Tag: Hybrid
Ford Maverick Hybrid Brake Problems Part 2: Still Not Fixed
The saga of the Ford Maverick Hybrid grabby drive-by-wire brakes has been with the new compact pickup since they began arriving into customer hands a year an a half ago. The problem with the software and electroni...
Reality Check: Ford lowers MPG ratings on 2013-2014 models
Ford owners are getting a reality check this week, in the mail in fact ranging from $150 to over $1000 as good will payments as it lowers fuel economy ratings on several cars. Already having been stung by incorrect...
2025 Toyota Crown Signia: First Look
Because Toyota desperately needs another SUV in their showroom right? Whether you share that sentiment or not, the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia brings a crossover SUV variant to their Crown nameplate next year – offer...
First Look: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
As if BMW wasn't already in cutting edge limelight, they enter the newly minted plug-in hybrid SUV fray with their 2016 X5 xDrive40e. The 2016 X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid combines a 240 horsepower 2.0-liter turboch...
Ford Maverick Hybrid Brake Issues: Is The Fix Finally In?
Last October we reported on a widespread braking issue with the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid where at slow speeds the electronic braking system exhibits abrupt jerking and locking up. Now we can report that the fix i...
Under The Hood: 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor integrated into its 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The engine and electric motor...
Under The Hood: 2023 Lexus RX 500h
The 2024 and newer Lexus RX 500h AWD was the first vehicle from the brand to showcase their all-new high-end turbocharged hybrid powertrain option that takes power and driving enjoyment up a few levels from the ba...
2026 Jeep Cherokee: First Look
https://youtu.be/VP3ZjoyPrUg The Jeep Cherokee mid-sized SUV returns to market this fall after a two-year hiatus. Jeep faithful will likely be happier with the new 2027 Cherokee than they were with the last gene...
Test Drive: 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2021 Honda Accord received fresh styling treatments, more tech features and increased performance by way of powertrain tweaks. In our drive we found out why it remains top of class for many buyers. Those bu...
Under The Hood: 2016 Toyota Prius
The 2016 Toyota Prius is the first all-new one in several years, with a host of new technicals under its hood. While its engine designation is still 2ZR-FXE, the engine is heavily revised for this year and hybrid driv...
