Tag: Plug-In
Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
In baking up the new Prius plug-in hybrid, Toyota sought to set it distinctly apart from the Liftback model. Thus the new Toyota Prius Prime not only gets extended driving range but its own charge if style. A few e...
First Look: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
We just test drove the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan earlier this year and raved about its game changing status. Now, Chrysler has really upped the ante with the new plug-in Pacifica Hybrid. The first ever plug-in...
Motoring Minute: 2015 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin-Engine
Volvo this week announced the top line trim for their upcoming 2015 XC-90 luxury SUV, the T8. While T8 would have previously meant a V8 engine, the new T8 has what Volvo calls Twin Engine technology. Since the comp...
Test Drive: 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
The Ford Escape has taken on many shapes and design themes since it first arrived in 2001 as a true compact crossover SUV. In its second generation it hatched a hybrid version and since then Ford's compact utility...
2025 Ford Maverick Predictions & Wishlist
With the first major refresh of the Ford Maverick likely to come for the 2025 model year unless it gets pushed back, the popular compact pickup that all but owns the market could get a number of updates in style, ...
First Look: Audi Q8 Concept
A full size luxury SUV doesn't always mean the most seating capacity and cargo, proven by the Audi Q8 Concept unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Soon to take the top rung on Audi's SUV ladder, the Q8 Concept that m...
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...
First Look: 2017 Volvo V90 Estate
Volvo is most known for their wagons, more than any other vehicle they've ever made. So it comes as no surprise they have unveiled their new 2017 V90 Estate, a range-topping full-sized wagon based upon their new S90 s...
First Look: 2017 Honda Clarity PHEV & EV
Honda revealed their full line of Clarity electrified vehicles at the New York Auto Show that will extend their halo fuel-cell vehicle brand to mainstream plug-in hybrid and electric models. A strategy to compete h...
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 ...
