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'Not Dead Yet!' Wheego Still Selling Electric Cars
Want proof of how topsy-turvy the electric car industry is? Just look at the last few months: We've seen Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] turning a profit, Coda Automotive filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Fisker Automotive laying motionless, the industry ready to read the last rites. And then there's...
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
Toyota Prius Continues To Trounce Honda's Insight In Global Hybrid Sales
The Toyota Prius has come a long way since hitting the market over a decade ago. Back then, at the turn of the 21st century, it was no more than a fuel efficient but... May 9, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7
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
UPDATED: Tesla Motors Q1 Earnings: What To Look For (Video)
Within the next hour, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] will release its first-quarter financial results. We already know the company will be profitable, and that it sold "more than... May 8, 2013 by John Voelcker 25
BYD e6 Chinese Electric Car Won't Be Sold To Consumers In U.S.
BYD, a company struggling to sell its e6 electric crossover in its home market, has decided it won't be sold at all to private customers in the U.S. Instead, says the ChinaEV... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram
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
Self-Driving Tesla Electric Cars Coming, Courtesy Of Google?
Love or hate Tesla Motors (NSDQ:TSLA) and its CEO Elon Musk, it's hard to deny that he's ahead of the curve when it comes to developing new cars. So when Musk says... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 12
Natural Gas Vehicles: Technology Targets The Challenges
As a vehicle fuel, natural gas holds considerable promise but faces a number of challenges. Overcoming those challenges is the goal of recent funding granted by the U.S... May 8, 2013 by John Voelcker 5
Plug-in Electric Car Sales In Canada, April 2013
Most Canadians will remember last month for the introduction of the country's new $5 and $10 bills, which arrived just in time for the playoff-hockey betting season. Canadian... May 8, 2013 by Matthew Klippenstein 8
2014 Ford Fiesta Vs. Mitsubishi Mirage: Which Will Have Highest Gas Mileage?
Hybrid and diesel might be winning the gas mileage wars, but gasoline is stepping up its game. We'll shortly see the debut of two new gasoline-powered models that offer the... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 10
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
Buyer's Guide: 2014 Plug-In Hybrids From Toyota, Ford, Honda & More
Not all plug-in electric cars rely on battery power alone; some also have gasoline engines as backups, for longer range or more power. Last year, we identified six plug-in... May 7, 2013 by John Voelcker 7
Audi's e-tron Plug-In And Electric Cars: Ultimate Guide
If you're confused when someone says "Audi e-tron," and you're not sure which electric car it means, don't feel bad--we're confused too. Audi may have more branded electric... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1
2015 VW Golf Sheds Even More Weight With Optional Carbon Roof
Volkswagen has made large strides in most areas with the 2015 Golf, but largest of all is the car's weight reduction. Some models are over 200 pounds lighter than their... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1
How Not To Install An Electric-Car Charging Station: A Case Study
We've all seen those 'FAIL' pictures that turn up on the internet with startling regularity--tastelessly placed adverts in newspapers, security cameras facing blank walls... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 12
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