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December 8, 2017

Skoda Confirms At Least 5 Electric Vehicles Coming By 2020

Skoda Confirms At Least 5 Electric Vehicles Coming By 2020

Skoda has announced that it will manufacture purely electric vehicles at its Mlada Boleslav plant in the Czech Republic starting in 2020.
By Anthony Karr 08 December 2017
Mazda Rotary Engine To Return As Range Extender

Mazda Rotary Engine To Return As Range Extender

To be able to create two different vehicles on a single platform, Mazda is developing a special architecture that will debut in 2019. It’s designed with batteries in mind, which will make it suitable for both EVs and hybrids.
By Anthony Karr 08 December 2017
On Scene Report/Interview From Opening Round Of Formula E - Video

On Scene Report/Interview From Opening Round Of Formula E - Video

Craig Scarborough reports from the opening round of the 2017-18 FIA Formula E Championship in Hong Kong.
By Motorsport.com 08 December 2017
Rimac Concept_One Takes Down Honda NSX, Lamborghini In Grand Tour Season 2 - Video

Rimac Concept_One Takes Down Honda NSX, Lamborghini In Grand Tour Season 2 - Video

You have plans this weekend? If they interfere with catching the first episode of the Grand Tour's second season featuring the Rimac Concept_One, cancel them.
By ElectricCarsTV 08 December 2017
Construction Begins On Polestar's Plug-In Only Factory In China

Construction Begins On Polestar's Plug-In Only Factory In China

This is where the 600-horsepower plug-in hybrid coupe will come to life starting mid-2019.
By Adrian Padeanu 08 December 2017
Three Dozen Zero Motorcycles Recalled For Most Ironic Reason

Three Dozen Zero Motorcycles Recalled For Most Ironic Reason

The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VEHI) label on your 2018 Zero Motorcycle may have the incorrect year printed on it and is subject to recall.
By Domenick Yoney 08 December 2017
BMW i Range Will Expand To Include Electric SUVs, Trademarked Names Filed

BMW i Range Will Expand To Include Electric SUVs, Trademarked Names Filed

BMW seems very much interested in expansion of its BMW i sub-brand through SUVs as it has secured the iX1, iX2, iX3, iX4, iX5, iX6, iX7, iX8 and iX9 names.
By Mark Kane 08 December 2017
Plug-In Hybrid Car Sales In France Tripled in November

Plug-In Hybrid Car Sales In France Tripled in November

The French market is experiencing a boom in PHEV cars, with sales tripling in November, thus dragging up entire plug-in sales as all-electric moved up less briskly.
By Mark Kane 08 December 2017
2018 BMW i3s First Drive

2018 BMW i3s First Drive

With the new BMW i3s – unapologetically aimed at a more “sportiv” audience – the slice would seem to get smaller, but the bite more delicious.
By Seyth Miersma 08 December 2017
Panasonic Starts Making Cells For Tesla Solar Roof At Gigafactory 2 (w/video)

Panasonic Starts Making Cells For Tesla Solar Roof At Gigafactory 2 (w/video)

Tesla Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, New York has been engaged in production of solar modules since this past summer, but just now we're learning that production of solar cells for the modules, as well as for the Solar Roofs, is set to commence soon (in the coming months)
By Mark Kane 08 December 2017
In Norway, Plug-In Hybrids Set 4th Sales Record In A Row, Tesla Surges

In Norway, Plug-In Hybrids Set 4th Sales Record In A Row, Tesla Surges

In total, 5,813 plug-ins were registered last month (up 35.4% year-over-year), leading to an ultra-high 42.3% market share
By Mark Kane 08 December 2017
Tesla Opens New Delivery Center - Lot Packed With Model 3 Vehicles

Tesla Opens New Delivery Center - Lot Packed With Model 3 Vehicles

Tesla's new delivery center near Silicon Beach and Marina Del Rey, California is now officially opened for business, with Model 3 vehicles on site.
By Steven Loveday 08 December 2017
Hyundai IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid Gets EPA Electric Range Rating Of 29 Miles Combined

Hyundai IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid Gets EPA Electric Range Rating Of 29 Miles Combined

City range in all-electric checks in at 30.25 miles. Highway range is 26.87 miles. Combined range is a solid 29 miles from the  8.9-kWh battery pack.
By Eric Loveday 08 December 2017
Alex On Autos Reviews New 2018 Nissan LEAF - Video

Alex On Autos Reviews New 2018 Nissan LEAF - Video

Alex on Autos goes into plenty of detail about the 2018 Nissan LEAF. The video also includes an in-depth first drive, which is one of the first in the U.S.
By Steven Loveday 08 December 2017
Check Out The Perfect Holiday Gift Guide For Tesla Lovers

Check Out The Perfect Holiday Gift Guide For Tesla Lovers

If someone you know is a Tesla owner or even a Tesla fan, holiday shopping is actually pretty easy. Check out these excellent gift ideas.
By EVANNEX 08 December 2017
California Bill Would Ban Gas/Diesel Car Sales By 2040

California Bill Would Ban Gas/Diesel Car Sales By 2040

A proposed bill in California would ban ICE vehicles, and only allow vehicles that produce zero emissions to be registered in the state after the year 2040.
By Domenick Yoney 08 December 2017
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