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

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.

All four are great options; it just depends on your current (or future) circumstances. Let’s discuss. Now, unlike our parents, our children are growing up with a whole lot more to choose from. There ...

A breakthrough mild hybrid powertrain that can get you moving on electric power alone, and a secret Audi seems oddly reluctant to share. What do these two things have in common? They’re one and the ...

Confused by hybrid cars? We break down regular hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and mild hybrids—and explain which one makes sense for you.

It seems like you can't swing a dead battery without hitting a mild hybrid vehicle (MHEV) these days. The premise is appealing – get moderate gains in fuel efficiency and performance, provide more ...

If you pay any attention to modern vehicles, odds are you're well-acquainted with the term "hybrid." For those unfamiliar with the word in this context, hybrid vehicles are those that use both an ...