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Chrysler to bring many Fiat 500 variants including electric one at Detroit Auto Show
Chrysler and Fiat are definitely planning on hogging all the attention at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show next January, as rumors not only peg a rebadged Lancia Delta hatchback concept to appear, but also multiple versions of the hugely popular Fiat 500 ...
Audi now says its e-Tron concept generates 501.5 lb-ft of torque
The Audi e-Tron concept is quite impressive all alone, previewing a very powerful all-electric model. But more impressive were the torque figures the company announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it unveiled the concept: a whopping 3,319.03 lb...
More details appear on electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, will appear in 2013
There have been plenty of rumors regarding the electric model Mercedes-Benz is preparing, based on its latest SLS AMG supercar. Now, the boss of the AMG division, Volker Mornhinweg, revealed many interesting details, including the fact that it is sc...
Video: BMW reveals first teaser ad of its electric 1 Series ActiveE concept
I’m sure most BMW fans are quite interested in the recently unveiled 1 Series ActiveE concept, which is based on the 1 Series coupe model. The company has now released the first teaser ad for the electric concept car which shows cleverly bind...
Volvo prepares new electric C30 for Detroit Auto Show
In preparation for its exhibit at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has announced that it will be bringing a new version of its electric C30 model, which will be much closer to the final production car. The company has also revealed that 50 cars...
BMW introduces the 1 Series ActiveE electric concept
Electric vehicles are the future, at least according to many carmakers which are heavily investing in the technology. One such company is BMW, which has just presented its newest electric concept, the 1 Series ActiveE, which will join the electric p...
Only 1,000 Audi e-Tron models to be made, all priced above R8’s level
It’s clear that with electric cars becoming more and more popular, performance models would receive an even higher dose of attention from the media and the regular customers. One of the most important models is Audi’s future e-Tron elect...
Porsche tuner Ruf releases eRuf Stormster, a plug-in electric Cayenne SUV
For those of you not familiar with the aftermarket scene from Germany, Ruf, a company specializing in modified Porsche models, has released last year its first electric sports car concept, based on the 911, dubbed eRuf. The design was further tweake...
Audi wasn’t honest about e-Tron torque figures, more like 252 lb-ft than 3,319
We all were quite impressed with the Audi e-Tron electric concept showcased first at the Frankfurt Motor Show and recently at the Los Angeles one, but while its looks dazzled many, true car fans were amazed at the reported torque figure of 4,500 Nm ...
Volkswagen Golf 7 to come in both electric and hybrid versions
Speaking at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, the head of the Research and Development section of Volkswagen, Dr. Ulrich Hackenburg revealed that the upcoming Golf 7 will come in both electric and hybrid “flavors”. “We’re looking a...
Audi e-Tron to appear on the market at the end of 2012
In yet another bold statement coming from Audi, the Ingolstadt manufacturer admitted that a production-ready variant of the fabulous Audi e-Tron electric concept, which was show at the Frankfurt Motor Show and can also be viewed these days at the Lo...
Video: Chevrolet Volt tests out its “chirping” pedestrian friendly alert with blind people
With hybrid and electric cars becoming more and more popular, things are going to become a bit more dangerous for pedestrians and bicycle riders, at least according to some studies, as they won’t be able to notice these very silent vehicles un...
French parents angry at Renault for naming its electric car Zoe
As you might remember from a few weeks ago, Renault has revealed that it will be starting production of all-electric vehicles as soon as 2011, with models like the Twizy and Zoe to appear on the market. But while we can all praise electric cars and ...
Toyota confirms first all-electric model, based on FT-EV II, for 2012
After making a big name for itself in the hybrid market, Japanese carmaker Toyota has announced through the voice of its US spokesperson, Bob Carter, that the first all-electric model will be based on the FT-EV II concept and will appear around 2012...
Renault confirms Twizy and Zoe zero-emissions electric vehicles for 2011 and 2012
Renault really wants to push its new electric vehicles out on the roads as soon as possible and has just announced that two zero emissions models will commence manufacturing as soon as 2011. The first model to enter production in 2011 at the Vallado...
Honda considers launching electric vehicles in major markets, still backs up hydrogen though
Among all of the carmakers in the world, Honda is one of the most dedicated ones to the hydrogen fuel cell and what it can do for the future of vehicles all around the world. Its FCX Clarity is a shining example that the most abundant element on ear...
Audi e-Tron-based R4 electric sports car will rival Tesla Roadster
Seeing how popular the Audi e-Tron became after its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show, it seems that Audi will create a production-ready vehicle by 2012. Confirmed by Audi of America’s president Johan de Nysschen, the R4 sports car will featur...
