It may seem counterintuitive, but conventional cars generally use more fuel in stop-and-go traffic, while hybrid cars can sometimes achieve their best fuel economy in exactly those conditions. A trip through city streets involves constant acceleration, braking, and idling—conditions that…
Running out of charge is one of the biggest concerns for people considering an electric vehicle. Also known as "range anxiety." While modern EVs provide increasingly accurate range estimates and plenty of warnings, even experienced drivers can misjudge how far…
Putting the wrong fuel in your car is an easy mistake to make. Maybe you're distracted at the pump, driving a rental car, or simply having a bad day. Whatever the reason, realizing you've put diesel in a gasoline-powered car…
Buying a new car used to be relatively simple: You paid for the vehicle, and the features listed on the window sticker were yours to use for as long as you owned it. Today, that's changing. Automakers are increasingly turning…
If you picture a taxi, there's a good chance you imagine a yellow car. From New York City's famous yellow cabs to taxi fleets in cities around the world, the bright color has become closely associated with getting from one…
Hybrid cars have batteries, electric motors, and sophisticated power electronics, so it's easy to assume they need to be plugged into an outlet like an electric vehicle. But most traditional hybrids don't work that way. Instead, they can recharge their…
Shopping for a used car can feel like a game of guesswork. You don't know exactly how the previous owner treated it, whether maintenance was done on schedule, or what might be waiting to go wrong after you drive it…
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