Ford drops Explorer Hybrid, Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid for 2024

2020 Ford Explorer HybridFord has confirmed that there will not be a 2024 Explorer Hybrid—but the model hasn't exactly been canceled either. Ford product communications director Mike Levine, in a response to Green Car Reports, confirmed that the Explorer Hybrid isn’t happening for 2024—to free up the hybrid capacity for a very specialized market: police...

Rivian bricks infotainment system, has already rolled out OTA remedy

Rivian Gauge ViewOver-the-air (OTA) software updates for vehicles are the future, and they allow vehicles to keep getting better over time. But sometimes they get far worse—even inoperable, as a recent update pushed out to Rivian’s R1T and R1S introduced code that crippled normal use of the vehicles. Earlier this week Rivian software update 2023.42.0...

2025 Toyota Crown Signia hybrid SUV boasts 36 mpg, AWD

2025 Toyota Crown SigniaToyota on Tuesday night introduced yet another new crossover SUV, and it appears to test just how many ways the automaker can divvy up what’s become the heart of the American vehicle market. The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is a five-seater that’s hybrid-only, with all-wheel drive across its lineup. The interior looks very roomy, and...

2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid, with AWD traction on tap

2025 Toyota CamryMaking the Camry all-hybrid is a big move. Alongside shifting preferences toward SUVs and pickups, the Camry has kept its crown as the bestselling car in the U.S. for decades. Going all-hybrid says much about Toyota’s level of confidence in its hybrid system and the role it serves to play in the immediate future. Right now, the outgoing...

Karma shows flagship electric coupe, changes EV plans again

Karma Kaveya conceptCalifornia’s Karma Automotive has revealed two new designs for fully electric vehicles, as part of a revamped portfolio for the brand. Karma says that as part of an effort “reintroducing the Karma brand,” it plans a flagship fully electric coupe called Kaveya, boasting all-wheel drive, scissor doors, and more than 1,000 hp in its...