Fuel efficiency

The Maverick hybrid has unladen ride quality that’s a bit bumpy, but putting some additional weight over the rear wheels with the attached trailer — along with some supplies in the cargo box — helped make for a smoother, more comfortable ride.

Since our last Maverick update, we’ve added nearly 6,000 miles to the Maverick’s odometer resulting in calculated fuel economy of 35.8 mpg.

The 2023 Prius hybrid and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid are redesigned with a more aerodynamic exterior, increased power and efficiency, and upgraded tech and safety features.

Ford offers a hybrid drivetrain in its F-150, and Toyota debuted a hybrid powertrain in its redesigned 2022 Tundra. Both share a number of similarities.

Kia released pricing for the updated 2023 Niro hybrid: The base LX trim starts at $27,785, about $1,700 more than the outgoing version (all prices include destination).

The 2023 Outlander PHEV offers 38 miles of all-electric range from its 350-volt, 20-kWh lithium-ion battery pack — 14 more miles than the previous model.

Here are six things we like about the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and four things we think could be improved.

The CR-V is bigger for 2023, with a gain of 2.7 inches in overall length that translates to more cargo space and passenger room. It also sees an updated hybrid powertrain and a revised multimedia system.

We drove our 2022 Maverick Lariat hybrid on a 200-mile loop around Southeast Michigan to see exactly how good it is on sipping the expensive unleaded.

The deciding factors for Labor Day travel this year are convenience and gas prices, while families with young kids and electric vehicle owners report unique travel motivations (and challenges).