en Latest news, reviews, and more from around the Green Car Reports https://static.thecarconnection.com/website/gcr-logo-rectangle.png https://www.greencarreports.com Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:46:00 -0400 Green Car Reports https://www.greencarreports.com U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S.. And by design, it’s hard to imagine a better way...]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:46:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144782_2025-volkswagen-id-buzz-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144782_2025-volkswagen-id-buzz-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144782_2025-volkswagen-id-buzz-test-drive-review#comments Bengt Halvorson U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S.. And by design, it’s hard to imagine a better way...]]> Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not one for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I...]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:03:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145063_2025-gmc-sierra-ev-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145063_2025-gmc-sierra-ev-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145063_2025-gmc-sierra-ev-test-drive-review#comments Bengt Halvorson Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not one for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I...]]> Jeep's first U.S.-market battery-electric vehicle carries a 303-mile range rating and a $71,995 sticker price It's the quickest Jeep in history—better than a Hemi Hellcat It's a Model Y and Lyriq rival for sure—but is it a Jeep? The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is now arriving at dealerships—and it’s about time, if not overdue. The...]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:23:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145595_2024-jeep-wagoneer-s-electric-suv-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145595_2024-jeep-wagoneer-s-electric-suv-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (John Voelcker) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145595_2024-jeep-wagoneer-s-electric-suv-test-drive-review#comments John Voelcker Jeep's first U.S.-market battery-electric vehicle carries a 303-mile range rating and a $71,995 sticker price It's the quickest Jeep in history—better than a Hemi Hellcat It's a Model Y and Lyriq rival for sure—but is it a Jeep? The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is now arriving at dealerships—and it’s about time, if not overdue. The...]]> Macan Turbo Electric has 288 miles of range It weighs a lot, but Macan Turbo Electric handles well With its 800-volt architecture, Macan Electric can charge at up to 270 kw Sporty electric vehicles face a major obstacle: weight. With the Taycan hatchback and wagon, Porsche has been able to—mostly—overcome that issue to create a...]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145393_2024-porsche-macan-turbo-electric-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145393_2024-porsche-macan-turbo-electric-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Kirk Bell) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145393_2024-porsche-macan-turbo-electric-test-drive-review#comments Kirk Bell Macan Turbo Electric has 288 miles of range It weighs a lot, but Macan Turbo Electric handles well With its 800-volt architecture, Macan Electric can charge at up to 270 kw Sporty electric vehicles face a major obstacle: weight. With the Taycan hatchback and wagon, Porsche has been able to—mostly—overcome that issue to create a...]]> The 2024 Hyundai Sonata got a futuristic design update Sonata Hybrids have EPA-rated fuel economy ratings of 47 mpg combined Starting price is $32,150 for 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Sonata Hybrid arrived on the scene for 2024 with an injection of style, but not at the expense of fuel economy. As Toyota’s moved the Camry to an all-hybrid...]]> Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145372_2024-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145372_2024-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Joel Feder) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145372_2024-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-test-drive-review#comments Joel Feder The 2024 Hyundai Sonata got a futuristic design update Sonata Hybrids have EPA-rated fuel economy ratings of 47 mpg combined Starting price is $32,150 for 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Sonata Hybrid arrived on the scene for 2024 with an injection of style, but not at the expense of fuel economy. As Toyota’s moved the Camry to an all-hybrid...]]> Q6 E-Tron EV is Audi’s first on PPE platform shared with Porsche Arrives before the end of the year in Q6 and SQ6 forms California drive suggested around 300 miles from 100 kwh isn’t a stretch Roomy, comfortable interior and good ride quality; quirky regenerative braking With its 2025 Q6 E-Tron lineup, Audi is helping solve a pesky...]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:37:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145308_2025-audi-q6-e-tron-ev-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145308_2025-audi-q6-e-tron-ev-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145308_2025-audi-q6-e-tron-ev-test-drive-review#comments Bengt Halvorson Q6 E-Tron EV is Audi’s first on PPE platform shared with Porsche Arrives before the end of the year in Q6 and SQ6 forms California drive suggested around 300 miles from 100 kwh isn’t a stretch Roomy, comfortable interior and good ride quality; quirky regenerative braking With its 2025 Q6 E-Tron lineup, Audi is helping solve a pesky...]]> Lucid Gravity follows efficiency approach of Air sedan 450 miles of EPA range, 3.4-sec. 0-60 mph, available third row Grand Touring arriving soon, Touring coming later in 2025 Something felt amiss as I hustled this prototype 2025 Lucid Gravity around cloverleaf ramps near Lucid’s California Bay Area headquarters last week. I’d flown...]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145248_2025-lucid-gravity-ev-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145248_2025-lucid-gravity-ev-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145248_2025-lucid-gravity-ev-test-drive-review#comments Bengt Halvorson Lucid Gravity follows efficiency approach of Air sedan 450 miles of EPA range, 3.4-sec. 0-60 mph, available third row Grand Touring arriving soon, Touring coming later in 2025 Something felt amiss as I hustled this prototype 2025 Lucid Gravity around cloverleaf ramps near Lucid’s California Bay Area headquarters last week. I’d flown...]]> The 2025 Mercedes E 53 Hybrid can be DC fast-charged E 53 Hybrid has multiple regenerative braking modes but no one-pedal driving The E 53 Hybrid’s price may be too high for a mixed bag of attributes The latest AMG-badged E-Class gets its increased power output. That’s not because of a higher-output engine, but instead has to do with...]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:01:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145244_2025-mercedes-benz-amg-e-53-hybrid-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145244_2025-mercedes-benz-amg-e-53-hybrid-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Joel Feder) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145244_2025-mercedes-benz-amg-e-53-hybrid-test-drive-review#comments Joel Feder The 2025 Mercedes E 53 Hybrid can be DC fast-charged E 53 Hybrid has multiple regenerative braking modes but no one-pedal driving The E 53 Hybrid’s price may be too high for a mixed bag of attributes The latest AMG-badged E-Class gets its increased power output. That’s not because of a higher-output engine, but instead has to do with...]]> XC90 plug-in wears fresh face, revamped interior It inherits EX90 EV’s interface and OTA update capability EPA-rated EV range should be 33 electric miles Core, Plus, Ultra trim packages; six- or seven-passenger versions XC90 Core costs $59,745; Ultra, $81,495 Søren Kierkegaard had it right: life must be lived forwards. Still, not...]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:51:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145119_2025-5-volvo-xc90-phev-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145119_2025-5-volvo-xc90-phev-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Martin Padgett) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145119_2025-5-volvo-xc90-phev-test-drive-review#comments Martin Padgett XC90 plug-in wears fresh face, revamped interior It inherits EX90 EV’s interface and OTA update capability EPA-rated EV range should be 33 electric miles Core, Plus, Ultra trim packages; six- or seven-passenger versions XC90 Core costs $59,745; Ultra, $81,495 Søren Kierkegaard had it right: life must be lived forwards. Still, not...]]> Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much of the engaging, responsive driving experience that's distinguished Mazda Among mainstream, gasoline-fueled vehicles, with only a few exceptions, our advice to most shoppers is simple: If...]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144995_2025-mazda-cx-50-hybrid-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144995_2025-mazda-cx-50-hybrid-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144995_2025-mazda-cx-50-hybrid-test-drive-review#comments Bengt Halvorson Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much of the engaging, responsive driving experience that's distinguished Mazda Among mainstream, gasoline-fueled vehicles, with only a few exceptions, our advice to most shoppers is simple: If...]]> Honda aims for aero-savvy EV shapes—and SUVs—with upcoming Series 0 platform 0 Series boasts an air suspension and 3D gyro tech from robots Radiant heat and a heat pump will help maintain range edge in winter Last week, at Honda’s R&D facility in Tochigi, Japan, I caught up on all the engineering work that’s gone into...]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144660_honda-0-series-test-drive-review-tech-specs https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144660_honda-0-series-test-drive-review-tech-specs news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144660_honda-0-series-test-drive-review-tech-specs#comments Bengt Halvorson Honda aims for aero-savvy EV shapes—and SUVs—with upcoming Series 0 platform 0 Series boasts an air suspension and 3D gyro tech from robots Radiant heat and a heat pump will help maintain range edge in winter Last week, at Honda’s R&D facility in Tochigi, Japan, I caught up on all the engineering work that’s gone into...]]> The Ford F-150 Hybrid powertrain has been updated for 2024 Hybrid F-Series models no longer shudder and judder The F-150 Hybrid costs $59,345, delivers good value for money The 2024 Ford F-150 lineup arrived with a refresh that we classified as mild but meaningful. The new tailgate grew an option for an embedded door, and the interior sprouted...]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144587_2024-ford-f-150-hybrid-test-drive-review https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144587_2024-ford-f-150-hybrid-test-drive-review news@greencarreports.com (Joel Feder) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144587_2024-ford-f-150-hybrid-test-drive-review#comments Joel Feder The Ford F-150 Hybrid powertrain has been updated for 2024 Hybrid F-Series models no longer shudder and judder The F-150 Hybrid costs $59,345, delivers good value for money The 2024 Ford F-150 lineup arrived with a refresh that we classified as mild but meaningful. The new tailgate grew an option for an embedded door, and the interior sprouted...]]> The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We like the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs that eke out extra range from slippery shapes, the Chevy Blazer EV charts its own distinctly American appeal. The 2024...]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144445_2024-chevrolet-blazer-ev-test-drive https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144445_2024-chevrolet-blazer-ev-test-drive news@greencarreports.com (Joel Feder) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144445_2024-chevrolet-blazer-ev-test-drive#comments Joel Feder The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We like the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs that eke out extra range from slippery shapes, the Chevy Blazer EV charts its own distinctly American appeal. The 2024...]]> The Santa Fe Hybrid's the smart pick in Hyundai's three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg with front-wheel drive The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a striking redesign of the Korean maker’s longstanding SUV model. With three rows now standard, the midsize...]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144373_test-drive-review-2024-hyundai-santa-fe-hybrid-calms-the-3-row-crossover https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144373_test-drive-review-2024-hyundai-santa-fe-hybrid-calms-the-3-row-crossover news@greencarreports.com (John Voelcker) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144373_test-drive-review-2024-hyundai-santa-fe-hybrid-calms-the-3-row-crossover#comments John Voelcker The Santa Fe Hybrid's the smart pick in Hyundai's three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg with front-wheel drive The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a striking redesign of the Korean maker’s longstanding SUV model. With three rows now standard, the midsize...]]> Modest changes arrive for the Tucson's exterior It's inside that counts: A new widescreen dash brings wireless smartphone connectivity Prices are up, of course: it's $34,510 for the cheapest 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is an updated version of the current Tucson in its fourth model year. Hyundai has revised and...]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144352_test-drive-review-2025-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-sees-greener-pastures https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144352_test-drive-review-2025-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-sees-greener-pastures news@greencarreports.com (John Voelcker) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144352_test-drive-review-2025-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-sees-greener-pastures#comments John Voelcker Modest changes arrive for the Tucson's exterior It's inside that counts: A new widescreen dash brings wireless smartphone connectivity Prices are up, of course: it's $34,510 for the cheapest 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is an updated version of the current Tucson in its fourth model year. Hyundai has revised and...]]>