Fuel economy
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Only four affordable hybrid cars start under $30,000 in 2026. See the cheapest new hybrids, their prices and fuel economy up to 54 mpg combined.
By Kirk Bell
September 15, 2026
We took our long-term Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium and a Tacoma TRD Off-Road Premium on our real-world road-trip fuel-economy route, and each outperformed their EPA estimate.
By Mike Hanley
September 14, 2026
Shoppers should consider their needs before buying an EV, hybrid or PHEV, as well as charging limitations, how their climate will affect range, longer charging times, and potential local tax incentives or subsidies.
By Cars.com Editors
September 3, 2026
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is one of the most fuel-efficient mid-size pickups, and its available hybrid engine brings vastly more torque with the same fuel economy.
By Jared Gall
September 2, 2026
The 2026 Ford F-150's diverse engine lineup makes for wide-ranging fuel economy; we break them down here.
By Jared Gall
August 31, 2026
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is available with three different engines and a choice between an automatic or manual transmission, but all are four-wheel drive.
By Jared Gall
August 25, 2026
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