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

2012 Scion iQ

In a not-so-distant past, if you wanted a greener, higher-mileage car, you simply looked for a smaller one. But today, with hybrids and clean diesels—of course, in... September 16, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Volkswagen's new plan of attack in the compact class has changed the Jetta sedan in some important ways--it's less costly to build, and has a much larger back seat. As a... September 11, 2011 by Marty Padgett

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The new Evoque is the smallest car Range Rover has ever sold, and we use the word "car" deliberately. The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque skews far more toward what most... September 7, 2011 by John Voelcker

2012 Audi A6

As Audi continues its relentless march into the exalted German performance territory occupied by BMW and Mercedes-Benz, its A6 mid-size sedan faces off against the E-Class... September 7, 2011 by John Voelcker

2012 Toyota Camry

The new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid achieves EPA gas mileage ratings of up to 43 mpg city, 39 highway—which, if you need to haul a full family of five or even four adults... September 6, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

2012 Ford Edge

Sport-utility vehicles aren't known for their gas mileage, but at least one crossover aims to change that perception, with direct injection, turbocharging, slick tires and an... August 30, 2011 by Marty Padgett

2012 Ford Explorer

The 2012 Ford Explorer isn't the typical green car. A seven-seat crossover vehicle, the Explorer gets an intriguing new option this year in the form of a turbo four-cylinder... August 30, 2011 by Marty Padgett

2012 Ford Fiesta

Ford's lineup used to lack small cars, but with the arrival of the stylish Ford Fiesta last year and an all-new family of Focus models this year, the automaker now has a... August 17, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

2012 Fiat 500

The 2012 Fiat 500 can be viewed as this decade’s Mini: a small, clever, retro-styled minicar that’s appealing, cheeky, fun to drive, and adds a dose of brio to a... August 15, 2011 by John Voelcker

2012 Ford Focus

It's not just the sleek styling, crisp details, nicely detailed cabin, and impressive handling that make the all-new 2012 Ford Focus such an attractive small-car... August 12, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

2012 Volkswagen Passat

If you want hybrid-like fuel economy from a clean diesel mid-size sedan, the 2012 Volkswagen 2012 Passat TDI won’t disappoint, and even the base 2012 Passat delivers... August 12, 2011 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Hyundai Accent

Now that fuel economy has become a pocketbook issue as well as a political one, high-mileage gas-powered cars matter more than ever. Hyundai is tackling new gas mileage... August 12, 2011 by Marty Padgett