Chalk up another win for Ford as they take home the Green Car Journal Green Car Vision award for the second year in a row at the Washington Auto Show. The Ford C-Max Energi has indeed been turning many heads and other still are awaiting the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid that will become available this fall. MORE >>

If you’re looking for the most environmentally friendly car to cruise around in, the obvious choice is an electric car. Unfortunately, most electric cars, if not all, are limited to city driving thanks to their low speeds and long recharging times. Luckily, there are other options available other than just electric cars. Volvo V60. Hyundai l20. MORE >>

Mercedes-Benz engineers have no boundaries when it comes to improving the safety of their passengers, and why should there be. No feature can be too small when it comes ones safety, especially those loved ones riding in the back seat. That is why Mercedes has developed, and is preparing for production of, the first active seat belt buckle. MORE >>

[Edit] - As stated in the comment section below by it seems that this bad news about the RAV4 EV is incorrect. We have verified this to be true and look forward to an electric RAV4 being made available to the general public next year. Particularly in the world of pure electric cars, Toyota has become like a sleeping giant. MORE >>

And it’s not even 2012 yet. The 2012 Green Car of the Year award didn’t go to an electric or diesel vehicle (as it has the past few years) but instead was taken by none other than the Honda Civic Natural Gas. The Civic beat out the Ford Focus Electric, Mitsubishi i, Toyota Prius V and the Volkswagen Passat TDI. MORE >>