Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Toyota just doubled down on hybrids, again.
As the automaker marches towards electrifying its entire lineup, the updated 2025 Camry model line going hybrid tells the tale of Toyota's current...
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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the USEVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense in different types of vehicles, according to one of Nissan’s top U.S. executives.
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Ford delays next-gen electric truck and SUV, plans hybrids across lineupFord's next-gen electric vehicles have been pushed back while the automaker doubles down on hybrids.
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Next-gen batteries may benefit plug-in hybrids as much as EVsBattery improvements and California’s 70-mile rule for PHEVs have some automakers seeing them as more of a bridge than a dead end.
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Test drive: 2024 Genesis GV60 delivers rolling design statementA cold-weather test of the Genesis GV60 found underwhelming driving range but great space efficiency.
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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into futureThe Lexus RX lineup yearns for an EV but settles for a pleasant PHEV that’s too expensive.
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Just before Volvo continues its all-electric shift with the XC90-sized EX90 EV, it’s smoothed out its popular plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90.
With more electric range, more power, and...
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Rivian R3 and R3X hatchbacks aim for masses for less than $45,000The Rivian R3 and performance-oriented R3X will serve as the entry point for the startup automaker.
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Kia exec: Plug-in hybrids misunderstood, Telluride hybrid a possibilityKia's electrification strategy will continue to evolve depending how the next 12 months plays out.
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Lucid Gravity SUV boasts over 440 EV miles, sub-$80,000 base priceThe Lucid Gravity will help the startup automaker break into the heart of the automotive market with a three-row crossover SUV.
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2024 Lucid Air Sapphire, 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Sinister Diesel: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted, and the EPA slapped Sinister Diesel with a massive fine. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire and found it dresses down the Model...
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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ revealed with 450 miles of range for around $130,000The all-electric full-size SUV will seat up to seven passengers and come loaded with the latest tech when it launches next summer.
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Ford just brought the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck a lot closer to the originally promised starting price.
On Monday, Ford lowered the price of the F-150 Lightning by $9,979 on the base Pro...
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Lordstown files bankruptcy, suing FoxconnLordstown now aims to sell its assets as it files for bankruptcy protection and sues Foxconn for breach of contract and fraud.
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Ford CEO on Cybertruck, Rivian R2, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq: The Week In ReverseWhat does Ford's CEO think of the Cybertruck? How much will the Rivian R2 cost? What lineup changes will the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq get? This is our look back at the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Jim Farley didn't mince words with CNBC's Jim Kramer when referring to Tesla...
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Ford CEO: "Cybertruck for Silicon Valley people"Ford's CEO isn't worried about the Tesla Cybertruck and views charging as a social experience.
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Rivian R2 reveal coming in 2024, may cost about $40,000Rivian's CFO said the R2 will expand the automaker into the $40,000 segment when it debuts in 2024.
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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ reveal set for Aug. 9 in NYCThe 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will add an electric variant to the lineup on August 9.
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Remember the line from "Titanic" when Rose is an old woman and she asks, "It's been 84 years?" With the debut of the U.S-spec Volkswagen ID.Buzz that moment feels oddly familiar.
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Test drive: 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron underwhelms in range, priceThe Q4 E-Tron simply doesn’t excel in all the premium ways we expect Audi to versus VW.
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Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings for battery fire concernFord's issuing a recall for 18 2023 F-150 Lighting electric trucks to replace their high-voltage battery packs due to a fire concern.
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Frozen: Sorting F-150 Lightning cold-weather fact from fictionAre EVs useless in the extreme cold? I took on subzero Minnesota weather in a Ford F-150 Lightning to separate fact from fiction.
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Battery issue halts Ford F-150 Lightning productionShipments also on hold while Ford investigates an undisclosed issue, but sales continue.
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Trio of Cadillac EVs to debut in 2023, start production in 2024Cadillac plans to unveil three EVs in 2023 and start production of all three just a year later.
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