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

2012 Chevrolet Volt

Now available at selected Chevy dealers in all 50 states, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car has become the favorite automotive whipping boy of politicians... March 15, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Kia Rio

Both Kia and its larger sister brand Hyundai are firing with both barrels lately. The latest proof is the all-new 2012 Kia Rio, a stylish reinterpretation of the Korean... March 15, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Hyundai Elantra / Elantra Touring

Last year, the all-new model of the Hyundai Elantra compact sedan catapulted the Korean make into the top tier of compact sellers. The company struggled to build enough... March 15, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Lexus CT 200h

When you think of the Lexus brand, do you imagine a compact, semi-sporty hybrid hatchback? That's what the 2012 Lexus CT 200h is, and while it's a departure for Toyota's... March 15, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Fisker Karma

The 2012 Fisker Karma is a bundle of contradictions: a stunningly sexy sport sedan with a green powertrain, a large luxury car with the interior space of a subcompact, and a... March 13, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Toyota Prius

Once again, the 2012 Toyota Prius hybrid wins the laurels for having the highest EPA gas-mileage rating of any gasoline car sold in the U.S. It's rated at a combined 50 mpg... March 13, 2012 by John Voelcker

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

The Volkswagen Jetta line of compact sedans and wagons has gotten more complicated since last year. In 2011, VW launched a redesigned, larger, and cheaper Jetta four-door... October 10, 2011 by John Voelcker

2012 Honda Civic

The Honda Civic has ruled the compact sedan world, together with the Toyota Corolla, for many years. The Corolla was always the plain, reliable, slightly dull one, while... October 10, 2011 by John Voelcker

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai aggressively touts the 40-mpg highway EPA ratings on several of its newest models, and the 2012 Veloster sport coupe is the latest to reach that level. The 2012... October 10, 2011 by John Voelcker

2012 Nissan Juke

The 2012 Nissan Juke five-door hatchback is an unusual beast: an upright but divisively styled subcompact crossover, with available all-wheel drive and some very cool... October 10, 2011 by John Voelcker

2012 Hyundai Veloster

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster gets fuel economy ratings that are about par today for a compact or subcompact sedan—up to 40 mpg on the highway—yet it's a market... September 26, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

If you're looking for one of the best and most fuel-efficient small cars for the money, skipping the Chevrolet dealership would be a mistake; following the introduction of... September 23, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson