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Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Fuel Cost Per Mile Revised: After Road Trips

Back in March, before I got a busted window replaced in my Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV), I hadn’t taken many long drives and as a result had a stellar per mile fuel cost for the first 1,000 or so miles I drove. That cost was 5 cents per mile combined (gas and electric). But now I have taken multiple long road trips and it's time to update my figures.

June 9, 2022 - 11:42AM EDT
By: Justin Hart

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Tesla Is Untouchable and Here's Why

There is some clear data from CleanTechnica that shows sales of electric vehicles and hybrids, and the data shows that the race for the EV leader is not even close. Tesla is far and way the leader and is untouchable.

June 9, 2022 - 11:23AM EDT
By: Jeremy Johnson

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Why Subaru Won’t Drop The Manual In Next-Gen Crosstrek, WRX, and BRZ

Will Subaru keep the manual transmission in the next-generation 2023 Subaru Crosstrek? A new report says they will keep the manual gearbox in Crosstrek, WRX, and BRZ.

June 9, 2022 - 10:42AM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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Consumer Reports Daily Drive Cars Great for Long Road Trips

Here’s your chance to get trippy this summer with daily drive car recommendations that also work out great for longer distance extended road trips.

June 9, 2022 - 9:26AM EDT
By: Timothy Boyer

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2nd Time Tundra Owners Say They Would Stick with TT V6 From 2022 Toyota Tundra Instead of V8

A recent poll shows that current owners of the 2022 Toyota Tundra would not go back to the original v8. Does this mean the TT v6 is better than we thought?

June 9, 2022 - 2:24AM EDT
By: Harutiun Hareyan

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2023 Toyota Sequoia’s Trims Bring Comfort, Off-Road, and Towing All In One Package

Toyota gives us a deeper insight into the prices and trims of the upcoming 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Is it the SUV for everyone?

June 8, 2022 - 5:02PM EDT
By: Harutiun Hareyan

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Tesla Confirmed It Will Use BYD Blade Batteries

In June-July last year reports in many different Chinese media sources stated that Tesla was in talks with BYD for the use of its advanced "Blade" batteries. This move would allow the California-Austin company to reduce its dependence on CATL, its current supplier of LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries.