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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

Green Car Congress

With the refresh for 2021 Camry models, Toyota is introducing the first XSE Hybrid grade, combining the Camry’s most fuel-efficient powertrain with its highest expression of the sport and luxury blend. 2021 Camry XSE Hybrid. Four hybrid grades – LE, XLE, SE, XSE (new). Toyota Hybrid System. Five 4-cyl.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC to ditch plug-in hybrid tech for Australia, EVs the focus

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz Australia is hitting the brakes on PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – sales. “There will be no plug-in hybrid GLCs,” said Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesman Jerry Stamoulis at the vehicle’s international media intro in Spain. The decision reflects weak demand for PHEVs in Australia.

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New 600kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid hits 100km/h quicker than you can say its name

EV Central

Forget the multi-million-dollar Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar and its real F1 engine because if you’re looking for the quickest Benz of all time you’ll need the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance that will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2025. READ MORE: Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. It’s not actually as fuel efficient as a conventional hybrid (and, for now at least, it’s more expensive, too), but Nissan says it’s far more fun to drive. And therein lies the rub.

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Classic vs. Modern: Exploring Different Car Styles & their Appeal

Clean Fleet Report

Some folks swear by the sleek lines and cutting-edge tech of modern rides, while others are all about the nostalgia and charm of classic cars. If you’re lucky enough to own a car like this, one way to protect it is with the help of Orlando XPEL paint protection experts. It’s about style, history and the thrill of the open road.

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

EV Central

Speaking to EV Central from the Tokyo Motor Show, EVDirect’s Luke Todd says the new ute’s powertrain, range and a party trick he calls “tradie mode” will elevate it to the top of the field when the plug-in hybrid dual-cab launches. And it’s not a hybrid as you know them,” he says. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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Study Suggests Automakers Lose $6,000 On Each EV Sold

The Truth About Cars

EV intenders want 20-minute charging times, a 350-mile driving range and a price of $50,000, according to the group's report on the survey. As things currently stand it’s the new tech that’s serving as the biggest obstacle and the one that’s also being pushed to the forefront by the industry for the purposes of data harvesting.