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EV Owners Tend to be Wealthy, Educated: Survey
Owners of plug-in electric vehicles and pure-electric vehicles tend to be well off financially and well educated according to a new survey.
Tesla Model S Bound for Price Bump
Tesla confirmed in a blog post that it will soon raise the price of its Model S electric luxury sedan.
Massachusetts Dealer Denied Injunction Against Tesla
The Automobile Dealers Association in the state of Massachusetts was denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Tesla Motors Inc., which allows the American automaker to continue operating its store in Boston.
New BMW i Concept, i8 Roadster Heading to 2012 LA Auto Show
An all-new BMW i Concept vehicle will be making its world debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show along with the North American debut of the BMW i8 Concept Roadster.
Nissan Leaf Won’t Hit 2012 Sales Target: CEO
It’s no surprise to anyone that has been paying attention to the Leaf’s sales figures, but Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has confirmed that his company will not meet the sales target for its all-electric vehicle.
2013 Nissan Leaf Getting Longer Range, Lower Price Tag
Nissan has just unveiled its 2013 Leaf in Japan, announcing that the car is getting a boost in range and a lower price for the Japanese market.
Tesla Future Touchscreen Tech Hinted by Exec
What if you could have a 17-inch iPad built into your car? It’s almost a reality for one of the more than 250 folks who own a Tesla Model S, save a few key features.
10 Concept Cars That Didn’t Go Anywhere
Every new auto show brings another exciting round of wild concept cars. But do these ideas ever make it to reality?
CODA Offers Customers Free Home Chargers
A new offer from California-based EV maker Coda is aiming to make the transition to owning an EV a little easer by offering a free home charging station.
Fiat 500e Photos Revealed: 2012 LA Auto Show Preview
Before its official unveiling at the L.A. Auto Show, Fiat has dropped photos of the upcoming 500e, its new small electric city car.
Tesla Flagship Store Opens in Canada
Luxury EV maker Tesla opened one of its boutique stores in Canada to the public today, marking the brand’s first location in the country.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV to Go Fast, Charge Faster
Scheduled to make its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Chevrolet gave the media a sneak preview of its Spark EV at its Electrification Experience event in San Francisco, California.
GM Aims for 500,000 Electrified Vehicles by 2017
General Motors is focusing on plug-in technology for the next five years, aiming to have 500,000 vehicles on the road with some form of electrification by 2017.
Tesla CEO Hints at Electric Truck and Electric Supercar
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk recently sat down with Motor Trend for an interview, and hinted that the company has plans for an all-electric supercar, as well as an electric truck.
2014 Chevy Spark EV Heading to Los Angeles for Debut
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV in production form will make its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, the American automaker has confirmed.
Saab 9-3 Convertible EV Under Consideration
Saab‘s new owners, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), is looking forward to resurrecting the brand, and one model under consideration is a 9-3 convertible electric vehicle.
Honda Micro-Commuter Prototype Takes a Step Towards Reality
A year after Honda revealed its Micro-Commuter car as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, the automaker is moving towards the machine’s production with a prototype model that’s significantly more real-world ready.
Chevrolet Bringing Next-Gen ‘MyLink’ to LA Auto Show
One of the more promising items Chevrolet plans to showcase during the L.A. Auto Show later this month isn’t a car at all.
EV Power Helping Keep Homes Lit in Wake of Sandy
What probably seemed like a post-apocalyptic precaution a few weeks ago is coming into play: electric vehicles as a reverse power source for homes.
EV Costs Must Dip to Spur Significant Sales: Study
Despite finally starting to gain traction, EVs and plug-in hybrids will continue to struggle until prices decrease according to a new study.
BMW i Series Production Will Start in 2013
The German automaker will focus next year on starting production for its i-Series according to a statement by Dr. BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer.
Vote for the AutoGuide Reader’s Choice Car of the Year for a Chance to Win $1,000 in Gas
With the end of the year upon us, it’s time to get your votes ready for our Reader’s Choice awards. Have your say and cast a vote for your favorites in six different categories of cars, including our overall Reader’s Choice Car of the Year.
Fisker Reports $30 M Loss in N.J. Port From Sandy
Fisker is reporting that it lost $30 million in inventory after Superstorm Sandy flooded a New Jersey port.
Toyota Prius Burns After Being Flooded by Sandy
Hurricane Sandy gave the Eastern portion of the United States a what for last week, not to mention the Caribbean and points far beyond. Amid all the destruction and misery the automotive industry was impacted in a number of ways. In particular, the safety of electric cars has been brought up.
