In January, Subaru of America car sales in the United States increased for the 18th consecutive month, although only marginally. The company delivered 44,510 cars (up 0.3% year-over-year). Subaru's all-electric car sales this time disappointed, but it might be related to the model changeover from the 2023MY to the 2024MY. Get…

Porsche has recently introduced its second all-electric model: the Macan Electric, which will enter the U.S. market during the second half of 2024. The compact SUV will be noticeably less expensive than the Porsche Taycan and just as practical in everyday use. We expect sales of the Macan Electric to be an order of…

Dealers think the Biden administration's EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication's 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. Nearly 83% of those surveyed said the federal government was pushing too hard on…

General Motors is bringing plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) back to North America, reviving a segment it pioneered but abruptly walked away from in favor of a more aggressive shift toward fully electric vehicles. That's great news for anyone who can't quite commit to a full-blown EV but still wants some of the best benefits of going electric. …

Ford provided an update on Wednesday on its plans to adopt the Tesla charge port for future EVs and to allow current and recent EV models to charge on the Tesla Supercharger network.  To the latter point, Ford revealed that the accessory adapters needed to get drivers of current and recent American Ford EVs on-network…

Kia America reported 51,090 vehicle sales in the United States in January, down 1.7% year-over-year. Despite a lower overall volume, its all-electric car sales are surging. Kia revealed that its EV sales increased by 57% year-over-year. Get Fully Charged Kia expands its EV lineup In 2023, Kia…

Volvo pulls away from Polestar. Dealers think the Biden administration is moving to fast on EVs—says a survey looking at a very small slice of the business. Ford gets ready to offer Supercharger adapters. And EV and PHEV sales are continuing to surge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Ford will provide adapters…

Volvo will stop funding Polestar and is considering a move that could give parent Geely greater control of the EV brand, Reuters reported Thursday. The news comes after Polestar announced that it missed already-reduced 2023 delivery targets. The brand's shares are also down 83% since it went public in June 2022 via a merger with…

The Polestar 4 coupe-like mid-size crossover SUV is officially going on sale in Europe and Australia, with deliveries set to begin in August for these two big markets. But what about the United States? Well, the U.S., along with Canada and Mexico, will have to wait until the middle of 2024 to get its…

Volvo Cars will discontinue funding all-electric performance brand Polestar, the Swedish carmaker said today in its 2023 financial statement. Describing this move as a “decisive transformation phase,” Volvo plans to reallocate funds from Polestar towards its own projects. The decision comes in the wake of a 43% increase in Volvo's profits in 2023, a record…