Audi Q5 and A7 PHEV recalled due to fire concerns

2022 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybridAudi is recalling 4,616 plug-in hybrids because of a battery issue that could lead to fires. The recall includes certain 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid crossovers, as well as 2022 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid hatchbacks. These vehicles may have defective battery modules that could overheat, presenting a fire risk, according to the National Highway...

Hyundai recalls over 226K vehicles due to damaged circuit boards

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In HybridHybrids and plug-in hybrids are among 226,118 vehicles Hyundai is recalling in the U.S. over damaged circuit boards that could affect prevent rearview camera displays from working. The recall includes 2021 and 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid crossovers and Elantra Hybrid sedans, as well as 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrids and non-hybrid versions...

Genesis SUVs going hybrid first, extended-range PHEVs on the way

2026 Genesis Electrified GV70Dedicated investment assures Genesis stays distinct in tech transition Genesis SUVs will go hybrid first Plug-in range-extended EV models arrive in 2027 Hyundai has in recent months upped its hybrid targets for the next several years, and its Genesis luxury brand is going to be a significant part of it. The company confirmed in August that Genesis...

Kia pickup for US might be gas or EV, won’t be Tasman

2025 Kia TasmanKia says Tasman pickup revealed in Oct. isn't for U.S. market Brand hasn't decided on a U.S.-bound Kia electric pickup Push toward more hybrids and PHEVs may show the direction in a truck Kia is still considering a pickup for the U.S., but whether that amounts to a gasoline-fueled truck or an EV remains to be determined, according to two top U.S...

2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto show

2026 Kia SportageThe refreshed compact crossover introduces a more user-friendly infotainment interface Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models get a modest boost of horsepower The 2026 Sportage goes on sale in the spring of 2025 Three years after its launch, Kia is giving its Sportage compact crossover a mid-cycle refresh while continuing to offer both hybrid and...

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 edition charges for heritage

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41A new trim joins the Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV lineup for 2025 The Willys grabs into the heritage handbag for some nostalgia The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 will cost $61,825 Jeep is giving its Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid a heritage-inspired costume for the 2025 model year. The Wrangler is the modern Jeep closest in spirit to the original...

Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVSUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They're heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy...