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

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.

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

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 ...

EQ Boost is a mild-hybrid system built around a 48-volt electrical architecture that increases the performance and efficiency of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE). The technology ...

It isn’t often that Germans admit that they were wrong, butAMG’s ill-fated downsizing to four-cylinder engines was most definitely A Mistake. Having bet the house on its fast-but-anodyne C43/GLC43 and ...

Mercedes hybrid SUVs and sedans are hitting their stride in 2026. We break down how Mercedes plug-in hybrids work and what makes them special.