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2019 Mazda CX-5 diesel, Mercedes-Benz EQC, more Karmas, more Nikolas: Today's Car News
After other automakers have walked away from diesels in the U.S., Mazda says it will add a long-awaited diesel to its CX-5 lineup. Mercedes-Benz showed off a new launch edition of its upcoming EQC electric SUV. Karma showed off its new lineup in Shanghai. Nikola revealed two new hybrid fuel-cell...
Nikola releases semi-trucks Two and Tre, maps out hydrogen network
At an event Tuesday night, Nikola, the truck company that has been promising new hydrogen fuel-cell trucks to compete with Tesla, announced two new semi-trucks: a long-nosed... read more 23 hours ago by Eric C. Evarts
About time! Mazda CX-5 diesel arrives in summer 2019
Will Mazda finally, after many years, put a new diesel vehicle on sale in the U.S.? If the announcement the automaker made today at the New York auto show is any indication... read more April 17, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Nio ET Preview, Genesis electric: Today's Car News
At the 2019 New York International Auto Show, Toyota unveiled a new, more efficient Highlander Hybrid. Genesis unveiled a tiny electric coupe. In Shanghai, Chinese startup... read more April 17, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Genesis Mint Concept: luxury urban electric two-seater debuts in New York
Genesis is the newest brand trying to take a piece of a global luxury-vehicle market still dominated by German makers. Last night, in New York City, the Korean brand revealed... read more April 17, 2019 by John Voelcker
With the Chevy Volt discontinued, how should GM use the name? Twitter poll results
The discontinued Chevy Volt had one of the all-time great names for an electric car. Now that it has been discontinued, it seems a shame to let such a great name go to waste... read more April 17, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Nio unveils ET Preview electric sedan in Shanghai
After a supercar, a race car, and two SUVs, Chinese automaker Nio plans a sporty fastback sedan for its next model. Nio unveiled the ET Preview at the Shanghai auto show on... read more April 17, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid arrives, promises 34 mpg combined
Facing its first three-row hybrid rival, the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid that bowed Thursday at the 2019 New York auto show boasting one big number: 34 mpg combined... read more April 16, 2019 by Andrew Ganz
Aston Martin Rapide E, Karma Revero GT, Tesla battery recycling: Today's Car News
Aston Martin revealed the production version of its first electric car, the Rapide E, while California startup electric-carmaker Karma rolled out its updated Revero GT and a... read more April 16, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Which electric cars are you most eager to see at this week's auto shows? Take our Twitter poll
This week, two auto shows on opposite sides of the world will focus on electric cars—and the transition there. The Shanghai auto show in China has become a showcase for... read more April 16, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
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Tesla launches battery recycling at Nevada Gigafactory
In its latest environmental impact statement, Tesla announced that it will open its own battery recycling facility. Tesla has been recycling batteries made at the factory... read more April 16, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Karma gets farther from Fisker with 2020 Revero GT, electric car concept
Chinese-owned, California-based Karma Automotive made clear several years ago that its aspirations go well beyond merely resurrecting production of the car originally known... read more April 16, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
2020 Aston Martin Rapide E: Track-ready electric car shown at Shanghai
The ultra-exclusive Aston Martin Rapide E was revealed in production-ready form today at the Shanghai auto show. The 2020 Rapide E is based on the Rapide AMR, the most... read more April 15, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Electric-car sales slump, Karma's future, Geely Geometry: Today's Car News
Geely launches a new electric-vehicle brand, and Karma teases more about its future product plans. And Tesla wasn't the only one with a plug-in vehicle sales slump in the... read more April 15, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Nano Flowcell Quantino covers 218,000 miles on flow batteries
Absent from last month's Geneva auto show, and largely absent from recent discussions of electric car progress, have been Swiss NanoFlowcell and its flow-battery technology... read more April 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Karma rebirth takes shape with coupe teaser, new design center
Karma Automotive promised big things with a new model lineup, including a revamped Revero, a new SUV, and a new electric sports coupe. On Wednesday, the company gave a... read more April 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Geely's Geometry electric-car brand shows Tesla Model 3 rival for China
Chinese automaker Geely is launching a new electric-car brand in China designed to take on Tesla. Geely already owns Volvo, but plans to open a new electric car brand called... read more April 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Sales of electric cars droop so far this year, amid Tesla issues
By any measure, sales of plug-in cars had a bad first quarter. Even with the addition of a couple of compelling new models, total sales of cars with plugs, led by Tesla... read more April 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Epic electric road trip: After 3 years and 33 countries, it's a wrap
Wiebe Wakker took one very long drive in an electric car—for a total of 1119 days, covering 59,000 miles and traversing portions of 33 countries on the way from the... read more April 14, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Tesla changes, EPA updates, tax credits, Kia Soul EV review: The Week in Reverse
Which U.S. state may regain the title of lithium-mining capital? What model will Tesla quit selling online? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at... read more April 13, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Tesla Model 3 leasing, EPA proposal, Audi ads, deals for April: Today's Car News
Tesla revised its lineup—again—and introduced leasing for the Model 3. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that the agency will delay and revise a proposed... read more April 12, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
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