Author: Byron Hurd
On this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Byron Hurd for a heavily electrified discussion. They begin with their recent drive opportunities. Each spent a while in a Chevy Blazer EV recently, and Greg compares it to his time behind the wheel of the mechanically an identical Honda Prologue. From there, they segue to the Volvo S60 Recharge, which can not return for 2025. Byron compares his recent stint in that to his extensive seat time in Autoblog’s former long-term S60 T8. After that, they each touch on some temporary time behind the wheel…
Mazda rolled out an updated CX-50 for the 2025 model yr Tuesday, announcing that for the primary time for the reason that electrified Tribute departed the lineup, its compact CUV will probably be offered with a hybrid powertrain. Joining the usual and turbocharged variants of the two.5-liter four-cylinder will probably be a brand new, three-motor “eAWD” system lifted from the Toyota RAV4. The brand new Hybrid will probably be offered in three trims: Preferred, Premium and Premium Plus. The entry-level “Select” trim stays relegated to the naturally aspirated, 2.5-liter base automotive. That engine returns with 187 horsepower and 185 pound-feet…