2018 Mercedes Benz C350e Plug-in Hybrid

The C-Class is the best-selling model series from Mercedes-Benz and the C350e is the plug-in hybrid version of the sedan. It’s a beautiful car inside and out but only delivers an all-electric range of up to 20 miles. Still, it’s the only compact luxury PHEV sedan for now.   The 2018 C350e comes in one trim…

2019 Subaru Ascent Limited

There’s never been a Subaru with three rows of seating until now. The Ascent is a brand new model for 2019 and the largest Subaru ever. It boasts a cavernous interior, lots of standard safety equipment and Subaru’s all-wheel-drive system.   The Ascent can seat seven or eight passengers. It comes standard with a bench…

2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

The Niro crossover is available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. It’s Kia’s third plug-in model. It has up to 26 miles of all-electric range and with the gas engine, total driving range is about 560 miles. So you can drive on EV power for daily trips and have enough total range for a long…

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT

Mitsubishi bills the Outlander PHEV as the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid crossover. Now there aren’t exactly a ton of plug-in hybrid crossovers so it’s not too tough to be the best-selling vehicle in this category. But the Outlander PHEV still has a lot going for it especially for consumers who want an affordable and more…

2018 BMW i3s with Range Extender

The 2018 BMW i3 is available as an electric-only vehicle, or you can get the extended-range model which adds a two-cylinder gas engine and functions as a plug-in hybrid. Either way, it’s a hatchback that seats four passengers.   Yes, it’s a bit odd looking inside and out and definitely attracted attention during my week-long…

2018 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso

The Fiat 124 Spider looks a lot like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. That’s because both are based on the same platform and built in the same plant in Hiroshima, Japan. Both are two-seat convertibles that will put a smile on your face on a sunny day! The Spider has five more horsepower and is about…

2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake S

A Jaguar wagon? Yep, the Sportbrake is the new wagon version of the midsize luxury XF sedan. Instead of a trunk, there’s a hatchback.   Wagons have been popular in Europe for years, while compact crossovers are the top choice for Americans. But wagons are making a comeback here with offerings from Audi, Buick, Mercedes-Benz,…