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Fisker Hires Investment Bank To Find Funding, Partner Companies
Fisker Automotive, often referring to in the media as "struggling," is looking for additional funding and a carmaking partner. According to a story in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required), the company has now hired an investment bank, Evercore Partners, to assist in those quests. Fisker...
Tesla Model S 60-kWh Version: EPA Range Rated At 208 Miles
Without any fanfare, the EPA has released its range rating for the second version of the Tesla Model S to come to market. The 2013 Tesla Model S fitted with a... 5 hours ago by John Voelcker 3
2012 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled Over Power Steering Failure
BMW is recalling certain 2012 model-year X5 diesel models, as well as some 2013 X5 and X6 models, over potential power steering failure. The recall affects 2009-2012 BMW X5... 22 hours ago by Antony Ingram
GM To Offer Not One, But Two, Smaller Pickups: El Camino Too?
Usually Ford and GM follow the same playbook for their pickup trucks. But in pursuit of higher fuel economy goals, the two may diverge in years to come. While Ford is fitting... 23 hours ago by John Voelcker 3
25% Of Today's New Cars Can Hit 2016 Emissions Goals
The past couple of years, auto industry headlines have focused on 2025 and its high benchmarks for corporate average fuel economy. But there's a nearer-term deadline that's... December 6, 2012 by Richard Read 3
Top 10 Green Concept Cars Of 2012
Concept cars used to be flights of fancy, vehicles designed solely to grab attention when a carmaker's regular products were lacking visual verve. In more recent times... December 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Fisker Karma: Range Extended Electric Car Ultimate Guide
Make a car desirable enough, and people will buy it whatever is powering the wheels. That's the theory anyway, but in a world of unease over the suitability of electric cars... December 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: German Sales Start, Buy Soon In U.S.
No longer is Volkswagen's Jetta sedan all about diesel engines--it's the hybrid which now wears that car's high-mileage crown. German dealers have just started taking orders... December 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
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Will Fisker Ask For Rest Of Its Stalled DoE Low-Interest Loan?
For Fisker Automotive these days, no news is probably good news. Its latest CEO, Tony Posawatz, has been at the helm for four months now. And Fisker is putting all its... December 6, 2012 by John Voelcker 4
Green Car Reports 2013 Best Car To Buy Nominee: Nissan Altima
Not all green cars are hybrids, diesels, or plug-ins. And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars... December 6, 2012 by John Voelcker
Electric Car Maintenance A Third Cheaper Than Combustion Vehicles?
Driving an electric car has plenty of advantages, but many owners also like the simplicity of their vehicles. An electric motor is incredibly simple in operation. In... December 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram 12
BMW i3 Coupe Concept Video Preview
BMW is preparing to launch its i3 electric hatchback, and there could be related models on the way--models like the i3 Coupe Concept from the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The... December 5, 2012 by Joel Feder
Smart Pairs With Vectrix For 2014 Electric Scooter
A few months back, after riding the Smart eBike, we concluded that it might actually be the best vehicle the company makes. That makes the upcoming Smart electric scooter... December 5, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
Nissan To Fiat: Our Leaf Is Ugly? Look In The Mirror, Buddy!
If you've always wanted to see two large car companies having a good, old-fashioned hair-pulling, nails-out, purse-swinging fight, then you're in luck. Following comments... December 5, 2012 by Antony Ingram 14
Green Car Reports 2013 Best Car To Buy Nominee: Ford Fusion
The new 2013 Ford Fusion is stunning on the street; it may well be the best-looking mid-size sedan on the market. And it comes with no fewer than five different powertrains... December 5, 2012 by John Voelcker
Mercedes-Benz Doubles Down On Diesels For U.S.
Several automakers are finally realising that customers in the U.S. are warming to diesel--and Mercedes-Benz is one of those ready to bring even more models to North America... December 5, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
LA Auto Show Wrapup: Five New Plug-In Electric Cars (Video)
For our final piece on last week's Los Angeles Auto Show, we put together a video on the five new plug-in electric cars officially unveiled there. Three of them are plug-in... December 5, 2012 by John Voelcker 7
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