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Tesla confirms Model S pricing and options: $49,900 and up after tax credits

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Tesla Motors has talked a fair bit about pricing for its Model S sedan over the past couple of years, but it's now finally set things in stone. US pricing for the base model will start at $49,900, although that's only after you factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit. As Tesla notes, that's the very same pricing that the company first promised way back when the car was unveiled in 2009, but it does come with a few trade-offs (more on that later). That buys you a 40 kWh battery, along with 19-inch wheels and the 17-inch touchscreen in the dash that's included on all models. The standard Model S can also be upgraded to a 60kWh or 85kWh package for an extra $10,000 and $20,000, respectively (also including other performance improvements), while the top-of-the-line Model S Performance model starts at $79,900 (also after the tax credit). Somewhat curiously, while that stand-out touchscreen is standard on all models, you'll have to add the $3,750 tech package if you want built-in navigation and other options like a high definition back-up camera.

New Lexus LF-LC concept hybrid to debut at the North American Int'l Auto show in Detroit

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Tu_triky wrote:New Lexus LF-LC concept hybrid to debut at the North American Int'l Auto show in Detroit

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^ Glad it's a concept: pretty ugly car.

bmwracer wrote:^ Glad it's a concept: pretty ugly car.

Designed here in California. Calty Research, Inc. Newport Beach.

Tu_triky wrote:Designed here in California. Calty Research, Inc. Newport Beach.

How sad.

Front of the car looks like it wants to be a street sweeper.

bmwracer wrote:
How sad.

Front of the car looks like it wants to be a street sweeper.

It's made to strain ramen noodles before inclusion into the broth.

Tu_triky wrote:It's made to strain ramen noodles before inclusion into the broth.

Ah, so they got the grille from Williams-Sonoma....

bmwracer wrote:
Ah, so they got the grille from Williams-Sonoma....

Yes. From the South Coast Plaza location.

Tu_triky wrote:Yes. From the South Coast Plaza location.

Makes sense. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
Makes sense. :victory:

:hehe:

The North American Int'l Auto Show starts tomorrow so there should be some interesting pics forthcoming.

Tu_triky wrote:The North American Int'l Auto Show starts tomorrow so there should be some interesting pics forthcoming.

Checking it out right now... :victory:

EDIT: The official site seems to be down at the moment. :(

New Honda NSX.... Not impressed. :(

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Impressive driving at the Tokyo Auto Salon

http://youtu.be/I-9KRTx0M0k

Tu_triky wrote:Impressive driving at the Tokyo Auto Salon

http://youtu.be/I-9KRTx0M0k

Must've though they were driving a Land Rover. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
Must've though they were driving a Land Rover. :beaten:

Must be a record for the quickest crash. Lady didn't drive all but 10 feet.

Tu_triky wrote:

Must be a record for the quickest crash. Lady didn't drive all but 10 feet.

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bmwracer wrote:Evolve Motorcycles shows off $50k Xenon lightcycle, Lithium electric streetbike

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This year's Milan International Motorcycle Show is definitely featuring a healthy assortment of battery-powered two wheeled machines, and now Evolve Motorcycles has two more plug-in designs to add to the list. First up is its Xenon, aka the Tron Lightcycle replica, which is a real bike that you can purchase 32-inch hubless rims, OLED light tape and all for $50,000. It's even claiming a top speed of 100mph with a 100 mile range on its custom lithium ion battery system, so all you have left to do is regret not grabbing one for $35k on eBay last year. The Lithium however, chooses to keep things more conventional as a streetfighter concept built around a 54hp electric motor that is expected to cost around $20,000 when it actually goes on sale. Check after the break for a pic of the Lithium, or head over to our friends at Autoblog Green for a gallery full of eyecandy featuring both bikes.

You can now get the riding suit to go with the Tron bike at UD Replicas. http://udreplicas.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85
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WhiteHawk wrote:You can now get the riding suit to go with the Tron bike at UD Replicas. http://udreplicas.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85
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Cool. :victory:

BOXX electric bike: two wheels, four corners, all-electric transport for one

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Has bicycle design reached its pinnacle? Or are electric bike manufacturers just not trying hard enough? The YikeBike begs to differ, and here joining it is BOXX Corporation's diminutive BOXX. Coming in at just under a meter (or 36-inch inches) long, the 120 pound aluminum "bike" has a top speed of 35 miles per hour and can even haul up to 300 pounds of heft. Yet, despite that compact footprint, the company hasn't skimped on tech, as it boasts traction control, anti-lock brakes and yes, even LED lights. Available in one of ten colors, $3,995 nets you a base 40-mile range model, which can optionally be doubled to 80 by ticking the $599 CORE 2 box. And for those willing to spruce even further, there's a $149 heated seat and $349 1-hour charger on offer. Ready to literally hunker down on electric mobility? Go on, peep the source links below -- do it, we've even linked the configurator.