM Vehicle-to-Home Charging Expands Across EV Lineup
26Mar By Richard GreenNo Comments
Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, EVs, EVs & Crossovers, GM, GMC

GM Vehicle-to-Home Charging Expands Across EV Lineup

Picture this: a storm knocks the power out in your neighborhood, but your lights stay on. Your fridge keeps humming. Your Wi-Fi stays connected. And it's all because your electric vehicle, parked right there in the garage, is feeding electricity back into your house. That's the promise behind GM's rapidly expanding vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology, and it's picking up serious steam heading into 2026. (more…)
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Mercedes Claims Its New EVs Heat Up Faster Than Gas Cars Thanks to Smart Heat Pump
10Nov By Richard GreenNo Comments
EVs, EVs & Crossovers, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes Claims Its New EVs Heat Up Faster Than Gas Cars Thanks to Smart Heat Pump

Mercedes just solved one of the biggest complaints about electric vehicles in cold weather. The company's latest EVs warm up faster than traditional gas cars using a heat pump system that pulls heat from three different sources. The technology grabs waste heat from the electric motors, captures heat from the battery, and uses ambient air to warm the cabin. This three-way approach gets passengers comfortable quicker than waiting for a gas engine to generate enough heat. (more…)
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Toyota Highlander vs. Highlander Hybrid: Which SUV Fits Your Lifestyle Best?
28Aug By Rocco PennNo Comments
Automotive Everything, EVs, EVs & Crossovers, SUVs, Tech, Toyota

Toyota Highlander vs. Highlander Hybrid: Which SUV Fits Your Lifestyle Best?

Shopping for a three-row SUV can feel overwhelming, but Toyota makes it easier by offering two solid choices in the Highlander lineup. The regular gas-powered Highlander gives you more towing power and costs less upfront, while the Highlander Hybrid saves serious money at the pump and comes with all-wheel drive included. Both earn top safety scores and deliver Toyota's famous reliability. Fuel savings: The hybrid gets 35 MPG combined versus 25 MPG for the gas version, saving about $55 monthly on fuel Power difference: Gas model makes 265 horsepower and tows 5,000 pounds; hybrid produces 243 horsepower and tows 3,500 pounds Price gap: Hybrid costs roughly $2,000 more but includes standard AWD that costs extra on the gas model Power Under the Hood The 2025 Highlander runs a 2....
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