Did you miss out on any auto industry news last week? Don’t worry. You don’t have to scramble around from website to website to catch up. Here are some of the top stories we found this past week.

• Jaguar, Buick dethrone Lexus in reliability poll — Jaguar and Buick leapt to the top of J.D. Power and Associates’ latest vehicle dependability study. This marks the first time Lexus hasn’t been at the top of the list since 1995. The study measures problems reported by the original owners of vehicles after 3 years.
  
  
• What should I consider before buying a “green” car? — Are you looking for a new, more efficient vehicle? Does all the talk about “green” technology just go right over your head? No need to worry. The experts at autobloggreen.com give you the ultimate guide with reasons to buy--or not buy—the “green” cars on today’s market.
  
  
• Wagoner: Gas tax hike is “worthy of consideration” — General Motors’ CEO Rick Wagoner is the newest proponent for a hike to the federal gas tax. Wagoner believes that having a gallon of gas cost around $4.00 could have several positive benefits, including forcing consumers to buy fuel efficient vehicles. I wonder if this has anything to do with the Chevy Volt’s launch in 2010?
  
  
• Scion confirms new concept car headed for New York — After much speculation throughout the internet, Scion has finally announced they will be unveiling a new concept car at the New York Auto Show. The murky press release says little more than that the car will be a “micro-subcompact.” Knowing Scion’s propensity for unique designs, expect something eye-catching at this unveiling.
  
  
• Smarts pile ups as order cancellations accelerate — Want a Smart car? It might be easier than you think. A growing number of consumers are cancelling their orders of the tiny fortwo, leaving many dealers with a surplus.

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