Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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After four years, the car formerly known as the Fisker Karma is back in production under new corporate stewardship.
Now called the Karma Revero, it's being relaunched under the aegis of Chinese...
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All-electric Rolls Royce is company's vision for next 100 yearsThe Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 aims to predict the future of the iconic British brand.
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Tesla Autopilot crash, VW diesel buybacks, Elio Motors builds a car: Today's Car NewsWe have news from Elio, Tesla, and Volkswagen today.
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VW thinks it can fix 85,000 V-6 diesels from Audi, Porsche, and VolkswagenVolkswagen believes it can address excess emissions from 3.0-liter V-6 TDI diesels.
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Will Mercedes start an electric-only sub-brand (like BMW i)?Mercedes-Benz may create its own sub-brand for electric cars.
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What will I get for my VW diesel car in the buyback?Here's what you can expect to get for your VW TDI diesel in the recently-announced settlement.
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Tesla Model 3 production, Toyota hybrid recall, 2016 Nissan Sentra driven: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the Model 3 electric car will be easier to build than previous models, three Toyota hybrid models are recalled for airbag issues that aren't Takata related, and we...
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Can Tesla learn from its past, and make Model 3 easy to build?Tesla CEO Elon Musk has indicated the company will try to streamline its manufacturing process for the Model 3.
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Toyota Prius, Plug-In, Lexus CT200h recalled for airbag issues, not Takata-relatedCertain Toyota and Lexus hybrids are being recalled for airbag issues that are not Takata-related.
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Electric cars are great for U.S. suburbs; cities, not so muchNew York City is not well suited to electric cars, apparently.
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Tesla charging at gas stations, 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio, Goodwood Festival of Speed: Today's Car NewsWe have news from Smart and Tesla today.
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Would you recharge your Tesla electric car at a gas station?Tesla is in talks with gas-station chain Sheetz regarding installation of DC fast-charging stations.
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The 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio convertible will start at $19,650 when it goes on sale in the U.S. this fall.
That price—which includes a $750 destination charge—is for the base Pure Passion...
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Half of North American power from renewable sources by 2025: planThe U.S., Canada, and Mexico are expected to sign a pledge to generate more power from renewable sources.
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VW diesel settlement, 100-mile electric cars, Route 66 goes solar: Today's Car NewsWe have details on the VW diesel settlement and more.
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Solar roads coming to Route 66 via photovoltaic paversSolar Roadways will install solar panels on a section of Route 66 in Missouri.
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Six electric cars that are less efficient than a Toyota PriusThese six plug-in hybrids are less efficient than the 2016 Toyota Prius Eco.
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Lincoln to offer pickup, delivery for service; is it copying Tesla?Lincoln will offer free pickup and delivery service for 2017 models.
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Today, reports indicate that BMW is considering an all-electric version of the i8 plug-in hybrid coupe, and Jaguar is testing a diesel-electric hybrid possibly called "J-Pace." Also, Tesla Model X...
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Your grandchildren won't fill their tanks—or even own cars: reportElectric cars will enable autonomous driving and sharing services, a new report says.
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New Tesla Model X overreach fix: removable mesh to block sunTesla is shipping Model X owners sunshades for their windshields.
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Electric racer goes 0 to 60 mph in 1.5 seconds, built by studentsAn electric car built by Swiss students set a world acceleration record.
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BMW i8 prototype to drop engine, go all-electric: reportBMW is reportedly constructing an all-electric i8 prototype.
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Diesel-electric hybrid Jaguar 'J-Pace' test mule spotted in U.K.Jaguar may be planning hybrid and all-electric SUVs.
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