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Lexus lowers hybrid prices to reduce premium over gasoline substantiallyLexus lowers hybrid prices to reduce premium over gasoline substantially

John Voelcker

Gas is cheap in the U.S. and has been for years. Hybrids are no longer a cutting-edge or cool technology; they’re just another powertrain. The result is that hybrids have been quietly ebbing as a proportion...

Toyota Prius recall in 2014 failed to fix problem, lawsuit says, may have cut mileageToyota Prius recall in 2014 failed to fix problem, lawsuit says, may have cut mileage

John Voelcker

Early in 2014, Toyota filed a voluntary recall notice with the NHTSA to fix a defect in roughly 800,000 third-generation Prius Liftback hybrids sold in the U.S. from 2010 through 2014. The company said it would...

Subaru plug-in hybrid to use Prius Prime parts, coming in 2019Subaru plug-in hybrid to use Prius Prime parts, coming in 2019

John Voelcker

When Toyota and Mazda said last September they would form a joint venture to produce electric-car parts, that answered the question of where Mazda’s future plug-in vehicles would get their electric running gear. But it sparked...

Maine to hit hybrids, electric cars with fees higher than gas tax?Maine to hit hybrids, electric cars with fees higher than gas tax?

John Voelcker

Maine has become the latest in a growing string of states to propose adding registration fees for hybrid and electric cars to make up for tax revenue on the gasoline they don’t use, or use less...

2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid video preview2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid video preview

John Voelcker

As they say: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. The first Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, launched for 2011, wasn’t one of the better examples of the class for drivability. But Hyundai has updated its...

Toyota Prius hybrid sales have tanked: here are 4 reasons whyToyota Prius hybrid sales have tanked: here are 4 reasons why

John Voelcker

The Toyota Prius hybrid has been its maker’s “halo car” and an example of its most advanced technology for two decades. Launched from an early-1990s project to halve the fuel consumption of a small car, its...

2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid released at Chicago auto show2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid released at Chicago auto show

John Voelcker

What the auto industry calls a “mid-cycle refresh” can range from indistinguishable to very evident. The 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid falls into the latter category, with new front and rear styling, changes to the interior and...

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Lexus lowers hybrid prices to reduce premium over gasoline substantiallyLexus lowers hybrid prices to reduce premium over gasoline substantially

Toyota Prius recall in 2014 failed to fix problem, lawsuit says, may have cut mileageToyota Prius recall in 2014 failed to fix problem, lawsuit says, may have cut mileage

Subaru plug-in hybrid to use Prius Prime parts, coming in 2019Subaru plug-in hybrid to use Prius Prime parts, coming in 2019

Maine to hit hybrids, electric cars with fees higher than gas tax?Maine to hit hybrids, electric cars with fees higher than gas tax?

2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid video preview2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid video preview

Toyota Prius hybrid sales have tanked: here are 4 reasons whyToyota Prius hybrid sales have tanked: here are 4 reasons why

2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid released at Chicago auto show2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid released at Chicago auto show

2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from $51,6002018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from $51,600

2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid winter gas mileage review2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid winter gas mileage review

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