The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback, with its versatility for cargo and passengers, exterior and interior design, fit and finish and fuel economy—all packed into a car with a base price hovering around $21,000—creates a car worth your attention.
It was recently announced that the Lexus CT 200h hybrid hatchback will not return to the U.S. market for the 2018 model year.
Sport utility vehicles and crossovers are popular because they are functional. One trip to Costco is enough to convince many families that a Prius won’t cut it. Regular trips up to the mountains in the winter to ski could similarly motivate a car buyer to look for an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle rather than the front-wheel drive found on most high-mileage hybrids. All of which leaves the environmentally conscious consumer with some tough choices.
The 2017 Kia Niro is a remarkably handsome compact crossover, but still earns the kind of fuel economy numbers that are the reason why people buy hybrids.
Once a year a group of automotive journalists including Clean Fleet Report gathers at WAH Media Day to drive a selection of the latest models available.
The 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid adds excellent fuel economy to the common crossover attributes–a taller ride height with more interior passenger and storage space.
The 2017 Toyota Prius V is not a SUV or crossover, but a small wagon that has cab get into tight spaces with a nice blend of fuel economy and station wagon handiness.
The two 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid models reviewed here are part of the company’s hybrid family that is among the best on the market.
The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan could double the fuel economy of the current police vehicles while still being able to perform the same tasks.
The 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid efficiently, for its size, provides reliable transportation and a minimum of fuss. Just don’t expect to be noticed.