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Road Testing Toyota's Fifth Gen Prius
The car that introduced most of us to the word “hybrid” in connection to an automobile is now in it’s Fifth Generation with all new forward-thinking design, vastly improved looks, even more fuel economy, and a new word for the Prius… “Performance.”

Road Testing Volvo's S60 Recharge
The Swedish luxury automaker has created a high-performance sedan that is safe, serene, and can blast you from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 4.2 seconds, all in a plug-in hybrid package that glides along for 41 miles before it needs a recharge. Wonder what they call it?

A Sneak Peek at the Sleek Volkswagen ID.7
Volkswagen will be launching 10 all-electric models between now and 2026. The ID.7, previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, teases a large sedan that will reach the U.S. in 2024. It has a beautiful, spacious interior and Volkswagen claims an EPA-estimated range of up to 435 miles.

The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Electric Pickup Concept
The tough Ram pickup brand is ready for a revolution. At the CES show in January, it unveiled a concept version of its upcoming Ram 1500 Revolution - a fully-electric all-wheel drive pickup with a remarkably spacious and versatile interior, a clever cargo system, and impressive tech.

Which EVs Lose the Most Range in Winter?
We all know batteries don't last as long in the cold weather as they do in the summer. But just how much range do different electric cars lose when the weather turns cold? A recent study broke down data from many popular models. Learn about the best and worst EVs for winter range here.

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid Option
Mazda, the sportiest of the Japanese car brands, will soon launch its first-ever plug-in hybrid in the U.S. The new 2024 CX-90 will be a "performance oriented" PHEV, and it'll be built on a new flexible architecture that will form the basis of many more hybrid and electric Mazdas to come.

Inside Look at Porsche’s Electric Macan
The Macan SUV is Porsche's best-selling vehicle. And at the end of 2023, it's going electric. Porsche is busy racking up millions of miles to ensure it offers the performance, range, and charging customers want. And it's doing so with real prototypes, as well as those in the virtual world.

Nissan Updates the Leaf for 2023
Nissan has given its pioneering Leaf electric car a number of meaningful upgrades for the 2023 model year. It has more tech, updated styling, and offers better value. But some of its charging features lag newer competition.

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Road Test
Honda's incredibly popular CR-V has been redesigned for the 2023 model year. The highlight of the newest range is the CR-V Hybrid, which boasts two electric motors and fuel economy ratings of 40/34 city/highway, according to EPA estimates. What is it like to live with? We found out.