Fuel efficiency
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See the EPA’s most fuel-efficient cars for the 2021 model year, broken down by gas-only vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
By Jennifer Geiger
March 11, 2021
The 2021 Prius XLE AWD came close to its EPA rating but missed the mark, though its trip computer seemed a bit optimistic.
By Brian Normile
March 10, 2021
Hyundai announced that the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid would cost $6,800 more than the base, front-wheel-drive gas-only Santa Fe.
By Jennifer Geiger
March 9, 2021
By Aaron Bragman
February 11, 2021
How far can BMW’s 2020 X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid SUV go on electric power alone? We drove one to find out.
By Aaron Bragman
January 25, 2021
The EPA has released its annual Automotive Trends Report for 2020, which includes data on which manufacturers make the vehicles with the best gas mileage.
By Brian Normile
January 11, 2021
Smooth, quiet and comfortable, the 2021 Camry Hybrid is still a pleasant transportation device, but the value equation for its extra-cost hybrid powertrain is questionable.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE we evaluated gets an EPA-rated 46 mpg combined — see how this figure compares to its real-world gas mileage.
By Aaron Bragman
December 3, 2020
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
The 2020 Kia Niro PHEV’s efficiency, practicality and utility are outweighed by its unpleasant driving experience.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief