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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax

Baua Electric

When it’s time to replace their cars, many Toyota Prius owners choose another of the hybrids, according used-car retailer CarMax. More than 38% of CarMax customers who own a Prius purchase another one, according to the company. That makes the Prius the model with the highest loyalty in CarMax’s inventory.

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2016 Toyota Prius, 2017 Honda Clarity CA Launch, Tesla Model 3 Drag Coefficient: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we drive the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid, Honda discusses its 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell and upcoming plug-in hybrid, and a new report claims the Tesla Model 3 electric car will be among the most aerodynamic vehicles in production. The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will go on sale in California in late 2016.

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Tesla Autopilot safety, 2017 Honda CR-V, Formula E relevance: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we take a closer look at the statistics used by Tesla CEO Elon Musk to defend the carmaker's Autopilot system, survey the upgraded 2017 Honda CR-V crossover, and look at how Formula E electric-car racing could make road cars better. Certain 2016 and 2017 Toyota Prius hybrids are being recalled to.

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2017 Hyundai Ioniq, Honda Accord Hybrid Hiatus, Intercity Fast Charging: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have some details on the Prius-fighting 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid, the Honda Accord Hybrid goes on hiatus, and the case for intercity fast charging for electric cars. The Honda Accord Hybrid is. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

Green Car Congress

The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Click to enlarge. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum.

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Honda to offer three hybrid systems; new fuel cell vehicles for US, Japan, Europe in 2015

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Co. CEO, Takanobu Ito, outlined the product, technology and business developments and direction planned to drive Honda’s growth by fiscal year 2017; among these are a plan to introduce three hybrid systems, Ito said. Honda is also developing a new more powerful two-motor hybrid system for mid-size vehicles.

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2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Crossover Utility Vehicle Debuts At Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Reports

The 2017 Kia Niro "hybrid utility vehicle" revealed this morning at the Chicago Auto Show marks the South Korean brand's ambitious entry into dedicated hybrids.

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