Today, we've got an apt pupil (China) learning from the master (California), a diesel crossover that's MIA, our context to keep perspective on the EPA's announced plans to let cars emit more, and some new info on the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

California pioneered legislation requiring zero-emission vehicles, but China has learned from the state—and has far more aggressive goals for electric cars.

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel was supposed to launch last fall, but it didn't, and Mazda's not saying why, or when it may arrive.

Following yesterday's EPA announcement, we've rounded up eight things you should know about its plans to allow more emissions from new vehicles starting in 2022.

We've learned a few more things about the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, the 250-mile battery-powered hatchback that will launch before the end of this year.

Buyers in seven Northeast states should consider electric cars, according to a new marketing effort that launched at last week's New York auto show.

The days are numbered for three passenger cars in the U.S. market—the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, and Ford Taurus—according to reports. Because crossovers and SUVs and trucks.

Finally, if you're one of those people who loves cars and wants to live in California, how about an estate (with vineyard) that has garage space for 100 cars? We'll try not to drool. Too much.