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2018 Volkswagen Atlas 7-seat SUV unveiled; plug-in hybrid coming, but when?
After many teases and concept-car previews, Volkswagen finally unveiled its much-discussed 7-seat crossover utility vehicle last night in Santa Monica, California. The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas targets the U.S. market like no other VW model since the current-generation Passat mid-size sedan. It will be... read more
Nissan emergency truck concept: electric-car battery for rescue power
At the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, Germany, Nissan demonstrated an alternative use for the lithium-ion battery cells that comprise electric-car battery... read more October 2, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
New Nissan Micra debuts in Paris, not for US but Canada perhaps
While Nissan sells many different types of vehicles in the U.S., there's one that's globally very popular that has never shown up in the States. That would be the Nissan... read more September 30, 2016 by John Voelcker
Renault Trezor concept in Paris; electric drive, new design language
Automakers often use concept cars to preview future styling for much more restrained production models. Even when a concept car doesn't make it into production, elements of... read more September 29, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Mercedes previews new electric car lineup with Generation EQ concept
Mercedes-Benz took to the stage at the 2016 Paris auto show with a quirky new concept car that the German automaker says serves as a forerunner to its upcoming lineup of... read more September 29, 2016 by Andrew Ganz
2017 Renault Zoe electric car: larger battery doubles range
The Renault Zoe electric car is by far the best-selling plug-in vehicle in Europe. Now in its fifth year, the Zoe received a significant battery capacity upgrade at... read more September 29, 2016 by John Voelcker
Volkswagen ID: more details of all-electric concept car at Paris Motor Show
This morning, Volkswagen held one of the first press conferences at the Paris Motor Show, unveiling the first of several electric cars from different makers. Its Volkswagen... read more September 28, 2016 by John Voelcker
VW shows renderings of ID electric-car concept for Paris Motor Show
Volkswagen presently sells just one all-electric car under its own brand in multiple markets, the e-Golf electric variant of its well-known five-door compact hatchback. But... read more September 28, 2016 by John Voelcker
Mercedes electric SUV concept for Paris: teaser video released
Mercedes-Benz is expected to debut an electric SUV concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show this fall. The concept will likely preview one of what could be up to four... read more September 27, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
New 2017 Jeep Compass unveiled, replaces old Compass and Patriot too
The redesigned 2017 Jeep Compass will replace both the current Compass small crossover and the related Patriot. It was unveiled at the Goiana, Pernambuco, plant in... read more September 27, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
2018 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive details released before Paris Motor Show
The gasoline Smart ForTwo hardtop was redesigned for the 2016 model year, and now Smart is transitioning other variants to its new platform. First came the 2017 ForTwo Cabrio... read more September 26, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Green cars at the Paris Motor Show: updated preview
Fall is approaching, which means it's time for the auto-show season to get underway once again. Press days for the 2016 Paris Motor Show begin at the end of this month, and... read more September 12, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Opel Ampera-e ad highlights 'fun to drive' aspect of electric cars
General Motors' European marketing people appear to be taking a different tack with the upcoming Opel Ampera-e electric car. Set to debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show later... read more September 8, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Next Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback to appear at Paris Motor Show
A redesigned Hyundai Elantra GT will make its public debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show one month from now. While the Elantra four-door sedan received a complete redesign for... read more August 29, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Buick Lacrosse Hybrid unveiled at Beijing Auto Show, for China only
General Motors is getting a lot of mileage out of the second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt's plug-in hybrid powertrain. Both the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (without a... read more April 26, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Faraday Future's backer shows another electric luxury sedan
Chinese electronics giant LeEco is the main backer of Faraday Future, the Los Angeles startup that plans to launch its first electric car sometime in the next few years. But... read more April 24, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
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