2019
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta the most fuel-efficient small car?
Over the lifetime of a car, small things can make a big difference. When it comes to fuel economy, just 1 or 2 mpg can add up to hundreds of dollars left in owners’ pockets. That may not mean much to luxury buyers, but for compact sedans that start at less than $20,000 and their owners, every... read more
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe launched with diesel; hybrid, plug-in hybrid for US or not?
Along with the 250-mile 2019 Kona Electric hatchback it launched Wednesday at the New York Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled an entirely redesigned version of a much higher-volume... read more March 29, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 Honda Insight: good-looking 50-mpg competitor for Prius hybrid
Teased in January as a "concept" without an interior, the production version of the 2019 Honda Insight hybrid sedan has been revealed just before this week's New York auto... read more March 28, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback returns at NY Auto Show
The Toyota Corolla is the world's highest-selling nameplate, having surpassed the Ford Model T and Volkswagen Beetle years ago. It exists in many different models and... read more March 28, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 Lincoln Aviator crossover to include plug-in hybrid version
Ford's premium brand, Lincoln, has started to take on a new confidence, with far more luxurious vehicles and high-end trim levels and vehicles that are more than just... read more March 27, 2018 by John Voelcker
Redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid debuts at New York auto show
With buyers showing no signs of letup in their enthusiasm for crossovers of all sizes and shapes, the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 couldn't be coming at a better time. The... read more March 27, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 Lexus UX small SUV emerges in US trim, hybrid included, at NY auto show
After a gestation period of 18 months, the 2019 Lexus UX small crossover utility vehicle is emerging in its U.S. form at this week's New York auto show. One full size smaller... read more March 26, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid gets 25 miles from revised battery
Ford was the first U.S. carmaker to sell a hybrid-electric vehicle, as well as the second to offer a plug-in hybrid. But since 2013, the carmaker hasn't released a single new... read more March 20, 2018 by John Voelcker
How 2019 Volkswagen Jetta inched up its EPA fuel-economy ratings
While plug-in electric cars get lots of media attention, they remained just 1 percent of U.S. vehicle sales last year. And while the Trump Administration appears dead-set on... read more March 12, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover priced from $70,495 in U.S.
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace, the brand's first-ever production electric car, made its debut last Thursday before the Geneva auto show. At that time, only U.K. pricing was... read more March 6, 2018 by John Voelcker
![Drag race between 2019 Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X 75D electric cars [video: Jaguar]](https://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/drag-race-between-2019-jaguar-i-pace-and-tesla-model-x-75d-electric-cars-video-jaguar_100644853_151x113.jpg "Jaguar I-Pace beats Tesla Model X in electric car drag-race video")
Jaguar I-Pace beats Tesla Model X in electric car drag-race video
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace SUV that debuted Thursday beat all the German luxury makes to the punch in launching a viable competitor to the looks and capabilities of electric cars... read more March 3, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover debuts in production trim; estimated 240-mile range
Total sales by Jaguar Land Rover are a fraction of those by its rivals Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Arguably, that has required the British luxury maker to be more agile and... read more March 1, 2018 by John Voelcker
Lexus UX smaller crossover peeks out before Geneva auto show
The global new-vehicle market is moving toward crossover utility vehicles and SUVs, along with vehicles that look like them. Now the production version of another crossover... read more February 28, 2018 by John Voelcker
2019 BMW i8: larger battery, more range, plus new Roadster priced from $164,295
BMW is breathing some fresh air into its three-year-old alternative flagship to improve performance, increase range, and add some style. Revealed at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto... read more February 15, 2018 by Mark Stevenson
2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon gets "EcoBlue" diesel option, no hybrid so far
The last time Ford released a new hybrid or plug-in electric model was for the 2013 model year, and that's a long time ago in electric-car years. Detroit's second-largest... read more February 8, 2018 by John Voelcker
New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van set for European debut
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter commercial van launched today, the later generation of the successful delivery vehicle, and an electric version will enter production in 2019... read more February 6, 2018 by James Tate
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