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March 3, 2013
Closed CODA Store in LA to Become Tesla Motors Showroom
Struggling CODA Automotive seems to be just a stone's throw away from extinction. So, this latest bit of news moves that stone closer to the edge of the cliff of extinction. Soon Tesla Motors Will Set Up Shop at CODA's Former Site in LA According to LA Observed, CODA closed the doors to its Los Angeles, California store for the last time. Bad news for...
Video: Take A Ride In The Taxi Of Tomorrow, Based On The Nissan e-NV200
A couple years ago, Nissan won New York City's "Taxi of Tomorrow" competition, and will be supplying the city's public with a glimpse of what the future of cab rides will look like, as several (six) taxis similar in styling to the upcoming electric e-NV200s will hit the streets in the fall. Interactive Passenger Station Inside Nissan's NV200 Taxi But befor...
On an Electric Safari in a Nissan LEAF
What's an "electric safari?" Well, according to Upcott House proprietor Kay Bickley, an electric safari is the term used to describe a venture into a national park in a pure electric vehicle. Upcott House, a luxury bed and breakfast in Okehampton, UK, uses a pair of Nissan LEAFs to take some of its guest on safari at nearby Dartmoor National Park. Why electric? To not disturb the natura...
Geneva Motor Show
Video: McLaren P1 Caught on Stage in Geneva Ahead of Official Reveal
As the stunning McLaren P1 plug-in hybrid hypercar gets ready to wow at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, we bring you video well ahead of its debut. McLaren P1 Side Shot Thanks to You Tube user Shmee150, host of Tim's Supercar Channel, the McLaren P1 breaks cover in video before even McLaren's detailers are able to give it a complete wipe down. It's a stunner ...
Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Electric Concept Transporter to Debut in Geneva
Volkswagen's van of the future is here. Over-Hyphenated Automobile Names Irk Us Next week, at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, VW will officially unveil its zero-emissions e-Co-Motion Concept. Powered by electricity, the e-co-Motion is described as a futuristic, sleek van that's more compact and maneuverable than today's over-sized cargo-haulers. VW says th...
Video: Tesla Model S Will Play Any Song You Want - Handsfree
After doing a in depth interview about the past, present and future of Tesla finances and product development with Betty Liu at Bloombery, Elon Musk and the reporter to another spot for Bloomberg TV's "In The Loop" where Musk shows off what the Model S can besides drive you around all day on electricity. Industry First: Full Recording Catalog Via Voice In Tesla Model S ...