The best plug-in hybrid cars can offer outstanding fuel efficiency and enough all-electric range for the daily commute. Plug-in hybrid cars have become more popular recently, as automakers have had to ...

Spark plugs are an essential part of a car's ignition system. As the name suggests, they provide a spark of electricity that ignites the fuel and air mixture, and gets the engine up and running.

Plug-in hybrid sales are up more than 41%. They're supposed to be a cost-saving 'stopgap' to EVs but will you really save ...

In May 2024, global registrations of plug-in electric cars continued to expand at a healthy rate despite a slowdown in some markets, particularly in Europe. According to EV-Volumes data from ...

There’s a lot of talk about the idea that the growth in electric car sales has kind of slowed a little. It’s not all that surprising — EVs are still expensive, early adopters all have one by now, and ...

After years of breathless enthusiasm, electric vehicle demand has begun showing signs of tapering off. As a result, car manufacturers such as Mercedes are already pulling back on what had been ...

You own a diesel-powered vehicle and are thinking of giving it a tuneup. But does your diesel even have spark plugs to change? The short answer is no, diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Instead, ...

It’s finally happening. Up until now, we’ve had a few different connector types on electric vehicles, but everyone is finally moving toward one connector. The NACS connector, invented by Tesla, is set ...

Electrified vehicles are a mainstay on automakers’ lineups, but not all are created equal. We’ll take a bigger look to see which vehicles may be right for you. Automakers are introducing more hybrids, ...

We’ve always had a soft spot for the Toyota Prius at Consumer Reports. This hybrid model has never been flashy or sporty, but for the past two decades each generation came with two promises: Practical ...