BP announced a major agreement with Tesla, which will result in a $100 million order of Tesla’s ultra-fast chargers for its BP Pulse charging network in the U.S. It's the first time ever that Tesla's fast chargers will be purchased for deployment on an independent EV charging network. Rebecca Tinucci, Tesla's Senior Director of…

Prices on used EVs have dropped enough to counter soaring finance rates and boost affordability. Mazda looks to its rotary heritage for a series-hybrid sports car concept. And Lexus previews EVs and some standout tech in Tokyo concepts. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  The Lexus LF-ZL concept is a long and relatively…

The Tesla Model 3 all-wheel drive and Model Y all-wheel drive are the least stolen vehicles in the United States, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute’s (HLDI’s) latest insurance report that tracks thefts for passenger cars, pickups, SUVs, and vans from the 2020 to 2022 model years. The data has been collected from…

At the 2023 Tokyo auto show, Mazda unveiled the Iconic SP, a hybrid sports car concept that reimagines the automaker's rotary-engine heritage for an electrified future. Mazda didn't invent the Wankel rotary engine, but it did popularize it with rotary-powered sports cars, notably the RX-7. It hasn't built such a car since the RX-8 ended…

Tesla's approach when it comes to vehicle interiors is to go for minimalism as much as possible, reducing the number of buttons and controls to a minimum and adopting an uncluttered look. While many customers appreciate that, there are some who voice their dissatisfaction every time Tesla removes some traditional element from the cabin,…

Toyota has long been accused of being slow to react to the rise of fully electric vehicles, but the world's biggest automaker sought to change that narrative at the Japan Mobility Show this week with an array of new EV concepts. But Toyota executives also revealed plans to enter the home charging and energy management…

As we get closer to the start of initial Tesla Cybertruck customer deliveries scheduled for November 30, the rumor mill is going crazy, especially when it comes to pricing, specifications, and range. It's hard to believe anything you see on the internet these days, above all from anonymous "sources" who claim Tesla told them…

While all sorts of trends may come and go, one thing will always be universally true: you can’t go wrong with black. Indeed, the whole blacked-out theme is something automakers have been doing for many years now, and we’re starting to see this trend trickle into the e-bike segment. Black editions are usually distinguished by…

General Motors is delaying production of the Chevrolet Equinox EV, as well as the ramp-up of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups, according to statements made by CEO Mary Barra in a quarterly earnings call held Monday afternoon. Production delays of "just a few months" will allow for changes aimed at improving…

In an attempt to regain ground, however, Mur asserts that Chinese buyers apparently now see the lidar bump as a sign of a car packed with technology, then almost immediately undermines this gambit by suggesting the offending tech will eventually be hidden from view. Smarter Than Sony's Car The EV is full of tech,…