Toyota's Prius Plug-In Hybrid addresses several problems drivers had with older Prius models. Surprisingly, the new Prius is a pleasure to drive, and even quicker than some popular gas car models.

Automakers are rapidly backing away from plans to fully electrify their offerings, due to an easing of fuel economy and emissions mandates by the Trump administration and continued resistance from ...

The Crosstrek is basically the Impreza hatchback on stilts. Those stilts, however, are enough to make the former outsell the latter by more than eight to one in the United States, thus making the ...

From the moment Ford confirmed that its entry-level Maverick pickup would be offered with a hybrid powertrain, only one question lingered: All-wheel drive when? I get it. Not everybody needs more than ...

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Toyota has quietly rolled out a free hybrid AWD update. It’s small, preventative, and tied to long-term coverage. Toyota launches service campaign for 1.08 million hybrid AWD vehicles to prevent ...

Honda and Ford are shifting focus from EVs to hybrids due to market demand and profitability. Next-generation hybrids will feature improved towing, efficiency, and production with shared parts.

The Maverick Hybrid is a small pickup based on Ford’s Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs. It occupies an increasingly popular niche—a small truck that can be bought on a budget. With a civilized ride, handy ...

If you’re interested in buying an electric car but worry about where to charge on long trips, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) might be right for you. (Learn more in our hybrid/EV buying guide ...