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2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Gas Mileage Test Drive

We weren't big fans of the first Sonata Hybrid when Hyundai launched it for the 2011 model year. But the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has numerous updates and modifications that improve its driveability--the characteristic that can sink hybrids when buyers test them. We found the hybrid 2013 Sonata...

May 5, 2013 by John Voelcker 8

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sales Finally Tick Up On Availability

May 3, 2013

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Drive

April 17, 2013 1

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Minor Updates For Better Mileage

April 8, 2013 3

2014 Mazda6 Sedan: 31 MPG Combined (Or So), But Not For Sale

In olden days, new models for the following year came out in September. Now, they're all over the calendar. The latest example is the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 sedan, of which... December 24, 2012 by John Voelcker 31

Green Car Reports 2013 Best Car To Buy Nominee: Nissan Altima

Not all green cars are hybrids, diesels, or plug-ins. And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars... December 6, 2012 by John Voelcker

Green Car Reports 2013 Best Car To Buy Nominee: Ford Fusion

The new 2013 Ford Fusion is stunning on the street; it may well be the best-looking mid-size sedan on the market. And it comes with no fewer than five different powertrains... December 5, 2012 by John Voelcker

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid: Very Short First Drive

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

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid: First Drive

Last week, Honda released the specs and photos for its 2014 Accord Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid. Now, we can talk about what it's like on the road. The short answer? Like the... September 10, 2012 by John Voelcker 10

2013 Honda Accord: First Images Of All-New Midsize Cars With Plug-In Hybrid Model

Used to be, cars were unveiled at auto shows. These days, their makers reveal them in little bits and pieces, just as the best ecdysiasts do (that's "strippers" to you). So... August 8, 2012 by John Voelcker 10

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Mild Hybrid: Loved, Or Loathed?

Every year, there have to be winners and losers in the automotive world. Usually, winners and losers are picked by sales figures, but according to CNN, the 2013 Chevrolet... July 11, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 9

Outgoing 2012 Nissan Altima: Could It Be A Bargain?

Right now, Nissan dealers across the U.S. are preparing themselves for the launch of the 2013 Altima. In order to clear their inventory of old stock, dealers are likely to be... July 11, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Priced At $23,150 (Sans Eco)

Launching the greenest model of a car first isn't all that common. Often carmakers want to get their high-end luxury variants out in front to draw attention to a new car... June 21, 2012 by John Voelcker

2013 Nissan Altima: The Most Fuel-Efficient Mid-Size Car You Can Buy

Featuring some pretty nifty fuel-saving technology, like its redesigned continuously variable transmission and Easy Fill Tire Alert System, the 2013 Nissan Altima has always... June 8, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 12

2013 Nissan Altima: 31-MPG Combined Rating For Mid-Size Sedan

Today's the day when we can talk about the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima, the latest generation of Nissan's remarkably successful mid-size sedan. And its anticipated combined... May 25, 2012 by John Voelcker 1

2013 Ford Fusion: High-MPG Engines, Hybrid, Plug-In (Video)

Now that we're back from the Detroit Auto Show, we can say with confidence that the two most important cars of the show were the 2013 Ford Fusion and the 2013 Dodge Dart. The... January 16, 2012 by John Voelcker 16

2013 Ford Fusion: Full Details Of All-New Mid-Size Sedan At Detroit Auto Show

Unlike most cars, the current Ford Fusion is selling better now than it has at any time during its eight-year model run. That's a great lead-in for Ford, which is launching... January 8, 2012 by John Voelcker 2

2012 Buick Lacrosse with eAssist, Catskill Mountains, October 2011

2012 Buick Lacrosse With eAssist: Mild Hybrid Weekend Drive

We drove the prototype, and liked it. Now we've driven the real thing. We still like it. In this case, "it" is the 2012 Buick Lacrosse with eAssist, the only four-cylinder... December 6, 2011 by John Voelcker 5

Xtronic CVT, 6th generation - for 2013 Nissan Altima

Nissan Boosts Fuel Economy By Redesigning CVT In 2013 Altima

One of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to keep a car's engine operating at its most efficient speed, regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling. That's the... November 29, 2011 by John Voelcker 1