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50-mpg 2019 Honda Insight, Tesla Model 3 parts, electric Corvette, climate trolling: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we've got more details on the 2019 Honda Insight hybrid, some deep research into where Tesla Model 3 parts come from, an amusing troll by one head of state on another, and a very fast, very pricey all-electric Chevy Corvette. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The two-seat Smart minicar has been on sale in the U.S.

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. Rounding out the top six are the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight, and the Smart ForTwo. 4, auto [CNG]. PZEV / Bin 2. Nissan LEAF. Toyota Prius.

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Honda Study Finds Insights Eco Assist System Results in Average 10% Improvement in Fuel Economy After 300 Drives, Up to 20% Max

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Honda Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist). A study by Honda in Japan found that drivers using the new Eco Assist system on the new Honda Insight hybrid improved their fuel economy on average by 10%, up to a maximum of 20%, after 300 drives. Reduces automatic climate control blower fan speed.

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Insight the top hybrid performer

Green Cars News

During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. The Insight 1.3-litre Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

The UVO telematics allows for remote setting of the climate control, locking and unlocking the doors, Find My Car, and other convenience features. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. More Compact Competition.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

Clean Fleet Report

While modern touchscreen technology is nice, Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs and switches for the radio and climate controls. Also part of the MIB2 infotainment system is Bluetooth for telephone and streaming music. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

Additional interior convenience features included the dual zone automatic climate control, power windows with front auto up and down, an integrated backup camera with dynamic gridlines, sun visors with sliding extensions, map and reading lights, a wireless phone charger and an auto-dimming Homelink-equipped rearview mirror.