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Not all hybrids are created equal, something the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid makes abundantly clear. While this mid-cycle refresh of the second generation Panamera adds electric range and makes it easier to whir along in zero-emission harmony, the lure of 552 horsepower suggests Porsche isn't exactly expecting hypermiling to be high on the agenda for owners. Think of this as electrification by way of speed-obsessed Stuttgart.

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What could be the most important model in Jeep's range has been revealed, with the 2021 Wrangler 4xe bringing hybrid electric power to the iconic SUV. Headed to dealerships by early in the new year, the Wrangler 4xe combines a gas engine with two electric motors, and can run on EV power alone for up to 25 miles.

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Porsche's 2021 Panamera has been unveiled, and the new model year brings with it not only revamped styling but a number of new powertrains including a new plug-in hybrid. Initially the German automaker's take on the luxury sedan, the Panamera range subsequently expanded with the wagon-esque Sport Turismo.

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Jeep promised to reveal its new hybrid Wrangler this year, and the automaker has confirmed it'll squeeze in close to the wire with a December 2020 unveil of the hotly-anticipated SUV. The Wrangler 4xe will be the first model of Jeep's range to bear the new "4xe" badging, which the automaker plans to use as it spreads electrification throughout line-up.

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Back in the mid-1920s, the Delage name was a dominant force in luxury cars and Grand Prix racing. The company was founded in 1905 by Louis Delage and ceased operations in 1953. However, Delage Automobiles was re-established in 2019. And after a 67-year hiatus, Delage is back with the D12 hybrid hypercar.

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The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE has come to life! Mercedes-AMG was kind enough to release a short teaser video of the Project ONE roaring around the company’s proving grounds at Immendingen. And while the vehicle in question is still wearing camouflage, what really caught our attention is its marvelous exhaust sound.

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BMW has detailed its flagship 5 Series hybrid, with the 2021 545e xDrive Sedan pairing an engine enthusiasts love with a jolt of electric assistance. Top of the five model plug-in hybrid range in the new 5 Series, the 545e xDrive uses its power pairing to deliver 600 Nm of torque, or 443 lb-ft in total.

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All eyes may be on Ford's new Bronco right now, but Jeep is aiming to remind us that the Wrangler is far from finished with its latest teaser. In the process, it's serving up a reminder that though Ford has given Bronco enthusiasts most of what they were hoping from the venerable nameplate's reboot, there's one conspicuous thing missing.

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Audi's latest plug-in hybrid has broken cover, with the 2021 A7 55 TFSIe promising the style we've come to associate with the A7-series, but the efficiency of a PHEV. Headed to the US this fall, the newest addition to the four-door coupe line-up pairs a 2.0-liter gas engine with a single electric motor.

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Lamborghini has sliced the roof off its hybrid V12 hypercar, with the Sián Roadster offering another supercapacitor-powered option. Based on the striking Sián coupe unveiled last year, this open-top version sticks offers 819 horsepower and promises 0-62 mph in under 2.9 seconds.

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We were expecting good things from the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid, but new official economy figures released confirmed by the EPA suggest there's another surprise in store. Announced back in November 2019, the new RAV4 PHEV was billed not only as Toyota's most fuel-efficient version of its compact crossover SUV, but its most powerful too.

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Mercedes-Benz has teased what's possibly the most important car interior it has developed in years, with the new S-Class' tech promising a big upgrade over what you'll find in dealerships today. The new luxury sedan will feature a big new touchscreen display to dominate the dashboard, while the driver will get an augmented reality head-up display.

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