Well, that didn't take long, did it? It's not unusual to see rare and exclusive cars pre-sold to buyers before cars are delivered--the practice has been going on for decades, every time the latest supercar hits the streets. We didn't expect to see a 2012 Tesla Model S sold so soon, though--and with...
Some lead, others follow. And with poor sales and Toyota's Prius C now on the market as a head-to-head rival, the Honda Insight can definitely consider itself a follower... September 12, 2012 by Antony Ingram 26
There’s nothing better than a scientific test to prove or disprove a theory. So when Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer described the recent reports of battery... September 12, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 23
We all known the 2012 Tesla Model S Signature Series Sedan commands a premium price tag of nearly $100,000. But what about service costs? How much does it cost to keep... September 11, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 10
To creep or not to creep? That is the question. As many hardened electric car fans will tell you, unlike gasoline cars with automatic gearboxes, not all electric cars move... September 11, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 24
Yesterday, we ran a story sourced through Reuters, asking how much money GM was losing on every Chevy Volt it builds. The Reuters article was based on figures from several... September 11, 2012 by Antony Ingram 12
Compared to its electric contemporaries, Chevrolet's range-extended Volt is currently proving the most popular plug-in, posting its best-ever sales figures during August... September 10, 2012 by Antony Ingram 19
The MotorTrend editorial team must have spent more time behind the wheel of the 2012 Tesla Model S than any other automotive journalists to date. Not only did MotorTrend get... September 10, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 17
If you want a car that's both sporty and economical, there aren't many choices under $20,000. The Honda CR-Z is one of those choices, but both gearheads and green-minded... September 7, 2012 by Antony Ingram
At last, my number's been called. As the holder of reservation number P 717 for a 2012 Tesla Model S, I've waited more than three years after putting down a $5,000 deposit on... September 6, 2012 by David Noland 24
Think of the high-gas mileage Toyota Prius, and you’re unlikely to make the jump to the high-octane, big-buck world of NASCAR racing. But thanks to the $50,000 charity... August 31, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
At the start of each month we report sales figures on each electric car currently on sale in the U.S. Over the last few years, the highest electric sales have been a... August 30, 2012 by Antony Ingram 10
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, General Motors’ popular subcompact car, is being recalled to fix a potential fault with the windshield wiper hose. According to the official... August 29, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
As with many other cars sold around the world, there are small differences between the 2012 Nissan Leaf sold in the U.S. and the 2012 Nissan Leaf found in other countries... August 29, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8
Whether you drive gas, electric or anything else, there are dozens of different factors that affect your car's efficiency. That's why, even though Tesla Motors claims a range... August 28, 2012 by Antony Ingram 15
Coda is one of America's newest auto brands, and now, it's undergoing a time-honored rite of passage: its first official recall. According to a bulletin from the National... August 27, 2012 by Richard Read 2
