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Hybrids are no longer fringe players in the automotive world. Gasoline-electric powertrains have become more mainstream, with many automakers offering multiple hybrid options in their lineups. Traditional hybrids rely on a gasoline engine, a battery pack, and one or more electric motors that all combine to power the car. They are fueled solely with gasoline, just like a normal internal-combustion car. Plug-in hybrids include a charge port and larger battery packs as a means of offering some degr…
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If you want a vehicle that can travel long distances between fuel stops, hybrids are a great place to start. They get good fuel economy, which means they can get the most out of a gallon of gas. Hybrid powertrains are also available in many segments, so you’ll find hybrid options whether you’re shopping for a sedan, an SUV, or a minivan.After ranking the list of longest-range plug-in hybrids, here we’re tallying up the longest-range vehicles we’ve tested among hybrid models that can’t be plugged…
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In America, when sales of full-size pickup trucks are down and compact cars are posting big increases, you have to wonder if we’re living in the upside down. But in truth, new-car sales are finally settling back into normalcy after years of supply-chain issues. Prices are still high, but inventories are back at typical levels, which should benefit shoppers. Here we’re ranking the 25 bestselling new cars sold in America through the first quarter of 2024. You’ll find several models on this list th…
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The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid combines excellent fuel economy with a spacious cabin and a refined driving experience, making it our favorite compact SUV.
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Finding a cheap car is an increasingly difficult task these days, and that’s true for the ever-growing list of hybrid models for sale, too. But there are still some affordable hybrids out there for well under $35,000, and even though they generally cost more than their nonhybrid cheap-car equivalents, their increased efficiency could save you money in the long run. Here we’ve gathered up the 10 most affordable new hybrid models you can buy, and the list includes SUVs, sedans, hatchbacks, and eve…
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Toyota says that the 2024 Land Cruiser is starting to arrive at U.S. dealerships.Here’s what you need to know about allocation, timing, reservations, and other dealership info.The Land Cruiser First Edition starts at $76,345, and the base 1958 model costs $57,345.We’d imagine people are already lining up at Toyota dealerships across the country to join the waiting list for the new 2024 Land Cruiser, and we now have more inside information on the sales rollout for this highly anticipated SUV.A To…
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If you’re scrolling through the never-ending list of compact crossovers available today, we understand if you’re feeling overwhelmed. But two names on that list likely stand out as comforting, familiar choices, largely because the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 basically invented this segment when they first arrived in the 1990s. And they’re still going strong today, with both consistently ranking among the bestselling vehicles in the U.S.The Honda CR-V has been redesigned since the last time we vis…
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Check out exterior photos of the redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks, which is larger than before and offers more features.
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Nissan revealed the redesigned 2025 Kicks subcompact crossover.The new model is larger than before and offers a more powerful engine and newly optional all-wheel drive.The Kicks will go on sale in the U.S. in late summer of this year.The new 2025 Nissan Kicks is a small crossover transformed. Not only does it look far more modern than before, it also grows in size significantly and offers a larger engine and a newly available all-wheel-drive option. While the first-generation Kicks was more of a…
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The new 2025 Nissan Kicks is different in a big way, with a new powertrain, newly available all-wheel drive, and a larger footprint. But it’s more interesting in smaller ways too, as the designers slipped in plenty of details and easter eggs that make the Kicks a bit more interesting to look at than your average subcompact SUV.Read the Full Story Hidden C-Pillar Badge You’ll have to look closely to spot this cool-looking exposed “KICKS” script in the C-pillar aft of the rear quarter windows. The…
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The definition of an SUV has changed a lot in recent times, but the classic two-box profile still hasn’t gone out of style. If anything, boxy is more in than ever. It’s hard to argue with a box for carrying people and stuff, and the aesthetic appeal of a rectilinear, square-jawed vehicle like the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe also jibes well with other current trends toward a rugged and outdoorsy image.Radical New LookHyundai designers, for their part, say that they arrived at the new Santa Fe’s radical…
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