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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 5, 2024. The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. Which company faced a $1.7 billion fine for diesel emissions cheating?

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DOE loan for GM Ultium EVs, IRS on EV tax credit, Niro EV recall: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The IRS starts detailing what it needs for the revamped EV tax credit. Some Kia Niro EV models have been recalled. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We look at what didn’t make the finals for Best Car To Buy. And the DOE backs the batteries for GM’s EV plan. billion.

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Kia EV6 GT, Audi Activesphere concept, Hyundai US EV production: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EV tax credit revamp might have some companies reexamining U.S. And Kia reveals performance and spec details for the quickest EV6. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has announced U.S.-market production plans. Audi teases a rugged crossover EV concept. Rated at 576 hp, the 2023.

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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid priced just under $40,000, goes 34 electric miles

Green Car Reports

Pricing for the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid has been released—just in the nick of time for buyers of this model to no longer qualify for the federal EV tax credit. The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV will start at $39,785, including a destination charge of $1,295.

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Used Tesla deals, F-150 Lightning price hike, Kia EV9 details, tax-credit criteria: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 31, 2023. Which electric vehicle maker decided to go open source with its driving-assistance features? Will battery degradation “brick” your EV after a certain number of years or miles?

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2020 Chevy Bolt EV: $10,000 off now, lease deals ahead of tax-credit sunset April 1

Green Car Reports

When the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s federal EV tax credit eligibility amount dropped from $3,750 to $1,875 back on October 1, many expected GM to start making up for it with some deals.

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Kia EV6 price hike, Honda Accord Hybrid preview, Tesla recall: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Kia EV6 gets a big price hike, and we’re not just talking about the loss of its EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles, but they’re already fixed. And Honda reveals the 2023 Accord Hybrid, aiming to make the high-mpg model the popular pick.

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