Mark your calendars: Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested this afternoon that his electric automaker is going all-in on autonomous vehicle tech—and that Tesla’s robotaxi will be unveiled on August 8. The announcement, posted by Musk on X Friday afternoon, capped off a weird day of reports and counter-reports that sent Tesla’s stock on a…

Mercedes-Benz introduces a new 2025 model year version of the Sprinter and all-electric eSprinter vans in North America, where they will be available at dealerships in the second half of 2024. Besides a set of general improvements, the new model year also brings expansion to the eSprinter with a new entry-level battery option and…

China is making too many EV batteries. Rivian is applying real-world letter grades to EV fast-chargers for smoother route planning. And despite depreciation woes, many EVs still pay back big over five years of ownership. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Rivian has announced that it’s rating EV fast-chargers for real-world reliability—and including…

BYD also isn’t chasing straight-line performance goals, with the Atto 3 accelerating to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.2 seconds. Leisurely by today’s EV standards, but perfectly quick enough for a car like this. Remember, it’s supposed to be a good-value family car designed to slot into your everyday life; too many EVs have the…

If you ask CEO Elon Musk, today’s latest round of Tesla layoffs is meant to cut costs and get lean for the automaker’s “next phase of growth.” But lately, even the most optimistic Tesla fan has to be wondering what the hell that even is.  A few weeks back, Reuters rocked the electric car…

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van debuted for the 2024 model year with a long 170-inch wheelbase, a large 113-kwh battery, and a high roof. For 2025, it adds a shorter 144-inch wheelbase, a smaller 81-kwh battery, and a shorter standard roof, the brand announced on Monday. In that configuration, the base price falls from $74,181…

The Range Rover Evoque changed Land Rover forever. Before its launch in 2012, the 4x4 maker's SUVs were attractive, but in a functional, boxy sort of way. After it, the British brand was as much about the latest trends and fashion as off-roading and country estates. Speaking at the launch event in 2012, Victoria…

Honda has been accused of being behind on the transition to EVs. The brand aims to prove us wrong. It insists that it was always planning to pivot to EVs. Honda’s proving this by turning its central Ohio manufacturing facilities into an EV hub right in the nick of time, the company revealed in a…

Lamppost charging is coming to more U.S. cities soon. Sagging full-size pickup sales might soon impact EV plans. And is a grille looking more like that of combustion versions what Mercedes needs to spur more EQS sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  The big 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS hatchback is getting an extensive…

Chevrolet is taking orders for the 2024 Equinox EV, which is smaller and more affordable than the Blazer EV. The Equinox EV starts at $34,995 for the 1LT version available later this year, while the 2LT, which will start shipping soon, goes for $43,295. To sweeten the offer, the entry-level electric crossover is eligible…