As a hybrid driver myself, I see a lot of things that help me in the real world in terms of driving that a typical gas car does not. Things like gas mileage or reliability. So far, our 2012 Prius has been very reliable and with regular maintenance like oil and brakes, nothing bad has really happened other than a
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What’s different about the Nissan Juke’s hybrid motor?
Nissan has finally electrified its Juke – from the end of July, a hybrid version of the successful small SUV will be on UK roads. “So it will be just like any hybrid?” one of our fellow motoring writers asked at the launch, and the answer is not at all…
The petrol-electric powertrain fitted in the Nissan Juke is quite
High on hybrids: What kinds are out there?
Hybrid power is found in a growing number of cars as carmakers are making the switch from conventional gasoline and diesel engines to less polluting and more efficient power plants.
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What are the different kinds of hybrid systems?
Hybrid cars come as full hybrids, mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and range extenders (REXs).
What are the basic elements
Czinger Vehicles Establishes Dealer Network
Torrance-based performance car company Czinger Vehicles recently announced the formation of its global dealer network, a milestone that brings the young company closer to competing with renowned car manufacturers on the retail front.
Czinger’s 21C, a 3D-printed tandem-seat hypercar boasting approximately 1,250 horsepower, will lead the pack of the company’s vehicles to be sold within the dealer network. Czinger took
Maybe Your Car is a Mild Hybrid and You Didn’t Know It
Mild-hybrid cars are getting popular, and one might already be in your garage. It doesn’t require plugging your car into the wall, and it drives just like a regular non-hybrid car, but with benefits in performance and efficiency.
Let’s take a closer look at what a mild hybrid is, whether you already drive one, and a few examples of mild
Here’s the hybrid that Cadillac hopes will win the 24 Hours
Enlarge / This is the Cadillac GTP Concept, which is our first look at what will become Cadillac’s endurance racing car in North America and at Le Mans.
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This weekend saw the annual running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. It was hardly a race for the ages—don’t worry, no spoilers here—but with any luck, that
2023 BMW X3 vs. 2023 Volvo XC60 Comparison
With their right-size dimensions and everyday versatility, compact crossover SUVs have nearly universal appeal. Years ago, luxury automakers like BMW and Volvo sold mostly compact premium sedans. Now the BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 compact premium SUVs lead their respective brands in annual sales.
The 2023 BMW X3 and 2023 Volvo XC60 are similar in size and pricing, yet they
A Closer Look at the 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo
In the past few years, Mazda has witnessed incredible success from the sale of the Mazda CX-5 in North America. Data from the company shows that in 2021, Mazda sold 170,000 units of Mazda CX-5, and it is the best-selling Mazda in North America. In a mission to expand the model’s success, they have introduced the new 2023 Mazda CX-50