The Civic is one of those compact cars that keeps on impressing drivers with each model year that takes to the streets, and 2025 is no different. The Civic Hybrid has returned for 2025, and as you’re passing by your local Honda dealer, you may start to see some of these models gracing the lots. […]
Category: Hybrids
The Ultimate 2025 Hybrid Compact Sedan Round-Up
Although many midsize and full-size sedans are being taken out of automakers’ lineups in favor of SUVs, the compact sedan segment is flourishing as drivers shop for more budget-friendly options. Not only are compact cars highly desired by drivers looking for vehicles that are easy to handle, but they’re also known to be affordable and […]
New Hybrid Gives Tacoma an Edge in Torque, Efficiency
It’s a big year for Tacoma fans, with Toyota rolling out the fully redesigned fourth-generation model for 2024. The long-awaited update sees the Tacoma enhanced with a number of key features, including a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14-inch infotainment display, a heads-up display, a wireless charging pad, and all the comfort and convenience amenities […]
ICE, HEV, or PHEV—There’s a Hyundai Tucson for Every Driver
The Tucson defies its budget-oriented price with a sleek exterior, well-appointed cabin, and a lavish range of interior tech and safety features. The crossover is also notable for its roomy cabin with 39 cu.ft. of cargo room that rivals the rest of the compact class in terms of pure space. There’s a lot to love […]
Should You Choose an EV or Hybrid for Commuting?
Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are two viable ways to reduce your fuel bill and carbon footprint—and they’re rising in popularity. In the first quarter of 2024, electrified vehicles of all types combined to account for 18% of total American light-duty vehicle sales, which is roughly a six-fold increase from the same period 10 years […]
The Truth About Sustainability in Vehicles: What’s Real and What’s Not
You hear about it everywhere—find a vehicle with sustainable features, but what does that mean exactly? Should you find a vehicle that’s made from recycled cans and appointed with repurposed plastic bottles? In the age of focusing on our environment, there’s a lot of speculation about what’s necessary, especially when you’re shopping for a vehicle. […]
The 4 Biggest Changes to the Camry for 2025
It isn’t every year that a new generation of the Camry is introduced, but for 2025, this is the case, and to say there are more than a few changes would be a giant understatement. Not only has the Camry’s performance been enhanced, but it also showcases new styling elements and tech, making the ninth […]
The 2024 Toyota Tundra Takes Its i-FORCE Engine to the Max!
When you are looking at full-size trucks, one model that you should consider is the Toyota Tundra. This model features a powerful engine with solid fuel economy and exceptional towing and hauling numbers. Toyota actually offers a few different versions of the engine in the 2024 Tundra. You can get the most powerful engine if […]
Which Toyota Models Have Hybrid Variants?
With gas prices always in flux and climate change a growing concern, more drivers than ever are looking to electrify their rides. But not everyone wants to go fully EV, whether because of higher upfront costs, concerns about charging infrastructure, or lack of trust in newer designs. Hybrid vehicles are a much easier sell, as […]
Why You Should Consider a Rugged Plug-In Hybrid Like the Wrangler 4xe
It’s no secret that more of the brands you’ve known and loved for years are putting out electric variants of your favorite models at what feels like the speed of light. The Jeep Wrangler is no different. This popular off-road SUV can be purchased as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) called the Wrangler 4xe, […]
How Much Gas Can a Wrangler 4xe Save You?
When most drivers think of hybrids, they tend to imagine cars like the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, and Chevy Volt––compact commuter models designed to save fuel above all else. In recent years, this has been changing, as hybrid technology has taken over segments ranging from supercars like the Corvette E-Ray to off-road machines like the […]
Top 4 Used Hybrid Pickup Trucks To Consider
If you’re specifically looking for high-quality used trucks for sale of the hybrid variety, the options aren’t quite as expansive as traditional gas-powered trucks. The auto industry has spent decades perfecting the current lineup of diesel and traditional gas-powered trucks, while the need for all-electric and hybrid versions has just started to come up. A […]
The Honda Accord: Traditional Gas Model Or Hybrid?
Shopping for a 2024 Honda Accord but finding it hard to choose between the traditional gas model and a modern hybrid? That’s a fair problem, as both options can be great depending on your needs. Let’s discuss the differences between the standard Accord and the hybrid Accord to see which one would fit your needs […]
You Bet Your Bottom Dollar We Love the 2024 Honda CR-V
The first CR-V hit the US market more than twenty-five years ago. Its unique styling and abundance of practical features made it popular with the public, even offering clever options like a pull-out picnic table. It is easy to see why the CR-V has been so popular over the years, especially as we come into […]
A 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Buyer’s Guide
For some people, the word “SUV” conjures up visions of massive vehicles designed to dominate the road and comfortably fit a professional hockey team inside. But for some of us, an SUV is something else: something smaller and more refined, with a smooth driving experience and an interior that’s spacious enough for an intimate gathering […]
The New Lexus RX: Drive In This Dreamy SUV
A car ride can be many things: a quiet space in which to commute to various meetings, errands, and social events, a leisurely drive while enjoying the latest episode of your favorite podcast or the next chapter of an audiobook, a luxurious experience, even as you navigate through traffic, and more. You spend quite a […]
Honda Makes a Bold Move for the Environment With the 2024 CR-V
Since 1995, Honda has been offering one of the most popular and innovative compact SUVs on the market, the CR-V. Currently in its sixth generation of production, the Honda CR-V takes its name from “comfortable runabout vehicle,” while there are those who claim that CR-V stands for “compact recreational vehicle.” Whatever the meaning, the 2024 […]
A Look at Toyota’s 2023 Hybrid SUV Lineup
Many drivers prefer SUVs because of their spacious interiors and versatile open cargo areas. But one drawback of many SUVs is bad fuel economy, which means more time at the gas station and more money spent on fuel, which can add up over time, not to mention the environmental impact of burning excess fossil fuels. […]
The Evolution of the Honda CR-V
“And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile. And you may ask yourself, how did I get here?” The Talking Heads could have been referring to the Honda CR-V, and how it developed from a humble compact SUV to one of the leading models in its vehicle class. Honda has already […]
Lexus Wows with RX-First Plug-in Hybrid Model
When Lexus redesigned their luxurious midsize crossover RX model last year, they released it with numerous engines available, including a couple of hybrid options. Although not available for the 2023 model, Lexus recently announced that we’re getting another amazing option: the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), which gives us the best […]