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EVs & Crossovers

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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The First Electric Cadillac Escalade Impresses in Road Test
9Jul By Rocco PennNo Comments
Automotive Everything, Cadillac, EVs & Crossovers, Luxury Cars, News, SUVs, Tech

The First Electric Cadillac Escalade Impresses in Road Test

The first electric Escalade is on its way, and a recent road test reveals that it's powerful, plush, and fun to drive. The latest Escalade also boasts a big range of 460 miles, according to Cadillac's estimates. The electric Escalade is definitely different from the gas model, but it's one to consider if you want a big SUV. (more…)
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