Nowadays, hybrids are making up more and more of the average automaker’s production. Even SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Range Rover are offering hybrid powertrains. Partially, this hybrid popularity is due to the Toyota Prius. But even before the Prius made it to the US, one American company had already developed …

Two prominent Japanese automakers, Toyota and Honda, were the first two companies to provide American consumers with hybrid cars. The Prius was the first, released in 2000, and it’s still one of the best hybrid cars you can buy. The Honda Civic Hybrid would go on sale three years later. While the hybrid market has …

The Porsche 911 isn’t just one of the best cars you can buy today, it’s also a sports car icon. Even as the 911 evolved and grew over the years, experiencing its share of issues, it’s remained influential and desirable. And it’s not just on the pavement where the car shines: older 911s have been …

The Honda CR-V is a popular choice for SUV shoppers. It has many onboard safety features, a high cargo capacity, and plenty of room in its two rows for passengers of all sizes. Models from before 2020 have two available engine choices, both of which get great gas mileage. Another powertrain option will be available …

Honda has always been known for making reliable and economical cars, creating some of the longest-lasting vehicles on the road. But its latest hybrid creation, the Insight, takes Honda’s economical designs to new heights. And although the 2020 Honda Insight might be the most average car you’ll see on the road, it might just be …

The Toyota Prius is one of the most well-known hybrid cars on the market. First released in 2001, it still rakes in high sales numbers even in the ever-growing EV segment. A newer Prius will have the most features, like standard Apple CarPlay and all-wheel drive. However, if you want to save some money, a …

By the end of 2021, BMW plans to have more than a million vehicles with electrified drive on the road. In addition, 25 percent of BMWs sold in Europe will have an electric powertrain. As part of reaching this goal, BMW’s newest SUV has come out with a plug-in hybrid model. Here’s what to know …

Tesla’s “secret master plan” was simple – create a luxury EV that will give Tesla the money to make a more affordable EV. As the Tesla Model 3 showed, Tesla’s plan to make affordable EVs is happening. But other automakers have also been able to make similar affordable EVs too. Here’s the worst affordable EV …

All anyone can talk about in the last year is the new Kia Telluride, impressing critics and consumers alike. But Kia just recently released information about the new Sorento, and it may be time for the Telluride to lose its spotlight. The 2021 Kia Sorento is completely redesigned and accomplishing feats it never has before. …

The Mini Cooper Countryman has been a relatively popular car for years. Is the 2020 hybrid Countryman worth the asking price?

Year after year, SUVs continue to be popular because of their ruggedness and versatility. Even so, one downside to owning an SUV is fuel economy. As Edmunds notes, a hybrid SUV or crossover is a little more challenging for automakers to develop. Even so, that hasn’t stopped the Kia Niro from positioning itself as one. …

It’s 2020, and the focus on green energy is bigger than ever. With global attention on concerns over global warming, the auto industry has come under major scrutiny. Most sources point to the auto industry as the leading contributor to greenhouse gases. As such, auto manufacturers have had to adapt to cater to customer demands …

Even with the rise of all-electric cars, hybrids have remained popular choices for consumers. What is the best hybrid car you can buy?

Now that the Hyundai Ioniq had arrived, the Toyota Prius finally has a rival in the green vehicle segment. The Prius has dominated the hybrid vehicle market since 2004. The Ioniq is a hatchback that’s available as a gas/electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle. It has a very Prius-like silhouette, and the Hyundai …

Whether you’re buying a truck, an SUV, or a sedan, a car’s fuel economy is one of the most important things to consider. A more fuel-efficient vehicle simply means more savings in the long run. That’s why, according to a new report, the average fuel economy of a car has been rising for over a decade. What the study …

In today’s environmentally conscious world, automakers race to build and design the smartest hybrid vehicles that make sense for lifestyle driving. While certain models like the Toyota Prius or Nissan Leaf come to mind, there is one you might overlook. There’s a hybrid car available today that actually gets better gas mileage than the Prius …

Many auto manufacturers are preparing for an electric vehicle future, including General Motors, which talks about its all-electric future on its website. The company plans for Cadillac to roll out its new battery electric vehicle architecture first before it is implemented in other GM brands. Included in the plan are GMC’s trucks, and the first …

Although it doesn’t sell in massive numbers, the Toyota Land Cruiser is an amazingly reliable and well-regarded SUV. The rugged 70-Series, first introduced in 1984—and never in the US—has been so popular, brand-new ones are still sold in Australia. It comes loaded with off-road features, is less prone to rollovers than the Jeep Wrangler, and …

Jeep’s on a mission to improve its green credentials. The brand’s planning on going electric, for one. And the Wrangler now has a diesel that will likely come to the Gladiator. But the Wrangler isn’t done with efficiency improvements quite yet. We’ve known about plug-in hybrid Jeep SUVs for some time—FCA has been retooling its …

Although Range Rovers aren’t the cheapest or most reliable SUVs, they are properly capable off-roaders. Even the cheaper Range Rover Sport, which is more of an on-roader, can genuinely wade through dirt. Though, while Land Rover knows its customers expect off-road competence, the company also knows most Range Rovers stick closely to roads, hence the …