2019 Nissan Leaf pricing, BMW iNext, Tesla body shops, and lightweight production: Today's Car News

BMW Vision iNext conceptThe BMW Vision iNext previews a future self-driving luxury electric crossover SUV. Tesla opens its first in-house body shops. A British engineering firm wants to bring lightweight racing platform methods to production cars. And Nissan reveals pricing for the 2019 Leaf. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The BMW Vision iNext made its global…
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2019 Nissan Leaf to cost $30,885, long-range battery still to come

2018 Nissan Leaf SLThe 2019 Nissan Leaf doesn’t cost any more than it did last year, but it also won’t deliver any additional electric range—yet. The Leaf S, Leaf SV, and Leaf SL will cost $30,885, $33,385, and $37,095 including an $895 destination charge. That’s before any government tax credits or rebates. The Leaf is eligible for a full $7,500 federal tax…
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BMW Vision iNext electric concept redefines German luxury flagship

BMW iNext ConceptFor decades, the flagship of every German luxury maker’s line has been its largest sedan: the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, and at the pinnacle, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. But times change. The BMW Vision iNext, previewed for small group of journalists this week before Saturday’s global debut, entirely rethinks what a “flagship”…
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Tesla updates, Hurricane Florence, and climate commitments: The Week in Reverse

Hurricane Florence approaches U.S. East Coast Sept. 12, 2018Which car companies may have colluded to commit crimes? What car company stepped up to help Hurricane Florence victims? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Sept. 14, 2018. Friday, we learned that Tesla again enabled maximum range and free Supercharging for all of its…
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Tesla Autopilot update woes, electric buses, and best electric-car deals: Today's Car News

Tesla AutopilotSome drivers say Tesla’s latest software update disabled Autopilot. Cities and elected officials throw their support behind electric buses and trucks. We round up the best deals on electric cars, plug-ins, hybrids, and fuel-efficient cars. And Tesla enables Supercharging and unlocks full range for owners fleeing Hurricane Florence. All of this and…
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Electric carmaker Nio begins trading on NYSE, aims to sell cars in US

Nio Formula E race car, EP9, ES8 and Eve concept carChinese electric carmaker Nio raised roughly $1 billion in its initial public offering Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange. In August, Nio [NYSE: NIO] announced that it hoped to raise $1.3 billion in its initial public offering. Wednesday’s launch around $6 per share fell short of that, but trading jumped Thursday and Friday well above its…
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Tesla expands Supercharging access and range for those fleeing Hurricane Florence

Tesla Supercharger site in Newburgh, New York, up and running - June 2015As it did in Hurricane Irma in Florida last year, Tesla has remotely extended the range of some cars for those who need to escape from the path of Hurricane Florence and may not have time charge up more than necessary. The company has also expanded free Supercharging access for cars that didn’t come with it. In any natural disaster situation like…
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Nio becomes first Chinese automaker to go public in US

Nio Formula E race car, EP9, ES8 and Eve concept carElectric carmaker Nio became the first Chinese automaker to go public on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. In August, the Nio [NYSE: NIO] announced that it hoped to raise $1.3 billion in its initial public offering. Trading in its opening day fell short of that at just over $1 billion. DON’T MISS: Chinese electric carmaker Nio seeks public…
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Tesla helps hurricane evacuees, 2.5M new charging stations, and emissions collusion: Today's Car News

BMW i3 electric car and ChargePoint DC fast-charging station at Washington, DC, Auto Show, Jan 2015Tesla and the electric car community band together to help owners evacuate as Hurricane Florence barrels toward the East Coast. ChargePoint plans to build 2.5 million more electric-car charging stations. German authorities uncover collusion among diesel automakers. And Nio begins trading shares publicly. All of this and more on Green Car Reports…
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Tesla helps hurricane evacuees, diesel emissions collusion, self-driving semi: Today's Car News

BMW i3 electric car and ChargePoint DC fast-charging station at Washington, DC, Auto Show, Jan 2015Tesla and the electric car community band together to help owners evacuate as Hurricane Florence barrels toward the East Coast. German authorities uncover collusion among diesel automakers. And Nio begins trading shares publicly. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla has unlocked a greater electric range for owners of Model S and Model…
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