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Best Used Green Cars To Buy: 2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

Green Car Reports

Now in its third generation, the Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the stalwarts of the compact hybrid class, having been around in one form or another since its introduction to the U.S. Here we're looking at the popular 2006-2011 model, as one of our Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy.

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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid: GreenCarReports Best Car To Buy 2012 Nominee

Green Car Reports

Though always overshadowed by the more distinctive Toyota Prius, the hybrid model of the Honda Civic compact sedan has been a longstanding competitor in the field of high-mileage hybrid cars. First launched as a 2003 model, the Honda Civic Hybrid has been entirely redesigned for the 2012 model year.

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Woman Wins Suit Against Honda For Low Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage

Green Car Reports

If you buy a new car but can’t get anywhere near the gas mileage the automaker says you should, can you sue them for misleading you? For Heather Peters -- former attorney and owner of a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid -- the answer is a resounding yes.

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Best Used Green Car To Buy: Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Green Car Reports

Last week we started a series of the Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy. We've already looked at two of the best-known green cars, the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius and the 2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid. Where hybrids major on low emissions, the assistance.

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The 60 MPG Honda Civic. Not Sold In The U.S.

Green Car Reports

The most frugal Civic U.S. drivers can currently buy is the 2013 Civic Hybrid. There, the Civic is a five-door hatchback rather than four-door sedan, and the styling.' The low-key sedan manages 44 mpg in city, highway and combined driving, sips gasoline, and goes about its business with relative anonymity.

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Honda Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Case Heads To Small Claims Court

Green Car Reports

When you buy a new car, you’ll probably use manufacturers’ own gas mileage estimates alongside the official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy database to help you choose which car will be best for you.

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Toyota Gives Tips On Getting More MPG From Your Hybrid Car

Green Car Reports

Thinking of buying a hybrid? If you're coming from a non-hybrid though, it may take a little time to make the most of your new Prius, Civic Hybrid or similar. While easy to drive, hybrids sometimes.