Plug-in hybrids have just crossed a symbolic line in Europe, pulling ahead of diesel in new-car registrations and signaling a profound shift in what drivers now see as the safest bet for the next ...

The once-dominant diesel engine is fading away as more buyers move to plug-ins.

Plug-in hybrids have passed diesel cars in European new-car registrations for the first time on record, marking a major shift in one of the world’s most important auto markets. According to data ...