California Hoping to Host Second Tesla Gigafactory
Tesla hasn’t even started on its first Gigafactory and California is already hoping for a second. The American automaker chose Nevada as the site for its first Gigafactory, shunning its home state of...
View ArticleCalifornia Rethinks Building Codes for EV Owners
California is taking further steps to embrace electric vehicles. The California Building Code (CBC2016) is looking into requiring electric vehicle charging infrastructure in newly-developed parking...
View ArticleTesla Teases D’ Announcement for October 9
It looks like Tesla is readying yet another new model. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has teased an announcement coming from the American electric automaker October 9, simply saying “About time to unveil the D...
View ArticleMore BMW i3, i8 Units Heading to US
BMW is sending more of its i3 and i8 units to the U.S. The German automaker said it has already sold 10,000 i3 electric vehicles sold worldwide since its launch last November. The i8 sports car has...
View ArticleTesla D’ Announcement is a Model S Variant
All those hoping for a Tesla Model D announcement next week, we’re here to shatter those dreams. Earlier this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased an upcoming announcement, simply saying that it was “time...
View ArticleTesla to Launch Automated-Driving Technology
The “something else” Tesla plans on announcing next week is reportedly an introduction to the company’s automated driving functions. With multiple automakers having revealed their upcoming automated...
View ArticleTesla Developing CPO Program
In the near future, you’ll be able to get a used Tesla Model S straight from the company. The American electric automaker has confirmed that it is currently developing a certified pre-owned program...
View ArticleTesla Model S to Gain Advanced Safety Features
The Tesla Model S is getting several new advanced safety features. The American automaker has confirmed that the Model S will be getting an update and those equipped with a forward-facing camera will...
View Article2016 Audi R8 Hybrid, Electric Variants Coming
Lamborghini might not be fond of a hybrid exotic, but Audi is ready to embrace the technology. Audi R&D chief Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed that the next-generation Audi R8 will add both plug-in...
View ArticleGM Confirms Development of New Electric Vehicle
General Motors has confirmed that it is developing another electric vehicle that will sell beside the Volt and Spark EV. Though the company won’t confirm which model it will be based on, earlier...
View ArticleTesla Model S P85D Gets AWD; 0-60 MPH in 3.2 Seconds
Tesla has confirmed that an all-wheel drive Model S is on the way. As a previous leaked photo revealed, the AWD Model S will sport the “D” designation and will have about 10 extra miles of...
View ArticleTop Viral News Stories of the Week: October 4 11, 2014
Porsche’s newest 911 Carrera GTS caused the biggest buzz around this past week. There were plenty of luxury car announcements this past week that spread around Facebook, Google+ and Twitter including...
View ArticleFirst VW e-Golf Heads to Auction Block
Looking to get your hands on a 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf? Are you always an early-adopter? Well, VW is auctioning off the first of these all-electric cars in the U.S. and proceeds from the sale will help...
View ArticleTesla Dealer Franchises Under Consideration: CEO
Tesla may be conceding that dealerships are a necessary part to its future. In an interview with Autoline Daily, Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted that relying on company stores might not be enough for the...
View ArticleTesla Battery-Swap Stations Opening Later this Year
The rapid recharging parlor trick that Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled more than a year ago will finally be available to Model S owners before the end of the year. Tesla’s first battery-swap station will...
View ArticleKia Chooses A Day at the Races’ Theme for 2014 SEMA Show
Kia is celebrating its 2014 Pirelli World Challenge Championships at this year’s SEMA Show. After capturing the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) and Touring Car A (TC-A) championships in this year’s Pirelli...
View Article10 Cars That Are More Efficient Than a Prius
Toyota’s Prius has become the go-to vehicle for people looking to save money at the gas pump. Sure, it looks like an alien science project gone wrong and its driving dynamics are less fun than a trip...
View Article2015 Ford Focus Electric Gets Massive Price Cut
The Ford Focus Electric is now cheaper than ever. The American automaker has given its electric vehicle another $6,000 off its price tag, dropping it to $29,995 including destination. That marks a...
View ArticleTesla Sales Officially Banned in Michigan
Tesla has experienced another setback with its direct-to-consumer sales approach. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has signed a piece of bipartisan legislation that will ban Tesla sales in the state of...
View Article2015 VW e-Golf Named Most Efficient in Compact EV Segment
Volkswagen’s first full-electric vehicle for the U.S. is also the most efficient in its class. The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf has received a 126-MPGe city, 105-MPGe highway rating from the Environmental...
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