Toyota Motor North America (Toyota and Lexus brands) reports that its vehicle sales in the United States during the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to 619,661 units. That's a 15% increase year-over-year. For the full year, the company sold over 2.24 million cars (up 7% year-over-year). Last year, the Japanese manufacturer significantly increased its…

Tesla has lowered range estimates for some of its electric cars. First spotted by Electrek, the automaker's website now lists a 310-mile range for the Model Y Long Range, compared to 330 miles before. Tesla now lists a 285-mile range for the Model Y Performance; it had previously quoted a 303-mile range for this model.…

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? Which company faced a $1.7 billion fine for diesel emissions cheating? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 5, 2024. The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. Among its…

Surprise, surprise, the built-in-Texas Tesla Cybertruck is turning out to be one of the most American-made new vehicles on the road today. A first glance at the Cybertruck's Monroney sticker reveals just how much of the truck is sourced not only from the U.S. but also from its free trade partners in Canada and…

In December, Subaru of America increased its car sales in the United States for the 17th consecutive month to 57,764 (up 1.8% year-over-year). In 2023, the company sold 632,083 cars, which is 13.6% more than a year ago. Our main focus is on the all-electric Subaru Solterra model (introduced in partnership with Toyota), which…

The BMW Group, including BMW and Mini, reported 118,609 vehicle sales in the United States during the fourth quarter of 2023 (up 6% year-over-year) and 395,741 in the whole year 2023 (up 9%.) For the BMW brand, it was a record year. Results last quarter and year-to-date: BMW sales: 107,881 (up 6%)…

After largely being left out of the updated 2024 U.S. electric vehicle tax credits, General Motors has announced it will front the cost of the $7,500 tax credit out of pocket to keep its electric vehicles competitive, according to the Detroit Free Press. "The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV will temporarily lose eligibility for the…

Swiss e-bike specialist Stromer is now offering its newest speed pedelec in the international market. The ST5 Pinion takes performance to a higher level with a powerful motor, increased range, and techie features that allow quite a bit of customizability. In Europe, the ST5 is classified as a speed pedelec, which requires licensing and registration…

General Motors is recalling just one Chevrolet Blazer EV crossover because of an issue with its door strikers that might lead to the doors opening during a crash or simply while the vehicle is moving, a document from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows. The recall also affects other models that use…

Volkswagen of America reports that during the fourth quarter of 2023, its vehicle sales in the United States amounted to 96,486, which is up a whopping 40% year-over-year. In all of 2023, the company sold 329,029 vehicles, which is 9.3% more than a year ago. But the biggest contributor to the growth last year was…