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BMW says ActiveE field test lease fleet figures incorrectly stated
It was reported last week that BMW will lease 700 units of the all-electric 1-Series ActiveE to customers residing in major cities around the world. Of the 700, 200 were reported to come to the United States. BMW just released a short statement today saying that “recent published reports have incorrectly stated that the size [...]
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Nissan plans Leaf production capacity to reach 500,000 units globally by 2012
Nissan will begin delivering the zero-emission Leaf at the end of the year and plans to begin mass production in 2012, planning for a capacity of 500,000 cars in Europe, Japan, and the U.S.A. Nissan is going to be the only relevant player in this game. Note the use of the word relevant, because [...]
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BMW ActiveE lease program to consist of 700 units, 200 coming to U.S.
About 2 months ago, we reported that BMW will launch a new lease program for its ActiveE electric-car, similar to what it has done with the Mini E electric-Cooper. We now have more details on the lease program thanks to the company’s board member for sales and marketing Ian Robertson.
Robertson says that a total off [...]
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Video: Chris Harris interviews Wolfgang Durheimer about 918 Spyder Concept
Our buddy Chris Harris had the chance to interview Porsche’s Executives Vice President of R&D, Wolfgang Durheimer. Basically, the new Porsche 918 Spyder Concept is his baby so it’s only right to hear from him what he has to say about the new Porsche supercar.
Check out the two part video after the jump.
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Studies find drivers are comfortable with electric-vehicle ranges
If you’re an automaker and are worried that drivers may not accept your upcoming electric-vehicle because of vehicles’ limited range or recharging time requirements – fret not. Studies show that drivers who already drive an electric-car are believe that their vehicle has enough range for their daily needs, prefer charging at the convenience of their [...]
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Bob Lutz’s proudest achievement is the Chevrolet Volt
Yesterday, General Motors confirmed that Vice Chairman Bob Lutz will officially retire on May 1. Why does Bob Lutz want to retire?
In a statement, Lutz said:
“I can confidently say that the job I came here to do more than nine years ago is now complete – the team I have been fortunate to lead has [...]
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Video: Chevrolet Volt undergoes cold weather testing in Canada
The Chevrolet Volt recently headed up to Kapuskasing, Ontario Canada for some cold weather testing. GM says that unlike other electric vehicles, the Volt is engineered for all seasons and all climates.
Check out this video that shows Vehicle Chief Engineer Andrew Farah and Pam Fletcher, Global Voltec and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Powertrain Chief Engineer explaining [...]
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2010 Geneva: Hyundai i-flow Concept hints at future diesel-electric D-segment hybrid
Adding to its already extensive lineup of concepts, Hyundai today added the new i-flow concept car to its list. Hyundai says that the i-flow concept “carries forward the company’s evocative new form language, ‘fluidic design’. The flowing, elegant lines not only create a futuristic shape, but also contribute to exceptional aerodynamics and help to reduce [...]
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Audi A1 e-tron concept hints at feature compact premium electic-car
The e-tron concept lineup today gained another new member with the new Audi A1 e-tron, which made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Known as a Mega City Vehicle, the Audi A1 e-tron comes equipped with a powerful electric-motor for zero-emissions city-driving.
The Audi A1 e-tron runs on an synchronous electric motor that produces [...]
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Report: Whitacre’s plan to release Chevrolet Volt early seeing hurdles
General Motors long ago set the launch date for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt for November 2010; however, when Chairman Ed Whitacre became CEO of the company, he planned to push the Volt’s extended-range electric to customer’s garages prior to November.
According to the Free Press, Whitacre’s ambitions are running into hurdles. Executives familiar with the plans [...]
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Chrysler kicks of Pentastar V6 production, will debut in 2011 Jeep Cherokee
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2012 Lexus LFA purchasing process: Lease it for $12,398 a month… kind of
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McLaren outlines plan to become competitive player in sports car segment, officially unveils MP4-12C
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Porsche, Lincoln take top spots in J.D. Power 2010 dependability survey
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2011 Ford Mustang prices start at $22,145
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412-hp 2011 Ford Mustang GT gets EPA rating of 26 mpg highway
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Review: 2009 Porsche Cayman PDK is sporty but pricey
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Review: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, station-wagons can be cool
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First Drive: 2011 Infiniti M37 / 2011 Infiniti M56 are nothing short of impressive
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Review: 2010 Cadillac CTS-V shows Germany that Detroit can do high-performance saloons
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Review: 2010 Cadillac SRX take 2… 2.8L V6 Turbo
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Review: 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI shows that fuel-efficiency can be fun
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Review: 2010 Buick Enclave continues brand’s renaissance movement
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