Yes, electric driving range is limited, but MINI’s design makes a great argument for compromise. So, since you’re reading this review, chances are you’re an all-electric car shopper. And the 2020 MINI Cooper SE, although average in range at about 14o miles on a full charge, still qualifies as an electric car worth some obsession. This…
Two Jeeps I Can’t Wait to Drive — or Buy: Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid
The Jeep fam just got bigger and better. Not long ago Jeep revealed these two new 4WD vehicles with a lot of fanfare, albeit not as much as they would have gotten at the New York Auto Show, where the company had planned to roll them out. Yes, we miss auto shows too. But, not…
8 Reasons an EV Can Fit Your Lifestyle
You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
For 2021, the Kia Sorento 3-Row SUV Gives You the Choice of Electric, Hybrid Or Turbo Driving
It was already all that, and now, it’s even more. Kia has looked to the future with its 2021 Sorento, so there are four engine options available: two internal combustion engines and two electrified engines. So, if you’re looking at the benefits of electrification, Kia is giving you a chance to evaluate all your options….
Finally, the Plug-in Hybrid SUV We’ve Been Waiting For: Meet the Toyota RAV4 Prime
With 42 miles of electric driving and a hybrid gas engine, this may be the best plug-in on the road. ‘What’s the most fuel efficient SUV on the road?’ is a question I get a lot. A LOT. And until recently it was hard to answer because all SUVs were by definition not very fuel…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: An SUV With All the Right Stuff
Ok, here’s why I needed to drive the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and why you should, too. I’ve gotta say I was a little skeptical of a plugin electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Would it really feel like a sports utility vehicle I could load the family into for a camping trip, or would I constantly whine…
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: Just the Facts
Meet the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid It’s the car you can plug in or gas up. Run on the battery for your daily commute or local errands and add gas for longer trips. Either way, it’s the most fuel-efficient Crosstrek ever. Read about my experience with the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Safety Features Subaru is well…
Just the Facts: Honda Clarity
The plug-in hybrid Honda Clarity is a sharp-looking sedan, with amazing fuel economy. While the body style of the Honda Clarity has been known to be polarizing, either you love it or you hate it, I like the lines of it, and you can tell immediately when you see it on the road that it’s…
Just The Facts: 2019 Kia Niro EV
If you’re looking for a fully electric car for your family, the Kia Niro could be it. The 2019 Kia Niro EV surprised the heck out of me. I fell in love with a car that I had thought I would find awkward to look at and boring to drive. Not so! From the moment…
What is the True Cost of Hybrid Driving? We Put Three Popular Hybrids to the Test
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars may save you money… But how much? Hybrid cars are my latest obsession. I’ll soon be in the market for a new car and the idea of rarely paying for gas is very appealing. But I was wondering if a hybrid vehicle would really save money. Are they more expensive?…