Tag: Hybrid
First Drive Review: 2016 Toyota Prius
The 2016 Toyota Prius is all new, and we get our first drive in Southern California along the beach as well as the cone course. The new car has been a long time coming, and it brings with it not only new style, but hi...
2023 Ford Escape: What’s New
The 2023 Ford Escape has finally been revealed with a sportier image and a number of key updates, technology offerings, and package offerings to freshen its image in a sea of A-Game competitors in the compact SUV ...
Air Filter Replacement: 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
Before you begin, be sure your car is parked safely and is turned off. Always be mindful of hot components like radiator hoses, caps and other components nearby. The air filter for the 2.5-liter 2022 Ford Escap...
2025 Toyota Camry: First Look
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, the ninth-generation 2025 Toyota Camry is revealed to the public with a sharper new set of lines showcasing new design language from the brand, more standard technologies, and now a 1...
First Drive: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In
In our quick drive of the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In we are reminded that you pay a high price for efficiency, and even a higher price for unique efficiency. The more you want to save on fuel prices, you're giving up ...
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid: Huge Summer Heat MPG Drop!
It's advertised to get up to 42 mpg city and it does in spades. The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid has been the breakout success of the year by not only delivering on this promise but exceeding often - in the winter wh...
First Look: 2017 Kia Optima Hybrids
At the Chicago Auto Show, Kia's main focus was their expanding line of hybrid vehicles. And in addition to their Niro hybrid crossover, they introduced both a hybrid and plug-in hybrid version of their popular Optima ...
Road Test Review: 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid has been with us virtually unchanged since it arrived as a 2013 model, offering a larger and more luxurious option above the Camry mid-size sedan. While they share a lot of bones underneath, t...
Ford Maverick Hybrid: Firestone Destination A/T2 Upgrade
Just because your Ford Maverick Hybrid is only front-wheel drive doesn't mean you are relegated to life in the mall parking lots of the world. You can go out there, in the mud, down the trail, out into the wild. Y...
Under The Hood: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid uses essentially the same powertrain you will find in the Toyota Camry Hybrid up front, comprised of a 2.5 liter Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower. It's mated to Toyota...
