2019
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Early adopters of Audi's E-Tron SUV won't get left behind; a range update given to the model line after its first model year will soon be available to those with the 2019.
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Some 2019-2021 Tesla models recalled for suspension issue
Some Model Y and Model 3 vehicles left the factory without properly tightened suspension fasteners, which could be a safety issue.
Stephen Edelstein -
Hyundai Kona Electric and Nexo fuel-cell SUV recalled for brake issue
A potential issue with the brake booster could cause Kona Electric and Nexo models to exhibit reduced braking power; the solution is a software update.
Stephen Edelstein -
Daimler CEO points to future electric Mercedes G-Wagen
Daimler has confirmed a future fully electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, assuring a new life for what's now seen as a gas-guzzler.
Byron Hurd -
BMW i3 not dead yet, will get another range boost
BMW isn't willing to give up on the i3 yet. Another battery upgrade could help keep this uber-stylish city car relevant for road trips as well as in the city.
Byron Hurd -
Subaru and Toyota broaden partnership for electric cars, autonomous tech
Toyota's expertise with hybrid and power systems and Subaru's all-wheel drive systems could form the basis of some attractive EVs.
Byron Hurd -
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested its first fuel-cell vehicle—the Hyundai Nexo. It earned top "Good" scores in every crash test.
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BMW 5-Series plug-in hybrid gets wireless home charging deal
The 2019 BMW 530e iPerformance is being offered with a special lease deal, only in California, that provides inductive (wireless) charging.
Bengt Halvorson -
Honda pulls back Clarity PHEV outside California
A Honda spokeswoman confirmed that the automaker would focus sales of the Clarity PHEV in California, where it's more popular.
Eric C. Evarts -
First drive review: Is 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid electric enough?
With Porsche banking its performance future on electric, the latest Cayenne E-Hybrid is a mainstream move and an incremental step.
Bengt Halvorson -
2019 Tesla Model 3 crash test secures 5-star safety for entire lineup
With the crash-testing of a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range, NHTSA has extended the Model 3's top ratings to the entire lineup.
Bengt Halvorson -
Plugging in Pacifica Hybrid: City drive review of its 32-mile electric range
We put the 32-mile rated electric range of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to the test, charging it multiple times and aiming to keep the engine off.
Bengt Halvorson -
We crossed the country in a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to see how efficient the family hauler is, away from charge points.
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Audi E-tron recalled for battery seal, potential “thermal event”
Audi is notifying owners of the electric SUV of an issue that could allow moisture into its battery pack.
Bengt Halvorson -
2019 Audi E-tron road-trip review: Wait, range ratings aren’t everything?
Audi claims there’s more to it, pointing to the faster charges and more consistent real-world range thanks to battery thermal management.
Bengt Halvorson -
Smart no more: Why the end of the Fortwo has been a long time coming
From a stable of promising urban models to a sorely range-limited two-seat electric car, the Smart brand and the Fortwo lost their way over time in the U.S.
Bengt Halvorson -
Tesla Model S and X get big range boost, and Standard Range versions return
Tesla has replaced the induction motor at the front of its Model S and Model X with a permanent-magnet motor, as used at the rear axle of the Model 3.
Bengt Halvorson -
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus vs. 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Which electric car is best?
We’re a long way from peak electric car, but we’ve finally left base camp. Big strides in battery capacity mean that picking between the 238-mile 2019 Chevy Bolt EV and the recently boosted 226-mile 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus comes down to a dozen miles of range. After a week behind the...
Andrew Ganz -
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, deliveries of the Mazda CX-5 diesel will start this summer. It’s been a long, long time since Mazda made the business case to bring a passenger-vehicle diesel to the U.S. market. That was in the early part of this decade—before the Volkswagen diesel crisis. After more than five years of delays Mazda announced today that it’s finally arriving: as the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD with Skyactiv-D 2.2...
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2019 Audi E-tron ads take aim at electric myths
The series of ads takes head on the myths about electric cars ahead of the Audi E-tron's arrival this year.
Eric C. Evarts -
Tesla Model 3 updates: Leasing, Autopilot standard, base model limited
The company won't produce the long-awaited $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, but instead will offer a software-limited version of the Standard Plus car to customers.
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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric costs $500 more than it did last month
Market adjustments are nothing new, and electric cars are hardly immune to price bumps—up or down. Last month, the 258-mile 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric crossover quietly became $500 dearer to interested EV shoppers without any equipment changes. The automaker hiked the starting price for a...
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2019 Audi e-tron EPA range revealed: Nothing to brag about, but aiming for the real world?
The 2019 Audi e-tron electric SUV's range will be rated at 204 miles, lower than initial estimates—although the automaker says the range should be repeatable in the real world.
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2019 full-size pickup truck mpg champs: Ford vs. Chevy vs. Ram
With electric pickup trucks from Ford, GM, and others—including newcomers like Rivian—looking likely to arrive in the next few years, the truck field could be on the verge of a clean, quiet, tailpipe-emissions-free shakeup. That said, you wouldn’t know this segment as being poised...
Bengt Halvorson