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Tesla’s NACS EV fast-charging standard lags in locations vs. CCS
Ford and GM recently both announced plans to install the Tesla NACS port in future vehicles, and together, this could mark the start of a more effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the U.S. But things may look even more…
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These cheap, tiny Japanese pickup trucks are winning fans in America
Kei trucks can cost as little as $5,000 to import from Japan. Getty Images Tiny Japanese trucks that cost as little as $5,000 are winning over some Americans. Kei trucks are about 11 feet long and can hit speeds of up to 65 mph.…
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Max Verstappen wins Canadian Grand Prix, tying Senna in F1 wins
MONTREAL — Max Verstappen tied the late Ayrton Senna for career victories and Red Bull won its 100th Formula One race as the Dutchman extended his season-long dominance on Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen won for the sixth time…
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Hulkenberg loses P2 in Canada amid raft of grid penalties
Nico Hulkenberg has been demoted from second on the grid to fifth at the Canadian Grand Prix for a red flag infringement in qualifying, avoiding a much harsher penalty.
Oscar Piastri’s crash in Q3 brought out the red flag just as…
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Alonso hoping new Aston upgrades will bridge the gap to Red Bull
Fernando Alonso is hopeful Aston Martin will be closer to Max Verstappen over a race distance at the Canadian Grand Prix courtesy of its latest upgrades.
Aston brought a new floor and engine cover to Montreal, and Alonso will start…
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Don’t count on EV brake lights to communicate brake regen
Some EVs don't illuminate their brake lights when using regenerative braking, Consumer Reports found in a recent test.
Regenerative braking allows drivers to decelerate (and momentarily charge the battery) without using the brake pedal,…
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Toyota solid-state update, Tesla charging connectors, Telo truck, hybrid mpg and EV mode: The Week…
Pressing which button may help you get better hybrid mpg?
Which EV outsells all but the Ford F-150?
This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023.
The startup Telo…
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Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer car sales in Florida — except for Tesla
Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer car sales. But the bill leaves a notable exception for electric car companies like Tesla. DeSantis has a cozy relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk who…
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Junkyard Gem: 2001 Honda CR-V with 403,757 miles
Several readers have suggested that I document some early compact crossover SUVs during my junkyard travels, making the point that these little truck-influenced machines went on to squeeze most small hatchbacks and sedans out of the…
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Hamilton ‘definitely feeling’ car improvements in Canada
Lewis Hamilton says he can feel the recent improvements made by Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix after leading teammate George Russell in FP2.
The first practice session was cancelled due to an issue with the CCTV infrastructure that…
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