Green
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Audi, BMW, and Jaguar make headlines today.
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Audi Q7 e-Tron 3.0 TDI Quattro: First Drive Of Diesel Plug-In Hybrid SUV
Last week may not have been the ideal time for Audi to show off its second plug-in hybrid vehicle, since its Q7 e-tron SUV is powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel engine. With the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal now entering its third month—and no resolution apparent—the...
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VW Diesel Ad Pledges It's 'Working To Make Things Right'
Volkswagen launches newspaper ads as it tries to recover from the emissions scandal.
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Audi e-Tron Electric Car To Offer 150-kW Quick Charging Sites
It’s increasingly clear that the German prestige brands plan to launch luxury electric cars that will go head-to-head with upstart Tesla Motors and its Model S and Model X. But a sexy, fast, comfortable, luxurious electric car will not be enough to compete effectively. The German brands must...
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Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Diesel Cars For November 2015
Here are the best deals on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and diesel cars this month.
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Jaguar Electric SUV As Soon As 2017? 'Radical' Styling Planned
Jaguar is reportedly planning an electric SUV with styling inspired by the C-X75 supercar concept.
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Along with the upcoming fourth-generation hybrid Toyota Prius, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is one of the major green-car introductions of this year. It won’t be available nationwide until next spring, but new Volts are already being delivered in California and a few other states. To get an early sense of what the car’s like to live with, we asked San Francisco buyer Bernard Freiwald for his early impressions after taking delivery of a maroon 2016 Volt. DON'T MISS: 2016 Chevrolet Volt First Drive: Plug-In Hybrid Home Run The question-and-answer session that follows was conducted by...
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BMW '706-MPG' Research Car Aims At VW XL1 Ultra-Efficiency Vehicle
Leaked patent images purportedly show BMW's ultra-efficient plug-in hybrid research vehicle.
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2015 LA Auto Show Preview, Wireless Electric-Car Charging, EPA Emissions Tests: Today's Car News
Today's news includes stories about electric-car charging and emissions tests.
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Green Car Preview: 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show
Here's what to expect from the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show next week.
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Karma Automotive (Nee Fisker) To Use BMW Electric-Car Powertrains
BMW will supply powertrain components to Karma Automotive.
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EPA Will Add On-Road Testing For Emissions Compliance
The EPA is testing all new diesel cars in real-world conditions.
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It was a classic click-bait headline: “Ten Things I Hate About My Tesla.” The article appeared last week on The Drive, a new "automotive culture" website from publisher Time Inc. The author, Andy Blau, owns a green Tesla Model S and spends a lot of time driving on New Jersey’s Palisades Parkway, so I identified with him right away. DON'T MISS: 2012 Tesla Model S: Seven Little Things A Buyer Doesn't Like But I can’t say I agreed with many of his 10 “hates” about the Model S, many of which might be more accurately described as mild grumbles. Actually, he...
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Why Exxon Is Attacking The Media Over Climate Change Research
Exxon-conducted research confirmed climate change decades ago, new reports say.
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Autonomous Leaf, Exxon Attacks, VW Diesel Mess Marketing, Miata Reunited: Today's Car News
We've got lots of stories on infrastructure today.
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How Would You Market VW Out Of Its Diesel-Emission Scandal? NPR Suggests Tactics
Advertising professionals suggest ways Volkswagen could market its way out of the current diesel scandal.
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Ford EcoBoost Sales Continue To Rise: 1 Million In 2015 Projected
Ford expects to sell 1 million EcoBoost-equipped cars and trucks this year.
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Is An Electric Scoot Quad (Nee Renault Twizy) Car-Sharing's Urban Future?
In San Francisco, driving a bright-red tandem two-seat electric Renault Twizy gets you noticed--by everyone from sweet little old ladies to skate punks. Even on Castro Street. On Halloween. We spent a weekend with the low-speed electric vehicle, which is just being added to the Scoot Networks fleet...
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Hyundai, Tesla, and Volkswagen make headlines today.
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Hyundai 'AE' Hybrid To Beat 2016 Prius On MPG? Detroit Debut On Tap
While we don't yet know the model name, we do know Hyundai is expected to launch its first dedicated hybrid vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show in January. That car--codenamed 'AE' for now--will go on sale within a year of the fourth-generation Toyota Prius, the car that has defined hybrid efficiency...
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Expect A 500-Mile Electric Car By 2025, Says Tesla's Elon Musk
It was a relatively brief projection of the future from a man who's juggling a lot of balls in the present, but even Elon Musk's quick hits can be newsworthy. The CEO of electric-car maker Tesla Motors told attendees at the Barron's Investment Conference that he expects 500-mile electric cars to be...
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VW Diesel Scandal Is Hurting Prices, Dealers: Here's How
The Volkswagen diesel scandal is taking a toll on resale values.
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World Solar Challenge Concludes As Teams Cover 1,800 Miles On Sun Power (Video)
The 2015 World Solar Challenge recently concluded in Australia.
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Tesla Service, 2016 Chevy Colorado Fuel Economy, VW Gives Debit Cards: Today's Car News
General Motors, Tesla, and Volkswagen make headlines today.
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