‘Locally emission free’: BMW Group amps up the EV doublespeak while showcasing the Mini Cooper SE’s trek from Munich to Frankfurt
Ever get the feeling while mopping a floor that all you’re doing is spreading the dirt a little thinner? An argument could be made that...
Want to see the Volkswagen electric race car that shattered the time record at Pikes Peak? Visit the Petersen Automotive Museum between now and February 1
If you’d like to get an up close and personal look at the Volkswagen electric race car that broke the record time in the Pikes...
Could Norwegian milk trucks point to the best next step in vehicle electrification?
Don’t get me wrong. As much as any car enthusiast, I love the explosiveness, sound, and feel of raw power under the hood that you...
Turning over a new LEAF: Meet the Nissan NISMO electric race car that approaches the torque of Volkswagen’s record-shattering I.D.R. Pikes Peak
2018 has been landmark year for the ascendancy of electric vehicles in the motorsports world, especially with Volkswagen’s triumph in shattering, in an electric race...
There’s still time to get that full federal electric vehicle tax credit, Tesla reminds prospective buyers
A Tesla Model S, customized by Creative Bespoke, on display at SEMA 2018. Photo by Bill Hayward. Maybe, on the day after Black Friday 2018,...
Eat your heart out, Tesla—check out this cool Tama electric car that a Nissan predecessor company built over 70 years ago.
OK. So it’s not quite as sleek and sexy as a Tesla Roadster. But this vintage 1947 Tama electric car built by Tokyo Electro Automobile...
Waking up to the debate about the efficiency and environmental impact of electric vehicles
I guess I really do eat this stuff for breakfast. When I awakened this morning, the first things I saw in both my Facebook feed...
Be still, my heart: the Jaguar E-Type is coming back—sort of.
Three days ago, it was officially announced that the childhood dream car that I’ve never owned is returning. The Jaguar E-type is coming back—well, sort...
Volkswagen, Dumas electrify the automotive world with all-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record.
Photo: Volkswagen U.S. media website. As covered in our article just over a month ago, Volkswagen said they would do it. And on Sunday, they...
BMW launches wireless plug-in hybrid charging for German market, with other regions soon to follow.
Photo: BMW Group PressClub Global. The BMW Group announced today that a touchless charging station is now available as a lease option in Germany for...
Volkswagen builds a stunning new electric race car to tackle Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Photo: Volkswagen U.S. Media Site No, you haven’t seen a Volkswagen like this before. And, yes—it’s glorious. A stunning vehicle like this can do much...
“Alexa, Warm Up My Car”: Kia Adds Amazon Alexa Remote Voice Controls to Several Models
Kia Optima Hybrid. Photo: Kia media website. If you’ve been waiting anxiously to be able to control your Kia from an Alexa-powered Amazon device, your...
Rotary Engine May Make Comeback as Range Extender for Electric Vehicles, Hybrids
Wankel Rotary Engine architecture (left) compared to LiquidPiston Rotary “X” Engine. Remember the Wankel Rotary Engine that powered the Mazda RX-7? Today, the original Mazda...
Meet the All-Electric Genesis Essentia, a GT Coupe Concept Unveiled at New York International Auto Show
Genesis, the new luxury spinoff marque from Hyundai, revealed their new Essentia Concept at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The Essentia in all-electric,...
Porsche Unveils Refreshing New Twist on the Crossover: Meet the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept
Our first reaction? To tell the truth, we were a little perplexed. Hmm… well, it looks a little like a Veloster from the back… doesn’t...