Nissan Considering a Boost in Leaf Production
Thanks to a surge in sales, Nissan is considering boosting production of its all-electric Leaf. Electric vehicles across the board have been receiving price cuts lately to help them stay competitive,...
View ArticleTesla Posts $30.5M Net Loss in Second Quarter
Tesla Motors released financial details from its second quarter today to post a net income loss of $30.5 million or 26 cents per common share. The number stands in stark contrast to the first quarter...
View ArticleTesla Model S Gets Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The all-electric Tesla Model S has been awarded a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the frontal crash, side crash and and rollover tests, the car...
View ArticleModel S Conquest Sales Might Surprise You
If you had to guess which cars drivers are replacing with the Tesla Model S, it might be tempting to start with similarly priced products. While many Model S owners probably come from Mercedes E-Class...
View ArticleFormula E Racing Inks Deal with Fox Sports
Formula E, the world’s first fully-electric racing league, will kick off in September, 2014, and the organization has just signed a deal that will see Fox Sports carry exclusive coverage of the...
View ArticleKia Soul EV Expected in Late 2014, Early 2015
Kia has made some major changes to its model lineup over the last couple of years, launching the Cadenza sedan, a redesigned Forte, and refreshed Optima, but that’s just the beginning for the Korean...
View ArticleFiat 500e Recalled to Replace Half-Shaft Bolts
Fiat has issued a recall for its 500e electric car in order to replace bolts that secure the EV’s half shafts. Over 270 vehicles are affected by the recall, which was discovered when engineers found...
View ArticleAppeal for Alternative Fuel Luxury Cars Declining: Study
A new study suggests that luxury car buyers could be losing interest in alternative fuel vehicles. The study is based on data collected semi-annually by Phoenix Marketing International and shows a...
View ArticleTesla Model S is the Safest Car Ever
The Tesla Model S is stacking accolades like pancakes, and its newest one is setting the new NHTSA vehicle safety score record. According to the electric American automaker, the Model S achieved a new...
View ArticleOpel Monza Concept Encourages Futuristic Hitchhiking
The future is full of technology for General Motors subsidiaries Opel and Vauxhall. Images and technical details surrounding a concept car slated for the Frankfurt Motor Show were released today,...
View ArticleNissan Leaf Showcases Two New Technologies
At the Nissan 360 event, the Japanese automaker has unveiled two new technologies that it is showcasing on its Leaf electric vehicle. The first of the two innovations utilizes advanced sensors such as...
View ArticleNissan Electric Race Car to be Tested by Lucas Ordóñez
The winner of the first-ever GT Academy has been chosen to be the official test and development driver for the Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans race car. Lucas Ordóñez, who was Nissan’s inaugural...
View ArticleTesla Model S is NOT the Safest Car Ever, Say Feds
Always able to find itself at the center of controversy, Tesla’s latest PR stunt has earned it a slap on the wrist by a Federal safety agency. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
View ArticleInfiniti Emerg-E Concept First Drive Video
It’s not every day you get to sit inside a concept car, and driving one is an even rarer occurrence since these special vehicles are typically one-offs that are more precious than gold to automakers....
View ArticleTesla to Add Factories in Europe, Asia
Tesla intends to add factories in Europe and Asia, according to CEO Elon Musk, as the American electric automaker gears up for a mass-market, affordable EV. This year, the company plans to manufacture...
View ArticleTesla Model E Tipped as Name for Cheaper Model
Looking down the long, partially electrified road, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hopes to market an affordable electric car with 200 miles of range. Before then, his company will need to overcome hurdles...
View ArticleGlobal Nissan Leaf Sales Crest 75,000
By most standards, the Nissan Leaf is a slow seller. Then again, most standards don’t apply to electric cars. During the ongoing Nissan 360 event, marketing boss Roel De-Vries told members of the...
View ArticleInfiniti Boss Positive on Electric Cars, Negative on Dates
Infiniti president, Johan de Nysschen, just reaffirmed that the automaker is committed to EVs. In July, Infiniti announced that its electric vehicle would be delayed in order to develop better...
View ArticleFisker Gets $25 Million Offer from German Investment Group
Beleaguered American electric automaker Fisker still hasn’t found a suitable buyer, though that may have just changed. According to a new report a German investment group is offering $25 million to...
View ArticleNissan Leaf Sales Mapped Over Top 15 US Regions
Nissan released the top 15 markets where its Leaf electric car sells best today. The news comes after sales of the electric hatchback soared through 2013 after the company announced a massive price...
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