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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
5 of the Least Reliable Hybrid Cars in 2025
What hybrid cars shouldn't you buy? It's something to know before you invest in something that costs about $40,000 on average, according to The Zebra. Consider This: Check Out: In a recent study, Consumer Reports ranked the most and least reliable 2025 hybrid cars so shoppers know before they drive. They take a look at common problem areas such as brakes, out-of-warranty engines, transmissions, batteries and more. Below are the hybrid cars that were at the bottom of the list that you should steer clear of. Ford F-150 Price: Starts at $37,450 Consumer Reports ranked the Ford F-150 model as the least reliable hybrid vehicle. The report cited its transmission and hybrid battery as problem areas. In addition, drivers might not like the stiff ride that Ford F-150 provides. The 2025 hybrid model already has one recall for the electrical system, which causes a sudden loss of drive power, leading to potential crashes. I Sold My Tesla: Ford Escape Price: Starts at $29,515 Ford was once again under fire with their hybrid model of the Escape. Consumer Reports said the hybrid Escape scored far lower on reliability than the conventionally gas-powered Escape. One issue called out was the lag in the infotainment system, which can be extremely annoying to drivers trying to urgently look at navigation screens or change what they're listening to. Consumer Reports projected the 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid will be less reliable than other new cars on the market. Mazda CX-90 Price: Starts at $49,945 This plug-in hybrid is less reliable than its conventional model. It scored well below average when it came to Consumer Reports' reliability tests and rankings. The transition from electric to gas power was called out as not smooth, and might cause issues for drivers. They predict its reliability will be much less than the average new car. BMW X5 Price: Starts at $73,800 For such a pricey car, Consumer Reports said the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid vehicle scored just average when it came to reliability. Its conventional counterpart scored above average, suggesting that BMW still has to work out some of the kinks when it comes to its X5 hybrid model. Issues with previous models include decreasing range when temperatures dropped and slow charging speeds, according to Electrifying. Lexus NX Price: Starts at $61,140 The Lexus NX plug-in hybrid also only scored average when it came to Consumer Reports' reliability rankings. Consumer Reports cited the brake pedal as a potential issue for the 2025 model, saying it was 'a bit touchy and takes some getting used to.' They also called out the electronic interior door releases, unintuitive gear selector, and low center dash vents as problem areas. More From GOBankingRates I'm a Retired Boomer: 6 Bills I Canceled This Year That Were a Waste of Money This article originally appeared on 5 of the Least Reliable Hybrid Cars in 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
Car and Driver
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
New Factory Five XTF Stage 1 Is a Less Complicated Desert Racer
Factory Five Racing now offers a simpler Stage 1 version of its XTF truck kit for the 2015–2020 Ford F-150. By retaining the original frame, the $9990 Stage 1 kit cuts build time and keeps the stock full-sized bed. Carbon body panels are a $6999 option, but that price might double once in-stock supplies run out and tariffs affect future orders. If the Factory Five Racing XTF truck caught your eye but seemed like a little much—both financially and mechanically—there's now a new, simplified version called the XTF Stage 1. It keeps the original version's massively flared desert-racer bodywork but eschews the full frame replacement in favor of a more traditional bolt-on suspension swap. The result looks much the same but costs $9990 instead of $24,990. And, perhaps more important for the not so mechanically inclined, the new kit should require 50 to 60 hours of installation labor (not including paint) versus the original's 200-plus hours. Ezra Dyer | Car and Driver The carbon body is currently a $6999 option. Like the full-strength XTF, the Stage 1 is 90 inches wide and accommodates 37-inch-tall tires. It's also designed for 2015–2020 Ford F-150s with either the 5.0-liter V-8 or the turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6. But you won't need to pull the cab off and ditch the frame, instead bolting on new upper and lower control arms and Fox dampers up front, and fitting new long-travel progressive-rate leaf springs and Fox dampers at the rear. Ezra Dyer< | Car and Driver Since it retains the original frame, the Stage 1 also keeps a full-size bed. The Stage 1 front suspension delivers 14 inches of travel, only two inches less than that of the version with the custom frame. The rear isn't going to touch the 20 inches of travel offered by the XTF custom four-link design, but the leaf-spring rear end is the better ticket for towing, if that's part of your truckin' habits. The Stage 1 also retains a full-depth pickup bed, unlike its forebear. Ezra Dyer | Car and Driver The flared fenders and upgraded suspension make room for 37-inch-tall tires. The kit comes with everything you need, including longer front brake hoses, heavy-duty ball joints, longer front CV axles, and a new fuel fill tube. But carbon-fiber aficionados—and aren't we all?—can specify carbon body panels for an additional $6999. However, that price will remain in effect only as long as the company has panels in stock, which it estimates will be the case roughly until the end of the year. After that, the price could double thanks to tariffs. (While the fiberglass panels are made in Massachusetts, the carbon ones are sourced from China, which has become a go-to for carbon-fiber expertise.) The price of the kit itself is also slated to rise to $12,490, probably toward the end of the year or beginning of 2026. Ezra Dyer | Car and Driver The kit's A-arms and Fox dampers deliver 14 inches of front suspension travel. We had a great time with the original XTF on Silver Lake Dunes and at the Team O'Neil Rally School, but the Stage 1 offers the same look and much of the capability for less than half the price. So if pulling the cab off a truck is not exactly part of your mechanical skill set and you don't regularly see two feet of daylight under your tires, maybe the Stage 1 is all the XTF you need. Ezra Dyer | Car and Driver Ezra Dyer Senior Editor Ezra Dyer is a Car and Driver senior editor and columnist. He's now based in North Carolina but still remembers how to turn right. He owns a 2009 GEM e4 and once drove 206 mph. Those facts are mutually exclusive.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
83-year-old pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in Calgary crash
A police vehicle is shown at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Calgary, Alta., on April 9, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) Calgary police are investigating a crash in the city's southeast last month that killed an 83-year-old pedestrian. Police say the victim was hit by a Ford F-150 in the intersection of 31 Street and 17 Avenue S.E. at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. Investigators determined the F-150 hit the woman as it turned right from northbound 31 Street onto eastbound 17 Avenue S.E. 'After the traffic signal turned green, the truck proceeded to turn,' police said in a Friday news release. 'It is believed the woman entered into the path of the truck and was struck.' The 83-year-old was taken to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the F-150 wasn't injured. Police don't believe speed, alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. Anyone with information or dash-cam footage of the collision is asked to reach out to Calgary police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Calgary Herald
83-year-old woman dies after being struck by truck, police investigating
An 83-year-old woman has died after being struck by a truck on Sunday, July 20. Article content Calgary police are investigating the incident that occurred on the intersection of 31 St. and 17 Ave. S.E. Article content At around 2:15 p.m. investigators say that a driver in a 2012 Ford F150 heading northbound arrived at the intersection waiting to turn right. At the same time, the woman was crossing the street heading east. As the light turned green, investigators said in a news release that 'the truck proceeded to turn. It is believed the woman entered into the path of the truck and was struck.' Article content The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, and was not injured in the incident. Police are not considering speed, alcohol, or drugs as factors.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Potential for additional victims considered after Alberta stalking incident
James Alfred Finch, 51, of Wetaskiwin, Alta., and his vehicle, a 1999 silver Ford F150 with a dark topper. (Lethbridge police handout) A central Alberta man is facing charges in connection with a stalking incident in Lethbridge last month, and police are concerned there may be other victims. The victim, a 47-year-old woman, was walking in the 1000 block of Third Avenue North on the evening of Wednesday, June 25 when the incident occurred. Police say she noticed a man drive past her in a truck, saying he then circled around and returned, exited the vehicle and attempted to 'solicit' her. 'The female continued walking, and the male became angry when she would not enter his vehicle,' police said in a Thursday news release. 'As she proceeded, he resumed following her in his truck.' Fearing for her safety, the victim went inside a nearby business to ask for help. Police say the man left the area before they arrived, but he was later located and found to have outstanding warrants. James Alfred Finch, 51, of Wetaskiwin, is charged with criminal harassment and watching and besetting. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 18. Despite his arrest, Lethbridge police have taken the step of releasing a photo of Finch and his vehicle, a 1999 silver Ford F-150 with a dark topper. 'Police have evidence to believe this was not an isolated incident and there may be additional, unidentified victims,' police said. Anyone who has been victimized, or has information that could assist investigators, is asked to call police at 403-328-4444.
