Fuel economy
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On two separate fuel economy-focused tests, our long-term Toyota 4Runner test vehicle outperformed its average during our ownership and its EPA ratings.
By Brian Normile
August 19, 2026
Our CR-V pick is also the lineup’s bestseller: a gas-only EX-L with all-wheel drive, which represents the best value for your money in the CR-V family.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The quiet, smooth and powerful electric operation makes the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid the best Range Rover Sport to get.
By Aaron Bragman
August 18, 2026
To make shopping for an electric vehicle easier, we’ve put together a list of every EV currently on sale that has a range of 350 miles or more.
By Cars.com Editors
August 12, 2026
One of the least expensive new cars you can buy is the 2026 Hyundai Venue — but inexpensive doesn’t mean cheap.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2026 Ford Bronco offers impressive off-road ability at an accessible price, but the cost of its capability is reduced efficiency compared to most similarly sized SUVs.
By Jared Gall
August 6, 2026
The 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid is EPA-rated to go 32 miles on electric-only power, but our testing showed it can travel nearly 50 miles under the right conditions.
By Aaron Bragman
August 6, 2026
Here’s a look at the best pickup trucks for getting more done with less fuel — be it gasoline, diesel or electricity — sorted by truck size.
By Jim Travers
July 30, 2026
The redesigned 2026 Hyundai Palisade offers a choice of powertrains, with the standard V-6 returning up to 21 mpg combined and the hybrid rated as high as 34 mpg.
By Jared Gall
July 28, 2026
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but despite its meager output, it lags its competitors in efficiency.
By Jared Gall
July 23, 2026