Flash Drive: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e Hybrid
Our 2019 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e Hybrid was rated at 52 mpg city/48 highway/50 combined, only a two-mpg deficit compared to the standard Prius and four-to-six mpg less than the stingy Prius Eco.
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.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota Prius Limited
The stellar fuel economy of Toyota’s electrified vehicles vaults them over and above most, if not all, cars on the road without a plug. The 2019 Toyota Prius Limited offers smooth operation and a seamless transition between gasoline and electric drive modes.
Road Test: 2019 Lexus RC 300 F Sport
The 2019 Lexus RC 300 F Sport is pleasant to drive and ride in, and there is a premium level to the car. But, while it is sporty in design and has many of the right pieces to aid in performance driving, it really isn’t a true sports coupe.
Analysis: The Impact of Self-Driving Cars on Fuel Consumption
When the topic of driverless cars is brought up, most conversations typically surround the benefits autonomous vehicles bring to traffic safety, productivity and transportation accessibility. But another important topic that needs to be discussed is fuel efficiency.
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 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4X2
What Ford has done with the 2019 Ranger is make a very good truck that will appeal to owners who don’t need the size or towing and payload capacities of the F-150.
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.
In Collaboration with EduBirdie: 7 Best Fuel-Efficient Cars for Student Drivers
For already stretched student finances, it’s not easy to blend in the overall cost of a car. You must worry about buying a car and insurance, so fuel efficiency has the biggest impact on monthly maintenance.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan XLE
The new 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan is available in three trim levels, including a first-ever premium grade of XLE. The fuel economy remains 40+ on the highway, with standard safety features found as options on more expensive cars.