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Fuel-economy rules & jobs, Tesla quality issues, high-volume VW electric car: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we look at why looser fuel-economy rules won't create more jobs, why Tesla owners love their electric cars despite significant documented quality issues, and when the first high-volume Volkswagen electric car will arrive. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Ford fuel economy, EPA ends talks, better hybrids, Audi ad: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford opened an investigation into the way it conducts fuel economy tests. Half of Consumer Reports top picks for 2019 include hybrids or plug-in cars. And Audi makes good on advertising the performance benefits of an electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Plug-in electric car sales, next Tesla, Mitsubishi fuel economy: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have plug-in electric car sales figures for April 2016, a hint at Tesla's future plans from CEO Elon Musk, and an update on the Mitsubishi fuel-economy scandal. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Mitsubishi says its 2013-17 model-year fuel-economy figures are accurate.

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Tesla Autopilot crashes, used electric cars, Peugeot fuel economy discrepancy: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, additional Tesla Autopilot crashes surface, used electric cars prove popular with consumers, and PSA Peugeot Citroën admits that its cars' real-world fuel economy is much lower than official ratings. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mitsubishi fuel economy, Ford electric car, Tesla warranty costs: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

models for fuel economy, Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms his company has a 200-mile electric car is in the works, and high warranty costs cause problems for Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms a 200-mile electric car is coming. Tesla's customer service is.

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2019 Honda Insight, Chevy Bolt EV fast charging, and fuel economy commentary: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles? All of this and more on Green Car Reports. GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The 2019 Honda Insight.

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Jeep Wrangler fuel economy, another Tesla investigation, and Audi talks electric-car plans: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla is under scrutiny again after the NTSB opened a new investigation following a vehicle fire that killed two teenagers. The Consumer Federation of America issued a new report declaring improved fuel economy helps offset the cost of modern.