The hybrid premium: How much more does a hybrid car cost?

America's most popular hybrid, the Toyota Prius, technically does not have a premium, as there is no direct equivalent gasoline-engine model. (Credit: Toyota) Ever since hybrids became popular, with the second generation of the Toyota Prius, the question arose of whether the fuel savings justified a hybrid car's higher price. The extra expense for a hybrid car has been called the hybrid premium ...

Honda wins appeal of small-claims hybrid judgment

A judge overturned a nearly $10,000 small claims judgment against American Honda Motor Co. that was won by a car owner who said the automaker misrepresented that her hybrid Civic could get 50 miles per gallon, according to a ruling released Wednesday.

Honda wins appeal of small-claims loss on hybrid's gas mileage claims

A Los Angeles County judge overturned a nearly $10,000 small-claims judgment against American Honda Motor Co. that was won by a car owner who said the automaker misrepresented the gas mileage of her hybrid Civic, according to a ruling released Wednesday.

Total Car Score Names 2012 Kia Forte To "Top Cars For College Grads" List

IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Car Score ( www.totalcarscore.com ), one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named the 2012 Forte sedan and hatchback ...

Honda wins on appeal in hybrid mileage case

LOS ANGELES — A judge overturned a nearly $10,000 small claims judgment against American Honda Motor Co. that was won by a car owner who said the automaker misrepresented that her hybrid Civic could get 50 miles per gallon, according to a ruling released Wednesday.