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2014 Cadillac ELR Interior Leaked Ahead of Detroit Debut
Cadillac‘s upcoming Volt-like coupe is going to be making its official debut here in Detroit, but for those who cant wait, the interior has just been exposed.
LAX Cutting Free EV Parking in March
Los Angeles EV owners should take note: the free parking policy at LAX on March 1.
NISMO Leaf, Juke are the First of Many: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Towards the end of last year, Nissan announced its plans to expand its NISMO performance sub-brand and there’s no better way to garner attention among young enthusiast buyers than to display those vehicles at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon.
2014 Cadillac ELR “Spy Photo” Released
Cadillac had just released a staged spy photo of its new gasoline range-extended electric car, which will debut at the Detroit Auto Show next week.
Top 10 Worst Selling Vehicles of 2012
After checking out the top 10 best selling vehicles of last year, it’s now time to take a look at the worst performers on dealerships lots. It isn’t a huge surprise to see the Volvo C30 on the list at 10th place, considering the Swedish automaker decided to give the vehicle the axe at the…
Mercedes B-Class EV Spied Testing
Drawing closer to being production-ready, Mercedes was spied testing its b-segment luxury EV.
GE Won’t Buy 25,000 Fleet EVs After All
GE is backing away from a plan it announced more than two years ago to buy 25,000 electric cars for its small army of fleet cars.
NHTSA Calls for Minimum Sound Requirements for EVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling for a minimum sound requirement on all electric and hybrid vehicles that do not rely solely on gasoline power, to help with pedestrian safety.
2013 Fiat 500e Rated at Best-in-Class 116 MPGe Combined, 87-Mile Range
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the 2013 Fiat 500e at 122 MPGe in the city and 108 MPGe on the highway, giving the electric Fiat a combined rating of 116 MPGe.
EV Equipment Sales Expected to Continue Expanding
Despite reaching new heights in 2012, EV sales still puttered along at a slower pace than some automakers originally guessed.
Nissan Leaf US Production Behind Schedule
Specifications for the U.S.-built 2013 Nissan Leaf EV are still unavailable, but its official unveiling during the Detroit Auto Show on January 15 is drawing very near.
Fisker Sues Insurer for Cost of 300 Karmas Sandy Ruined
Exotic plug-in hybrid maker Fisker is suing XLGroup, its insurer, for the cost of 338 Karmas — roughly $33 million.
Audi A2 Electric Car Axed
Audi is backpedalling out of its plan to build the A2, which debuted in September, 2011 in Frankfurt.
Chevy Volt Scaring Off Dealers With Added Costs
Thanks to additional costs for services and repairs, some Chevy dealers are choosing not to carry the Volt.
Consumers More Interested in Plug-in Hybrids than Electric Vehicles: Study
According to a recent study conducted by the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, consumers are more interested in purchasing hybrid-electric vehicles than electric-only vehicles.
Tesla Expands Supercharger Locations to East Coast
Tesla Motors has launched its first supercharger stations on the East Coast, expanding its network for Tesla Model S owners looking for a quick charge while on the go.
2012 Nissan Leaf Offered with Big Cash Discount
Certain Nissan dealers are discounting the 2012 Leaf by almost $10,000 in an attempt to lure last-minute customers before the new year.
Chevrolet Volt One Month Return Policy in Europe
Inflatable Gorillas and free hot dogs aren’t enough of a gimmick to get Europeans in to buy cars, but a 30-day return policy might be.
BMW i3 Spy Photos Show Production Headlights
Expected in dealer showrooms next year, BMW’s first entry to the EV market dropped much of its fake paneling and camouflage in the latest spy photos.
Electric Vehicle Resale Value Trails Traditional Gas Cars
According to recent used car pricing estimates, electric vehicle resale values are lagging behind conventional gasoline cars.
Cadillac ELR Electric Coupe Teased Ahead of Detroit Auto Show
Marking the first use of the Chevy Volt’s impressive powertrain in another vehicle, Cadillac will debut what it calls the ELR at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Leaf Sales Strategy ‘A Bit Arrogant’ Nissan Exec Says
Nissan seems to be regretting what turned out to be an over-zealous sales strategy for the Leaf.
Indianapolis to Replace All City Vehicles With Hybrids, EVs
Indianapolis plans to swap all its city-use sedans for electrified cars according to a new order signed by mayor Greg Ballard.
World’s First Electric Monster Truck a Quiet Riot
For the first time, there’s a monster truck that doesn’t have an exhaust that sounds like something escaping from hell.
