Tests and Features

In the history of cars, there were those before the Toyota Prius and the ones that came after. Introduced in Japan back in 1997, the humble sedan ushered in a new era of fuel economy thanks to a remarkably smooth and efficient combination of gas and electric power sources. Its …

The original pioneer of hybridization, the Toyota Prius compact, is getting a well-deserved makeover for its fifth generation. Although Toyota has been criticized for its nonchalance in the all-electric segments, the Japanese brand has not given up on its beloved hybrids, marketing electrified models that are impressively popular. The 2023 …

Twenty-five years after the first Prius went into production, Toyota unveiled the fifth-generation model, at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. And The Car Guide recently travelled to California to test-drive it. A Whole New Look What's most obvious when you look at the 2023 Prius is its new silhouette.

Good initial quality and a high level of reliability are two elements that are common in the most durable vehicles on the market. But don’t forget that a vehicle can only last if it’s maintained properly! The American research firm iSeeCars has recently published a new annual ranking of models …

Modern hybrid vehicles have been available for over 20 years and there is plenty of choice on the per-owned market. Of course, their main appeal is fuel economy, but some models also allow you to save money by being reliable and inexpensive to maintain. The American magazine Consumer Reports has …