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Nissan Leaf Resale Value Expected to Drop
New Nissan Leaf owners might be rejoicing that their vehicles saw a $6,400 cut in its MSRP, but early adopters might not be happy when the electric vehicle’s resale value takes a drop.
Tesla Unable to Sell Directly to Consumers in Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has suffered his second straight setback in wanting to sell his electric cars directly to consumers.
Nissan Leaf Sales Beat Chevy Volt Year to Date
Nissan took the hack-and-slash route with its Leaf Electric car, cutting prices dramatically with increased sales numbers in mind.
Hyundai Tucson Hydrogen Car Delivery Begins in Europe
Hyundai delivered its first line-produced hydrogen-powered car today in Europe.
Infiniti Electric Car Put on Hold
Yet another sign of the struggle electric cars are facing in gaining a foothold in the market, Infiniti has made the call to shelve plans for the brand’s first EV.
Detroit Electric Delays Production by a Month
Detroit Electric, a brand revived after seven decades, will have to wait another month before production of its new SP:01 kicks off.
First Production Cadillac ELR Rolls Off Assembly Line
The first production Cadillac ELR has rolled off the assembly line, a few months after making its official debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Chevrolet Volt Owner Claims Unintended Acceleration
A Chevrolet Volt owner is claiming to have experienced unintended acceleration during highway driving in his range-extended electric car.
Honda Fit EV Lease Price Lowered to $259 Per Month
Honda will slash lease prices for its Fit EV starting in June after other automakers dropped prices on their electric vehicles.
Tesla Stock Tops $100 for First Time
Tesla CEO Elon Musk must be feeling good today. The share price for his electric car company gained 7.7 percent today and rose to $104.58 shortly after noon.
Audi R8 e-tron Won’t be Offered to Customers
Years in development, Audi will not offer its R8 e-tron model to customers, instead building a limited run exclusively for testing purposes.
Tesla Wants Lower Cost Electric Car to Beat Nissan Leaf
Tesla Motors is enjoying new freedom after having repaid the Department of Energy.
Henrik Fisker Partners with Investor Group to Bid for Fisker Automotive
Things may be looking grim for Fisker Automotive, but Henrik Fisker isn’t giving up on the brand he founded.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Fires Back at Chrysler
As expected, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired back after Chrysler issued out a rebuttal to the electric-car manufacturer’s claim that it was the first American car company to have fully repaid its government loan.
VL Automotive Looking to Buy Fisker for $20 Million
Fisker’s fall from grace is well documented, and it appears that the value of the company is plummeting in the eyes of potential buyers.
Kia Soul EV to Launch in 2014
Korean Automaker Kia is preparing its first North American foray into the world of electric cars with the Kia Soul EV, which is expected to launch in 2014.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Priced From $27,495
Chevrolet has announced that its 2014 Spark EV will be priced from $27,495 including an $810 destination fee.
Infiniti EV to Feature Induction Charging, Based on Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf-based Infiniti electric car will use induction-based charging, aiming to do away with charging cables.
Tesla Repays Government Loan Nine Years Early
As expected, Tesla has repaid its government loan nine years early, becoming the first American automaker to have paid back the government.
Tesla Aims to Repay Government by Wednesday
Elon Musk, Tesla’s ever enigmatic CEO, announced over Twitter that the company will likely repay its government debt by Wednesday, May 22.
Coda Files Request to Recall Sedans Despite Bankruptcy
Although the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy months ago, Coda Automotive wants to recall its single product to replace the side curtain airbags.
Fisker Karma Resale Values Plummet
While American electric car maker Fisker is still treading through some rough waters, owners of Karma models are now watching their vehicles’ resale value take a huge tumble.
Plug-in Car Sales Hit 100,000 Milestone in US
Sometime over the weekend, the 100,000th plug-in vehicle was sold in America.
Wyoming Lithium Supply Could Yield 18 Million Tons
Recently, the University of Wyoming’s researchers released data that showed the state’s Rock Springs Uplift could provide up to 18-million tons of lithium.
