Events: A Day at the Track
In early November, journalists headed 90 miles northeast of Los Angeles to strap on a helmet and get behind the wheel of some pretty cool cars at MPG Track Day.
News: Mini EV Teased Ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show
Ahead of the biennial Frankfurt Motor Show, a Mini EV concept was unveiled. It will debut in 2019.
Road Test: 2017 BMW i3 Electric
It still looks odd, but with increased range, the 2017 BMW i3 still commands your attention, and may work well for your needs.
News: BMW to Announce All-electric 3-Series as Tesla Competition Grows
BMW plans to unveil an all new, fully electric, version of its flagship 3-Series at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.
Green Motorsports: Formula E—Electric Cars Race in Brooklyn
The Formula E race series staged the penultimate race of its 12-race series on the Red Hook riverside of Brooklyn and electric cars tore it up.
Analysis: Lack of Model Choices Hampers Plug-in Sales
If the most popular type of cars aren’t available in plug-in versions, that becomes a major factor organically reducing their market appeal and plug-in sales.
Top 10 Best MPG AWD SUVs/Crossovers
Sport utility vehicles and crossovers are popular because they are functional. One trip to Costco is enough to convince many families that a Prius won’t cut it. Regular trips up to the mountains in the winter to ski could similarly motivate a car buyer to look for an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle rather than the front-wheel drive found on most high-mileage hybrids. All of which leaves the environmentally conscious consumer with some tough choices.
News: 2017 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid
The 2017 Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid made its first public appearance at the Los Angeles auto show in November.
News: BMW Adds iPerformance Electrics to 5-Tier System
BMW told Clean Fleet Report in a recent interview at the LA Auto Show that it has a 5-tier strategy for its products, including the new iPerformance brand.
Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
In its third generation the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e has entered the electric era. It’s a big, heavy machine, but remains nimble on the road.