Reviews of 2011 & 2012 electric plug-ins, hybrids, diesel vehicles

2012 Mitsubishi i

Plug-in electric cars have been getting quite a lot of press, but their numbers are still low. The main contender in the market for 2012 is the Nissan Leaf, but a smaller... April 8, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Toyota Prius V

The 2012 Toyota Prius V would appear to be what fuel-efficient drivers have been craving for many years: a Prius with more interior space for people and stuff, something like... March 30, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Audi A3

The 2012 Audi A3 has five major selling points. Four of those are the interlinked rings on the nose, which imply levels of quality and sophistication beyond that of most... March 30, 2012 by Antony Ingram

2012 Lexus HS 250h

Lexus was quick to realise the potential of hybrids in its lineup, and it launched the HS 250h back in 2010, its first dedicated hybrid model, with no non-hybrid alternative... March 30, 2012 by Antony Ingram

2012 Subaru Impreza

The all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza carries the small, quirky Japanese company further into competition with mainstream makers of compact sedans and hatchbacks. But true to its... March 29, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Toyota Corolla

There's not a lot to say about the 2012 Toyota Corolla that you won't know already--it's a perfectly respectable compact four-door sedan, rivaling cars like the Ford Focus... March 29, 2012 by Antony Ingram

2012 Mazda Mazda3

You can't help but smile when you see the 2012 Mazda Mazda3--mainly because it appears to be smiling back at you, since its redesign in 2010. The new look isn't to everyone's... March 29, 2012 by Antony Ingram

2012 Toyota Prius C

The 2012 Toyota Prius C has been a success from Day One, with strong sales for Toyota's new 50-mpg hybrid hatchback. If you're looking for the highest gas mileage of any... March 29, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Despite some signs of recent change, most U.S. buyers still prefer four-door sedans to five-door hatchbacks. That’s why the Volkswagen Golf three- and five-door compact... March 28, 2012 by Antony Ingram

2012 Hyundai Sonata

There's an awful lot to like about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Once a vehicle that was bought on little more than value alone, the Sonata now impresses in several areas, not... March 28, 2012 by Antony Ingram

2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid

When it launched early in 2009 as a 2010 model, the Ford Fusion Hybrid was a sensation. It easily outdid that year's Toyota Camry Hybrid in gas mileage, with ratings of 41... March 28, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Mazda Mazda2

Now in its third year on the market, the 2012 Mazda Mazda2 may just be the most enjoyable subcompact five-door hatchback on the market. While its "zoom-zoom" isn't... March 28, 2012 by John Voelcker