Test Drives

2021 BMW X5 xDrive453 PHEV

Road Test: BMW Takes the Middle Path to Electrification

BMW now offers plug-in hybrid options on several popular models, including the midsize 530e sedan and X5 xDrive45e crossover, both of which I recently tested.

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion

The updated 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is a serious contender if considering a crossover, especially when interior passenger space, cargo capacity, and fuel economy are taken into account.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Platinum 4WD

Take Two: 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

This model year—2021—Ford defied the pandemic and introduced its 14th generation F-Series, shifting to offering a full hybrid powertrain to continue its quest for improved fuel economy.