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Tesla Model S Vs Chevy Volt: Owner Compares Electric Cars

I've been leasing a 2011 Chevrolet Volt for almost two years now. And about three months ago, I took delivery of a 2013 Tesla Model S, the 60-kWh version. So I've gotten an extended first-hand look at arguably the two most technically advanced production cars in the U.S.--and the two best-selling...

May 16, 2013 by David Noland 40

2013 Nissan Leaf Final Ratings Issued: 115 MPGe, 75 Miles Of Range

May 15, 2013 8

Is Tesla About To Offer Battery-Pack Swapping For Model S?

May 14, 2013 44

2013 Nissan Leaf: Driven Through Tennessee Countryside

May 12, 2013 30

Consumer Reports drifts the Telsa Model S (video screengrab)

New Tesla Testing Technique From Staid Consumer Reports: Drifting!

We'd not normally advise getting information directly from Wikipedia, but its opening line on the sport of drifting is as good as any other definition you'll find: "Drifting... May 10, 2013 by Antony Ingram 14

2013 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Gets IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' Rating

Nobody really wants to crash, but if you're unfortunate enough to do so it's nice to know your chances of escaping injury are better than most. That's the case with the 2013... May 9, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1

Consumer Reports tests the Tesla Model S (video screen capture)

Consumer Reports On Tesla Model S: Best Test Car Since 2007

Wow. Chalk up another huge accolade for the Tesla Model S electric car: Consumer Reports has awarded it 99 out of 100 points, and said it's the best car the magazine has... May 9, 2013 by John Voelcker 27

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Catskill Mountains, NY, May 2013

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: Gas Mileage Drive Report

New for 2013, the Toyota Avalon has been radically restyled to give Toyota's largest four-door sedan fresher, more aggressive lines. To our surprise, the big sedan turned... May 8, 2013 by John Voelcker 17

Tesla Model S To Get Adaptive Cruise, Lane-Departure Warning, More?

Drivers of the Tesla Model S are generally pretty happy with their cars, but as with any new product there are always a few ways it could be improved. Tesla Motors... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5

Tesla Makes Money On Model S: $35K Per Car Selling ZEV Credits?

Tomorrow at 5 pm Eastern, Tesla will hold what may be its most eagerly awaited conference call to date. The Silicon Valley startup automaker will discuss its first-quarter... May 7, 2013 by John Voelcker 16

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 BlueTEC, upstate New York, April 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 BlueTEC: Fuel Efficiency Drive Report

Launched for 2009 and notably refreshed for the 2013 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class luxury compact crossover has never been particularly green. But with the mid-year... May 6, 2013 by John Voelcker 9

2013 Tesla Model S 'Performance Plus' Package, Other Options, Added

The 2013 Tesla Model S electric car wouldn't be defined as a supercar--which is, more or less by custom, a two-seat sports car, not a large sedan. But to take the luxury... May 6, 2013 by John Voelcker 4

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Catskill Mountains, April 2013

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Gas Mileage Test Drive

We weren't big fans of the first Sonata Hybrid when Hyundai launched it for the 2011 model year. But the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has numerous updates and modifications... May 5, 2013 by John Voelcker 8

Nissan Slashes Leaf Price To Sell Electric Car In Australia

Nissan should be pleased with its Leaf sales over the first few months of this year--not only is it beating last year's monthly rate, but it's on a level with the previously... May 3, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5

2013 Toyota Matrix: Last Model Year In U.S. For Compact Hatchback

The Toyota Matrix will pass silently into the ether next year, just as the new Corolla hatchback takes its place in 2014. That will neither come as a shock nor much of a... May 3, 2013 by Antony Ingram 6

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sales Finally Tick Up On Availability

There's a new hybrid in the mix these days--or at least a new version of one that's been on the market for a couple of years. The 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has now, finally... May 3, 2013 by John Voelcker

How You Can Buy a 2013 Tesla Model S Now, With No Waiting

Good news for rich, impatient, picky Tesla Model S electric-car wannabes! If you're looking to buy right now--but can't abide a car sullied by a few thousand miles of... May 2, 2013 by David Noland 2

2013 Dodge Dart Limited, road test, Catskill Mountains, NY, April 2013

2013 Dodge Dart Limited: Gas-Mileage Drive Report

The 2013 Dodge Dart has gotten off to a slow start in the market, but it's a vitally important car for Chrysler. The first vehicle based on shared underpinnings from its... April 30, 2013 by John Voelcker 2

Teslive Event In July To Bring 300 Tesla Owners Together In San Francisco Bay Area

Few automakers have built a buzz around their products like Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA]. Like many other electric cars, Roadster and Model S owners and fans are a tight-knit... April 30, 2013 by Antony Ingram