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2019 Frankfurt Motor Show: Six Best Reveals

The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show was so rich in concepts and production car debuts it was an embarrassment of riches. While there were plenty of production cars making their debuts, the concepts stole the show. If there was one common thread the concepts all shared, it was that they were electrified. In some ways, this …
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Audi AI:TRAIL Concept Promises Off-Road Future Fun

Let’s be honest and say that most off-road vehicles are just adaptations of existing trucks. Period. But not Audi’s AI:TRAIL concept. This is wicked-hot and not like anything you’ll see climbing rocks in Moab or snaking through thick rain-forest lava terrain in Hawaii. If you think this is for looks only, though, or if you …
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Hyundai 45 Concept Design Analysis and More

MotorBiscuit previewed the Hyundai 45 concept earlier, but now that it’s been officially revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show, we have a lot more details. Hyundai sees the 45 as its electric design direction for the future. It’s inspired by both Hyundai’s first production vehicle, the Pony sedan that debuted 45 years ago, …
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The Electric Volkswagen ID3 Has a 340-Mile Range

There’s a new long-range electric car headed to production soon, and it’s called the Volkswagen ID3. It is the first step in VW’s attempt to move away from the diesel scandal it’s still embroiled in and move into zero-emissions vehicles. The ID sub-brand will be based on VW’s modular EV platform that it calls MEB. …
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The Next Nissan Electric Car Will Be a Sporty, Quick CUV

Props should be given to Nissan for leading the electrification charge with the Leaf. The early Nissan electric car was a progressive move that has since revolutionized the auto industry. But for as prescient as Nissan was, it has woefully lagged behind in developing more electric models in the years since the Leaf was first …
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The Porsche Taycan Will Lead an EV Revolution

The electric car revolution is happening right now, hitting you in the face. There have been a lot of electric vehicle releases of late and there will be a lot more in the days and years ahead but nothing like the first shot across Tesla’s bow with the Porsche Taycan. Why? Because no EV has …
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Electric Volkswagen Beetle Conversion Gets Official Approval

In an industry first, Volkswagen will convert your original Beetle to an electric drivetrain. It is partnering with eClassics in Germany to turn your car into an electric Volkswagen Beetle. eClassics’ first conversion is shown here, a 1973 Super Beetle ‘vert, and we have to say, it looks good. All VW-Made Components The cool part …
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Next Hyundai Electric Car Concept Called the『45』

Diving into the realm of electric mobility, strange names, and stealth styling all in one package; we have the Hyundai『45』. The Hyundai electric car concept will make its debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show in about a week. What Is『45』? Before we get into the car, let’s clear up why this is called “『45』”. …
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Porsche Taycan First Drive Proves It’s a Tesla-Killer

For the past few years, Tesla has been the sweetheart of the EV rodeo. Despite all its problems from the runs-in with NHTSA to a class-action lawsuit to founder Elon Musk’s unpredictable behavior, Tesla has managed to prevail—especially in the EV luxury sedan category. But if the quirky automaker doesn’t catch the 2020 Porsche Taycan in its …
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Wait, Jay Leno Loves Teslas?

Electric cars account for only 2% of new car sales. That doesn’t mean they don’t have some pretty outspoken supporters. One Tesla fan, in particular, is Jay Leno, a former star of the Tonight Show and host of Jay Leno’s Garage on NBC. Leno, 69, has owned a Tesla for more than three years. In …
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Tesla Refuses to Take the NHTSA’s Warning Seriously

Electric automaker Tesla Inc. has been hesitant to release information concerning accidents that have occurred involving the all-electric Model 3, four-door sedan. With over 325,000 order reservations for the car since its launch in 2016, the automaker still stands by the safety claims that were published in Tesla marketing campaigns.  The billionaire owner of Tesla, Elon Musk is …
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Chevrolet Actually Sold Its 700-hp Electric Camaro

The one-of-a-kind (so far) Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro went to the auction block.  General Motors, in a partnership with electric drag racing team Hancock and Lane Racing, developed the eCOPO Camaro for the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The annual trade-only event is all about the hottest cars and last year they unveiled eCOPO Camaro …
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US Probably Won’t Get Toyota TJ Cruiser. We Want It, Now!

Just last week we discussed the dilemma of Toyota’s Land Cruiser, and that maybe they should make a new FJ and call it Land Cruiser. Rumors are swirling around saying that the TJ Cruiser, shown at the 2017 Tokyo Auto Show, may be heading to production. Yes, the TJ is not an FJ. Still, it looks …
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