Electric Cars

Toyota’s made little secret of its desire to inject some spirit into its lineup by adding some sporty new models to its mix of dependable, albeit somewhat dull, sedans, hatchbacks and crossovers. It all started with the launch of the Lexus LFA halo model, followed quickly by the Scion FR-S...

The 2014 Mazda Mazda6 is coming, and a new teaser video gives us a glimpse--but no more--of what to expect. As one of the most fun-to-drive of the mainstream sedan class, we're looking forward to see what Mazda has in store. If you buy a new 2012 or 2013 Chevy, you can return it if you don't love...

Teen idol Justin Bieber was given a citation by L.A. police on Friday for allegedly speeding in his chromed out Fisker Karma

A potential fault with the power steering system could mean owners lose the power assistance of their car's steering.

Though it would be easy to write off most celebs for their superficial interest in green cars, we can't dismiss Leonardo DiCaprio so easily. The Hollywood actor has been a vocal supporter of eco-friendly technology and sustainability practices for years, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down...

Yet another crazy-looking Lexus LFA prototype has been spotted in testing in Germany, this time captured on video. Wearing what looks like Nürburgring Edition gear, the bright-green LFA also features the markings "AD-B" on its hood. The Lotus 414E range-extended electric car is in official...

In February Tesla confirmed it would work with Mercedes-Benz on a third electric car project, the first two being the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive and Mercedes-Benz A Class E-Cell. According to latest reports, that third project will be an electric version of the latest-generation B Class, and will...

Despite being one of the more performance-oriented brands in the industry, Lotus also happens to be a leader when it comes to fuel-saving hybrid technology. Having already established a hybrid and electric vehicle group years ago, as well as building several concept and engineering mules for other...

It may not be the fastest electric car around the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, but Audi’s R8 e-tron electric sports car, which goes on sale later this year, has set the fastest lap time around the famous German race track for a production-destined EV. The time set by the R8 e-tron was...

Earlier this month it was revealed the remnants of bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab would be sold to National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS), a consortium made up of Chinese and Japanese interests that is focused on the development of new Saab-based electric cars. It has since been revealed that...

Is Lamborghini working on a four-seat version of the Aventador? Maybe. We take a look at what that might entail. The 2013 Cadillac ATS is out of the gate fast, and on paper at least, looks to be completely ready for the Germans and Japanese. Bugatti may build a hybrid drivetrain for its Veyron...

The last rotary-powered car from Mazda rolled off its production line in Japan on Friday, a 2011 Mazda RX-8 Spirit R sold only in the Japanese domestic market. With no successor confirmed, we may never see a rotary engine in a production car ever again, though those at Mazda certainly don’t...

A new fast-charging system could mean Tesla Model S owners could top up their batteries in an hour.

The first cars from BMW’s new i sub-brand are set to go on sale next year and in the lead up to their arrival BMW will be sending concept versions on a world tour to help further build awareness of the eco-friendly brand. The new tour is the BMW i Born Electric Tour, which has just kicked off...

The 2012 Tesla Model S is the car of the day, as the first retail production models are meeting their owners. To celebrate the occasion, Tesla is holding a live webcast of the event starting at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time (6:30 p.m. Eastern). You can watch the live webcast at the official site, and...

Today, we have new spy video of BMW's upcoming 2013 4-Series coupe. Of course, the two-door may yet be badged as a 3-Series, but whichever number it gets, it'll be the same car--and it will likely share its powertrain with the 3-Series sedans. The 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality...

If you're like us, you've been wondering--some of you may even have been doubting--whether Tesla Motors' claim of a 300-mile range in the largest-battery pack 2012 Model S would stand up to EPA testing. Wonder no more: it's close, securing a 265-mile range rating when equipped with the largest (85...

While there's already at least one 2012 Tesla Model S in the wild, the official start of deliveries is this Friday, June 22. To show off its all-electric luxury sedan before it starts pulling into owner garages, Tesla Motors has released a final production video of the car, showing the complete...

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf MkVII has been spied on video, and we bring you everything we expect from the redesigned model. The 2013 GMC Terrain Denali is here, and we have a full video road test--check it out, and learn all you really need to know about the new crossover. And the four-cylinder engine...

The 2013 Ferrari F70, the code-named successor to the Enzo, has been spied yet again. Though the heavy camouflage makes it look quite funky, the statistics sound brilliant. Will the F70 be the new king of the super cars? Cadillac says it will bring its hands-off "SuperCruise" cruise control--a...