Tag: Plug-in Hybrids

Toyota RAV4 Leads November Sales as PHEVs Surge in Australia
4Dec By M.ChenNo Comments
EV & Electric Cars, News, SUV & Crossovers

Toyota RAV4 Leads November Sales as PHEVs Surge in Australia

According to the latest VFACTS data, Toyota's <a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/queensland-police-appeal-for-help-after-toyota-landcruiser-and-rav4-theft-surge/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Queensland Police Appeal for Help After Toyota LandCruiser a">RAV4 SUV led Australian new vehicle sales for November with a total of 6390 units sold. The overall market dipped slightly by 1.8% compared to last year but is on track for another record-breaking year.Key TakeawaysThe Toyota RAV4 topped the sales charts with a second-best November result of 6390 units sold.Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) soared by 83.3% in November, contributing to an overall increase of 130.6% year-to-date.Petrol vehicle sales continued their decline with a drop of 18.1% for the mon...
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Mercedes GLC Electric and PHEV Models Offered at Similar Prices
1Dec By AGN EditorNo Comments
EV & Electric Cars, News, SUV & Crossovers

Mercedes GLC Electric and PHEV Models Offered at Similar Prices

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new electric Mercedes <a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/mercedes-updates-combustion-glc-suv-and-coupe-with-larger-grille/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Mercedes Updates Combustion GLC SUV and Coupe with Larger Gr">GLC EQ, positioning it competitively with its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sibling. The electric model starts at €71,281, while the GLC 400e PHEV version begins at €72,340, making the electric variant slightly cheaper by €1,059.Key TakeawaysThe Mercedes GLC EQ is priced similarly to its PHEV counterpart, starting at €71,281 compared to the GLC 400e's €72,340.The electric model accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and has a WLTP range of 673 km.The PHEV variant offers a top speed of 237 km/h but takes longer to ...
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Lamborghini Pauses on EV Future; Winkelmann Shares Strategy
25Nov By AGN EditorNo Comments
News, Supercars

Lamborghini Pauses on EV Future; Winkelmann Shares Strategy

In the latest episode of Chapeau Media, Stephan Winkelmann pulls back the curtain on one of Lamborghini's most pressing issues: its first all-electric vehicle. His statement sums it up perfectly: “Not everything that we’re best at is always right to do.”Within Sant’Agata Bolognese’s facilities, the CEO reveals that while Lamborghini could easily produce an electric supercar – one that's exciting, fast, and radical – he isn't convinced it should be done right now. The global slowdown in EV adoption has forced the brand to reconsider its plans for a 2030 release.Technologically feasible but strategically questionable at this point, Winkelmann explains, “The technology is there, but the market isn’t responding as expected.” With many manufacturers rethinking their strategies and investments, ...
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