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Euro NCAP 2016: Toyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniq and VW Tiguan best in class

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In 2016, Euro NCAP tested 18 new passenger cars and four heavy quadricycles; three cars were awarded “Best in Class”: the Toyota Prius in the Large Family Car category; the Hyundai Ioniq in the Small Family Car category; and the VW Tiguan in the Small Off-Roader category. Euro NCAP Best in Class scores 2016. Toyota Prius.

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Ford, Hyundai Dedicated Hybrids To Target 2016 Toyota Prius?

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It''s been a quiet period for hybrid news lately, with the 2016 Toyota Prius launch delayed and still more than a year away. But further down the road, it appears that both Hyundai and Ford now plan to offer dedicated hybrids--vehicles designed specifically around a hybrid powertrain that offer no gasoline-only version.

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Hyundai Electric Car, 2016 Toyota Prius Spy Shots, Tesla Store Tweaks: Today's Car News

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Today, a possible all-electric version of Hyundai's "Prius fighter" dedicated hybrid model, spy shots of the 2016 Toyota Prius, and updates to Tesla's retail stores. Our spy photographer captured the 2016 Toyota Prius uncloaked ahead of its September 8 reveal in Las Vegas.

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2016 Toyota Prius, Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Sales, CA ZEV Rules: Today's Car News

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Today, we've got an update on the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid, disappointing sales for the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell crossover, and pending changes to California's Zero-Emission vehicle rules. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Recruits Vets, Next Toyota Prius News, Diesel Hyundai Tucson? Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

military veterans, and reports of all-wheel drive for the 2015 Toyota Prius hybrid and a diesel engine option for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson compact crossover. Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors recruits U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We recounted our biggest stories of last week in The Week in Reverse.

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2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid: Clearer Spy Shot Of High-Tailed Rear

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Similarly, Southern California residents often see Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai prototypes pass them clad in disguise. DON'T MISS: 2016 Toyota Prius. Detroit-area residents occasionally see camouflaged development prototypes from GM, Ford, and Chrysler testing on public roads.

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Hyundai To Launch All-Electric 'Prius Fighter' Model In 2016: Tip

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Hyundai's ambitious plans to offer more green cars than any other maker except Toyota may have tilted slightly toward electric cars. According to the report, Hyundai has decided that it will offer an all-electric "AE" version of its forthcoming dedicated "Prius.

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