Continuing the slow tease and lead-up program to its release later this year, Nissan has trickled out the third teaser for the second-generation LEAF electric car, showcasing grille details and release date. After the first preview of the diamond-jewel-like LED headlamp design, Nissan’s Twitter account has been updated with an […]
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Tesla Model 3 production to hit 20,000 by December
Tesla is on track to meet its commitment to commence production of its mainstream Model 3 model by the end of July, company boss Elon Musk says. Of the record order numbers, which total around 400,000 globally, the first 30 will be delivered on Friday the 28th of July, with […]
BMW 3 Series EV to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show – report
It looks like BMW doesn’t want Tesla to have all the premium mid-size EV glory, with reports suggesting that a Model 3 competitor based on the 3 Series will debut in September at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. According to German publication Handeslblatt, the electric 3 Series variant will have […]
Aston Martin previews electric RapidE with sketches
Aston Martin has released teaser sketches of its first electric vehicle, the 2019 RapidE, based on the Rapide four-door sedan. Although the car was initially confirmed to offer 320km of range, technology and market demands might dictate a more generous amount by the time the 600kW EV is launched. 155 […]
2018 Nissan LEAF previewed; interior, ProPilot (video)
After last month showing the LED headlight design with a striking diamond pattern, Nissan’s leak program for its second-generation LEAF electric car continues with an interior shot. A photo of the steering wheel and instrument cluster reveals many things. The new steering wheel incorporates a circular boss with the Nissan […]
Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle platform timeline leaks online
A slide leaked online outlines Volkswagen’s intentions for its MEB (Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten) electric vehicle platform, with five vehicles destined to use the architecture. The production timeframe for the 125kW, 500km ID hatch previewed at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show looks to be 2019, with the EU flag under it indicating […]
Tesla production soon to commence in China – report
A deal for Tesla Motors allowing it unfettered access to one of the world’s most locked-up markets, China, might be imminent, according to Bloomberg. Private negotiations are said to be underway now for Tesla to begin building a local factory in Lingdang, Shanghai, with an announcement expected some time in […]
Tesla Model 3 first test drives hit the road in the U.S.
A massive gallery for the Tesla Model 3 has been dumped ahead of the car’s official launch. These pictures, taken by Mark Ryan, are the candidate release versions of the Model 3 and show changes made to the vehicle since its March 2016 reveal at an event hosted by Elon […]