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Anyone who follows electric vehicles knows that they can be incredibly fast. An excellent example is the Tesla Model S Plaid which is one of the fastest cars in the entire world. American automaker Dodge has a history of building some very fast muscle cars, including the Dodge Hellcat with its supercharged V-8 engine. A new report is making the rounds the claims Dodge intends to build an electric vehicle that will put the Hellcat to shame.

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The second-generation 2022 Lexus NX is debuting with an updated face, a fresh interior, and a new plug-in hybrid model. The latest Lexus NX now gains athletic styling cues from its larger RX brethren and is better suited to outclass other competitors like the Mercedes-Benz GLB, Infiniti QX50, and Acura RDX.

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Usually, seeing the underside of a new car on a launch event is a sign that something went terribly wrong. Even before I'd touched the wheel of the new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, though, I'd seen it stripped back to bare metal. The automaker knows that perceived quality is key to nudging the first three-row Grand Cherokee upmarket, and that involved a tour of where they build it - and a preview of what's to come.

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California-based startup Czinger has finally revealed the production specs of its 21C hybrid hypercar. We know a few bits and bobs about the 21C since Czinger debuted its first creation in Geneva last year. We knew it’d go from zero to 60 mph in 1.9-seconds (a number rivaled only by the Tesla Model S Plaid) courtesy of a hybrid powertrain, and we like its innovative tandem seating arrangement.

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Toyota has been making several of its vehicle models into Nightshade editions with all black trim. All black trim is very popular with vehicle shoppers, and the latest Toyota to get the Nightshade treatment is the hybrid Prius. Prius Nightshade Edition includes unique touches, including black wheels and badges to give the green vehicle a bold look.

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Toyota has revealed a new Bronze Edition of the Highlander SUV. The Bronze Edition is only available on the hybrid version of the SUV and is offered in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. The only difference between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition and other hybrid versions of the SUV is the trim package.

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Maserati has teamed up with a Chinese clothing brand called CANOTWAIT_, founded by William Chan, a Chinese actor, singer, and trend-setter. Maserati and the clothing brand teamed to create a customized vehicle in the form of the Ghibli Hybrid Love Audacious. The car was made via the Maserati Fuoriserie customization program and was tailor-made to the client's personality.

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The Ferrari SF90 is the fastest and most potent roadgoing hypercar from the famed Italian automaker. However, German tuner Wheelsandmore begs to disagree. You see, it has created a more powerful version of the SF90. We don’t know what it’s called, but we bet it’ll go like the proverbial stink.

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We're a long way from "hybrid" automatically meaning "Prius," but cars like the new McLaren Artura still have something to prove. Meaningful electrification in the sports car segment is a tough balance to strike: e-motors have clear advantages when it comes to delivering instant torque, for example, but bring with them their own weight and bulk headaches. They're two things most performance car-makers would prefer to avoid.

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Lamborghini has spilled the details on its electrification roadmap, as the Italian sports car company embraces EVs and paves the way for its first fully-electric model. Dubbed "Direzione Cor Tauri," or "Towards Cor Tauri" - that being the brightest star in the Taurus constellation - the three-phase strategy will see Lamborghini unveil its first hybrid series production model in 2023.

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Electric vehicles are the future. At least, that's what automakers, regulators, and EV enthusiasts keep telling us, but though I'm a fan of electrification I'm still frustrated. In fact, I'm on a countdown to making a tough electric decision, and it's one that has left me scratching my head about the EVs on offer today, not to mention just how well they actually fit with the lifestyles of potential buyers.

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Switzerland-based automaker Morand Cars is building its first hypercar. Aptly named the Morand Hypercar, it will arrive by mid-2023, offering a choice of two powertrain options: Hybrid and all-electric.

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