Coverage tagged Electric vehicles.
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BMW has increased daily i3 output from 70 to around 100 units to meet global demand as US orders begin and the company targets at least 10,000 sales in 2014.
Italdesign Giugiaro revealed the Clipper concept MPV at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, showcasing an all-electric drivetrain and a striking pillarless door design.
Kia has brought the all-electric Soul EV to European audiences at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, marking the brand’s first production battery-electric vehicle for the region.
BMW and SGL Carbon are preparing to expand joint carbon fibre production to 6,000 tonnes annually, backed by over €100 million investment, to meet rising demand for lightweight materials.
A 2013 Tesla Model S in the US is fetching used prices up to 20% higher than its original retail, driven by strong demand and limited supply.
Kia introduces its first all-electric model for the US market, the 2015 Soul EV, with a 27 kWh battery and up to 100 miles of range.
Kia’s electric Soul has been spotted undergoing cold-weather tests in Sweden, hinting at a public debut later in 2014 and a market launch as a 2015 model.
The Malaysian government has unveiled a new policy offering incentives and licences to attract manufacturers of energy efficient vehicles, aiming to boost production and regain regional competitiveness.
China’s Wanxiang Group has submitted a $24.7 million offer to acquire the bankrupt Fisker Automotive, with a court decision and potential auction expected by late January 2014.
Google’s annual search data put Tesla ahead of Bugatti, Mini, Ford and Jeep as the most popular car brand in US online queries last year.
The 2014 Cadillac ELR, a luxury plug-in hybrid coupe based on the Chevrolet Volt platform, has started arriving at dealerships in the United States, priced from $75,995 before incentives.
Swiss design house Rinspeed will unveil the XchangeE, a fully electric, self-driving concept saloon with business-class seating, at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
Euro NCAP has awarded four-star safety ratings to the BMW i3, Ford EcoSport and Nissan Note, with each model showing strengths and weaknesses in different test categories.
Toyota used the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show to unveil the i-Road three-wheeler and FV2 concept, highlighting urban mobility and driver interaction technologies.
After a Model S fire in Tennessee, the car’s owner has publicly defended Tesla, even as US safety regulators begin a preliminary investigation into the incident.
The Obama administration insists it remains committed to its 1 million plug-in vehicle target for 2015, even as US sales lag behind earlier expectations.
Volkswagen faces overwhelming demand for its ultra-efficient XL1, with far more interested buyers than the 200 units it plans to produce.
While competitors like Ferrari and Porsche move towards electrification, Bentley doubles down on its traditional W12 petrol engine and delays a full shift to electric power.
Nissan secures a year-long exclusivity agreement with Apple to feature iTunes Radio in select models, including the Leaf and Versa Note, starting with the iOS 7 rollout.
BMW has unveiled the final production version of the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, confirming key technical details and its 2+2 layout.
Kia’s electric Soul has been seen on public roads under camouflage, confirming development progress as the brand targets a 2015 market debut for its first all-electric Soul.
Elon Musk says Tesla is planning factories in Europe and Asia to support future mass-market electric car production as Model S demand outpaces current capacity.
A first-generation Tesla Roadster was left with major front-end damage after a crash in Plano, Texas, with the cause linked to the driver’s failure to stop in time.
Tesla has adopted the "Tuosule" brand for its Beijing operations after being unable to secure the Tesla trademark in China, with a major showroom set to open soon.