Mercedes-Benz will be a part of Formula E in 2019
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 July 2017The German carmaker will be pulling out of the DTM and focusing on Formula E. FULL STORY >
Elon Musk releases first image of production-level Model 3
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 July 2017With the first batch arriving at the end of the month, Elon Musk shares the first picture of Tesla's production-level Model 3. FULL STORY >
Tesla on schedule to deliver first 30 Model 3s on 28 July
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 July 2017Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, confirms first batch of Model 3s will arrive at the end of the month, with 20 000 expected by the year's end. FULL STORY >
Future version of Nissan Leaf will be self-driving
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 January 2017A precise date has not been mentioned, but Nissan says the next Leaf will be fully autonomous thanks to the company's own ProPilot system. FULL STORY >
BMW planning all-electric X3 and MINI's by 2019
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 October 2016With electric cars taking focus at the Paris Motor Show, BMW says it's planning for an all-electric X3 and MINI's to hit the road by 2019. FULL STORY >
Mercedes-Benz unpacks its Generation EQ plans at Paris Motor Show
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 30 September 2016The Paris Motor Show appears to have a significant focus on all-electric cars, as Mercedes-Benz too details its Generation EQ plans. FULL STORY >
Volkswagen unveils all-electric I.D concept at Paris Motor Show
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 September 2016A mix of Golf and Jetta with an all-electric powerplant, VW's I.D concept can reportedly muster 600 kilometres off a single full charge. FULL STORY >
Tesla upgrades its Autopilot to use onboard radar to avoid future accidents
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 September 2016Now in the eighth iteration of its existence, Tesla debuts a new version of its Autopilot system that makes use of the EVs onboard radar. FULL STORY >
Tesla's new Model S P100D reportedly 'quickest production car in the world'
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 August 2016When in Ludicrous Mode, it can reach 60 mph from standstill in 2.5 seconds. FULL STORY >
Elon Musk confirms Tesla working on minibus and long haul truck for 2017
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 August 2016Expanding its lineup from saloons and SUVs, Tesla Motors has plans to roll out a minibus and long haul truck in 2017. FULL STORY >
It's been a frantic past week for Tesla
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 July 2016With a driver killed while in autopilot mode, as well as upping their rollout of electric vehicles over the next six months, it's been a frantic few days for Tesla Motors. FULL STORY >
Tesla plans to open its Gigafactory on 29 July
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 30 May 2016Despite being in partial operation for a couple of months now, Tesla has not christened its Gigafactory power plant with an official opening. Now, 29 July will mark that occasion. FULL STORY >
BMW and GridCars putting a spark in the electric car industry
By Staff Writer 6 July 2015Deena Govender, Head of Customer Relations at BMW South Africa says South Africa will follow the early adopter technology curve with electric or plug-in-hybrid EVs. FULL STORY >
Nissan and BMW partnering to increase EV charging capacity in SA
By Staff Writer 25 May 2015One of the two leading EV suppliers in SA, Nissan and BMW partner up to improve the charging grid infrastructure in the country. FULL STORY >
Nissan’s Leaf electric car purrs onto local roads
By Ryan Noik 25 November 2013Fresh from the Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) last month, Nissan’s LEAF electric vehicle (EV) is apparently already making in-roads. FULL STORY >
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