Category: Today in Car News

Honda rolls out an electric scooter that looks like a perfect pair with an EV. The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis GV70, and Lexus RZ make the safety honor roll. And have Rivian trucks long ago delivered just become better-driving? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian’s latest software update brings improved ride and handling to the...

The Mazda CX-9 PHEV makes the safety honor roll. Honda, BMW, and Ford get together for looking at how EVs could connect to the grid. And we go hands-on with how the Kia EV9 will help back up the home and smooth the grid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming Kia EV9 is noteworthy for many reasons, and one of them is the way the...

The Hyundai Kona electric outshines its gasoline counterpart. Illinois will be the home of a huge LFP battery factory. And the Porsche Taycan is getting recalled for battery issues only affecting one model year. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Based on some brief first driving impressions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, we can verify...

Some U.S. states are doing much better than others in supporting the growing fleet of EVs, and California doesn’t top the list. Lotus rolls out an EV that appears to face off with the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. And is BYD’s Blade battery headed into some Mercedes models? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lotus has rolled...

One major hotel chain is making a widespread commitment to EV chargers. F-150 Lightning owners will soon have the alternative to use Apple Maps for smart EV guidance. And Ford takes its Mach-E beyond where the pavement ends. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally unveiled on Thursday presents a new twist on...

Honda maps out its charge-port shift for new EVs. Toyota has revealed a hydrogen fuel-cell pickup project, and it’s ready to take its biggest U.S. port “off the grid.” And will more than four out of five new EVs sold in North Dakota really still fuel up with gasoline? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota is producing...

Mercedes emphasizes how much efficiency matters in an aero-savvy, 800-volt concept. Audi previews a new cabin interface for future EVs. And does the Polestar 2 make more sense in rear-wheel-drive form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 is entering its fourth model year, and while it doesn’t look all that much...

The VW ID.4 gets more power and more driving range in some forms for 2024. The Toyota Prius and Prius Prime make the safety honor roll. And we look at some of the many models from German automakers to debut at Munich over the holiday weekend. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite their excellent mpg, range, and efficiency numbers, the...

Rivian tops 400 miles of EPA range with its Max pack. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. And the Tesla Model 3 gets a new look and more—for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe. Although it’s about the same dimensions as the...

Mercedes’ electric vans get a U.S. price tag. We look at how Rivian Dual-Motor models compare to Quad-Motor models. And what makes green hydrogen worthy of a federal incentive? This and more, here at Green Car Reports Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself in Illinois, cuts weight, cuts costs, and provides nearly the...

EVs top 5% of the market in 23 countries. A study looks at Tesla range degradation related to fast-charging. And Mercedes paints a more complete picture of how its American charging efforts might fit together. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As an American EV fast-charging network is being put together by seven automakers, including...

Tesla owners prove the merit of virtual power plants in Texas. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets recalled over a hybrid-software fault. And the Audi Q8 E-Tron hits 300 miles of range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi is delivering 300 EPA miles for its Q8 E-Tron, as promised. But as official EPA ratings reveal, that’s for the...

Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 was officially revealed in China, but it appears to be a sweet spot in the vehicle market that would...

Vinfast claims 330 miles of U.S. range for its three-row electric SUV. California re-ups its EV incentives for lower-income households. EV collision repair remains more expensive. And the uniquely boxy Mercedes EQB gets a refresh. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A series of tech and styling improvements due in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB...

Honda and Acura are on board with the Tesla charge connector. AI could be harnessed to make more of solar cells on EVs and hybrids. And the Hummer EV is an efficiency standout in the wrong way. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The EPA has confirmed official efficiency and range figures for some versions of the GMC Hummer EV, and at as...

American EV battery plants are under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election and UAW negotiations. Smart adapters could help Ford tackle fleets’ bidirectional charging needs. And electric convertibles may still arrive, but we run through all the hurdles of why they’re not here yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why can’t...

Acura’s first EV bows. The I-Pace soon reaches the end. Public charging still stinks. And a full review of the Rivian R1S tells us much about range, performance, and facing off with bulls. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the Rivian R1S on a Rocky Mountain adventure, getting acquainted with its on- and off-road...

Rivian tops 350 miles of range with its middle of three battery packs. Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker sees its upcoming $45,400 Alaska electric truck as its “everything” vehicle, but it...

Even with more charging, EV batteries are growing faster than range, and that’s not a good thing. The Rivian R1S tackles the American off-road trail often seen as Jeep’s stomping ground. And Fisker commits to Supercharger access. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Led by the prospects of big electric pickups and electric SUVs...

Faraday Future has delivered its first production EV. Americans don’t think climate change is an issue. And Tesla drops prices on the Model S and Model X—sort of. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has effectively lowered the base price of its Model S and Model X by introducing lower-priced Standard Range versions. With a...