How Far Can You Go on $50 of Gas?
How far could you go on $50 of gas. A look back at the past decade. Imagine an even further drive with a high-mileage hybrid or plug-in.
Top 9 All-Wheel Drive Wagons with Best MPG
Superstorm Sandy, “Snowmegeddon,” El Nino. You need a great wagon when that 100-year storm hits. These new all-wheel drive (AWD) wagons have the best fuel economy. They range from fun, yet thrifty, Subarus to luxury turbo diesels from BMW and an all-electric luxury wagon from Tesla.
Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
In its third generation the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e has entered the electric era. It’s a big, heavy machine, but remains nimble on the road.
First Drive: 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid
The 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 marks a new direction and stakes out new ground for where Volvo says it wants to go. It does it with style and technology.
The VW Diesel Scandal Begins New Chapter
Whatever VW does with its future TDIs, diesel engines are going to remain a potent tool for automakers to use to reach ever-increasing mpg standards.
Road Test: 2016 Fiat 500e
The 2016 Fiat 500e is what EVs are all about; a zippy little car that can be tossed around corners and delivers more fun than you expect. It is a great around-town urban vehicle, stylish enough to be noticed while practical enough to be functional.
News: Utility Creates One-Stop EV Shopping for its Employees
A recent PG&E Electric Vehicle Day program drew representatives from almost all of the companies with pure electrics and plug-in hybrids on the market.
Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback
The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron is an easy car to like. The 20+ miles of electric range means you can cruise around town and never use an ounce of gasoline, but because it has an engine on board you can be good for more than 400 miles of cruising and still get respectable hybrid fuel economy.
First Drive: Mahindra GenZe 2.0
Electric power, 30 mph top speed, two-wheel maneuverability and style points. Those four simple attributes sum up the Mahindra GenZe 2.0 electric scooter.
News: Prius Parade Sets Guinness Record
Toyota officially set a new Guinness World Record when 332 Prius lined up for a parade on Earth Day, the most hybrids ever lined up in a row.