Tesla Issues Recall for Fire Risk with Connector
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall affecting 29,222 Tesla Model S vehicles and the possible fire risk with their NEMA 14-50 Universal Mobile Connector...
View Article2014 BMW i3 Orders already hit 11,000 Globally
BMW has received 11,000 orders globally for its i3, and according to the German automaker some buyers have to wait six-months to receive their vehicles. According to BMW sales chief, Ian Robertson,...
View ArticleTop 10 Most Fuel Efficient Hatchbacks
Want the versatility of a hatchback but hate stopping at the gas station? AutoGuide‘s Top 10 list of the most fuel efficient hatchbacks available on today’s market will certainly appeal to you. With...
View ArticleAudi Q8 e-tron Being Readied as Tesla Model X Rival
Audi is readying a Q8 e-tron that will be built to rival the upcoming Tesla Model X. The Audi Q8 e-tron will sport electric powertrain technology developed by the R8 e-tron supercar, and the German...
View ArticleKia Soul EV In Charge at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The South Korean car brand that starts with a “K” unveiled the electric version of its popular Soul today. Initially, the car will be sold in the stereotypical electric car markets: California, Oregon...
View ArticleTesla Model S Sets Electric Coast-to-Coast Record
Shortly after Tesla announced that it had completed its Supercharger network from Los Angeles to New York, a pair of Model S sedans began their coast-to-coast journey. By using just the Supercharger...
View Article2015 Kia Soul EV Video, First Look
At the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Kia unveiled its 2015 Soul EV for the North American market. The Kia Soul EV will initially be sold in select markets including California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey...
View ArticleTesla Model X Falcon Wing Doors to See Production
What might have seemed like the most impractical part of the upcoming Tesla Model X crossover will make it through to series production. The crazy side-swinging “falcon wing” doors seen on the concept...
View ArticleBMW i Brand Advertising Campaign Launched
BMW has launched its North American advertising campaign for its i sub-brand. A trio of commercials debuted during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics opening ceremony, but the German automaker is sharing...
View ArticleTesla is Stealing Toyota Buyers
Tesla sales are booming and a portion of it comes courtesy of previous Toyota owners. According to a recent study conducted by IHS Automotive, about 15.5 percent of Tesla Model S buyers owned a Toyota...
View ArticleAudi Sport Quattro Likely to Get Green Light
The Audi Sport Quattro is likely headed to production if the automaker’s chief engineer Ulrich Hackenburg has his way. According to Hackenburg, Audi’s initial belief that the Sport Quattro would be a...
View ArticleToyota Wireless Charging Begins Verification Testing
Toyota is beginning verification testing of its wireless charging system for its plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. The testing will last one year, and be undertaken by three in-use electric...
View ArticleTesla Share Price Reaches Record High
Tesla’s share price reached an all-time high yesterday, breaking the $200 mark during trading. The American automaker will be releasing its reports earnings next week and it appears that investors are...
View ArticleFisker Sold to Chinese Firm for $149M
China’s Wanxiang Group has emerged as the winning bidder for Fisker’s assets, agreeing to pay $149.2 million for the American electric automaker. The bidding contest came down to Wanxiang and Hybrid...
View ArticleApple Exec Met With Tesla CEO to Discuss Acquisition
Just how serious is Apple about getting into the automotive industry? Its head of mergers and acquisitions met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk last spring. A recent report states Apple’s Adrian Perica met...
View ArticleTesla Share Prices Peak Again
Tesla shares have risen to another all-time high, reaching $205.84 during trading. The electric American automaker is scheduled to release fourth-quarter and 2013 results tomorrow, and it continues to...
View ArticleTesla Motors Reports $74 Million Net Loss in 2013
Tesla moved a total of 6,892 Model S vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2013, but it wasn’t enough to keep the company out of the red, registering a GAAP net loss of $16 million and a full-year loss of...
View ArticleMusk Expects Model X Demand to Top Sedan Sibling
Tesla is still working quietly to bring its Model X crossover to market, warning investors yesterday that its operating expenses will increase as it prepares to sell the new vehicle. CEO Elon Musk...
View ArticleTesla Model S is Americas Most Loved Vehicle
According to a recent study, the Tesla Model S is America’s most loved vehicle. The study comes courtesy of Strategic Vision, which calculated a “love score” for vehicles based on “a vehicle’s total...
View ArticleFiskers New Owners Teaming Up with Bob Lutz
Fisker’s new owners are teaming up with Bob Lutz to help make the V8-powered Karma a reality. The former General Motors executive announced a new company last year called VL Productions, which would...
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