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 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.

No, just because your car's a hybrid doesn't mean it requires fewer oil changes than a conventional gasoline car. Depending on the make and model, your hybrid vehicle will most likely need an oil ...