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GreenCars Parent Company Turns 80

America has always been a nation on wheels, daring to travel to new possibilities, to venture off the map and strive for something better. In 2026, GreenCars parent company Lithia & Driveway celebrates 80 years of making personal transportation dreams come true through quality vehicles, parts and services that keep people on the road.

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Mazda Tests New MX-30 EV for the U.S.

Mazda's first dedicated, purpose-built EV for the U.S. market is a mid-size electric crossover, set for production in 2027 and projected to be in North American dealerships in 2028.

Ford Retools the Lightning Into a 700-Mile Extended-Range Electric Truck

As of this writing in December of 2026, The Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric full-size pickup truck… is dead, as in no longer in production. The big EV truck is being replaced by an extended range electric version called the F-150 EREV.

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Cadillac Lyriq Lease Prices Take a Big Drop

It has been a great year for Cadillac, and it is ending 2025 by saving you money on leasing a luxurious Lyriq EV. Find out how you can save $115 per month when you lease a new Lyriq.

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Half of Toyota Sales in 2025 Are Electrified

Sales of Toyota hybrid models in the U.S. are growing fast. The car company recently announced that over half of its sales in America will be “electrified models” for 2025.

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NEVI Charging Network Reboots in 2026

The national EV battery charger deployment, primarily guided by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, is proceeding with acceleration in station openings for 2026.

A red 2025 Toyota Corolla hybrid on a winding mountain road

Hybrid Hullabaloo

For American car buyers, the federal EV tax credit is over, and while EV prices continue to come down and battery tech improves to eliminate “range anxiety,” one form of fuel-efficient vehicle remains strong: the hallowed hybrid.

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Toyota’s First EV Pickup Truck Is Here

Except for here in the United States, the Toyota Hilux mid-size pickup truck is known the world over. Now a new ninth-generation electric version will be Toyota’s first EV pickup.

A Ford Maverick Hybrid

Ford’s New Hybrid Plan Signals a Major Strategic Shift

Ford is slowing the rush toward electrification by offering a wider range of powertrains. Its CEO is looking to beef up the automaker’s hybrid lineup and also include new extended range hybrid options.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Faces Cancellation

It is the best-selling electric pickup truck in America. But Ford is putting its F-150 Lightning on hold as high costs, softer EV demand, and a supplier fire force the company to rethink the truck’s future.

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Nissan EV Solar Roof Means Free Driving

Nissan is showcasing a new roof-mounted solar system on Japan’s top-selling EV, the Nissan Sakura. The automaker tells us the system is capable of generating over 1,800 miles of free driving per year.

Porsche’s New CEO is Very Pro-Hybrid

Michael Leiters will take over as Porsche’s CEO in January and that could be a very good thing for the German automaker’s Hybrid Vehicle production.

Longbow motors future EV

Birth of the Featherweight EV

The clever, classy, and very fast experience of driving a true British sportscar is coming to electrified travel thanks to England’s Longbow Motors. Its Speedster and Roadster two-seater models promise to leave you both shaken and stirred!

A white Honda-CR-V-FCEV

Honda Bets on Hydrogen With the Limited-Run CR-V Fuel Cell

Having dropped its Clarity Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle, Honda has introduced a hydrogen plug-in hybrid in the guise of its CR-V crossover. While interesting, only 300 of these eFCEVs will be sold per year. Here’s what we know.

GM and Ford Working to Preserve $7,500 EV Tax Credit

Federal EV tax credits are gone, but General Motors and Ford are working to extend the $7,500 tax credit through the end of this year. Here’s how.

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