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Along with price, the top-line statistic cited for any battery-electric car is its rated range. Until last month, the only electric cars that exceeded 200 miles in that metric were made by Tesla Motors. Now, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 238-mile EPA rating for range—and that's usually the leading point about the Bolt EV in discussions or coverage. DON'T MISS: Hyundai Ioniq Electric beats Prius Prime, BMW i3 on energy efficiency Hyundai thinks that the energy efficiency of battery-electric cars should play a much greater role in the discussion than it does today. The company's point...
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Electric Ford Transit van conversion shown by Inventev at Detroit Auto Show
When an automaker doesn't offer a vehicle for a specific market segment, sometimes the aftermarket will fill in the gap. In the U.S., all-electric commercial vans are one of those gaps. Such vehicles are available in other markets, but so far, not on sale from major makers in North America. DON'T...
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Ford F-150 pickup to get V-6 diesel engine in spring 2018 (updated)
Formerly the domain of heavy-duty pickups, diesel engines are slowly creeping into smaller trucks. Ram arguably started the most recent trend with the 1500's 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6. General Motors sells diesel-powered Chevrolet Colorados and GMC Canyons. Now, the Ford F-150 is getting in on the...
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China's GAC shows electric car, plug-in hybrid concept, crossover at Detroit Auto Show
China is now the world's largest new-car market, but no native Chinese manufacturers sell passenger cars in the U.S. At least one of those manufacturers is at least considering having a go at the U.S. market. GAC appeared this week at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show with three vehicles, including an...
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2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid: two different battery packs, 'best-in-class' fuel economy claimed
Masato Katsumata is Toyota's chief engineer for the global Camry sedan program—so when he speaks, it's worth listening. Following yesterday's Detroit Auto Show launch of an entirely new 2018 Toyota Camry mid-size sedan, he was one of several Toyota executives who answered media questions in a...
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2017 Chevy Bolt EV electric car wins North American Car of the Year award
Media days at the Detroit Auto Show always open with the announcement of the year's North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, and this year is no exception. But green-car enthusiasts had a special reason to follow this year's awards, now broken into three categories: car, truck, and utility...
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If you pronounce the word "buzz" with a German accent, it sounds like "bus"—which is almost surely why VW's second all-electric concept vehicle is called the Volkswagen ID Buzz. It's the latest in a series of concept studies for a modern-day Microbus, with stylistic nods to the classic Type 2 bus launched 65 years ago. It's one of the few all-electric concept cars at this year's Detroit auto show, which is heavy on SUVs and utility vehicles. DON'T MISS: Volkswagen ID: all-electric concept car at Paris Motor Show The VW ID Buzz concept is built on the company's battery-electric MEB...
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Chrysler Portal concept: all-electric minivan for CES offers some self-driving (specs updated)
It was widely rumored that Chrysler would reveal an all-electric minivan at this week's Consumer Electronics Show—and now we have the details. But the Chrysler Portal concept that will debut at CES won't be showing up at your local dealer any time soon. Far from it, in fact: the Portal is...
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Green car preview at Detroit Auto Show
The 2017 Detroit Auto Show will include a mix of hybrid, electric, and fuel-efficient car debuts.
Stephen Edelstein -
Ford Transit Connect Hybrid taxi prototype to appear in Detroit
A prototype Ford Transit Hybrid taxi will appear at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
Stephen Edelstein -
Most autonomous cars shown at CES are electrified: preview
Numerous electrified cars are expected to debut at CES this year.
Stephen Edelstein -
Electric VW Microbus-like concept to appear at Detroit Auto Show
Rumors of an electric Volkswagen Microbus concept persist.
Stephen Edelstein -
The Rinspeed Oasis is a self-driving electric-car concept from a Swiss firm known for unusual ideas.
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Another tiny SUV? No AWD for 2018 Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover
The 2018 Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Mazda diesel to arrive fall 2017, it says, in new CX-5 crossover (updated)
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover is an entirely new design, Mazda says, although you might not see it at first glance. The small Japanese maker unveiled the new generation just four years after it launched the vehicle that now represents fully one-quarter of its global sales volume. But the...
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2017 Jeep Compass launched in LA, new small SUV for growing Jeep lineup
The 2017 Jeep Compass replaces both the previous Compass and the Patriot.
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Jaguar I-Pace electric concept at LA Auto Show: video walkaround
Electric vehicles are hardly a new concept any more, but they've largely been the province of Nissan and Tesla. Add another nameplate to that battery-powered mix. The future of Jaguar arrives next year, in the shape of this gas-free SUV. Meet the Jaguar I-Pace concept. CHECK OUT: Jaguar I-Pace...
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2017 Volkswagen e-Golf: 124 miles of range, more motor power, LA Auto Show debut
Later this morning, the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf will be unveiled at the second of two Los Angeles Auto Show media preview days. Along with the many updates made to other models in the 2017 Golf lineup, VW's electric car gets a 50-percent boost in battery capacity and a more powerful electric motor...
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The 2017 Mini Countryman is the first Mini model with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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2017 Chevy Spark Activ: fake crossover jacks up minicar into SUV wannabe
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ debuts at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV concept breaks cover at LA Auto Show
Luxury electric cars: seems like everyone's doing them, doesn't it? The latest to join the growing pool of pricey battery-electric sedans and crossover utilities is the Jaguar I-Pace, revealed tonight as a concept at a splashy event before the Los Angeles Auto Show. But the British maker has...
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2018 Ford EcoSport unveiled at 2016 Los Angeles auto show
Like most things at Ford that don't have GT or RS in their name these days, the new Ford EcoSport is about 90 percent hype and 10 percent car. Fortunately, underneath all that ad-speak, the new subcompact crossover utility vehicle is a cute little thing, with some cool features. If Ford can deliver...
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2016 Los Angeles Auto Show green-car preview
These are the green cars debuting at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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2017 Nissan Versa Note gets updates before LA Auto Show
The 2017 Nissan Versa Note gets styling updates, but no mechanical changes.
Stephen Edelstein