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Did you know Exxon researched hybrid cars (then ignored them)?Did you know Exxon researched hybrid cars (then ignored them)?

Stephen Edelstein

Hybrid cars are often thought of as a fairly recent development, but few things under the sun are truly new. In response to the 1970s oil crises, engineers began contemplating ways to move the auto industry...

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: brief drive of updated three-row SUV2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: brief drive of updated three-row SUV

John Voelcker

The 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains the only three-row hybrid crossover utility vehicle sold in the U.S. today. And for the 2017 model year, it’s gotten some mild updates. a power increase, and a critical feature...

2016-17 Toyota Prius hybrids recalled for emergency-brake issue2016-17 Toyota Prius hybrids recalled for emergency-brake issue

Stephen Edelstein

The latest generation of Toyota Prius hybrid cars is being recalled to address an issue with their emergency brakes. The Prius was redesigned for the 2016 model year and is now also being sold as a...

Lexus hybrids 'always charged,' says slogan (unlike electric cars)Lexus hybrids 'always charged,' says slogan (unlike electric cars)

Stephen Edelstein

Toyota has made it abundantly clear that it believes its hybrids and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are a better path to the future than battery-electric cars. The Japanese automaker believes hybrid cars—a segment it dominates—are the more...

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2016Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2016

Stephen Edelstein

The leaves are beginning to change, and so are the deals on green cars. Our monthly survey of best deals on hybrid, plug-in electric, and fuel-efficient cars includes some new models, as well as some with...

Toyota Prius design, popular in Japan, not a hit in U.S.Toyota Prius design, popular in Japan, not a hit in U.S.

Stephen Edelstein

With the fourth-generation Prius hybrid, Toyota focused not only on improving efficiency, but on making its halo car more appealing to a wider range of consumers. Part of that strategy involved adopting a highly-stylized exterior that...

How many Toyota Prius Primes will be sold in its first 12 months? Poll resultsHow many Toyota Prius Primes will be sold in its first 12 months? Poll results

John Voelcker

Next year should be an interesting one for sales of plug-in electric cars, with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV rolling out to selected dealers in all 50 states, Chevy says. The 2017 BMW i3 gets 50...

More VW court misery: Jetta Hybrid braking suit won't be arbitratedMore VW court misery: Jetta Hybrid braking suit won't be arbitrated

Stephen Edelstein

Volkswagen has some legal troubles that go beyond the ongoing “Dieselgate” scandal. While VW waits for approval of a settlement for 2.0-liter 4-cylinder TDI cars with illegal “defeat device” software, it faces a class-action lawsuit related...

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid discontinued for 2017 model yearSubaru Crosstrek Hybrid discontinued for 2017 model year

Stephen Edelstein

You can scratch one model off the list of hybrids available in the U.S. The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will be discontinued for the 2017 model year, marking the end of the line for Subaru’s first production...

Fusion Hybrid needs to burn more gas to keep engine healthy: Ford CanadaFusion Hybrid needs to burn more gas to keep engine healthy: Ford Canada

Stephen Edelstein

Here’s a riddle to consider. When is it a good thing for a hybrid car to burn more gasoline? The answer, at least according to Ford Canada, is when the hybrid in question is driven in...

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Did you know Exxon researched hybrid cars (then ignored them)?Did you know Exxon researched hybrid cars (then ignored them)?

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: brief drive of updated three-row SUV2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: brief drive of updated three-row SUV

2016-17 Toyota Prius hybrids recalled for emergency-brake issue2016-17 Toyota Prius hybrids recalled for emergency-brake issue

Lexus hybrids 'always charged,' says slogan (unlike electric cars)Lexus hybrids 'always charged,' says slogan (unlike electric cars)

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2016Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2016

Toyota Prius design, popular in Japan, not a hit in U.S.Toyota Prius design, popular in Japan, not a hit in U.S.

How many Toyota Prius Primes will be sold in its first 12 months? Poll resultsHow many Toyota Prius Primes will be sold in its first 12 months? Poll results

More VW court misery: Jetta Hybrid braking suit won't be arbitratedMore VW court misery: Jetta Hybrid braking suit won't be arbitrated

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid discontinued for 2017 model yearSubaru Crosstrek Hybrid discontinued for 2017 model year

Fusion Hybrid needs to burn more gas to keep engine healthy: Ford CanadaFusion Hybrid needs to burn more gas to keep engine healthy: Ford Canada

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