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Edmunds: 2024 Kia Niro versus 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

May. 01, 2024 06:21 AM EDT

Many car shoppers simply want a vehicle that’s practical, easy to drive and relatively inexpensive. High fuel economy is increasingly a popular desire as well. If this sounds like what you’re looking for in your next vehicle, consider the 2024 Kia Niro or the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. ...

Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit

Apr. 10, 2024 10:37 AM EDT

Buying a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, can be a great way to ensure fuel efficiency. These are hybrid vehicles that drive just like a regular hybrid but have a chargeable battery that allows you to first drive a short distance on all-electric power. Frequently charging the battery at home can...

About 1,400 workers at Ford electric pickup plant to transfer or take retirement offers next week

Mar. 28, 2024 17:05 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — About 1,400 workers at a Ford factory in Michigan that makes the F-150 Lightning will move to new jobs or take retirement packages next week as sales of the electric pickup trucks slow. The changes announced in January will take effect Monday, Ford spokeswoman...

Maker of Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles to follow California's strict emissions standards

Mar. 19, 2024 19:20 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California's vehicle emissions standards that are the toughest in the nation and require zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles to make up 68% of new light-duty vehicle sales by...

Maryland House votes for bill to direct $750M for transportation needs

Mar. 18, 2024 16:42 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House passed a measure on Monday aimed at transferring $750 million over a decade for a transportation fund, part of the push by Democrats who control the House to raise revenue for transportation and education. With three weeks to go, lawmakers...

Edmunds: The five best hybrid SUVs under $35,000

Mar. 06, 2024 12:23 PM EST

Buying a hybrid vehicle can be a smart way to help save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint compared to a conventional gasoline-only vehicle. In recent years, automakers have also greatly expanded the availability of hybrid SUVs. These models can get impressive fuel economy while...