Today we look at why diesel engines are selling well in luxury SUVs and crossovers, Smart's plan to keep the old Electric Drive model in the new 2016 Fortwo lineup, and Polaris' acquisition of Brammo's electric-motorcycle business. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

There's a new player in the world of electric motorcycles, as Polaris takes over the electric motorcycle business of Brammo.

Gas mileage remains the first priority for new-car buyers, according to a recent J.D. Power survey.

Via Motors expects to sell 50,000 plug-in hybrid trucks per year by 2018.

Hydrogen fuel is now for sale in California as the state certifies the first fueling station to dispense it in specific amounts.

The 2016 Smart Fortwo is all new, except for the Electric Drive model, that is. It carries over from the previous generation.

See why diesel engines are selling well in large luxury SUVs and crossovers in the U.S.

BMW will raise its wholesale prices, but hopes dealers won't pass that price hike on to consumers.

Speaking of the Bavarian carmaker, we've also got spy shots of the 2017 BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid.

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