Hybrids

May sales data will point to a "new norm" about buyer priorities—and that definitely applies to electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

The new Sonata Hybrid costs more than the outgoing version, and more than its rivals.

Toyota's first hybrid-exclusive model other than the Prius will be the Venza—with an expected 40 mpg.

With an estimated EPA rating of up to 33 mpg, the Sienna minivan now rivals the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—but there's no plug-in version on offer yet.

The Toyota Prius has been sold in the U.S. for 20 years, and the Prius 2020 Edition celebrates that—and the brand's hybrid sales strengths.

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid both achieve more than 50 mpg, but they're quite different in many ways.

A study looking at 1.8 million used-car sales found the top-selling electric car and hybrid in the U.S. market were the most affected into mid-March.

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might be the best-positioned high-mileage machine for American exurb commuters and vast, open parking lots.

A lithium-ion accessory battery is now included in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and all other hybrids from the brand.

Toyota's hybrid surge continues, even if the iconic Prius is no longer in the lead.

A new generation of plug-in hybrids aim for plug-in city range—and European CO2 limits.

The latest version of the 3-Series plug-in hybrid delivers many more electric miles but disappoints in gas mileage the rest of the time.

Mercedes sees plug-in hybrids as a gateway to electric cars; although as the U.S. waits for the EQC electric SUV, only a few will be offered.

Bentley's plug-in hybrid SUV has some surprises in its recently released EPA ratings: more electric-only miles than anticipated, but lower gas mileage than the quicker V8 model.

The sports car maker McLaren is reportedly developing a plug-in hybrid that will focus a little more on electric range and efficiency.

The BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid has been relaunched, this time with more electric range and less attempts to paint plugging in as undesirable.

With Honda's two-motor hybrid system, the 2021 Insight hits a high in city driving and is shaping up to be the highest mileage sedan without a charge port.

Although Fiat Chrysler sold a higher rate of hybrid vehicles than any other automaker, it came up last in fleet fuel economy. How'd that happen?

Best known for lawnmower engines, Briggs & Stratton engineered a hybrid car in the late 1970s, on the heels of the oil crisis.

This time around, the big Sorento crossover could be the plug-in hybrid instead of the Optima sedan.