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Drive Green: Texas Auto Writer’s Association names Lexus RX 450h 'Green Vehicle of Texas'

Aug. 30, 2016

Who says you can’t combine luxury and eco-friendly elements in the same sentence these days? The folks at the Texas Auto Writers Association gave a nod to that winning combination a few weeks ago in Fort Worth at the group’s Spring Auto Roundup at Texas Motor Speedway. The organization handed out the 2016 Green Vehicle of Texas Award to the 2016 Lexus RX 450h.

Drive Green: Toyota's Prius 2016 rewrites hybrid rules

Jan. 4, 2016

At a recent launch of Toyota’s all new Toyota Prius, the word was unmistakably that the 2016 Toyota Prius will be rewriting the hybrid rulebook that it created. With a price tag starting at $24,200 for the Prius Two model and up to $30,000 for the Prius Four Touring, the 2016 Prius line offers car buyers many choices.  

Drive Green: 2016 Chevy Volt hybrid rolls out with upgrades

Nov. 16, 2015

If you are in the market for a snazzy electric vehicle with the security of a gas-powered range extender, then the 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid might be for you. The 2016 is an upgraded, second generation model that offers 53 miles of EV range and about 420 miles of total driving range. Price starts at $33,995.

Drive Green: Electric vehicle expo to be held in Grapevine

Attendees to the National Drive Electric Week event in Grapevine can register to win a Nissan Leaf for a weekend.

Sept. 16, 2015

If you want to learn more about electric vehicles, this Saturday, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has a free event to get you up to speed.

Drive Green: 2015 Tesla S offers a high-end EV with a nearly 300-mile range

To many EV junkies, the 2015 Tesla S is the epitome of a desirable electric car. It offers super luxury and power, climbing from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds, all with an impressive  battery range. Currently, Tesla sells the only electric car that can go for more than 200 miles without a charge.