Hyundai slashes the price of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan. Ford takes some EV battery plans out of the fast lane. And the Equinox EV doesn’ meet its $30,000 target, but how about 300 miles of range? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM recently announced a Chevrolet Equinox EV delay of “just a few months,” and on Monday it...
General Motors has filed a patent application for wheels made from a combination of metal and composite material, which the automaker claims could reduce weight and materials cost. Most production-car wheels are made from aluminum or steel, and are usually cast or forged as a single piece. The patent application, which was published by the United...
The first customer commissions for the Cadillac Celestiq started last summer, and now a special version is available for this year's Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog. It costs a staggering $975,000, and according to Cadillac it will be the only one of its kind. Mercedes-Benz is working on the first major update for its second-generation G-Class...
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets a significant price cut in its sophomore model year. According to a pricing sheet released by Hyundai, the base SE Standard Range now starts at $38,615—$4,100 lower than the 2023 model—with the mandatory $1,115 destination charge, which is unchanged from the previous model year. This version has a...
Ferrari and the NHTSA have issued a recall on the SF90 Stradale and SF90 Spider and urged owners not to drive their supercars. The reason is due to turbocharger oil delivery pipes used on the SF90's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that may have been manufactured with a notch or incorrect thickness. The defect could result in an oil leak that in...
Alt-fuel Mixology: Ammonia isn't just for glass cleaners and fertilizer. Now the Chinese automaker GAC is touting the inorganic compound as a carbon-cutting alternative fuel.
Porsche's 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent factory-built track cars anyone can buy, but Manthey-Racing is out to improve the formula with a range of performance upgrades. Prototypes for the Manthey-enhanced 911 GT3 RS have been spotted testing at the Nürburgring, where Manthey's headquarters is located, and the...
With a starting price of $340,000, the 2024 Cadillac Celestiq is already among the most expensive cars you can buy from a non-exotic brand. However, the Celestiq offered in the latest edition of retailer Neiman Marcus' annual Christmas catalog takes things to a much higher level. Known as the Commissioned by Cadillac Carmen Celestiq, the one-off...
Ford is delaying production at one of two EV battery plants located on a common site in Kentucky, the Louisville Courier Journal reports. Citing lower-than-expected demand for EVs, Ford will continue construction of the two plants comprising the BlueOval SK Battery Park, a joint venture with battery supplier SK On in the state that's being...
Porsche has been offering support for Google apps in its cars for a number of years but starting in the middle of this decade, Google's Android operating system will be fully integrated with the German performance vehicles. In an announcement on Monday, Porsche said popular Google apps such as Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Play app...
The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class stuck around for four decades and was given multiple updates over the years to keep it fresh. After redesigning it for the 2019 model year, it looks like the automaker will at least give the current version periodic updates in similar fashion to its predecessor. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for the...
The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class stuck around for four decades and was given multiple updates over the years to keep it fresh before a full redesign for the 2019 model year. It's not clear how long Mercedes plans to keep the current G-Class on the shelf before giving it a redesign, but it looks like the automaker will at least give the vehicle...
Getting anywhere close to 800 hp used to require some big bucks and kissing that new-car warranty goodbye. Those days are over, at least at Ford, as the automaker has just unveiled a supercharger kit for the 2024 Mustang GT that lifts output of the car's 5.0-liter V-8 from a stock 480 hp (486 hp with the available active exhaust option) to what...
Chevrolet has confirmed a few more details regarding the upcoming Equinox EV, including more about its arrival timing, a price hike for the base version, and a roughly 300-mile range for a version with an effective cost of under $30,000. In a press call Monday afternoon, GM revealed that the base Chevrolet Equinox EV will launch in calendar year...
The new compact electric SUV will offer up to 319 miles of range, and the more expensive 2RS models will arrive before the least expensive 1LT base model.
It's not often a McLaren P1 surfaces on the pre-owned market. Now one is available and its first owner was a former Formula 1 champion. Jenson Button's P1 is for sale via V Management in the U.K., and according to the listing on Piston Heads, the car is currently in the hands of its second owner. Button owned the car until 2018, during which time...
The rental giant Hertz hit the brakes last week on its rapid shift to electric vehicles—from Tesla, particularly—citing the high cost of EV collision repair of these vehicles. The company’ CEO, Stephen Scherr, confirmed the company’ reasons behind the move during its third-quarter earnings call on Thursday, with the news...
GMC and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) have taken the newly launched Sierra HD AT4X to the next level of off-road capability with a new concept build. Debuting at the 2023 SEMA show, the Sierra Grande concept adds even more overlanding hardware to the Sierra HD AT4X, which launched for the 2024 model year as the top off-road edition of GMC's...
Tentative agreements appear similar at all three automakers: 25 percent raises for hourly workers and concessions related to job security, among other things.
Ferrari's 499P LMH was driven to overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, and now Ferrari is offering a track version to well-heeled customers, only with more power. The track version, known as the 499P Modificata, is being offered via a new Sport Prototipi Clienti program. Volkswagen only just revealed its 2025 ID.7 hatchback, but a...
Porsche 911s styled like the rally cars that competed in the East African Safari Rally back in the 1970s and '80s have become popular in recent years. Porsche even launched its own last year in the form of the limited-edition 911 Dakar. However, Porsche wasn't the only automaker that found success in the Kenyan rally. Nissan was another, initially...
Factorial Energy recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility it claims is the largest thus far in the U.S. for solid-state batteries—although there's not yet a timeline for scaled-up production. Located in the Boston suburb of Methuen, Massachusetts, near Factorial's existing headquarters and R&D center, the $50...
Volkswagen's new ID.7 electric hatchback is set to spawn a wagon body style, which the automaker confirmed on Monday as the ID.7 Tourer. The ID.7 hatch is VW's Tesla Model S rival, and is slated to reach the U.S. next year as a 2025 model. It will help to fill the void left by the discontinued Passat sedan. The ID.7 Tourer wagon will make its...
General Motors is offering 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV owners an early $1,400 payment for a class-action lawsuit settlement over the recalled EVs in exchange for installing diagnostic software the automaker plans to use to determine if cars need new battery packs. First reported by Electrek, the payment offer is the latest development in a...
A concept EV challenges the notion that electric cars need four wheels, or even three. Hertz backs away from its ambitious EV plans. One company pushes ahead with plans for U.S.-made solid-state cells. And Chevrolet Bolt EV owners have a new option to remedy their battery and their wallet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2020-2022...
The 18th annual event returned to Rotterham Ahoy convention center in the country’s second-largest city last weekend, and I joined thousands of other enthusiasts from all over the Netherlands and beyond to check it out. This two-day event showcases all aspects of Dutch car culture. With an indoor display filled with everything from modified street and race cars to supercars and lowriders, and an […]
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It's often said that electric powertrains will allow automotive designers to throw out many current design conventions. That's certainly the case with this EV concept. Created by Hoverboard inventor Shane Chen, the Shane is a two-wheeled electric car with seating for five in a pod-like cabin sandwiched between giant wheels that "automatically...
Which two automakers aborted plans to create millions of EVs together? Which charging network became the first one to buy charging hardware from Tesla? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 27, 2023. This past week, the Tokyo auto show, officially the Japan Mobility...
The 2023 Tokyo auto show is chock full of new concept cars and production models, but perhaps none as novel as the Toyota Kayoibako concept. The Kayoibako is an electric van that, at about 157 inches long and on a 110.2-inch wheelbase, is close to the length of a Mini Cooper. Fittingly, the word Japanese word "kayoibako" refers to shipping...
BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located near airports and in...
Prices on used EVs have dropped enough to counter soaring finance rates and boost affordability. Mazda looks to its rotary heritage for a series-hybrid sports car concept. And Lexus previews EVs and some standout tech in Tokyo concepts. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lexus LF-ZL concept is a long and relatively low SUV built with...
An influx of used EVs is causing prices to drop, particularly when it comes to used Teslas, according to new data from Recurrent. The company, which sells battery health reports for used EVs, also compiles quarterly reports on used EV prices using data from partner firm Marketcheck. This latest report also includes wholesale data from BlackBook...
Lexus used the 2023 Tokyo auto show to unveil a concept previewing its upcoming EV flagship. Called the Lexus LF-ZL (for "Lexus Future Zero-emission Luxury"), the concept is an SUV measuring 208.6 inches long—about eight inches longer than the current LX SUV and two inches longer than the LS flagship sedan—and based on a dedicated EV...
If you caught our mega gallery coverage from the 2023 Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) last week, you’ll already know just how amazing it was. Marina Green Park in the heart of Long Beach, California hosted the 18th annual event, with over 10,000 spectators and 100s of cars on display. Choosing just a few builds […]
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The sharply styled concept has similar proportions to Toyota's current electric crossover, but it has a more futuristic design that's packed full of screens.
With over 1300 horsepower, the most dramatic of Nissan's five concept vehicles revealed at the 2023 Tokyo auto show might be the next coming of Godzilla.
Although the concept is bigger than the current Miata, the rotary range-extender powertrain might be a sign of what's to come for future iterations of the roadster.
The AMG GLE53 PHEV squeezes more power out of the six-cylinder engine and pairs it with a 134-hp electric motor, but it won't reach U.S. customers until late 2025.