Tesla Model S Catches Fire During Test Drive in France
Another Tesla Model S unexpectedly caught on fire. This time around, it was during the automaker’s “Electric Road Trip” tour for the summer, and it occurred during a stop in Biarritz, France....
View ArticleAll-Electric Hypercar Takes on Tesla Model S, LaFerrari in Drag Race
Just how fast is the world’s first all-electric hypercar? WEC, Ferrari Le Mans and Corvette GT2 V8 racing driver Archie Hamilton wanted to find out, and got an opportunity to hop behind the wheel of...
View ArticleMost US Commutes Could be Handled by EVs: Study
Range anxiety about electric cars may be misplaced according to new research. A recent study published by Nature Energy shows that at least 98 percent of the cars used everyday on U.S. roads could be...
View ArticleVW Set to Debut 300-Mile Electric Vehicle Next Month
Volkswagen is focusing on electrified vehicles as it tries to move past its diesel scandal. The German automaker will reportedly head to the 2016 Paris Motor Show in late September with a 300-mile...
View ArticleTesla’s New Two-Year Lease Brings Model S Price to $593 a Month
Tesla has introduced a new two-year lease program for both the Model S and Model X. The cheapest Model S available will go for $593 a month, while the cheapest Model X will be available for $730 a...
View ArticleNew Tesla P100D Models Are Faster, More Expensive and Have More Range
Tesla is cranking up the speed, range, power and price on its Model S sedan and Model X SUV with the introduction of the P100D model. When using Ludicrous mode, the Model S P100D can jump to 60 mph in...
View ArticlePoll: Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 or Cadillac Escala?
Monterey Car Week is all wrapped up with a pretty little bow. There were plenty of interesting reveals at this hallowed event, including two luxury concepts. Yes, both Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac chose...
View ArticleTesla Hikes Price for Autopilot
After announcing more expensive Model S and Model X P100D models, Tesla has also increased the price of its Autopilot semi-autonomous software. When ordering Autopilot with a new car it is now a...
View ArticleGM Getting Set to Reveal Chevrolet Colorado-Based Electric Military Vehicle
GM is getting prepared to debut a crazy-looking fuel cell-powered military vehicle. Developed in conjunction with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC),...
View ArticleAudi A9 e-tron All-Electric Flagship to Arrive by 2020
Audi has a new range-topping all-electric luxury car in the works that will likely be called the A9 e-tron. This car will serve as the pinnacle of the German automaker’s all-electric car lineup,...
View ArticleHere’s What Will Be Powering Next-Generation Electric Cars
Although gasoline vehicles are getting more efficient, there’s no denying that they still pose some harm to the environment. The future of motoring is electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are seen as...
View ArticleAudi Eyes Factory-Backed Team for Formula E Series
Audi is planning to run its own factory-backed Formula E team for the 2017-2018 season. The all-electric racing series is garnering more attention from automakers worldwide, with Volvo recently also...
View ArticleChevrolet Bolt EV Offers One-Pedal’ Driving Modes
The Chevrolet Bolt EV will allow drivers to maximize their range with selectable one-pedal driving modes. According to the American automaker, one-pedal driving “combines the highest available level...
View ArticleThis Could be the World’s Next Electric Supercar
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] What was once a Chevrolet V8-powered supercar is being revived as an electric vehicle. Autocar reports Japanese electric vehicle startup GLM is reviving the...
View ArticleMercedes Plans All-Electric, Self-Driving Vans that Can Dock and Deploy Drones
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its van of the future, a fully autonomous unit that can dock drones on its roof. The unveiling of the Vision Van Concept was the...
View ArticleHere’s the World’s First Electric Car Designed for Kids
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Firefly is being touted as the world’s first electric car specifically developed for five to 10-year-olds. It comes from Young Driver Motor Cars Limited, a...
View ArticleSingle Seat 3-Wheel Electric Commuter Car Unveiled
[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Electra Meccanica took the wraps off its 2017 Solo battery-electric commuter car at the Luxury and Supercar Weekend event held in Vancouver, British Columbia,...
View ArticleAutopilot Not to Blame in Fatal Accident Involving Model S, Tesla Says
A fatal accident involving a Tesla Model S did not have the Autopilot feature activated at the time of the incident. The tragic accident occurred in the Netherlands earlier this week, with the Model S...
View ArticleTesla Turns to Radar to Make Autopilot Safer
Tesla has upgraded its software to version 8.0 and with it comes some major changes to Autopilot, the biggest of which is the prominent use of radar. When radar capability was added to all Tesla...
View ArticleAll-Electric Jaguar E-Pace to Arrive by 2018
Jaguar has approved production of its first all-electric vehicle which is expected to hit the market in 2018. According to Autocar, the new compact all-electric SUV is due to be revealed before the...
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