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Chevy Volt Owners Drive More EV Miles Than Leaf Owners: Report
According to a recent report, Chevrolet Volt owners are driving more electric-only miles than owners of the fully-electric Nissan Leaf. On average, a Nissan Leaf owner is driving 629 miles a month...
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Tesla Model S Investigation Concludes in Germany
The investigation into three Tesla Model S fires have concluded in Germany, with the German Federal Motor Transport Authority issuing a statement concluding that there were no manufacturer-related...
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Crazy Cadillac ELR Price Doesnt Matter
Jaws hit desks when Cadillac announced that the upcoming ELR would cost almost $76,000 but according to company representatives, dealers and industry analysts that’s not likely to matter. The...
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NHTSA Requests Internally Circulated Tesla Documents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formally requested detailed records from Tesla’s internal investigation on the Model S fire incidents. NHTSA is requesting all customer...
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2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Price Slashed to $22,995
The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be the cheapest electric vehicle available on the market come 2014. The Japanese automaker has announced that its 2014 model year i-MiEV will see a drastic price cut to...
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BMW, Toyota Tie-Up Sees Big Steps in EV Technology
According to BMW’s head of marketing, the partnership between BMW and Toyota has already led to “big steps” in battery technology for electric vehicles. The two automakers are currently deciding how...
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Saleen Confirms Electric Car Development
Steve Saleen confirmed this week that his company is developing an electric car and that a scale model will be unveiled early next year. Saleen hasn’t revealed any technical details about the car,...
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Accord Plug-in Hybrid Joins Vehicle-to-Grid Project
Honda has joined a demonstration project for experimental vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology with its Accord Plug-in Hybrid model. The project aims to provide a potentially valuable energy storage...
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Toyota Seeks 5-10K Fuel Cell Sales in 2015
Toyota hopes to sell somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles starting in 2015 when the vehicle is introduced. That year, Toyota is one of three Asian automakers planning...
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Rinspeed XchangE Previews Future of Self-Driving Cars
Rinspeed is going to give us a glimpse of the future automotive world at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show with its XchangE electric touring sedan. Knowing that autonomous driving is destined to become...
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Audi R8 E-Tron Will be Produced: Report
The last time we talked about the Audi R8 E-Tron, the company said that there were no plans for production, but a new report suggests otherwise. AutoCar is reporting that the R8 E-Tron, an all...
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2014 Ten Best Engines List Released by Wards Auto
With an increased focus on efficiency, engines are constantly being updated. New technology is being added, such as direct injection, while older techniques are being refined, including turbocharging....
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Mass Market Tesla Model E to Bow at 2015 Detroit Auto Show
The Tesla Model E is currently scheduled to make its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show, according to the brand’s chief designer. The big reveal isn’t planned for a month’s time, however. Rather,...
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Tesla Model S is Canadas Best-Selling Electric Car
The Tesla Model S is Canada’s best-selling electric so far this year. Last year, the Model S helped Tesla gain 20-percent EV market penetration in Canada, but that figure has risen to 43 percent this...
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European Car of the Year Shortlist Announced
The European Car of the Year shortlist has been announced with seven vehicles vying for the top title in Europe. Vehicles on the shortlist include the Mazda3, which AutoGuide recently named its 2014...
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Tesla Model X Crossover Nearly Ready for Production
The Tesla Model X is scheduled to enter production late next year, and according to the brand’s chief designer, the automaker is putting its finishing touches on the crossover. In a recent interview,...
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Nissan Leaf Owner Drives Past 100,000 Mile Mark
Steve Marsh, a Nissan Leaf owner in Washington, has racked up 100,000 all-electric miles in the Japanese electric car. The milestone was celebrated with Washington Governor Jay Inslee, state...
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Tesla Receives $34.7M Tax Break to Expand Production
American electric automaker Tesla has received a $34.7-million tax break from the state of California in order to expand production. According to the report, Tesla will get to avoid paying sales and...
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Electric Cars Depreciate Severely: Report
Depreciation. It’s the nasty side to buying a new car that often amounts to a slap in the face worth several thousand dollars. But the gut-punch you get after driving off a dealer’s lot is even worse...
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BMW i3 Ordering Guide Now Available
The BMW i3 ordering guide for North America is now available, revealing all the options and available packages for the electric vehicle. Priced from $42,275 including destination, the i3 can also be...
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