Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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When the BMW i3 went on sale in the U.S. back in May 2014, it marked not only the debut of the German automaker's first mass-market electric car, but also a new sub-brand.
BMW originally planned to...
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Lyft will have self-driving cars within five years: Bolt EV's main role?Will the Chevrolet Bolt EV serve as the basis for autonomous Lyft cars?
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Tesla software update fixes flaw found by Chinese white-hat hackersA Chinese security firm discovered a software vulnerability in the Tesla Model S.
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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV price, GM vs BYD, electric cars and jobs: Today's Car NewsWe have lots of electric car news today.
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Electric cars necessary to protect Mercedes jobs, says labor leaderDaimler's labor leader wants the company to produce more electric-powertrain components in house.
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Southeast gasoline drivers to get range anxiety after pipeline rupture?A pipeline rupture in Alabama is causing gasoline shortages.
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The automaker that sold the most plug-in electric cars last year wasn't a U.S., Japanese, or European firm.
It was BYD, the Chinese carmaker notably backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
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Every diesel brand in Europe emits more than VW, says new reportA new study indicates the majority of European-market diesel cars exceed emissions limits in real-world driving.
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Tesla MI battle, California 'green stickers,' Chevy Bolt EV name confusion: Today's Car News
Today's news includes California carpool-lane stickers and Tesla direct sales.
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California removes limit on carpool access for plug-in hybridsCalifornia removed its limit on "green stickers" that grant carpool-lane access to plug-in hybrids.
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2018 Kia Soul EV to get range boost to keep pace: reportThe Kia Soul EV may get a range increase as part of an upcoming refresh.
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Why Africa gets filthiest diesel fuel: little regulation, global tradersAll countries have to deal with emissions from diesel vehicles, but African nations have it worse than most. They often have few emissions regulations, something Swiss trading firms take advantage of by importing fuel that's too dirty for sale in other regions. These firms often serve as both...
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Tesla Motors has, once again, been blocked from selling its electric cars directly to customers in Michigan.
Over the past couple of years, Tesla has been engaged in a battle with Michigan's...
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Koreans add to Chevy confusion chorus over Bolt, Volt namesThe names "Bolt" and "Volt" are virtually indistinguishable in Korean.
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European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan-Jul 2016The Renault Zoe was the best-selling electric car in Europe at the end of July.
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Maybe Apple and Google won't take over the car industry after all?Apple and Google are both experiencing setbacks in their plans to build autonomous cars.
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Tesla Model S depreciates less, holds value better than most cars (not just electric cars)The Tesla Model S holds its value much better than other electric cars, according to a new survey.
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Tesla VA saga, GM vs Silicon Valley, small cars leave U.S.: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes Ford, GM, and Tesla.
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They may be known as the "Detroit Three," but the biggest U.S. automakers are exporting production of small cars elsewhere.
Ford confirmed yesterday that it will move small-car production to Mexico,...
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IIHS names 2017 Chevrolet Volt a Top Safety Pick+The 2017 Chevrolet Volt is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+
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CAFE rules should stay as they are, auto-industry suppliers agreeAutomotive suppliers don't want CAFE standards to change, a new survey finds.
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VA may deny Tesla a store license; dealers say they want to sell TeslasVirginia's Department of Motor Vehicles will likely deny Tesla a license for a second retail store.
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Tesla Autopilot 8.0, 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, V-6 TDI settlement progress: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes Audi, Nissan, and Tesla.
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for September 2016Check out the best deals on green cars for September 2016.
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