• 2025 Camry hybrid review, Highlander EV, Prius recall: Today’s Car News

    The 2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid and does that matters to Camry shoppers a little bit better. Prius owners need to keep those doors locked. And is the U.S.-made three-row Toyota electric SUV a Highlander EV? It’s a variety pack of Toyota news today, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid, we found that the

  • Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 Performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealers: Today’s Car News

    Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In addition to Tesla’s quarterly call for investors—which ended up very much focused around robotaxi plans—the EV brand revealed its Tesla

  • Toyota 3-row EVs, lower-priced Ford EVs, Honda EV hubs, Mazda EZ-6: Today’s Car News

    Ford EVs are losing money, but hope is on the way with a next generation of vehicles. Mazda shows an appealing electric sedan so far limited to China. Toyota plans a second U.S.-made three-row electric SUV. And Honda is creating another EV hub in Canada. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. More lower-priced Ford EVs are on the way, the automaker said

  • Mini Aceman EV, GM home-backup hardware, 2024 EV sales to climb: Today’s Car News

    GM reveals more about what will turn its EVs into backup power for the home. Mini shows its Aceman EV. And EV sales are set to make gains in the U.S. and globally in 2024. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Mini Aceman urban EV has been revealed, and it quite closely follows the 2022 concept car of the same name. If this model arrives in the

  • Rivian grades chargers, China's battery problem, EV ownership cost: Today’s Car News

    China is making too many EV batteries. Rivian is applying real-world letter grades to EV fast-chargers for smoother route planning. And despite depreciation woes, many EVs still pay back big over five years of ownership. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has announced that it’s rating EV fast-chargers for real-world

  • Tesla prices; in-wheel motor Land Rover; airless tires, robotaxis, Autopia: Today’s Car News

    Tesla cuts prices nearly across the board and appears to be pushing more people into Full Self Driving. Disney is making a popular automotive ride all-electric. Airless tires look like the future. And do in-wheel motors make more sense for EV conversions? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by $5,000—for

  • Cybertruck recall, US fast-charger growth, EV factories taxing grid: Today’s Car News

    Road-trip fast-chargers for EVs are growing at a record pace. EV factories in the Southeast may inadvertently be creating more pollution for all ratepayers. And saving seconds with soap may have initiated an in-person recall of thousands of Cybertrucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. “Trapped” accelerator pedals are prompting a Tesla

  • Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News

    Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. Mercedes-Benz might not see what Ram sees in a plug-in range-extended vehicle. And why is each EV still losing thousands to full-line automakers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring is now being delivered, and once again it

  • Smart Concept #5 SUV Concept Car unveiled

    The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation as electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, particularly in the SUV segment. The mid-size electric SUV market is experiencing rapid growth as consumers increasingly seek vehicles that offer the versatility and space of traditional SUVs combined with the environmental benefits and technological advancements of electric powertrains. The Smart […]

  • Tesla stock pops on plans to ramp up affordable car plans

    Tesla (TSLA) reported first quarter results that missed analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.45 fell short of the $0.52 Wall Street was expecting. Revenue of $21.3 billion fell short of the estimated $22.3 billion. Operating income also missed, $1.17 billion versus the $1.53 billion estimate. However, the company said it plans to accelerate the launch of new models, including a more affordable one. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Jared Blikre are...

  • Tesla: Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals

    Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles - rather than springing for all-new models - follows the playbook of Tesla's old-school Detroit rivals, as some Tesla investors and analysts see it. The shift toward incremental improvement, mirroring a common strategy of Ford and General Motors, suggests the future of car-making that Musk has promised to disrupt may still look a lot like the past. Musk's new strategy followed an exclusive Reuters report...

  • Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars

    Tesla announced that it is changing its product plan to introduce cheaper