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First Drive: 2010 Lexus HS250h

Our High Gear Media colleague Bengt Halvorson has just driven the eagerly awaited 2010 Lexus HS250h. It's the first dedicated hybrid for Toyota's luxury marque, meaning it isn't offered in a gasoline-only version (just as the 2010 Toyota Prius is solely a hybrid). Unlike the Prius, which maximizes...

May 26, 2009 by John Voelcker 3

Analysis: 3 Points To Note in Obama's New Mileage and Emissions Regulations

May 19, 2009 2

Finally, Obama To Announce 42-MPG-By-2016 Requirement As Single US Standard

May 18, 2009 9

Prius Sudden Acceleration: Much Ado About Nothing?

May 14, 2009 70

FastSkinz car wrap applied to 2009 Ford Flex at left by Popular Mechanics

Covering Your Car In Sharkskin Dimples Does Nothing For Fuel Economy

Three months ago, we ran a little item about FastSkinz, a new car wrap with little dimples in it that supposedly reduced aerodynamic drag over your vehicle. The claim: Up to... May 12, 2009 by John Voelcker 2

2010 Honda Insight Is Country's Best-Selling Car...In Japan

If you're a potential hybrid car buyer--or a fan of celebrity smackdowns--the battle between the 2010 Honda Insight and the 2010 Toyota Prius is worth ringside seats. We'll... May 11, 2009 by John Voelcker 1

Green Truck Steal of the Month: Discontinued Dodge Durango Hybrid?

We get asked for advice on buying cars, a lot. Last week our friend Ross called, saying he was thinking about buying an SUV. Ross may be the last person in the world who will... May 11, 2009 by John Voelcker

2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI: VW Takes Its Diesels Upmarket

VW sells more diesel passenger cars in the US than any other maker. Its 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, along with the upcoming 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI, carry the banner of... May 7, 2009 by John Voelcker

1985 Buick Century, Gross Polluter, by Flickr user head36

BREAKING: House Agrees on Cash-For-Clunkers Bill

According to reports out of Washington this afternoon, the House has reached agreement on the terms of a "Cash for Clunkers" bill after Congressmembers from the automaking... May 5, 2009 by John Voelcker 9

Ford's Omnivorous Flex-Fuel Mondeo Runs On Whatever It Has In Its Tanks

Normally we keep our commentary to cars you can buy in North America. When we break that rule, it's to highlight a remarkable advance in green car design. So: Please welcome... March 12, 2009 by John Voelcker 2