Hybrids

In Europe and the UK, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is being referred to as "full self-charging"—paralleling hybrid messaging Lexus and Toyota have used.

Batteries produced at a Toyota battery plant in North Carolina will go toward hybrids and plug-in hybrids first, but will help enable the scaling up of EVs.

Although US plans haven't yet been confirmed, the sustainability-focused Kia small crossover returns with three powertrains plus a fresh design theme.

Catalytic converters—and more specifically, the precious metals in them—have become a hot commodity. Blame the supply-chain crisis, and a lack of accountability.

Electric cars rank well below average in reliability, but don't point to their propulsion systems for those troubling tendencies.

An issue with the gasoline engine in some hybrid models from Kia and Hyundai has triggered a recall—and in some cases, a warranty extension.

Volvo's multi-pronged march towards electrification includes swapping out its T5 and T6 gas powertrains for mild-hybrid B5 and B6 versions, which are first found in the 2022 XC60 and V90 Cross Country.

The upcoming Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will have a larger battery than most other plug-in hybrids—including the RAV4 Prime. Will that mean more range?

The Sorento Hybrid delivers on its efficiency claims and interior comfort, but you’ll need to overlook some awkward bits.

More battery for the XC60 Recharge T8 gives it an estimated 32 electric miles, quicker acceleration, and the only one-pedal driving mode in a PHEV.

The next-generation Outlander PHEV will get more range and a third row, but Mitsubishi teased more modes and perhaps more trail ability versus the current model.

A plug-in version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is arriving in early 2022, and Jeep says it will offer low-range off-roading and all the towing capability of other Grand Cherokees.

Mitsubishi's so-called Super All-Wheel Control is getting more super in the next Outlander Plug-In Hybrid—with the addition of brake-based torque vectoring at the rear wheels.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid doesn't quite hit the Prime's numbers for acceleration, electric range, or mpg, but it's lower-priced.

Toyota is nixing the V-8 and taking its largest pickup hybrid—but still aiming for big payload and towing. How will it fit in next to electric trucks?

With 32 miles of electric range, the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid could cost less than some non-hybrids if buyers can claim the EV tax credit.

A roof-top tent and plug-in hybrid SUV go together like camping and starry nights.

A sportier tune for Nissan's e-Power hybrid tech is likely the way it would bring the system to the U.S., although this hatch is definitely not U.S.-bound.

The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets 34 mpg otherwise, using a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a single electric motor and 6-speed automatic transmission.

The Tucson plug-in hybrid doesn't quite measure up to the Toyota RAV4 Prime or Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, but it might top them on value.