Aptera Models Still in the Works, Aiming for 2014 Release
Aptera production is one year behind schedule according to its owner, but the automaker is hoping to have its gasoline-powered 2g model on sale by early 2014. Zaptera USA purchased the assets of...
View ArticleToyota Europe Could Abandon Electric Car Market
Unless Toyota Europe is confident that electricity supplies will be decarbonized in the future, the Japanese automaker would consider leaving the electric vehicle market. Truth be told, Toyota isn’t...
View ArticleBMW i3 has 100,000 People in Line for Test Drive
According to BMW, about 100,000 people around the world have reserved a spot to test drive the i3 electric vehicle. The news comes from the German automaker’s sales boss, Ian Robertson, who also added...
View ArticleToyota Named Worlds Best Global Green Brand
Toyota has once again been named the world’s greenest brand according to the annual Best Global Green Brands report. The study, conducted by Interbrand, found five automotive brands in the Top 10 as...
View ArticleConcept Vehicle of the Year Awards Recognize Hyundai, BMW, Ford
The BMW i8 Spyder, Ford Atlas pickup, and Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis concept vehicles have all received Concept Vehicle of the Year awards in their respective categories. The BMW i8 Spyder was named best...
View ArticleTouring the Honda America Museum Video
Every once in a while this job affords us the opportunity to do something truly exceptional. Something that doesn’t just speak to the inner car geek nestled within our soul, but more like scream at it...
View ArticleTesla Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
A Tesla fan-created petition asking the government to allow the American automaker to sell directly to consumers has reached the necessary 100,000 signatures to get the White House to take a look. The...
View ArticleGoogle Eyeing Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Market
Tech giant Google, which has been investing heavily into self-driving vehicles, could potentially seek opportunities in the electric vehicle market in the future. According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt,...
View ArticleInfiniti Electric Vehicle Delayed for Better Tech: Exec
According to Andy Palmer, head of Nissan global, the Infiniti electric vehicle has been delayed so that the Japanese automaker can incorporate more advanced charging and battery technology in the...
View ArticleTesla Orders Could Double Number of EVs in Hong Kong
Thirst for luxury products in China is strong. So strong, in fact, that it outweighs the limitations associated with owning an electric car. Or at least that’s what the latest news from Tesla...
View ArticleElectric Kia Soul Prototype Spied Testing in Europe
Kia is expected to enter the electric vehicle market in North America with an electric version of the Soul crossover, and AutoGuide‘s spy photographers have caught a prototype testing in Europe....
View ArticleNissan Leaf Quick Charge Stations Being Added to 100 U.S. Dealerships
Nissan has announced that it’ll be adding quick-charging stations for its Leaf electric vehicle at over 100 U.S. Leaf-certified dealerships. The quick charge stations allow the Nissan Leaf to be...
View ArticleBMW i3 to Arrive in January, Priced From About $34,500
With the production debut of the BMW i3 coming later this month, reports indicate that the car will start around $34,500 in the U.S., and that it will arrive next January. AutoGuide reported earlier...
View ArticleTesla Added to Nasdaq-100 Index, Shares Hit New Peak
The latest in a string of good news for Tesla Motors came in two parts today. On July 15, the company will count itself among the those listed on the Nasdaq-100 Index, replacing California tech...
View ArticleBMW i3 Official Specs Announced
The BMW i3 production vehicle will be officially unveiled on July 29, but to hold everyone over, the German automaker has released some specifications on its first i-model electric car. The BMW i3...
View ArticleTesla Model S Production Passes 400 Units per Week
Production of the Tesla Model S luxury sedan is above the 400 unit-per-week mark, CEO Elon Musk says. As demand for the car grows with orders from China and Europe, sales are expected to increase....
View ArticleMitsubishi i-MiEV is the 100,000th Electric Car Sold in America
When it comes to popular electric vehicles in America, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV isn’t exactly one of them, with overall weak sales since its debut. But the landmark 100,000th electric vehicle sold in...
View ArticleNissan Leaf Demand Outpacing Supply
Nissan’s hack-and-slash pricing policy for the Leaf electric vehicle is working well. In fact, it might be working too well. Erik Gottfried, the brand’s director of electric vehicles, says Nissan will...
View ArticleTesla Roadster Batteries Stronger Than Expected: Study
Good news for Tesla continues to stack up, as a recent study shows that the Roadster’s battery life is stronger than originally expected, even by the automaker. One of the biggest concerns for...
View ArticleAndretti Signs on to Formula E Racing
Andretti Autosport announced Wednesday that it will become the third team to race in FIA Formula E. The series will feature races in 10 cities around the world starting next year. So far, Formula E...
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