Toyota’s preference for non-plug hybrids is by no means a new phenomenon. In 2007 when Chevrolet launched the original Volt concept, Toyota spokespeople were notable for some negative public comments ...

Brace yourselves, electric-car advocates, for another possible round of alarmism and superficial reporting about fires in plug-in cars. A Bloomberg story from Friday highlights a third fire involving ...

In late 2010, the Chevrolet Volt became the first production plug-in hybrid sold in the United States. GM's marketing team, who massively understated its significance, arguably could have hindered the ...

Looking back, the Chevy Volt MPV5 crossover now looks like it's ripe for production. Unfortunately, this extended-range EV ...

The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the conventional 2023 Prius hybrid launched earlier this year. It shares that car’s striking new shape, the one that wowed reviewers and ...

Traditionally, the North American winter months have seen a slowdown in sales of plug-in electric cars—but the rule didn't seem to apply last month. In part, that's likely due to the overall strong ...

For more than two decades, Toyota has been building a reputation for environmental friendliness, largely on the back of its successful hybrid electric propulsion technology that debuted in the Prius.

In theory, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles offer an alluring alternative to fully electric ones. They give drivers 20 to 65 miles of electric-only range for their daily use, plus a gasoline engine in ...

If you are considering plugging into the electric vehicle revolution but worry about the potential hassles and uncertainties of charging on the road, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV, for short ...

Changes to the 2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid include a new 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with an Energy App that provides real-time feedback on how range is affected based on a variety ...