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Almost a year after it was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid is finally going on sale. The Niro is Kia's first dedicated hybrid vehicle, and the Korean carmaker has taken an unusual tack in describing its new model. Kia calls the Niro a crossover, but its relatively low ride height and lack of all-wheel drive make it more like a traditional wagon than a genuine utility vehicle. DON'T MISS: 2017 Kia Niro hybrid: first drive report (Dec 2016) Pricing for the 2017 Niro starts at $23,800, including a mandatory $895 destination charge. That buys a base FE model, one...
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More than half of car buyers know little about electric cars, if anything
In the six years since modern electric cars went on sale in large numbers, educating the public has been one of the greatest challenges for advocates of plug-in cars. Those efforts still have a long way to go, it seems. Electric cars have become more common over the past few years, but more than...
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for January 2017
It's a new year, and that means a new crop of buyer deals on green cars. The 2017 model year is now well underway, but older 2016 versions of certain vehicles still sit on dealer lots. As dealers get more anxious to clear this older stock, look for more aggressive incentives on these models. DON'T...
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This is the best week of the year to buy a green car
The last week of the year is the best time to buy a new car.
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VW will now sell you a car online, but only in Denmark, not the U.S.
Volkswagen is now selling its Up city car online, but only in Denmark.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for December 2016
These are the best deals on green cars for December 2016.
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These are the best deals on green cars for November 2016.
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Hyundai targets VW diesel buyback owners with special prices
Hyundai is offering special pricing to VW diesel owners covered by the 2.0-liter TDI settlement.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2016
These are the best deals on green cars for October 2016.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for September 2016
Check out the best deals on green cars for September 2016.
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Men may avoid green products because they seem feminine: hypothesis
A new study claims people tend to link "greenness" with "femininity."
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Labor Day deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars
Check out these Labor Day deals on green cars.
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These are the best deals on green cars for August 2016.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for July 2016
These are the best deals on green cars for July 2016.
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Used electric cars sell quickly even as new sales remain flat
Used electric cars are selling quickly and at lower prices, a new study says.
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2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio prices start at under $20,000
The 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio starts at $19,650.
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Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Fuel-Efficient Cars For June 2016
These are the best deals on green cars for June 2016.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for May 2016
These are the best deals on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and fuel-efficient gasoline cars for May 2016.
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The 2016 Ford Fusion Energi now comes with a large cash-back offer in California.
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Half of car buyers hate haggling, but Lexus dealers resist fixed prices
Lexus runs into opposition from dealers as it experiments with no-haggle pricing.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for April 2016
These are the best deals on green cars for April 2016.
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Why used small cars may be your best driving bargain these days
Small cars are coming off leases in droves, but consumers don't want them.
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Consumer Reports: avoid buying used 2014 BMW i3 electric cars
The 2014 BMW i3 makes Consumer Reports' "Used Cars to Avoid Buying" list.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, small, efficient cars for March 2016
Here are the best deals on green cars for March 2016.
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