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2016 Toyota Prius, 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid Driven, Free Tesla Model X: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have the first official images and details of the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid, first impressions of the 2016 Lexus RX hybrid, and Tesla's offer of a free Model X electric crossover to existing owners who refer friends. The 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid finally appears, with a claimed 55 mpg combined.

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2016 Chevy Volt MPG, EPA Clean Power Plan, 2016 Mazda CX-3 Driven: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have efficiency ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the EPA finalizes rules that will limit carbon emissions from power plants, and we drive the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Electric Car Sales, 2016 Toyota Mirai Range, Biofuel Airliners: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have plug-in electric car sales figures for June, confirmation that the 2016 Toyota Mirai will have over 300 miles of range, and United Airlines' plan to use biofuel on certain U.S. Neste Oil's renewable-diesel car completes its cross-country journey, averaging 67 mpg. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Koch Brothers Target Electric Cars, VW Diesel Penalty, 2016 Honda Civic Coupe MPG: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We also have fuel-economy figures for the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe. Today, the Koch Brothers may launch a lobbying effort against electric cars, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may require Volkswagen to build more electric cars as a penalty for its diesel cheating. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla P85D Vs Dodge Hellcat, 2016 Chevy Volt Seating, Chrysler CEO On MPG Targets: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today we bring you a drag-race contest between a Tesla Model S P85D electric car and a 707-horsepower V-8 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, an explanation of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt''s "occassional" fifth-seat claim, and Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergion Marchionne''s belief that carmakers can meet upcoming fuel-economy targets.

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Chevy Volt Explained, Tesla's New Plant, Ultra-High Gas Mileage: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: How the Chevrolet Volt really works, Tesla seeks workers for a second California facility, and why we can''t buy cars that get 60, 70, or 80 mpg. The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf went on sale within days back in 2010, and updated models are expected in 2016. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Recall, Pickup Truck MPG, 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage: Today's Car News

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The Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2016 Toyota Prius, and wireless electric-car charging are just some of. Today, Tesla recalls every Model S electric car to check seat belts, we compare pickup truck fuel economy for Ford, General Motors, and Ram, and the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage debuts at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.