Tuesday, June 9

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Cadillac Cracks 100,000 EV Sales as the LYRIQ-V Steals Luxury Buyers
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…)
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…)
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…)
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....
Car Buying, EVs, EVs & Crossovers, GMC, Hummer, News, Off-Road Vehicles, SUVs

Presenting the Hummer King Crab EV

GMC is teasing an announcement on May 15 that appears to be a new feature. The trailer video calls the Hummer EV "King of the Off-Road" and shows the electric SUV doing donuts in the snow. The Hummer EV currently offers four-wheel steering and a Crab Walk feature that allows it to drive diagonally. However, GM recently requested a trademark for King Crab to cover electronic steering systems on motorized land vehicles. (more…)
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