The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid has now reached dealerships throughout the country, selling 3,182 units in October. But Ford had an "October surprise" in store: The company sold 144 of the plug-in hybrid C-Max Energi version as well. That car hasn't been driven by any members of the automotive media...
Gas mileage in hybrid vehicles can be a tricky thing. Depending on how they're designed--and at what speeds their electric motors kick in--their efficiency can vary... October 22, 2012 by John Voelcker 22
If you've been looking at buying a new electric car, you'll have noticed a slightly different measurement of economy on the official labels: MPGe. But what does MPGe actually... October 12, 2012 by Antony Ingram 14
It’s official: the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is the most efficient plug-in hybrid to date, achieving a cool 100 miles per gallon equivalent combined in official EPA fuel... October 11, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 39
Ford could have a winner on its hands with the impressively frugal 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, but already Ford has announced a new range-topping model The Fusion Hybrid... October 4, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
For the past decade, Toyota has unquestionably been the champion of the hybrid electric car, thanks to its Prius family of hybrids. But with a tough new ad campaign about to... October 4, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
Memo to carmakers: Midtown Manhattan on a weekday can be a challenging, frustrating place to hold a test drive. Two days ago, we drove the new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid at a... September 21, 2012 by John Voelcker 9
After taking part in a rather unusual fuel-economy test for its non-hybrid 2013 Fusion EcoBoost, Ford has announced its 2013 Fusion Hybrid has just been awarded its official... September 18, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 19
With more new-car buyers than ever wanting higher gas mileage in their next car, automakers are keen to show just how efficient their latest models can be. Which is probably... September 17, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 12
With plug-in cars now on the market, rare-earth metals are a hot commodity. They're needed in one type of electric motor and various electronic components, and volume... September 14, 2012 by John Voelcker 13
At the start of September, gas prices hit an all-time Labor Day average high of $3.80 per gallon. So it’s no surprise that a recent study commissioned by Ford says that... September 13, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5
Sports cars aren't typically known for their high gas mileage, and racing cars even less so. But Ford's EcoBoost-powered single-seater is a little different, and following... September 10, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
Several carmakers now offer hybrid models of existing cars, but the number of dedicated full hybrids on the mass market has been exactly one for a decade: the Toyota Prius... September 10, 2012 by John Voelcker 24
The verdict is in: At last, the fabled Toyota Prius hybrid has a viable competitor. If you're in the market for a five-door hybrid hatchback with very high fuel economy--an... September 7, 2012 by John Voelcker 36
It has only been on sale a few months, but the popular 2013 Ford (NYSE:F) Escape has just received its second recall relating to potential engine-bay fires. According to... September 6, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
Ford's Fiesta is proof that moving down to a smaller car doesn't involve sacrificing all the features you'd normally get in a larger car. It's fun to drive, refined, has good... September 5, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
