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General Motors Voices Opposition to Green Car Tax
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The debate on taxing hybrid owners to help recover lost gas taxes has hit the state of Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry.
2013 Chevrolet Volt Has up to $5000 in Incentives
The Chevrolet Volt is at an odd crossroads for sales, with the Nissan Leaf dropping its price significantly to be more competitive and other more compelling PHEVs reaching the market.
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.
Toyota Prius Most Talked About Hybrid Online
According to a new study from a social analytics company, the Toyota Prius was the most talked about hybrid vehicle online.
Chevy Corvette Convertible, Porsche Boxster, Lexus LS Top 2013 Total Quality Vehicles
Strategic Vision has announced the winners of its 2013 Total Quality Index (TQI), with American automakers reinstating their position in some very competitive segments.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Drop in April, Leaf Sales Strong
The Nissan Leaf enjoyed a second month of strong sales while the Chevrolet Volt fell 11 percent in April.
Obama Calls for 75 Percent Boost in EV Research
President Barack Obama called for a 75 percent boost to the U.S. Department of Energy’s research budget today.
Chevy Volt, Cadillac ELR May Get 3-Cylinder Engine
As automakers continue to strive towards improving fuel economy across its lineup, General Motors is considering a smaller, lighter-weight three-cylinder engine for its Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR models.
Chevy Volt Tops Prius Plug-in, Nissan Leaf in Green Car Sales Race
Despite a rocky start, sales of the Chevrolet Volt rose to 30,090 units in 2012, making it the top selling plug-in vehicle on the market.
Fisker Automotive: The Rise and Decline of an American Electric Car Maker
It’s no secret Fisker Automotive is in trouble. The maker of premium electric cars is clinging to life by its fingernails. One more setback could send them plummeting into the fiery abyss of financial ruin. Still, even if they roll snake eyes the firm’s founder has more than a few thoughts on what future transportation…
Electric Vehicles Run out of Juice
Arguably electric cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise smooth, quiet, pollution-free driving, but are they ready for primetime? If recent news is any indicator, the answer is a resounding “NO!”
Volt to be ‘Thousands’ Cheaper Says GM Boss
General Motors North America president Mark Reuss isn’t ready to give up on electric cars. In fact, he’s adamant about their progress.
GAC Group Leading Chinese Charge at Detroit Auto Show
The Chinese are running at redline to develop, improve and promote their domestic automotive industry. Brands like FAW, Chang’an Motors and SAIC may be totally obscure to the typical American car buyer, but they may become household names in just a few years. One company that’s pushing hard is the GAC group.
2014 Cadillac ELR Officially Unveiled at 2013 Detroit Auto Show
The Cadillac of Chevy Volts has finally ditched the camo and suspense, and made its official debut today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
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.
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.
Chevy Volt Owners Have Driven 100 Million All-Electric Miles
Collectively, Chevrolet claims that owners of Volt range-extended EVs have driven over 100 million miles on nothing but all-electric power.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Dip in November
Chevrolet’s answer to the electric car problem, the Volt, faltered in sales last month, dropping to roughly half the volume seen in September and October.
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.
Top 10 Most Reliable American Cars List Dominated by GM: Consumer Reports
In the battle of the ‘big three’, General Motors is proving to have the most reliable vehicles.
Ford C-MAX Energi Earns HOV-Lane Access
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) just granted the all-new Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid access to Green Clean Air Vehicle Stickers, allowing drivers access to the state’s high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
Ford C-Max Energi Rated at 100 MPGe Combined
The new Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid is officially rated at 100 MPGe combined by the EPA making it the most fuel efficient plug-in model in America.
Chevy Volt App Shows your Charge-Up Costs
OnStar is testing a new app that will tell Chevrolet Volt owners the energy cost associated with charging their car.
