Bed racks are a popular aftermarket accessory for pickup trucks, but a recently revealed patent filing indicates Rivian is developing its own version for electric pickups. A patent application titled "Folding Vehicle Rack System" was filed by Rivian with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Dec. 27, 2022, and published by the...EV sales will reach 8.0% of the total U.S. new vehicle market this month, S&P Global Mobility has predicted. The market share of EVs won't increase dramatically over the previous month, as automakers, dealers, and consumers digest new federal tax credit rules brought on by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that went into effect with the start...Rolls-Royce is recalling many of the first electric cars it has built over an insufficient electrical ground that could increase the chances of a fire. The automaker says that potentially affected 2024 Spectre electric coupes were made from October 24, 2023 through December 11, 2023. Production of the Spectre started last summer, according to...Audi gave its Q7 three-row SUV a facelift. The automaker on Tuesday showed an updated Q7 with revised front and rear styling for the European market. If these same changes are applied to the U.S.-market Q7, it will likely be for the 2025 model year. New versions of Audi's HD Matrix LED headlights add a digital daytime running light element, with...The BMW 5-Series lineup adds two more plug-in variants for the 2025 model year. The automaker confirmed Tuesday that the 2025 BMW 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid will join the lineup for the new model year, along with a third version of the all-electric BMW i5 that launched for 2024 as part of a redesigned 5-Series range. BMW slots the plug-in hybrid...Lamborghini has reaffirmed plans to launch its first EV in 2028, followed by an "electric Super SUV" in 2029, according to a business update from the automaker released Tuesday. The timeline for the launch of the first all-electric Lamborghini matches what the automaker said when it unveiled the Lanzador concept, which previews the planned...The 2024 BMW Z4 did not in fact get a manual transmission option, as had long been rumored. Instead the transmission choice has lagged into the new model year. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW Z4 debuted and finally added the option of a 6-speed manual transmission. The row-your-own shifter will only come in the M40i trim and will be part of a $3,5500...On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible debuted with more power, tweaked designs, and upgraded technology. The minor updates will bow when the car enters production for the new model year in March. When it arrives, it will carry a base price of $80,095 including $995 destination for the M4 Coupe and $96,295 for the M4 Competition xDrive...Every BMW 4-Series will now feature a mild-hybrid powertrain. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible debuted with 48-volt mild hybrid powertrains, tweaked lighting elements, and the automaker's latest infotainment system. When the 4-Series lineup goes on sale in March it will range from $51,695 (including $995 for destination) in...Stellantis on Tuesday revealed the first images of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. starting this fall, likely as a 2025 model. The images show a sleeker exterior than current Wagoneer models, in line with what Jeep previously teased, as well as a screen-filled interior that will include a standard dual-pane...Five years after the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Volt, it appears General Motors is ready to bring plug-in hybrids back to its North American lineup. The news was reported by several sources following the automaker's quarterly and 2023 earnings call—including CNBC, which cited comments made by GM CEO Mary Barra during the call. GM's...Mazda has followed the playbook of others and shrunk its three-row crossover SUV into two-row form. On Tuesday, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 debuted, and if it looks familiar, that's because it is. The CX-70 is a two-row iteration of the CX-90 including both its available turbo-6 and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Slim on details and long on marketing speak...Ford is instituting big discounts on the Mustang Mach-E for fleet customers, as well as a new program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. A discount of $7,500 for state and local government customers, as well as certain customers, is available on all new 2024 Mach-E orders received through Apr. 30, reports CarsDirect. The...Maserati recently confirmed a detailed timeline of EV launches that will give the brand an all-electric lineup by the end of the decade. The next scheduled EV is the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore, which will arrive later this year alongside an internal-combustion GranCabrio, Maserati said in a press release. The GranCabrio is a convertible version...Rolls-Royce is recalling many of the first electric cars it has ever produced over an insufficient electrical ground that could increase the chances of a fire. The U.K. prestige luxury brand notes that potentially affected 2024 Spectre electric coupes were made from October 24, 2023 through December 11, 2023. Production of the Spectre started in...The reasons why EVs might not click for all car shoppers are evolving—and it's no longer simply a matter of whether an EV will go far enough on a charge. Cost and the time needed to charge are now nearly as important to U.S. car shoppers as range, a Deloitte study published earlier this month found. Time required to charge was listed as a...The U.S. Postal Service will purchase six electric vans from startup Canoo, to be delivered later this quarter. The vans will be right-hand-drive versions of the Canoo LDV 190 van, according to a press release from the startup. Canoo's website lists the LDV 190 has having a 79-kwh battery pack yielding an estimated 200 miles of range. The van has...Stellantis last week detailed its STLA Large platform, which the automaker claims can house powertrains capable of hurling an EV from 0-60 mph in 2.0 seconds. That breathtaking acceleration figure may be something Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares now claims is a safety feature. That's because quick acceleration allows for quicker overtaking, Tavares...Which CEO of a global automaker suggested that EVs may never top 30% of the global vehicle market? Which EV from a U.S. automaker became the top-selling vehicle on the planet, electric or not? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 26, 2024. Volkswagen has confirmed that...The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has a base price just $500 more than the equivalent non-hybrid model. Pricing starts at $38,345 for the least-expensive hybrid model—the SEL with front-wheel drive (all prices include a $1,395 destination charge). The non-hybrid front-wheel drive Santa Fe SEL starts at $37,845. However, the...The 2024 Subaru Solterra gets handful of changes for its second model year, the highlights being battery improvements and a new driver-assistance system. The Solterra can now DC fast-charge from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes, according to Subaru, compared to about an hour previously. The automaker also claims an improved battery conditioning system...Honda’ first electric SUV, the Prologue, arrives at dealerships starting in March, the automaker confirmed Thursday, along with first official pricing for the model. As promised, the Prologue starts under $50,000. But for those who want all-wheel drive and a loaded version, it ranges nearly up to the $60,000 mark. In Single Motor...
Just how much stuff can these SUVs hold?Audi appears to be finally preparing a rival for the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for an Audi full-size SUV, which may be called the Q9, has been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing. Rumors of a potential Q9 have circulated for years and Audi has already filed trademarks for the Q9 name. More recently, Audi Australia...