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How much? 2025 Zeekr 009 electric minivan priced for Australia, and undercuts Lexus LM by $25,000

EV Central

The 2025 Zeekr 009 all-electric minivan will be priced from $135,900 in Australia when deliveries begin in the coming weeks. Priced $24,900 less than the cheapest petrol-electric Lexus LM, competition is heating up in the emerging luxury people-mover class. Both gets foldable single tray tables, cupholders and lots of storage areas.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

Green Car Congress

Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Tesla are among the brands that tumbled in Consumer Reports’ (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which collected data from its members about their experiences with more than half a million vehicles. While the Chrysler 300 improves to “Average,” the Pacifica minivan falls to “Below-Average.”

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Is there such a thing?

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As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

Cars That Think

Its almost been a religion that its EVs or bust, so lets not fool around with hybrids or hydrogen, says Michael Dunne , CEO of Dunne Insights , a leading analyst of Chinas auto industry. Beijing-based Li Auto , founded nine years ago by billionaire entrepreneur Xiang Li , makes EREVs exclusively; its sales jumped nearly 50 percent in 2024.

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Road Test: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

The level of regeneration can be set on the touchscreen as can Creep or Auto Hold modes. Look for Spotify, YouTube Music, Google Play, and Apple Music along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and SiriusXM. Please note this is not Android Auto, which is confusing. The minivan part comes in when all the seats are folded.

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Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production

Baua Electric

A report from earlier this month pegged one of those EVs as a fully electric Toyota Highlander EV —with potential Lexus TZ sibling. It also makes the Lexus TX, which is offered in standard, hybrid, and TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid variants. The company emphasizes that this announcement comes in addition to the recent $1.3

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

“Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports , said in a release. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.