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Which controversial new Tesla vehicle did we finally get to drive, and what did we think of it? And, where is our electric-motorcycle riding contributor Ben Rich headed on this summer's road trip? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...

Sooner or later, it can happen in a romance: the two parties decide they're just not that into one another. The state of California dumped hybrid-electric vehicles on July 1, 2011, when it ended the rule that allowed them to use carpool lanes on freeways even with just one occupant. Now the city of...

Honda releases the Alpha Final Label special edition in Japan.

Today, we have everything you need to know about the controversy surrounding Tesla Model S suspension repairs, Faraday Future looks to test self-driving cars in Michigan, and Car2Go attracts 78,000 users in under two months in one Chinese city. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Electric-car...

Car2Go had what is likely its most successful launch ever in the Chinese city of Chongqing.

The Tesla Model S electric car has been offered in several versions over its five model years to date, with faster and longer-range variants getting the most attention. Today the Silicon Valley carmaker announced two new, less expensive versions of the Model S that start at $66,000. Both will offer...

We have stories on BMW, Chrysler, and Tesla today.

They say you never really forget how to ride a bike, but if you're Chrysler, you may temporarily forget how to build a minivan. That's just what happened for the company that invented the multi-purpose vehicle more than 30 years ago. Its last generation of Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge...

Volvo Trucks' concept is lighter and more aerodynamic than a conventional semi.

These are the best deals on green cars for June 2016.

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the sole mass-market crossover SUV that offers a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. That was a market pioneered by the Ford Escape Hybrid, in 2004, and one that Ford walked away from for 2013. It turns out that there seems to be a market for compact crossovers...

We have stories on Apple, Ford, and Tesla today.

When you want to buy a Tesla electric car, and you've got four kids, there's only one choice on the market. That's the 2016 Tesla Model X six- or seven-seat SUV, and courtesy of an owner in just that situation, we've finally been able to spend a few hours driving the luxury crossover. Unlike other...

Ford's European boss believes stricter emissions standards will make cars too expensive.

Chile has significant excess solar capacity.

The Ford Escape has been a hugely popular small crossover SUV since its 2001 debut, and after a quick drive in the updated 2017 model, we're reminded why. While it's not the most capacious entry in the segment, the driving experience is more rewarded and the interior quality remains top-notch even...

We have news from Genesis and Tesla today.

The CHAdeMO DC fast-charging standard will soon support 150-kW charging.

It started with a post two days ago on the owners' forum on the Tesla Motors website. In it, an owner with the user name "Puzant" claimed that a five-day-old Tesla Model X electric SUV had accelerated out of control while parking. Yesterday, Tesla denied that claim, and issued a statement saying...

Samsung SDI is shutting down its fuel-cell division, and will reallocate resources to batteries for electric cars.