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2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from $51,600

Green Car Reports

Lexus invented the idea of a luxury hybrid utility vehicle in a version of its RX crossover well over a decade ago, but sales haven't been strong of late. Cheap gasoline, better fuel efficiency from all types of vehicles due to rising CAFE rules, and a lack of interest in hybrids have all hurt the latest version of the RX Hybrid.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

The Truth About Cars

In other words, if for some reason the idea of a PHEV Wrangler bothers you, relax. So while other SUVs might get dinged for these things, we chalk it up to part of the experience. Speaking of warning, we can’t say we didn’t warn you that this Jeep doesn’t come cheap. Yes, you get a plug-in hybrid setup. They’re supposed to be.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Toyota Hilux hybrid Toyota Pickup EV is concept that shows Toyota’s idea of a battery electric ute Toyota has long been hinting at an EV version of the top-selling Hilux for years – with promises of at least 15 battery electric Toyotas due by 2030 – but it appears a hybrid version is more likely, at least initially.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

I understand that someone who isn’t a car person – and I have no idea of what level of automotive knowledge Kois possesses – might make an unfortunate correlation between the number of gears in a transmission and the amount of power a car’s engine possesses. There’s a lot more that’s wrong with this piece, but let’s start there.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

This marketing choice by Ford is either a very bad idea (brand dilution) or a genius plan to move the pony car into the modern era. It also toyed with the idea of presenting Prius as a sub-brand at the point it had four different models, but dropped it. Not easy or cheap, but it has worked so far. I’m hoping for the latter.

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2024 Toyota BZ4X: Delayed again but higher spec promised for Tesla Model Y, Subaru Solterra rival

EV Central

Toyota’s BZ4X electric SUV won’t arrive in Australian showrooms until February 2024 as the car giant’s first full EV suffers yet another delay. The price Toyota will ask for its first battery-electric offering remains a mystery, although Hanley has previously warned: “It’s not going to be cheap.”

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Is Toyota’s BZ4X lease plan a stroke of genius, and are Tesla, Kia, Hyundai and others missing a trick?

EV Central

High specification or not, Australian Toyota loyalists aren’t used to paying that much for a RAV4-sized SUV. ” That is, you’re tempted by the idea of an EV, but are concerned about dropping $70,000 on a car that may not ultimately suit your lifestyle. Judging by how all-encompassing it is, it won’t be cheap.

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