2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid gets 40 mpg city, price tag to rival RAV4 Hybrid

2020 Honda CR-V HybridHonda has revealed fuel economy ratings and U.S. pricing information for the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, which starts arriving at dealerships March 1. The CR-V’s arrival cements an entirely new segment for mileage-conscious buyers who aren’t yet ready to embrace EVs. Just a few model years ago, the U.S. lacked a single hybrid entry in what...

Isetta-inspired Microlino EV gets a redesign before it ever launched

Micro Mobility Microlino 2.0 and MicrolettaThe Microlino, a retro EV inspired by the classic Isetta microcar, is getting a redesign despite not having gone on sale yet. Now dubbed Microlino 2.0, the tiny EV is scheduled to appear at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. A redesign was necessary in order to meet certain internal safety standards, according to a press release from Micro Mobility, the...

Study: Toyota has the longest-lasting hybrids

2009 Toyota Highlander HybridToyota hybrids already have a reputation for lasting a long time without the kind of serious mechanical issues that might retire them from the road. A study released Wednesday helps confirm that. Based on mathematically modeled results from more than 15.8 used-car sales, the shopping and analytics site iSeeCars.com found that there’s a...

Renault launches new all-electric car-sharing service in Paris

Renault Zity car-sharing serviceAutomaker-operated car-sharing services haven't achieved much success, but that hasn't deterred Renault from launching one in Paris. Renault's Zity car-sharing service, which started in Madrid in 2017, will launch in the French capital in March. Zity will make 500 Renault Zoe electric cars available to Parisians through a mobile app. Similar to...

DS Aero Sport Lounge concept electric car is so very avante-garde

DS Aero Sport Lounge conceptDS is positioned as the luxury brand of the French PSA Group, and while its cars tend to use combine more design flair with mechanical pieces borrowed from mass-market Peugeot and Citroën models, the latest concept car from the brand is an exception. The DS Aero Sport Lounge concept, announced Wednesday, combines the brand's design flair with...