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  For 2026, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the one to get in the Crosstrek lineup as long as it’s within budget and you don’t need the capability of the Wilderness trim.
  By Conner Golden
  
    
      West Coast Bureau Chief
    
  
  SUVs and EVs have a few natural handicaps when it comes to offering a sporty, engaging driving experience; the Porsche Macan Electric aims to overcome those and feel like a true Porsche.
  By Damon Bell
  
    
      Senior Research Editor
    
  
  The 2026 Corolla Cross is only mildly refreshed for the new model year, and it’s up to you if these changes are worth the modest price increase versus the 2025 model.
  By Conner Golden
  
    
      West Coast Bureau Chief
    
  
  Smooth, elegant, comfortable, luxurious and featuring great all-electric range, the Mercedes-Benz S580e plug-in hybrid is still a benchmark — but it’s a harder sell than it once was thanks to its overly fussy screens, touch-sensitive controls and tricky electronics. 
  By Aaron Bragman
  
    
      Detroit Bureau Chief
    
  
  Few EVs match the drama of the EX30's exterior or the simplicity of its interior, but many do a better job being a relatively affordable second car or city runabout, often at a lower price.
  By Brian Normile
  
    
      Road Test Editor
    
  
  When it goes on sale, the Leaf S+ trim level will start at $31,485 (including destination), making it the most affordable electric vehicle on the American market.
  By Conner Golden
  
    
      West Coast Bureau Chief
    
  
  Cars.com owned a 2021 Model Y for more than two years as a long-term test car, and we were curious to see whether the changes for 2026 address the issues we had with the prior generation.
  By Mike Hanley
  
    
      Senior Road Test Editor
    
  
  The 2026 Ram 1500’s newly available Hemi V-8 makes less power and costs more than the truck’s turbocharged inline-six engine, but it makes better sounds.
  By Mike Hanley
  
    
      Senior Road Test Editor
    
  
  The McLaren Artura may look like other McLarens, but it’s McLaren’s first street car with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. We take it for a spin to see how well it works. 
  By Joe Bruzek
  
    
      Managing Editor
    
  
  While demand for electric vehicles fluctuates, hybrids are having a moment, and one of the best when it comes to meeting its fuel-economy mission is the Toyota Prius.
  By Jennifer Geiger
  
    
      News Editor
    
  
