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Fisker Lays Off Workers, Seeks New Government-Loan Terms
The bad news just keeps on coming from electric-car startup Fisker Automotive. The company said today that it has laid off employees and contractors at both its new Anaheim, California, headquarters and its assembly facility in Wilmington, Delaware. Layoffs by car companies are hardly new, but...
Indiana Think Electric-Car Plant Stilled, Owners Quiet On Future
A year ago, we visited the Think electric-car plant in Elkhart, Indiana. At the time, several dozen workers were turning out a trickle of Think City electric vehicles... 17 hours ago by John Voelcker 2
Arizona Considers Charging Electric Cars Tax At 1.43¢ Per Mile
For many years, Arizona was considered an electric-car friendly state, thanks to California-style tailpipe emissions and mandates which required automakers to sell a certain... 19 hours ago by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 16
Gas Prices To Soar Above $4 Per Gallon This Spring, Analysts Say
Gas prices always soar in the springtime. Northerners venture out of their houses more as milder weather arrives, and the market anticipates higher consumption for summer... 20 hours ago by John Voelcker 4
2014 Tesla Model X: Mysterious “Falcon Doors” May Lift Up, Fold
Over the past few months, we’ve started to hear more and more about Tesla’s 2014 Model X -- the all-electric crossover SUV that will follow the 2012 Model S into... 21 hours ago by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2012 Ford Focus SFE Get 40 MPG Real-World, Says Popular Mechanics
In December last year, a consumer watchdog petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency EPA to re-test the gas mileage of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra amidst complaints from... 22 hours ago by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2
Kia Trackster Concept: 2012 Chicago Auto Show Preview
Like much of the auto press, we'll be at next week's Chicago Auto Show to see the covers come off the concepts and production cars. While Chicago has traditionally been a... February 3, 2012 by John Voelcker
Ford: Fiesta-Based B-Max Minivan Isn't Coming To U.S.
Remember the Ford B-Max? Of course you do. Ford's small Fiesta-based minivan, previewed in concept form at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, is most recognizable for its innovative... February 3, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Video Proves 2012 Nissan Leaf Can Tackle Even Tough Commutes
According to recent research, 95 percent of all trips could be made by electric cars -- but that doesn’t stop the majority of consumers from suffering electric car... February 3, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
How Does The 2013 Dodge Dart Get 40 MPG? It's The Transmission
When the covers came off the 2013 Dodge Dart at last month's Detroit Auto Show, the new compact sedan got high marks for style, interior design, and putting Chrysler back in... February 3, 2012 by John Voelcker 1
Acura Super Bowl Ad: What'd You Swap For NSX Hybrid Supercar?
The stakes are high for Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday. Not just for the New York Giants and New England Patriots, though, but for the sponsors who spend millions on the... February 3, 2012 by Antony Ingram
New Video Shows You What’s Inside Your 2012 Chevy Volt
In today’s gadget-obsessed world it’s not unusual to see brand new computers, cellphones and gadgets taken apart hours after their release on websites like... February 3, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
$1 Billion For 100-MPG Mid-Size Gasoline Car? Bill Proposes Federal Cash Prize
Some Republicans aren't fans of plug-in cars. That much was clear from the official hearing of the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform into the NHTSA’s... February 3, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8
Chevy Steps Up Volt Sales Efforts With 'Quad $0' Lease In California
With last month's sales of the 2012 Chevy Volt less than half what they were in December, Chevrolet has stepped up its efforts to sell its innovative but pricey... February 2, 2012 by John Voelcker 7
Volkswagen Beetle TDI Clean Diesel Due At Chicago Auto Show
It's been six years since the last Volkswagen Beetle TDI was on sale in North America, but Volkswagen has now announced a brand new model. Due to be launched at the 2012... February 2, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Citroën DS5 Diesel, Four-Wheel Drive Hybrid: Forbidden Fruit
Back in 1955, French carmaker Citroën launched one of the most dramatic-looking cars ever made. It was named the DS, in French pronounced Déesse, meaning... February 2, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
Want To Keep Your 2012 Nissan Leaf Clean Inside? Here's How
They say that every cloud has a silver lining - in other words, there's a bright side to even the darkest of situations. That being the case, what's the opposite? What's the... February 2, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
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