2020 Lexus ES 300 hybrid a luxury sedan showcase
An open-road, long-haul cruise in a luxury sedan is a driving devotee’s joy. But making the trip efficiently can be perplexing. Lexus realized the dilemma … Read more
2020 Hyundai Ioniq: Underdog defines value, economy
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq, the fourth year of the South Korean liftback hybrid and all-electric, maintains the brand’s status as the country’s most fuel-efficient vehicle. … Read more
2020 Toyota Prius: hybrid sedan still worthy after all these years
The Toyota Prius, a combined gas-electric hybrid, was introduced into the United States in 2000, three years after it debuted in Japan. It was a … Read more
2019 Chrysler Pacifica leader of a van pack of one
The Chrysler Pacifica is uniquely positioned. The manufacturer had difficulty deciding on its name and then placed the Pacifica in a one-vehicle segment. It’s the … Read more
Expanding electrical vehicle charging networks coming soon
If car industry analysts are correct, sales of electric vehicles will soon increase dramatically. With manufacturers offering more models of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles … Read more
2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid redefines SUV market
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid debuted in 2005. It attracted immediate attention as a midsize, three-row sport utility vehicle achieving 30 miles per gallon in city … Read more
2017 Toyota Prius Prime: Into the mountains with ease
Eleven days into coverage of the Amgen Tour of California, I’ve surpassed 1,000 miles while driving the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid. My trip … Read more
2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: Stylishly efficient
When your older sibling is the most popular hybrid vehicle in history, the pressure is on. Could the Toyota Avalon Hybrid hold its own while … Read more
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: economic, near luxury
The Toyota Avalon debuted in late 1994 as the manufacturer’s flagship full-sized sedan. It replaces the Toyota Cressida. The hybrid trim was unveiled in December … Read more
2016 Lexus NX 300h: Luxurious, efficient, pricey
Now it its second model year, the 2016 Lexus NX 300h continues from its debut last year without major changes. The luxury compact crossover is … Read more
Volkswagen may buy back your dirty diesel
If you own a Volkswagen with a diesel engine affected by the recent emission scandal, the German carmaker may buy back your car. Support independent … Read more
Mitsubishi i-MIEV: Not-so-electric car best run with cold pizza
The Mitsubishi i-MIEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) arrived in the United States around the same time as the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. The latter … Read more