Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Transport Canada’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program, which was supposed to be suspended on March 31, 2025 or when funds have been fully committed, has now officially paused. In an email sent to the auto industry and seen by The Car Guide , the federal government confirms no money …

The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program introduced by Transport Canada in the spring of 2019 has been a huge success so far, but it’s coming to an end soon. In a press release on Friday, the Canadian government announced that the iZEV program will “pause on March 31, 2025, …

The 2025 Subaru Forester is completely new. Well, almost. For one thing, the rugged Wilderness model is carried over from 2024. The big news will be the upcoming addition of a hybrid powertrain, as we’ve reported about a few times. Subaru has now confirmed on its U.S. website that the …

While Hyundai seems to be moving away from conventional plug-in hybrids (the new Santa Fe is no longer available as a PHEV, remember) and turning to EVs with range extenders in the future, that’s not what its sister company Kia is doing. In fact, better PHEVs are on the way.

Fully electric SUVs are nice, but they’re not what every driver needs. For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid SUV makes more sense. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of pure electric driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips …

Stellantis’ debuts at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show this week were nothing more than special editions of the Fiat 500e and Chrysler Pacifica . However, two future electrified vehicles were also confirmed by some of the automaker’s top execs. First, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa told journalists on hand that …

The Acura Integra is preparing to offer a new hybrid option, which would be a first in the entry-level luxury segment. People familiar with the company’s plans have told The Car Guide that an electrified powertrain will be part of the 2026 model lineup, joining the turbocharged 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre …

Mercedes‑Benz is busy working on the next generation of its entry-level sedan, the CLA . Development is ramping up as the global premiere will take place sometime in 2025, with sales in Canada to begin for the 2026 model year. This week, the automaker shared a bit more information about …

A new plug-in hybrid SUV offering unbeatable zero-emission range is about to launch in Canada. We’re talking about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC, which is due to arrive at dealerships later this fall. Combining a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and 24.8kWh high-voltage battery, the latest …

We now know a little more about Subaru ’s next-generation hybrid system, which will debut in the upcoming Crosstrek Hybrid that’s set to launch in Japan this December. Dubbed “Strong Hybrid,” the highly efficient powertrain is built around a newly developed 2.5-litre flat-four engine that produces 158 hp and 154 …