Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

As you know, the all-new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is generating a big buzz, especially following its Canadian debut in Montreal back in January. Still, it should come as a surprise that this plug-in hybrid SUV has just become the brand’s top-selling model in our market. That’s right: During the …

In case you don’t already know, Buick is big in China , and has been for a while now. There are several models available over there that we don’t get here in Canada and in the United States, such as the compact Excelle and Verano, the GL8 minivan and even …

Every year, the Geneva Auto Show is chock full of supercars as well as prestige cars and trucks, but there are some more sensible models on display, too. Japanese brand Mitsubishi presented the 2019 Outlander plug-in hybrid, which will get some significant powertrain changes. First of all, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder …

The BMW Group offers the largest choice of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market. Plenty of room to feature some of the most impressive ones, such as the BMW i8 roadster, but also some of the worst, such as the 2018 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4. 1.

Honda recently launched the Clarity plug-in hybrid. This low-emissions midsize sedan is just one step toward Honda’s recently announced plans to electrify two thirds of the vehicles it produces by 2030. This seemingly newfound commitment to the environment isn’t that new, as the Japanese carmaker has a long history of …

Today, representatives from the Ontario cabinet, utilities and organized labour officially opened the Plug'n Drive Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre in northern Toronto. It's the world's first experiential learning facility dedicated to electric vehicle (EV) education and awareness – and it's completely free for consumers. "The EV Discovery Centre will serve …

Seeing the enthusiasm of the Quebec market for hybrid and electric vehicles, Toyota will sell its 2017 Prius Prime in La Belle Province starting June 1st, before it goes on sale in other regions of Canada. Crowned the World Green Car of the Year at the 2017 New York Auto …

Are you familiar with the Chevrolet Volt? Of course you are. So much has been said about it over the last few years. It’s an electric vehicle (EV) that comes with a gasoline engine that kicks in if the battery runs out of juice. The Volt has just been updated …

When we hear the word hybrid, we generally think about fuel-efficient compact cars like the Toyota Prius, small vehicles that use efficient gasoline engines with a battery pack that helps the car in urban situations. However, there is now another side to electrification: thanks to recent changes in Formula One …

Even though Nissan is one of the few manufacturers that offers a fully electric vehicle, they know an EV lifestyle might not be for everyone. This is why the manufacturer just announced a new, more user-friendly type of drivetrain for those who are not yet ready to say goodbye to …