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It's a hard-wired human response to be wary of new or changing things. In past millennia, it may have kept us alive longer. And when you're talking about a household's second-most-expensive purchase, it's not surprising that most car buyers are cautious, letting others be pioneers first. But for...

The Toyota Prius will go down in history as a truly ground-breaking vehicle, both the first and the highest-production hybrid vehicle built to date. It's also the sole vehicle sold in the U.S. this year that is rated at 50 miles per gallon combined--for three different models, no less. But a new...

This week's headlines included everything from the Tesla Model X to the 2014 Nissan Leaf electric car. Here's a look at what happened in the green-car universe: We took a look at some upcoming vehicle debuts at next week's 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and also laid some electric-car trivia upon you...

This week we ushered in a new year on Green Car Reports, but that doesn't mean there wasn't car news. Here's a look back: Fisker Automotive's fate is suddenly up in the air, again, after a last-minute bid was submitted for the failed automaker. To make things even worse, the founders of the company...

It may have been a holiday week, but that didn't stop the green automotive news from erupting. Here's a look back at what happened this week on Green Car Reports: With the new 2015 Ford F-150 on the horizon, we laid out what we know so far regarding the new pickup truck's fuel economy. A few...

What's been happening in the world of green automotive news this week? Let's recap: News broke that Ford might consider diesel, hybrid or even electric powertrains for the Mustang in the future, and we discussed what the new 2015 Mustang's fuel-economy ratings might be. In Tesla-related news...

It's been another busy week in the green automotive world. Let's take a moment to recap: Making headlines this week is the new 2015 Ford Mustang. It's the first Mustang to offer a four-cylinder engine option since 1993, and that has some fans excited, others in an uproar. With November behind us...

Are you in the know when it comes to the green automotive universe? If so, then you'll be aware it was a very busy week, with both the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. Let's take a look and recap: The wraps finally came off the new 2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S, and yes...

It's been a busy week in the green automotive universe, but you already know that since you follow us on social media. That means you are aware that we named the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2014. Of course, that doesn't mean the other nominees aren't noteworthy...

Have you been keeping up with us on social media this week? If you have, then you already know we've been driving a new 2014 Audi Q5 TDI. Watch this space for our impressions. In the news this week, we learned that orders for the 261-mpg Volkswagen XL1 have exceeded the 200 scheduled units, and VW...

What's been happening in the world of green car news? We're glad you asked. This week we shared our driving impressions of the radical new 2014 BMW i3 electric car, and spent some time in the 2014 Smart Electric Drive. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made headlines multiple times this week as he bought the...

If you've been following us around the social sphere this week, then you already have a pretty good idea of what's going on in the green automotive world, but if you aren't, we've created a quick recap just for you. We reported our results from the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage's gas mileage test, and we...

So what in the world happened in the green automotive universe this week? We spent some time driving the new 2014 Audi Q5 TDI diesel crossover, and we're finally allowed to tell you how the new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid drives. Oh, and we also explained how that Accord Hybrid actually works, since...

What got us all charged up in the world of green automotive news this week? Well, a Tesla Model S caught fire after hitting a piece of metal road debris, and we took a look at what actually happened. We spent some time driving the new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, and while we can't tell you anything...

This week we noted that Tesla is scrambling to meet its self-imposed Supercharger installation deadline. Oddly enough, though, once we posted about the topic, Tesla quietly removed the "Summer 2013" section of the map from its website. Also making headlines this week is Fisker Automotive, as a...

This week we dissected Tesla's need for huge amounts of batteries as demand and production of its cars ramps up. Will Tesla run into a battery supply issue? How will the electric-car maker deal with this issue? Also making headlines this week is the possibility of a hybrid Chevrolet Corvette...

This week we spent a bit of time with Toyota. Why, you ask? Good question. We learned a bit more about the upcoming and eagerly-anticipated 2016 Toyota Prius, and took some time behind the wheel of some Toyota models that aren't sold here in the U.S. Those included the oddly enjoyable Toyota Crown...

When the new guy achieves something great, there will always be haters. But what happens when that new guy touts his achievement beyond the allowed guidelines? Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] is the new guy in this scenario, and the company did just that this week in a release about the NHTSA's 5-star safety...

As cars get greener, there's more controversy surrounding how we judge exactly how green they are. That tops the headlines this week in social media here at Green Car Reports, as Ford announced revised gas mileage stats for its 2013 C-Max Hybrid and promised to do better for 2014. In other news...