Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Cadillac's slow rollout of EVs seems to be a precursor to a flood that's on the way.
On Wednesday during a media briefing, Cadillac Global Vice President Rory Harvey confirmed the luxury automaker...
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VW plug-in hybrids are a US possibility for the first time since Dieselgate
VW's current American CEO said the more options on the table the better because "we take CO2 and emissions seriously, and this is another solution."
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Mazda US boss: Longer-range EVs aren’t the future
Second-time EV owners will have different expectations and won’t be so focused on range, says the CEO of Mazda USA.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid beats Toyota Highlander to PHEV punch
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 ushers in the electrified era for the automaker with three rows and a plug.
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Test drive review: 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe wears plug-in hybrid off-road crown
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe retains all its capability in a more efficient package, but we wish it had more juice.
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Rivian EDV: All about electric vans for Amazon and beyond
The Rivian EDV is an electric delivery van designed by Amazon with the goal of changing the delivery game.
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As we head into the new year and prepare to announce the Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023, there seems like no better time to reflect and revisit our past winner, the Lucid Air.
A year after...
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GMC Sierra EV Denali teased ahead of Oct. 20 debut
GMC's second electric pickup truck, the Sierra EV Denali, will debut on Oct. 20.
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Tesla recalls over 1M vehicles for power-window pinch—with an easy fix
Over 1 million Teslas have a window-safety issue; company promises over-the-air fix is in the works.
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Cadillac Celestiq flagship teased ahead of July 22 debut
Another teaser image presages the reveal of the Celestiq electric show car.
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept breaks record with 746-mile trip on a single charge
The electric concept with the solar roof broke its own record in a single-charge trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone.
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Lexus engineering boss: 800-volt system done, electric is the future
More innovation, faster charging, and longer range are coming, but Lexus hints of a long-game approach, and different U.S. priorities, in rolling out EV tech.
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The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is not, and was not, designed for the U.S. market.
Rather, Lexus head engineer Takashi Wantanabe told Green Car Reports, the RZ 450e “was developed mainly with China in...
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Chrysler boss: We are rethinking the minivan for the electric era
An electric minivan has a place in Chrysler's product future—one with Stow 'N Go seating and a 400-mile range.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plugs into the luxury side of the brand with a lot of capability
The Grand Cherokee 4xe has nearly the same specs as the Wrangler 4xe—although it’s not perfect for towing or off-roading.
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CEO: Porsche plans to build charging network, 718 sports car going electric
Porsche's charging network will be for owners and customers of the brand, although it plans to keep supporting existing infrastructure.
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Polestar developing its own electric motors, batteries, electrical architecture
Polestar is headed down a different path than Volvo and will create its own 800V architecture to rival Porsche.
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Hyundai Seven concept sets the board for future of Hyundai and Ioniq EVs
Hyundai is focusing in on the pixel, but looking at hygiene, reconfiguration, and sustainable materials as themes you'll see throughout models that will each look different.
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Kia claims the Sorento Hybrid fits into “a segment of one,” While that’s a stretch, this model makes a compelling value and efficiency sales pitch for itself versus any...
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First drive review: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid delivers more range and power
More battery for the XC60 Recharge T8 gives it an estimated 32 electric miles, quicker acceleration, and the only one-pedal driving mode in a PHEV.
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First drive review: 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge trades function for style
The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is a rolling fashion statement; but at 225 estimated EPA miles, it delivers more range than its boxier sibling.
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Buying a Polestar is as easy as a Tesla, but with real customer service
Polestar Spaces provide the choice between picking up a car in person or leaving the whole process to your smartphone and a concierge.
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First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 single motor beats Tesla on build quality, remixes priorities
The 2022 Polestar 2 offers 265 miles of range but doesn’t doesn’t quite measure up to the Tesla Model 3 in interior space or fast-charging.
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First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 dual-motor revisits the value equation
The dual-motor Polestar 2 still hustles from 0-60 mph in a brisk 4.45 seconds, but now it has up to 249 miles of EPA-rated range. And it costs less than last year’s model.
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