What's the difference between a parallel, series, and plug-in hybrid, and why do you need to know? Everything about the technology and the vehicles for the shopper or the merely curious.

When your new-car research includes hybrids, you may come across some unfamiliar technical terms. Here's what you need to know.

Hybrids are everywhere now, but why and how? Here’s what matters and what buyers should know.

Hybrid technology in cars combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Let's learn about how hybrid systems work, the different types ...

Hybrid cars, trucks and SUVs have become ubiquitous. Thanks to technological innovations, some hybrids can easily travel over 600 miles on a single tank of gas. Hybrids typically have higher starting ...

Modern hybrids have been helping folks save gas for about 25 years at this point, with the first mainstream model, the Toyota Prius, launching in Japan in 1997. Yet, even after a quarter of a century, ...

A hybrid has two batteries, and the bigger one matters more than most drivers realize. Here's what can happen when it fails, plus signs to watch for.

Plug-in hybrid cars have become more popular recently, as automakers have had to come up with a quick way to meet tightening emissions restrictions, all while having to deal with the ever-changing ...

New Audi RS5 goes plug-in hybrid with 630 hp combined output, replacing the old twin-turbo V6. Here’s how the hybrid ...

Some hybrid cars get over 600 miles of driving range. Vehicles with high driving ranges are great for commuting and road trips. One Toyota hybrid has the highest driving range of all hybrid cars.