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Detroit Bureau Chief Aaron Bragman set out to see if the Prius Prime XSE Premium could achieve its stated 39 miles of electric range — or if it could do better.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be connected to an outside electric source, while a conventional hybrid cannot.
Regular maintenance for a hybrid, including normal wear and tear, generally doesn’t entail higher costs than a conventional gas-only vehicle, but repairs can be more complicated.
You probably know buying a hybrid car will save you some gas, if you’re comparing it with a similar non-hybrid. But there are some things you might not know.
After 40 more days in service, our Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is back on track and driving straight.
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma’s overall towing feel and confidence is now on par with the best in the class.
There were takeaways from commuting in the Model Y that could be helpful for those looking to spend a lot of miles and minutes in the EV.
The refreshed 2025 Toyota Camry’s hybrid drivetrain, stylistic rework and impressive uplevel trims make it one of the best mid-size sedans you can buy.
We weren’t able to travel as far as the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe’s 26-mile EPA-estimated electric range, but we weren’t far off.
Our 2021 Tesla Model Y did not last the entire route that totaled 260 miles on a single charge, but it came close.