Top Gear reportedly learned that Mercedes-Benz will eventually add an S-Class EV to the portfolio at some point. After speaking with Dr. Uwe Ernstberger, the doc confirmed that ” a complete electric car will be done in the future.” However, the model was described to be quite a ways away. “We have to work on the […]
Kia finally revealed the all-electric version of the Soul at the Chicago Auto Show today for the 2015 model year. Building upon the Soul’s already profound success, Kia seeks to see if younger buyers are willing to experiment with EVs. None of the hip appeal of the Soul is lost as the 2015 Kia Soul […]
WardsAuto reports that BMW’s board member, Herbert Deiss, does not think a sufficient public charging infrastructure is important to the success of the electric vehicle, which sort of like saying a good gasoline infrastructure isn’t important to the success of the internal combustion engine. Deiss referenced his own personal use of the company’s latest i3 […]
The now ubiquitous Nissan Leaf, of which there have been over 100,000 sold, will no longer be Nissan’s only stamp in the consumer EV market. A report indicates that there are investments being made in the development of electric sports cars and beyond. Shiro Nakamura, Nissan’s Design Chief, spoke with Motor Authority about the opportunity and […]
In the current heyday of cars like the Nissan Leaf, interest in the cars is strong as a result of usable real world commuting range, and with charging stations becoming more plentiful near the urban centers for which EVs were designed, things should be looking up for this new chapter in motoring history. It is […]
Today saw the next chapter in the fight between electric car makers and their sometimes fiery batteries: Tesla has offered a mandatory software update to alleviate concerns at some level that their cars have a tendency to be set alight by simple things such as charging or roadway debris. Earlier this year, two Tesla Model […]
Word through enthusiast site FordAuthority is that the Dearborn automaker has just filed trademark rights for the name, “Model E.” Judging by the name, it could potentially suggest that a new mass-market EV could be on the way. Consider this: Ford was originally famous for name their models with “Model,” such as the infamous Model […]
During an exclusive interview with GM’s current CEO, Dan Akerson, amidst the appointment of the American auto giant’s new leader, Mary Barra, Akerson disclosed that General Motors is in the works with a new compact EV. Details were kept to a minimum, but the new model was described to offer a range of around 200 […]
BMW announced their auto show plans for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, which will include showcasing the all-new M3 Sedan, M4 Coupe, the i3 and i8 in production form, and the all-new 2-Series Coupe. Speaking of which, in the same announcement, the Munich-based automaker confirmed that the 2014 BMW 2-Series Coupe starts at $33,025 for […]
Elon Musk continues to be aggressive with his business strategies and product planning. To add to the fiasco, Musk apparently confirmed to be planning a new pickup to add to Tesla Motors’ portfolio. Buisiness Insider recently spoke with the CEO, who claimed the model could go directly against the Ford F150. Specifics were obviously withheld, […]
