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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the car companies sold about 1.2 million cars that emit around 4.75 million metric tons of greenhouse gases above what the companies said they would release.

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to pay a $100 million civil fine, and they will forfeit so-called carbon credits which are used to make up for vehicles that emit more greenhouse gases.   The 4.75 million forfeited greenhouse gas emissions are estimated to be worth over $200 million, according to the EPA.

"This unprecedented resolution with Hyundai and Kia underscores the Justice Department's firm commitment to safeguarding American consumers, ensuring fairness in every marketplace, protecting the public from deceptive practices by large corporation.

Kia admitted overstating mileage claims for its Rio and Soul models. The EPA said the overstatements ranged from between 1 and 6 miles per gallon.

Buy a greener car....   Just a thought.