Fuel efficiency
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We took the 2021 GMC Yukon Denali for a fuel economy test to see what an oil-burner compression-ignition engine means for gas mileage.
By Aaron Bragman
April 30, 2021

The 2021 Toyota Prius remains a popular and fuel-efficient package, with a relatively roomy interior and a strong following among a certain frugal and earth-friendly segment of the population.
By Jim Travers
April 29, 2021

While it may be a bit pricier than some of its competitors, the 2022 VW Taos will be fairly competitive when it comes to gas mileage.
By Brian Normile
April 27, 2021

If you still dig cruising around town in a big, floaty land yacht, the 2021 Avalon may just be your all-around best option — the hybrid variant in particular.
By Matt Schmitz
April 23, 2021

The EPA rates the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge’s electric range at 18 miles, so we conducted our customary range test to see how that figure holds up in the real world.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
April 19, 2021

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h fixes much of what was wrong with this luxurious mid-size SUV while simultaneously sidestepping the quirks that come along with many hybrid-powered vehicles.
By Nick Kurczewski
April 15, 2021

Sky-high fuel efficiency with front- or all-wheel drive remains the main draw for the 2021 version of Toyota’s iconic Prius hybrid, even as the aging current generation grows less competitive in other ways.

By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News

Should you buy a plug-in car? This is a tough question with no simple answer, but as things stand in early 2021, here's our response.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
March 19, 2021

To help SUV shoppers looking for the most fuel-efficient SUVs, we compiled the most efficient models for the 2021 model year in four categories: gas-only, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric.
By Brian Normile
March 17, 2021

For 2022, Hyundai is broadening the appeal of its Tucson compact SUV on both ends of the spectrum, adding a new plug-in hybrid variant and a sport-oriented N Line model.
By Jennifer Geiger
March 16, 2021