Today, Tesla criticizes attempts to soften California's zero-emission vehicle mandate, we talk 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e plug-in hybrid pricing and other details, and the 2017 Infiniti Q30 compact is confirmed for the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

See what Fisker had to say in response to questions about its plans to build cars in California.

Tesla says its success highlights the "weakness" of the California zero-emission vehicle mandate, and fights other carmakers' attempts to change the rules.

The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e plug-in hybrid SUV is priced from $63,095, including destination.

Car buyers care about increased fuel economy, but not how it's achieved, a new study finds.

About two years after it was first unveiled as a concept, the 2017 Infiniti Q30 compact hatchback will debut this fall at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Fiat 500e electric car is recalled for a fourth time over a software issue that could cause cars to randomly shift into neutral.

The Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra are two competent compact cars. See how they match up in a quick comparison.

Finally, check out some spy shots of the refreshed 2017 Buick Encore subcompact crossover set to debut next year.

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