Tesla Motors has announced a powerful new flagship version of the Model S called the Model S P85D, using dual electric motors and all-wheel drive. This is the first all-wheel drive Model S, and as you would expect, it offers plenty of power. The motor which turns the front wheels […]
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2014 International Engine of the Year Awards, Ford 1.0 wins again
Ford has done it again, picking up the overall International Engine of the Year Award for the third year running. Ferrari’s epic 458 V8 came in as runner up, followed by the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI Twincharger. Another year has passed and more engines are dissected, analysed and rated by a […]
Tesla sales banned in New Jersey
New Jersey will ban electric car company Tesla from directly selling its cars to customers in the state as of April 1, forcing them out of one of USA’s most lucrative auto markets. The ban will force Tesla to sell its cars in the state through other car dealers. In […]
Tesla reports record sales, 22,300 Model S sedans sold in 2013
The rise of electric cars shows no sign of slowing down, with around 22,300 Tesla Model S sedans sold last year. The sales figure comes from Tesla’s head office at California and puts it on a similar playing field to Chevrolet and Nissan. Tesla made the sales announcement at the […]
Tesla to introduce ‘auto-pilot’ driving tech within three years
Makers of the pioneering, fully electric Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S are now planning to offer a car with “auto-pilot” in the next few years. The ambitious plan is to become the first vehicle manufacturer to offer an autonomous vehicle on the market. Although it won’t be a completely […]
2013 World Car of the Year award winners announced
The Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the 2013 World Car of the Year. Winners have just been announced at the New York Auto Show, including the awards for the World Performance Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, and the World Green Car of the Year. The […]
Video: Tesla Model S Performance breaks EV quarter-mile record
Although there will always be those that say ‘there’s no substitute for cubic inches’ – including us – it seems cars of the future with zero cubes can be just as quick. Here we see a run between a Tesla Model S Performance versus a third-gen Dodge Viper SRT10. The […]
Tesla Model X crossover revealed
Electric sportscar maker Tesla has revealed the new Tesla Model X at its headquarters in California. The dramatic and futuristic crossover features gullwing rear doors, seven seats, and a fully electric all-wheel drive powertrain. The Tesla Model X is based on the company’s Model S luxury sports sedan. It’s powered […]