Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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In response to the success of Tesla Motors, established German luxury automakers are getting serious about electric cars.
Audi and Porsche are both planning new all-electric models, and BMW is...
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Most VW diesel owners want the buyback, not a modified carSo far, the majority of Volkswagen 2.0-liter TDI owners seem to want buybacks.
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Harleys with no emission controls: a much bigger problem than you know?Harley-Davidson owners are highly likely to remove emissions controls from motorcycles, one group claims.
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Musk begs Tesla staff to cut costs before company raises cashIn an e-mail to staff, Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged cost cutting.
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Nissan Leaf electric car on scenic coastal, rural drives in Europe: videoNissan takes its Leaf electric car on a European tour.
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A dealer trainer tried to buy a car; he now calls car dealers 'clueless'Buying a car isn't easy, even for someone who trains car dealers.
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Texas electric-car buying, Ford 10-speed automatic, Kia Rio details: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, one owner describes what it's like to buy an electric car in Texas, the 2017 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck is set to launch next month with a new 10-speed automatic transmission, and we...
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World's largest fast-charging site opens in Norway: 28 electric cars can charge, all standards includedA new DC fast-charging site in Norway can accommodate 28 cars, regardless of charging standards.
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2017 Ford F-150 with 10-speed automatic to arrive at dealers next monthThe 2017 Ford F-150 gets a new 10-speed automatic transmission and upgraded 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6.
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Samsung Hungarian battery plant to open in 2018, perhaps for BMW electric cars?Samsung SDI plans to open a battery plant in Hungary.
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Paris Motor Show, plug-in electric car sales, Karma Revero vs VLF Destino: Today's Car NewsToday's topics include the Paris Motor Show and electric car sales.
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Karma Revero vs VLF Destino: same shape, different powertrains, radically different missionsThe Fisker Karma has split into the Karma Revero and VLF Destino.
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Just over five years after the first modern electric cars went on sale in significant numbers, they have become firmly entrenched in the marketplace.
Carmakers are planning more electric models to...
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2017 Chevy Volt in Texas, Tesla Model 3 Supercharger access, California climate bill: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes the Chevrolet Volt and Tesla Model 3.
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Nikola unveils how its electric truck works: custom hydrogen fuel cellNikola Motor Company now says its Class 8 semi truck will use hydrogen fuel cells.
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How Tesla may charge Model 3 owners for Supercharger access: credit-card accountsTesla may charge Model 3 owners for Supercharger access through its website.
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Landmark CA climate bill could have wide effects on cars, energyCalifornia legislation calls for even more aggressive reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions.
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U.S. Army, Chevy to unveil hydrogen fuel-cell Colorado truck in OctoberChevy and the U.S. Army will unveil their jointly-developed Colorado-based fuel-cell prototype in October.
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Audi A9 e-tron, Harley-Davidson 'defeat device,' VW dealer settlement: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, we have a report on a rumored Tesla Model S rival called the Audi A9 e-tron, the revelation that Harley-Davidson sold its own emissions "defeat devices" to customers, and Volkswagen's plans to...
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Harley-Davidson actually sold emission defeat devices itself; will pay $12 million fineHarley-Davidson settled with the government over the sale of devices that increase emissions.
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Car modifiers find EPA emission rules a useful whipping boy, politicallyCar modifiers continue to push for more lenient emissions rules.
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Audi A9 e-tron electric car, Tesla Model S rival, to launch by 2020: reportAudi will reportedly launch an all-electric sedan by 2020.
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VW promises dealers it will cut prices to boost U.S. sales after diesel debacleVolkswagen will take measures to boost sales in the wake of the diesel-emissions scandal.
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CAFE myths, range anxiety overblown, BMW i3 REx pros and cons: Today's Car NewsToday's news includes CAFE, range anxiety, and extended-range electric cars.
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