Mini Vision concept previews future cars

Mini has just given fans of the British marque a glimpse at the future design elements that we're going to get with upcoming cars -- and those design elements and ideas can be seen in the Mini Vision concept. Perhaps the first thing that jumps out visually about this concept car is the fact that the bumper and the auxiliary lights have been integrated into the grille, giving the car's nose a slimmer appearance. All the classic Mini design cues are still there, though the car seems to have gotten a bit taller.

Audi R8 E-tron (2012) sets new 'Ring record

Audi has set a new electric road car lap record of 8:09:099 minutes around the Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany. The fully electric supercar isn't just a concept though - it's gearing up for sales before the end of 2012. How did the R8 E-tron lap the 'Ring so fast?

Tesla Roadster: Reports of total battery failure – cost to replace £25k

Batteries on Tesla in danger of complete failure It’s reported that the batteries on the Tesla Roadster are being destroyed if the car is left to completely discharge. Cost to replace is £25k. We’ve long questioned just how reliable batteries in electric cars will be in the long run.