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Tesla Sales Embattled in Ohio
It appears that Tesla‘s fight against auto dealerships nationwide is just beginning. Most recently, the state of New Jersey ruled that Tesla would no longer be allowed to sell its vehicles directly to...
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BMW Rapid Electric Car Charger Under Development
Electric cars would be much easier to sell if they didn’t take so long to charge and BMW might have a solution up its sleeve. The German automaker is rumored to be working on a new, much faster...
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The BMW i8 Sounds Crazier Than Youd Think
The BMW i8 looks and performs like an exotic supercar, but does it sound like one? Considering it has an engine just slightly larger than what you’d find in a Mitsubishi Mirage, one would think the...
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Tesla Stores in Ohio are Safe
Tesla stores in the state of Ohio are safe… for now. An Ohio Senate committee has approved a bill barring automakers from selling directly to consumers, with the exception that Tesla be allowed to...
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What is a Compliance Car?
Many automakers offer electric cars, but it’s rare to see one at your local dealership or on the road. The reason, it turns out, is due to government regulations. No, it’s not government regulations...
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Plug-in Cars Save 45 Million Gallons of Gasoline Per Year
Sales of electrified vehicles are picking up steam and in doing so they’re making an impact on America’s consumption of fossil fuel. According to a recent report by the Union of Concerned Scientists,...
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Cadillac ELR Recalled for Flawed Stability Control
Cadillac’s extended range electric car has barely been on sale long enough for people to realize it’s available, and it’s already being recalled. General Motors’ luxury brand is marketing the...
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Top Viral News Stories of the Week: March 22 29, 2014
Each day, AutoGuide strives to report up-to-date automotive news but not all stories are created equal. Some just have a life of our own, especially on social media. Shared heavily on Facebook,...
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Detroit Electric to Build SP:01 Sports Car in Holland
A new boutique electric sports car maker has finally revealed its plans for production after numerous delays. The company is named Detroit Electric, and it has revealed that it will build its...
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VW Electric Cars to Offer Wireless Charging
In the future, Volkswagen’s electric cars won’t even need to be plugged in. That’s because starting in 2017, VW will offer wireless charging for its fully electric and plug-in hybrid models, including...
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Tesla Suing New Jersey Over Dealership Ruling
Tesla has no intentions of going down without a fight in the state of New Jersey and has filed notice that it intends to sue. As of April 1, the American electric automaker is no longer able to sell...
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New Rules in California to Hurt Teslas Bottom Line
Tesla will be feeling a financial squeeze this year thanks to new rules from the California government. California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) revised its rules, reducing the number of credits Tesla...
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New Chevrolet Volt to Offer Shorter Electric Range
Chevrolet is expected to diversify its Volt nameplate with a successor to the current car along with an electric-only variant with a shorter driving range. According to a report by the Detroit News,...
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Lemon Law King Taking Tesla to Court Video
The self-proclaimed “Lemon Law King” has filed the first lemon law suit against Tesla. Vince Megna has filed a lawsuit against Tesla Motors on behalf of a Tesla Model S owners that claimes to have...
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GM Investing $449M into Next-Generation Volt Plant
General Motors is betting big on its next-generation Volt, with more electrified vehicles on the way. The American automaker announced today that it will invest $449 million into its Detroit-Hamtramck...
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Tesla Swings Back at Smarmy Lemon Law Lawyer
No surprise here – Tesla has issued a rebuttal to the recent law suit filed by the so-called Lemon Law King. The American automaker issued a statement saying that “there are good reasons to be...
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BMW i3 Gets Production Boost Before US Launch
Electric cars are spreading throughout the industry, and one German automaker is ramping up production to make sure it can meet demand. BMW has announced that it is boosting i3 electric-car...
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Nissan Expands No Charge to Charge Program in US
Nissan Leaf owners will get to save more than just fuel costs in the coming years. The Japanese automaker has announced that it is expanding its “No Charge to Charge” promotion to 25 U.S. markets,...
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Bosch Electric Car Charger Subject of Safety Probe
First it was electric vehicles that were at the center of fire controversy, and now it could be their chargers. The Bosch Power Xpress 250V charging units are under investigation for possibly damaging...
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Toyota, Honda EV Sales Staff Blasted in New Study
You might be surprised by the brands that fared best in a new study examining how knowledgeable dealership sales staff are about plug-in hybrid vehicles. A study conducted by Consumer Reports sent 19...
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