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  • Sip Fuel Gingerly in the New CrossTrek Hybrid

    Sip Fuel Gingerly in the New CrossTrek Hybrid

    Expected to arrive in the fall, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid uses the same 2.5-liter flat-four hybrid powertrain found in the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. Following a very similar path to the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will arrive in the fall of 2025 with a 2.5-liter flat-four hybrid engine that…

  • Swoop In with the New Nightshade Prius

    Swoop In with the New Nightshade Prius

    We see a new trim level for the 2025 Toyota Prius: Nightshade. It slots in just beneath the top-of-the-line Limited trim and includes black styling elements. For the third year of the fifth-generation Prius, Toyota added a Nightshade trim to the mix. Now offered at four levels, Nightshade slots in above the base LE, and…

  • Blitz Through the Back Roads in this New Hybrid!

    Blitz Through the Back Roads in this New Hybrid!

    The new, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid arrives as part of an mid-cycle update to the Japanese brand’s compact mainstay. You also see new technology and tweaked styling. What’s GoodMore and more efficient power from the 2.0-liter, two-motor, hybrid system. Retains easy and enjoyable driving nature. What Could ImproveWind and road noise only competitive. EPA rated…