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The BMW i3 electric car is a tour de force of advanced engineering--and it was the most energy-efficient car sold in the U.S. in 2014 and 2015. Its body shell is made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, riding on an aluminum platform containing the lithium-ion battery, the electric motor, and the crash structures. But you can't get AM radio in the car. In other words, no local traffic reports or news headlines for you, harried commuter. CHECK OUT: 2018 BMW i3 electric car range adds sportier i3s version We noticed this quirk in the BMW i3 REx extended-range electric cars tested over by...
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Tough Audi decision alleged: diesel-emission gear or profitable high-end audio systems?Although it's not been in U.S. news much lately, the VW diesel scandal continues to unfold in Germany, as prosecutors continue their investigations over whether criminal acts were committed under German law. That doesn't mean U.S. investigations have finished, however. Last week's arrest in Germany...
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Why would Tesla want to start its own streaming music service?
It seems every other day Tesla CEO Elon Musk has news about the next big project for the electric-car maker. This time, the news is about a project that seems relatively achievable, but one that produces as many questions as it answers. According to reports, Tesla is looking into starting its own...
Sean Szymkowski -
Peugeot Fractal Electric-Car Concept: 3D Printing, Audio Tech Of Future
Peugeot's Frankfurt Motor Show concept highlights audio technology and 3D printing.
Stephen Edelstein -
Tesla Model S Gets First Direct TuneIn Internet Radio Integration
Deliveries for the 2012 Tesla Model S have started, and in case you missed editor John Voelcker's first drive of the Model S this past week, one point of note was how calm and quiet the cabin remains even when accelerating. That said, while we've spent more time sitting in the Model S than driving...
Bengt Halvorson -
Nissan Leaf Audio Warnings Disappoints Advocates, Need For Sound Questioned.
Ever think of the benefits of EVs? Aside from the more obvious ones associated with not burning quite as much oil, zero tailpipe emissions and ease of driving many will cite the lack of engine noise. That last point however, may not be such a benefit to all and may even prove dangerous to those...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield -
Our colleagues take the latest Mazda3 for a spin and come back smiling, just like the car
