Tech: How to Get the Most Mileage out of Your Hybrid
Hybrid cars get excellent mileage, with some models capping out around 59 mpg on the highway. How can you get the most out of your hybrid and maximize your investment?
Personal: My Chevy Volt—10,000 Miles=50 Gallons
Beyond the incredible fuel economy, 10 grand of miles has reinforced my long-held opinion about the Chevrolet Volt, one established when I first drove a Gen. 1 Volt when they were launched. While not a sports car, the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, coupled with the torque from its twin electric motors, turn the Volt into a sporty hatch.
Sponsored Post: Tips to Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Your Car
The best way to deal with the expense of fuel is to do everything you can to reduce the cost.
Tech: 3 Ways Next-Generation Glass is Reducing Auto Carbon Footprint
OEMs are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to making their vehicles more eco-friendly, and next-generation glass is providing them with some unique solutions and opportunities.
Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
The second-generation 2019 Mazda CX-9 is a driver-oriented midsize crossover SUV that can also hold seven passengers.
Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e
The 2019 BMW 745e combines the inline, 280-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder with an 111-horsepower eDrive electric motor and a 10.3 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack to deliver a potent 389 total horsepower. That’s good for a 4.9-second zero-to-60 sprint.
Tech: How Aerodynamics Impact EV Range & Fuel Consumption
Built around the upcoming Tesla Semi truck, this AirShaper video explains why aerodynamic drag is responsible for well over half of your battery or fuel consumption.
Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
After our brief time in the new 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid we can give it a solid report card. It delivered excellent fuel economy, a super-quiet ride, flat cornering, a good road feel and an expansive interior. Here are some details.
Road Test: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Not many cars are offered as a soft top convertible and a hard top convertible. One of those is the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which comes with the traditional ragtop, made of fabric, and the RF, or Retractable Fastback that is made of fiberglass.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The fifth-generation 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has received the same jolt that the Camry and Corolla have—it stands out.