Joe Duarte

Many believe that V8 engine history starts in 1955, with the introduction of the small-block V8 from which pretty much all V8s would sprout.

Salted in amongst the Corvettes, Mustangs, and Skylines are these fast cars that have mostly been glossed over.

A recent study into initial EV battery charging offers a simple way to enhance the early capacity of a lithium-ion battery and prolong its life.

As the automotive world speeds toward electrification, it’s getting rarer to find vehicles that don’t have some form of electrical boost, and even stalwarts of the big-displacement internal combustion era are now equipping their iconic cars with hybrid systems. Although hybrid technology is not new, having been long ago applied to diesel locomotive and naval power, and used on a Ferdinand Porsche racing car in 1903, the current mass-production technology began in 1997 with the Toyota Prius.

Range anxiety is the one hurdle EVs have to effectively clear, and one that affordable EVs struggle with, but this Hyundai plan may address it.

EVs may be the direction for future motoring, but Mercedes-Benz is finding out that things like brand-identity are more important sales factors.

SUVs have embraced hybridization for their range-extending qualities, and this Japanese hybrid SUV tops when it comes to long-distance driving.

The first hybrid car pushed carmakers to go farther and lower costs, leading to today’s cheapest hybrids that can surpass 500 miles on a full tank.

Toyota has a legacy of producing reliable, high-quality vehicles, and dependably rolls out products that are not only good builds with solid components and flawless presentation, but are also top-notch performers backed by state-of-the-science technology. And, as the automotive world accelerates its drive towards electrification, Toyota is leading the charge with cutting-edge hybrid and electric systems across all its market classes, including the high-volume compact crossover segment.

PHEVs offer the best of ICEs and EVs, and if you are on the lookout for a cheap and efficient plug-in hybrid, these 10 models are your best bets.