The Advantages of Buying an Electric Car
Owning an electric car (EV) can be an excellent way to have a few advantages in life that drivers of liquid-fuel based cars will not have.
Road Test: 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is an EV on training wheels. When the battery is depleted, it’s a regular hybrid, eliminating “range anxiety.”
Road Test: 2017 Chevrolet Volt
General Motors got it right the first time but the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is even better. It was and is the plug-in hybrid standard.
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.
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.
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.
Buyer’s Guide: Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt or 2016 EV?
You have three EV options in 2016–sign up and wait for up to two years for the Tesla Model 3, grab a Chevrolet Bolt later this year or look through the current options on the market.
News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Bows at Windy City’s Auto Show
The 2017 Kia Niro will Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle platform. It’s directly related to Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show.
First Drive: 2016 Toyota Prius
The 2016 Toyota Prius doesn’t give up anything in its environmental credentials—it still gets 50+ mpg and features the latest version of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive—but the emphasis for the new model is on aggressive styling and improved performance.