BMW winds up i8 plug-in hybrid sports car production
German carmaker BMW heralds the end of production of its i8 plug-in hybrid, after six years on market and 20,000 units sold.
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Model 3 gets top pick from highway safety body second year in row
Tesla Model 3 earns top award from US-based highway safety organisation for second year running, with top points in crashworthiness and vehicle-to-vehicle crash avoidance and mitigation.
Comcar confusion as Teslas tested, but not assessed for government fleet
Department officials delay providing further details for why two Tesla models were test-driven but then overlooked for the government's Comcar fleet.
Tesla Model 3 completes round-Australia trip, and the photos are stunning
Another electric car owner demonstrates the ease with which Australia's vast distances can be driven, while painting not only the beauty of our wide outback landscapes, but also of his vehicle - a Tesla Model 3.
Tesla Model 3 top pick for consumers, leads way in Europe
The Tesla Model 3 pegged yet again as leader in electric car market, topping consumer reports picks and European electric car sales for 2019.
Renault to reveal eight new EVs in “electric offensive”
Groupe Renault to unveil electric concept Morphoz and debut Twingo Z.E. and Mégane Estate E-Tech plug-in alongside five other EVs at Geneva Motor Show.
Hyundai to unveil new electric vehicle concept named “Prophecy”
Hyundai to unveil a new concept electric vehicle code-named “Prophecy” at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show on March 3.
Tesla extends driving range for premium Model S, Model X electric cars
Elon Musk announces range boost for Long Range variants of flagship Model S electric sedan and premium Model X electric SUV, adding "Plus" to the name.
VW flags replacement of ICE Passat with all-electric vehicle
VW execs say the internal combustion energy Passat has no place in the automaker's long-term plans, and will most likely be replaced with a new all-electric vehicle.
Nissan Leaf again named cheapest electric car to own over 5 years
Nissan's popular and pioneering Leaf receives "5-Year Cost to Own" award from Kelley Blue Book for third year running.