You Say You Want An Evolution? Here’s a game that the first people who buy the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid should play with their other Prius-driving friends: Let them slide behind the wheel 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 ...

One of these three PHEVs ought to fit your needs or budget.

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 ...

Plug-in hybrids can serve as a bridge to electric vehicles, offering 30–50 miles of electric-only range before a gas engine takes over.

Last week, I wrote about how Ford and GM have staged comebacks that hinged in part on the carmakers’ embracing of the new era of electronics, launching greener cars with smartphone apps and wireless ...

Buying a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, can be a great way to ensure fuel efficiency. These are hybrid vehicles that drive just like a regular hybrid but have a chargeable battery that allows you to ...

CORVALLIS — Thomas Roy’s car is quiet, efficient and so new that only 150 of them have been released in the U.S. It’s Toyota’s new Prius Plug-In. “Not many people know what it is,” he said Tuesday ...

Electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius Plug-In began 2013 with a sales slump. In the months ahead, automakers hope to boost sales with increased production and cheaper prices. A few ...