MINI Rocketman Could Head to Production as a Compact EV
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The MINI Rocketman still has life and could head to production. In a recent interview with Autocar, MINI product chief Ralph Mahler spoke about the Rocketman...
View ArticleTwo More Key Tesla Executives Leaving the Company
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Two more key Tesla executives are leaving the company, bringing the total to five that have left the American automaker this year. Greg Reichow and Josh Ensign...
View ArticleTesla Wants to Build 500K Cars a Year by 2018
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Tesla is accelerating its goal of producing 500,000 cars a year. Tesla gave its first quarter 2016 update saying that it will advance its goal of building...
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This Chevrolet Jolt EV Website is, Disappointingly, Fake
Someone created a convincing, yet fake website for a fake car: The Chevrolet Jolt EV. With the Chevrolet Bolt on the horizon, it’s hard to believe the American automaker already has another electric...
View ArticleTesla Lost $282M Last Quarter
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Tesla continued to lose money last quarter. Although the American automaker announced its future mass-production, entry-level Model 3, it continued to report a...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Design Not Yet Finalized
Tesla has yet to sign off on the final design for the Model 3 which is supposed to hit the market before the end of 2017. That’s not the only obstacle standing in the way of the Model 3 launch as the...
View ArticleNext BMW i Electric Car Set to Launch in 2021
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The next BMW i electric car will serve as a flagship for the sub-brand. BMW CEO Harold Krueger shared the news during a shareholders’ meeting, adding that the...
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Battery Energy Density to Equal Gasoline by 2045: Report
The energy density of today’s automotive batteries does not compare very favorably to good old gasoline. However, researchers and scientists are continually pushing to improve the range and storage...
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Did This Tesla Model S Crash Itself?
A Tesla Model S owner in Utah is claiming that his vehicle moved on its own and crashed into a trailer. According to Jared Overton, the owner of the Model S seen above, he was running errands on April...
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LAPD Not Sold on Using the Tesla Model S as a Cop Car
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) isn’t sold on the idea of using Tesla Model S sedans in its fleet. Last year, Tesla handed over a pair of Model S P85D loaner cars to the LAPD so that the...
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Tesla To do Right’ by Injured Foreign Worker
Tesla has released a statement in regards to the recently published article that it paid foreign workers $5 an hour to expand its factory. The original story was published by Mercury News, alleging...
View ArticleWhy Mazda’s Miata is the Best Green Car: The Skinny with Craig Cole
Get the Flash Player to see this player. Welcome to a new editorial segment called The Skinny, hosted by your favorite Craig Cole. We hope this will be a weekly feature where Craig sounds off (gives...
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Tesla Summon’ Feature Updated Following Accident
Tesla has sent an over-the-air update to Model S and Model X owners that changes how the Summon feature works. The update is adding an extra step before Summon activates so that owners don’t...
View ArticleYou Can Get an EV for $5,000 Cheaper in Colorado
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The State of Colorado has passed a new law allowing dealerships to mark $5,000 off an electric vehicle, right at the time of purchase. The legislation is a...
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Tesla Model S Headed for 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
This year, the Tesla Model S will compete at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the very first time. Piloting the car will be Blake Fuller, founder and CEO of Go Puck wearable battery packs...
View ArticleHyundai Readying 200-Mile Electric Vehicle for 2018
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Hyundai will introduce electric vehicles with longer range before the end of the decade. In a recent interview with Autoblog, Hyundai’s director of its...
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Volkswagen e-Golf Reportedly Getting Range Upgrade to 124 Miles
The Volkswagen e-Golf will reportedly get a bigger battery and larger motor. The all-electric Golf is expected to receive a facelift in the near future and with it will come a 35.8-kWh battery, up...
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FCA Announces Three Separate Recalls for Various Issues
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced three separate recalls for various issues affecting its vehicles. The first recall affects the 2013-2016 Fiat 500e with an estimated 16,549 cars in the...
View ArticleTesla Model X Slapped with Lemon Lawsuit by California Owner
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Concerns about the Tesla Model X’s quality continue to rise. Barrett Lyon of California owns two other Teslas, a Tesla Roadster and a Tesla Model S, but hasn’t...
View ArticleVolkswagen Could Build a New EV Platform for the Phaeton
Volkswagen is investigating the possibility of adding an new all-electric platform to its portfolio that would support high-end sedans. The BUDD-e Concept, a modern take on the classic VW Bus, was...
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