Eco-friendly
All articles

How far can the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid go on electric power alone — and does it get better or worse when you take the top and doors off?
By Aaron Bragman
July 26, 2021

We tested top trim levels of the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited, and both were similarly equipped and priced.
By Jennifer Geiger and Brian Normile
May 10, 2021

For the best eco-friendly cars, we consider all vehicles that reduce consumption and/or minimize the release of carbon and pollutants, regardless of fuel type.
By Cars.com Editors
April 19, 2021

The Recharge T8 version of the 2021 XC60 luxury compact SUV is as well-rounded in its plug-in aspects as the gas version is in every other way.

By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor

Should you buy a plug-in car? This is a tough question with no simple answer, but as things stand in early 2021, here's our response.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
March 19, 2021

For the 2021 model year, Honda has given all the Accords a light refresh inside and out, hoping to keep consumer interest in the waning mid-size sedan class; here’s our take on the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid.
By Aaron Bragman
November 10, 2020
Our visual preview of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, the German automaker’s first long-range electric vehicle for the U.S. market, took the No. 1 spot this week.
By Matt Schmitz
October 14, 2020

The 2021 Santa Fe’s powertrain upgrades, even without the addition of a hybrid option, are significant compared to the laggy 2020 Santa Fe.
By Brian Normile
October 12, 2020

Honda’s popular Accord and Accord Hybrid roll into the 2021 model year with minor, but important, enhancements as well as refreshed front styling.
By Brian Normile
October 12, 2020

The 2020 Lexus UX 250h hybrid subcompact SUV drives like a small hatchback and has great gas mileage estimates, but a small cargo area limits its utility.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor