Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?
What’s the difference between the hybrid and plug-in hybrids? Both give great fuel economy. When do you have to plug in and what works best for you?
Tech: How Long Do Hybrid Batteries Last?
Most gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle drivers will at some point ask these questions: How long do hybrid batteries last? Are they expensive to replace?
Cars From The Past, Which Were Ahead Of Their Time
In 1983, Volvo was on a mission. The idea was to create a vehicle that weighed less than 1,500 pounds, could sit two people safely, and achieve at least 58 miles per gallon, fuel economy numbers that were unheard of. It was part of the automaker’s Lightweight Component Project. The resulting model was the LCP 2000.
Road Test: 2019 Lexus LC 500h
Lexus’ 2019 LC 500h hybrid luxury grand tourer is deadly gorgeous, unworldly comfortable and blessedly fun to drive. If that’s not enough to get your attention, how does 35 mpg highway and 26 mpg city sound?
Road Test: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Since its arrival last year, American car buyers haven’t been as enthusiast about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as they are in Europe, where Mitsubishi has sold more than 100,000 units.
Road Test: 2018 Toyota Prius c
The 2018 Toyota Prius c is a highly citified small car and feels, in typical Toyota fashion, solidly built.
5 Things I Learned Driving the 2019 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid Crossover
If you want a hassle-free, cheap-to-run and good-to-drive luxury subcompact crossover with a beautifully built interior and a punchy hybrid powertrain, the 2019 Lexus UX 250h should be at or near the top of your list for consideration.
Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Revisits Past With I.D. Buggy Concept
Called the Volkswagen I.D. Buggy, it’s a design study that looks to show the flexibility of the VW Group’s Modular Electric Drive (MEB) platform that will underpin a wide range of future electric models.
Geneva Motor Show: Jeep Renegade & Compass Go Plug-in Hybrid
Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) stated that the Jeep Renegade plug-in hybrid (PHEV) would arrive in early 2020. In proof of that statement, Jeep unveiled a plug-in version of the Renegade on Tuesday at the Geneva Motor Show plus a surprise; a Jeep Compass PHEV.
Geneva Motor Show: New Honda e Prototype Revealed
The Honda e Prototype is a little bit larger than the Urban EV Concept and the two large sucide doors are gone, replaced with four conventional doors and a rear hatch, but it’s still a li’l cutie.