Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
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The 2023 Nissan Ariya not only represents the best new ground-up Nissan in years, it also reorients a brand that has seemed adrift since its erstwhile leader, Carlos Ghosn, ran afoul of the law. Yet...
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Mercedes CEO talks 800-volt future, electric G-WagenWith two new EV architectures due around the middle of the decade—plus some rogue projects like the G-Wagen—Mercedes-Benz will be well-equipped for the paradigm shift.
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Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rivals BMW iX, Audi E-TronThe mid-size electric crossover SUV shares a platform with the EQE sedan but is shorter in length.
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Review: 2023 VW ID.4 Standard cuts price, range—not expectationsThe ID.4 Standard delivers a better driving experience than other sub-$40,000 EVs, with an EPA range rating of 209 miles.
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Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric classThe EQS SUV is a promising reboot of a luxurious, off-road-capable SUV for the electric age.
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Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV showcases the brand’s bestThe redesigned Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV upgrades with more power, more range, a third row of seats, and luxury-like finishes.
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The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning extends its range for its second model year, and Ford juices its starting price by at least $7,000, the automaker revealed Tuesday.
The range for the F-150 Lightning...
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Lucid Air goes Stealth, credit scores buoy EV buyers, and tax cap consequences: Today’s Car NewsLucid Air goes Stealth, despite production delays. EV shoppers carry higher credit scores and lower loan risks, according to a sweeping TransUnion study. The U.K. startup Arrival is fading, and proposed legislation in the U.S. to incentivize more affordable electric cars stokes controversy. This...
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Preview: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV starts at $44,995, ends at 320 milesChevy will offer three different battery pack choices in the Blazer, in front- or rear-wheel-drive single-motor and all-wheel-drive dual-motor configurations.
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EQXX sets record, Polestar 5 confirmed, wireless EV charging makes sense: The Week in ReverseWhy does wireless charging matter for electric cars? What key ingredient is missing from making the redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V a great crossover? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 24, 2022. Remember when the...
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Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra recalled for loose wheelsA wheel bolt could loosen, possibly allowing a wheel to break free on the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra EV SUVs.
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First drive review: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning revolutionizes the pickup truckThe F-150 Lightning outdoes its gasoline counterpart in many respects—and charts new territory as a power broker.
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In a drive across California desert, the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid performed with more power and greater efficiency than the non-hybrid, and it ran much smoother and quieter. Its hybrid components...
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First drive review: 2023 Subaru Solterra sheds Toyota’s skin off-roadSubaru's first electric vehicle breaks from the related Toyota BZ4X once it leaves the pavement.
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe likens the R1T to Rocky Road ice creamWe interview members of the Rivian team, led by founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, during the first drive for the 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
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How to buy an R1T: Rivian adds Membership to the Tesla modelLike Tesla, Rivian has no franchised dealerships. But Chief Growth Officer Jiten Behl thinks of the ownership experience a bit differently.
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First drive review: 2022 Rivian R1T shines as the North Star of utility vehiclesWhile we didn’t test the R1T’s 314-mile range, its combination of on-road and off-road performance plus off-the-grid sensibilities is unprecedented.
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GM recalls Chevy Bolt again, Aston Martin plans EV sports car, US makes most EV batteries: Today’s Car NewsA daily roundup of EV news that covers the good, the bad, and the exciting.
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The age of the electric pickup truck has (almost) arrived, and with it the promise of all of the torque and none of the tailpipe emissions.
Newcomers including Rivian, Bollinger, and Tesla are...
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Petition alleges widespread unintended acceleration in Tesla vehiclesNHTSA has said that it will investigate claims of unintended acceleration that extend to the Tesla Model 3, Model X, and Model X.
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Why Norway leads the world in electric vehicle adoptionIncentives, tax breaks, and more breathing room are part of it, but oil wealth leaves the nation with an odd relationship to some of the top-level sustainability questions.
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