Popular Canadian cycling firm Kona has increased its selection with three new hub-driven models for commuting, cruising, and exploration as more and more riders switch to electric bikes. These hub drive bikes offer the support that many riders want at entry-level pricing thanks to SR Suntour drive systems. For those unaware, SR Suntour has…

Porsche reveals the first Formula E car for Gen3. Honda shows an EV concept for China. And we take a last drive in the new 43-mpg Avalon Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  With the 2023 Toyota Crown arriving soon, a recent 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid test drive reminded us what a…

Once across the bridge, we find our way to the Palisades Parkway, a series of sweeping curves bordered by forest running alongside the Hudson River that’s a favorite of test drivers. Here I get to switch between the other ride modes—Sport, which dials up the power and dials down the traction and slip controls; Eco,…

Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has made headlines for the past two weeks and continues to do so in the context of the US midterm elections. But an interesting development went almost unnoticed, namely the fact that Elon Musk sold $3.95 billion worth of Tesla shares days after he completed his purchase of the…

Audi on Tuesday revealed an extensive refresh for its large E-Tron electric SUV, with a renewed push toward better range and efficiency.  It also gets a name change: The E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback will from 2023 on be called the Q8 E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron Sportback. The renaming strategy is part of what Audi is…

The Curved Display we know from the iX. It’s core to BMW’s push to digitalization and combines a 12.3-inch instrument display with a longer 14.9-inch main infotainment glass touchscreen. The whole thing is a sculpture in its own right and sits on slender brackets on top of an open-pore matte wood trim. Audio, navigation, Apple…

Neuralink, which works on brain implants for controlling a computer, was also founded in 2016. Musk has previously said he planned to have regulatory approval for the brain chips by 2020, and would begin human trials in 2022, but the company is behind schedule. Neuralink has held more than just business interest for Musk. This…

A recent drone flyover of one of Tesla's newest factories reveals a large number of seemingly completed Model Y crossovers departing from the factory. Perhaps even more interesting is the footage showing Tesla's stockpile of Model Y rear megacasts on the factory grounds. Tesla is now producing cars out of four global factories, in…

Saudi Arabia is getting its own electric vehicle brand, with help from Foxconn and BMW. Fisker is shopping around its platforms, and the possibility of emissions credit sales. And the Lucid Air Pure will soon be fully detailed—with Gravity SUV news to boot. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Lucid is planning to…

Which fast-food chain is getting fast-charging at 100 locations? Is Tesla Cybertruck production getting pushed back again? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 4, 2022. In a review of the 2023 Nissan Ariya, we didn’t yet get to test its efficiency or…