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EV sales are up but market share is down. The Kia EV6 shows off a facelift and more range. And BYD drops a Shark of a plug-in hybrid pickup south of the border. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
U.S. EV and hybrid sales fell in the first quarter of the year, according to a Tuesday update from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Kia announced pricing and information for 2025 Sorento Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid on Tuesday, both of which get the refresh we've already seen for the pure combustion 2024 model. As you might expect, prices are higher versus last year—significantly higher in some cases. But there's a surprise in the mix. The new Sorento plug-in hybrid's base price is actually lower than before.
In a stunning display of consumer interest, Mahindra has reported record numbers in bookings for its latest offering, the Mahindra XUV 3XO. Within the first hour of bookings opening today at 10 a.m., the XUV 3XO has garnered an astonishing 50,000 bookings, setting a new benchmark in the Indian automotive industry.
STUTTGART, Germany – Cars with different drive modes are commonplace. Even a humble Kia has a Sport button that tightens up the steering a smidge and makes the throttle more responsive. Two cars in one they do not make, however. The 2024 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid, on the other hand, comes awfully close to pulling off the trick. Not by futzing with the steering effort – that remains resolutely constant, per Porsche’s wise tradition – but by boasting the powertrains of an EV and gas-powered engine. Of course, plug-in hybrids are commonplace themselves, but this one distinguishes itself with a gasoline engine that’s characterful, accompanied by a saucy exhaust note and coupled to a transmission that snaps off shifts like a Porsche, rather than stirring through ratios like a Prius Prime. It’ll be silent and sophisticated when you need it – to work, to dinner and when stuck in traffic. But with the turn of the drive mode dial, it’ll come alive with the sort of sounds and feelings that make even the most EV-angelized car enthusiast take pause for what may be lost.
FORT WORTH – The 2025 Genesis GV80 represents the fifth model year for the luxury SUV, and it's getting its first major refresh. Though «major» is very much relative. This year's updates mainly boil down to styling and some feature updates. What was done to the interior in particular has made it better than ever, even class-leading. Most of the rest, however, is the same as it ever was, which is still good, but we wish the mechanical bits had been given the same sort of sprucing up as the surface-level details.
The passenger vehicle (PV) segment in India has seen an outstanding 15.94% YoY growth in April 2024 while MoM sales also improved by 3.96% to 3,35,123 units. Data as released by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), shows that Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata continued their reign as 3 best-selling car brands in April 2024 with a combined market share of 68%.
Ever pondered over what sets Tata Motors' Harrier and Safari apart in India's bustling SUV market? ZigWheels recently embarked on a quest to unveil the secrets behind these revered vehicles. From their captivating designs to cutting-edge safety features and opulent interiors, here's an in-depth exploration of what makes them truly exceptional.