MG develops new roadster with electric power

MG E-motion concept, 2017 Shanghai auto show   [photo: Ronan Glon]MG is taking a trip down memory lane with plans to develop a new roadster for China and other markets outside the U.S. The classic British brand known best for its roadsters worldwide from the 1930s to 1980, is now owned by Chinese automaker SAIC and has been building SUVs and sedans for the Chinese market. Now MG design chief Shao Jingfeng has...

2019 Chevy Volt gets faster charging, stronger regen, more luxury features

2019 Chevrolet VoltUpdates to the 2019 Chevrolet Volt will help experienced electric-car drivers maximize their electric driving and minimize the times the gas engine needs to run. The biggest improvement is a new 7.2-kw on-board charger that can effectively cut charge times in half. The advantage for Volt drivers will come when they have the opportunity to recharge...

Faraday Future gets a $2 billion lifeline to build expensive crossover

Faraday Future FF 91Faraday Future, the fledgling Tesla competitor working to build a $300,000 electric SUV, has been thrown a financial lifeline. Evergrande Health, a division of a large Hong Kong conglomerate, has committed to invest $2 billion to keep alive the all-electric luxury SUV project, according to a report in TechCrunch. Faraday Future showed off its...

Tesla Model 3 orders open to all US, Canada buyers

Tesla Model 3 all-wheel drive Performance rolls off a new assembly line in a temporary structureTesla Model 3 reservation holders who have been patiently waiting for their turn to order their cars just got a chance to move up in line. The company invited all reservation holders in the United States and Canada to place their orders, according to a Bloomberg report. To place their orders, reservation holders will have to place an additional...

Supreme Court retirement could have impact on environmental protection

Supreme Court Justice Anthony KennedyThe announced retirement Wednesday of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy could have dramatic and detrimental effects on environmental quality. Since the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 2006, Kennedy has been a pivotal vote on the court, siding with the majority on at least two crucial rulings to expand the reach of the EPA. The...

Gauging VW’s progress on second diesel-settlement anniversary

Volkswagen turbodiesels await their fate near Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado SpringsThursday marks the second anniversary of the VW dieselgate settlement, representing almost half a million consumers who bought various models of VW TDI diesel cars and SUVs that failed to comply with federal or California emissions requirements. Under the court-ordered consent decree approved June 28, 2016, the company was required to file a...