The Volvo XC60 has always been a core model for the brand. It’s the practical luxury SUV that brings together Scandinavian design and real-world usability. No surprise, then, that it’s been one of ...

Not all hybrids work the same way—here’s a simple guide to the different types of hybrid powertrains and how they differ.

Here's how a traditional gas car compares with full hybrid and PHEV alternatives when it comes to saving you cash.

Mazda has made it clear that combustion engines are still part of its plans, and Skyactiv-Z is the strongest proof yet. This new 2.5-liter four-cylinder follows Skyactiv-G and the less successful ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Plug-in hybrids blend enough battery power to get a driver through the day and a gas engine for added range. Several US automakers are still cutting back on their ...

The Toyota Camry-rivalling Skoda Octavia Select is now available with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system ...

If you pay any attention to modern vehicles, odds are you're well-acquainted with the term "hybrid." For those unfamiliar with the word in this context, hybrid vehicles are those that use both an ...

To me, a lapsed engineer, the most amazing thing about Volvo’s XC60 — whether it be the plug-in hybrid or the mildly-hybridized B5 version — is how well it drives despite having what is, in automotive ...

Skoda's Kodiaq mild hybrid large SUV has just been priced ahead of its launch in Australia next month. It will start from $49,990 (drive-away) for the five-seater variant and $51,990 (drive-away) for ...