2020 Volkswagen Golf R will reportedly do 400 hp

Filed under: Volkswagen,Hatchback,Performance It's likely to use the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo as the current model. Continue reading 2020 Volkswagen Golf R will reportedly do 400 hp 2020 Volkswagen Golf R will reportedly do 400 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 May 2018 13:50:00...

Matt LeBlanc to leave Top Gear after fourth series

Filed under: Celebrities,TV/Movies We have no idea who is going to replace him. Continue reading Matt LeBlanc to leave Top Gear after fourth series Matt LeBlanc to leave Top Gear after fourth series originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 May 2018 13:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

FCA, Waymo expand plans: 62,000 more self-driving vehicles, potential retail sales

Filed under: Green,Chrysler,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Minivan/Van,Autonomous,Electric,Hybrid Partnership might sell autonomous Chrysler Pacificas to the public. Continue reading FCA, Waymo expand plans: 62,000 more self-driving vehicles, potential retail sales FCA, Waymo expand plans: 62,000...

Ownership transfer points to Ford takeover of Detroit train depot

Filed under: Ford,Autonomous,Electric Announcement on empty Michigan Central Station expected in mid-June. Continue reading Ownership transfer points to Ford takeover of Detroit train depot Ownership transfer points to Ford takeover of Detroit train depot originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31...

‘Wheeler Dealers’’ Edd China is back with new YouTube car restoration show

Filed under: Celebrities,TV/Movies,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,Performance The first project is a Jaguar E-Type. Continue reading ‘Wheeler Dealers’’ Edd China is back with new YouTube car restoration show ‘Wheeler Dealers’’ Edd China is back with new YouTube car restoration show originally appeared on Autoblog...

Trump reportedly says he wants to wipe German cars off U.S. streets

Filed under: Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,Audi,Bentley,BMW,Bugatti,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,Rolls-Royce,Volkswagen Except hundreds of thousands are built here, though not Audi or Porsche. Continue reading Trump reportedly says he wants to wipe German cars off U.S. streets Trump reportedly says...

SoftBank makes $2.2B investment in GM Cruise to speed self-driving cars

Filed under: Green,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Hatchback,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,Future GM shares jumped more than 10 percent in pre-market trading. Continue reading SoftBank makes $2.2B investment in GM Cruise to speed self-driving cars SoftBank makes $2.2B...

Watch the last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon be built

Filed under: Auctions,Coupe,Performance It goes to auction in June with the last Viper. Continue reading Watch the last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon be built Watch the last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon be built originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 May 2018 08:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms...

FCA is setting a five-year strategy: Here's how the last one played out

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Alfa Romeo,Chrysler,Dodge,Ferrari,Fiat,Jeep,Maserati,RAM,Coupe,Crossover,Hatchback,Minivan/Van,Sedan,SUV,Truck Spoiler: the Chrysler 200 didn't make it. Continue reading FCA is setting a five-year strategy: Here's how the last one played out FCA is setting a five-year...

Need to Know: May 31, 2018

Fresh useful insights for people advancing quality, innovative and sustainable journalism OFF THE TOP You might have heard: Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a fierce critic of Kremlin policies, was reportedly shot and killed Tuesday in Kiev (Associated Press) But did you know: Committee to Protect Journalists expresses relief Arkady Babchenko is alive, calls on Ukrainian officials to say why they...

Consumer Reports says Model 3 update fixed brakes, now recommended

Filed under: Tesla,Safety,Technology,Sedan,Electric Over-the-air update fixed ABS software issue Continue reading Consumer Reports says Model 3 update fixed brakes, now recommended Consumer Reports says Model 3 update fixed brakes, now recommended originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 May 2018...

2019 Hyundai Ioniq gets new safety, infotainment tech

Filed under: Hyundai,Hatchback,Electric,Hybrid The Hyundai Ioniq lineup of electrified vehicles is being updated for 2019 with new safety technologies, more voice-recognition features and standard remote charge management for electric and plug-in hybrid models. Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Ioniq gets...

2018 Aston Martin DB11 AMR Review | A private world of comfort and speed

Filed under: Aston Martin,First Drives,Coupe,Luxury,Performance An intimate bubble of fun outside of our normal, average reality. Continue reading 2018 Aston Martin DB11 AMR Review | A private world of comfort and speed 2018 Aston Martin DB11 AMR Review | A private world of comfort and speed originally...

Canadian man escapes gruesome death when ax flies through windshield

Filed under: Weird Car News,Driving,Safety Everyone, please, secure your loads — this his second close call. Continue reading Canadian man escapes gruesome death when ax flies through windshield Canadian man escapes gruesome death when ax flies through windshield originally appeared on Autoblog on...

1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake First Drive Review | This snake smokes

Filed under: Design/Style,Etc.,Ford,Automotive History,First Drives,Coupe,Classics,Performance Driving the reincarnation of Shelby's GT40-powered Mustang. Continue reading 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake First Drive Review | This snake smokes 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake First Drive Review | This snake...

Hyundai plans $388 million expansion at engine plant in Alabama

Filed under: Hyundai,Crossover,Sedan It's building a new engine plant to support the Sonata, Elantra and Santa Fe. Continue reading Hyundai plans $388 million expansion at engine plant in Alabama Hyundai plans $388 million expansion at engine plant in Alabama originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed,...

2020 Ford Escape will have a plug-in hybrid version

Filed under: Green,Spy Photos,Ford,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid Ford's small crossover is going green — again. Continue reading 2020 Ford Escape will have a plug-in hybrid version 2020 Ford Escape will have a plug-in hybrid version originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 May 2018 10:15:00 EDT. Please see...

Panasonic plans to eliminate cobalt in EV batteries

Filed under: Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Electric It has already cut way back on the stuff in cells for the Tesla Model 3. Continue reading Panasonic plans to eliminate cobalt in EV batteries Panasonic plans to eliminate cobalt in EV batteries originally appeared on Autoblog...

Audi E-Tron EV gets side cameras instead of mirrors for aerodynamics

Filed under: Green,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Electric A production first — shiny glass is so 20th century. Continue reading Audi E-Tron EV gets side cameras instead of mirrors for aerodynamics Audi E-Tron EV gets side cameras instead of mirrors for aerodynamics originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 May...

For his last act, Marchionne will outline an EV/hybrid roadmap this week

Filed under: Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Alfa Romeo,Chrysler,Dodge,Ferrari,Fiat,Jeep,Emerging Technologies,Technology Investors demand it of outgoing CEO: 'FCA is way behind rivals.' Continue reading For his last act, Marchionne will outline an EV/hybrid roadmap this week For his last act, Marchionne...

Porsche's Tech Live Look uses augmented reality to fix cars faster

Filed under: Porsche,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Luxury,Performance Shorter repair times when Google Glasses meets a PowerPoint presentation. Continue reading Porsche's Tech Live Look uses augmented reality to fix cars faster Porsche's Tech Live Look uses augmented reality to fix cars faster originally...

2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review Update | A rock in a hard place

Filed under: Honda,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Long-Term Garage,Truck Here's today's episode of "What's That Sound?" Continue reading 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review Update | A rock in a hard place 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review Update | A rock in a hard place originally appeared on Autoblog...

Need to Know: May 30, 2018

Fresh useful insights for people advancing quality, innovative and sustainable journalism OFF THE TOP You might have heard: Referral traffic from Google Search is up, due primarily to increased traffic from mobile, and more specifically from pages that use AMP But did you know: Mobile traffic surpasses Facebook traffic to media sites for the first time, signaling device behavior is the real driver...

Ford shoots down latest rumor of a Fiesta RS

Filed under: Ford,Hatchback,Future,Performance Design executive says Fiesta ST is powerful enough. Continue reading Ford shoots down latest rumor of a Fiesta RS Ford shoots down latest rumor of a Fiesta RS originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 May 2018 07:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use...

Want to top the neighbor's Model 3? How about a Tesla Model S shooting brake

Filed under: Tesla,Wagon,Electric,Luxury Dutch custom builder RemetzCar has released new images and a video of its newly finished Tesla Model S shooting brake, which reportedly will make its debut next month in the Netherlands. Continue reading Want to top the neighbor's Model 3? How about a Tesla...

California begins digital license plate pilot program

Filed under: Government/Legal,Ownership After years in development, California is finally rolling out its digital license plate pilot program. Drivers can purchase and install plate that uses the same E Ink screen technology as an Amazon Kindle or various wearables. The new digital display was developed...

Audi Q8 SUV further detailed in official sketches

Filed under: Audi,Crossover,SUV,Luxury The slow-trickle build-up to the official reveal of the new Audi Q8 continues, with the German brand releasing a pair of sketches on Twitter that show the flagship SUV's front and rear ends. Continue reading Audi Q8 SUV further detailed in official sketches Audi...

Porsche still deciding on one or two new 911 plug-in hybrids

Filed under: Pontiac,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance 700-hp flagship would eclipse other models, and that's the problem. Continue reading Porsche still deciding on one or two new 911 plug-in hybrids Porsche still deciding on one or two new 911 plug-in hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog...

2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 will probably cost over $95,000

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz,Convertible,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,Performance AMG E53 coupe and convertible also go on sale in August. Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 will probably cost over $95,000 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 will probably cost over $95,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29...

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to get 93 miles of range, launches in 2019

Filed under: Green,Mercedes-Benz,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,Electric All-electric cargo van should save tons in fuel costs. Continue reading Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to get 93 miles of range, launches in 2019 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to get 93 miles of range, launches in 2019 originally appeared...

Watch Zenvo TSR-S's fascinating Centripetal Wing active aero at work

Filed under: Videos,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,Supercars Device lifts and moves side-to-side to add downforce on inside wheel Continue reading Watch Zenvo TSR-S's fascinating Centripetal Wing active aero at work Watch Zenvo TSR-S's fascinating Centripetal Wing active aero at work originally...

Rolls-Royce Cullinan configurator delivers a near-bespoke experience

Filed under: Etc.,Rolls-Royce,SUV,Luxury Earlier this month we configured a McLaren Senna with the assistance of two representatives of McLaren Special Operations. In that piece we wrote about few chances there are for the online "shopper" to get a feel for the coachbuilt experience; the Ferrari LaFerrari...

Nissan to cut North American output by 20 percent to shore up profitability

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,Nissan Sliding sales of the Altima and deep discounts are blamed Continue reading Nissan to cut North American output by 20 percent to shore up profitability Nissan to cut North American output by 20 percent to shore up profitability originally...

2019 Acura RDX undercuts rivals with base price of $38,295

Filed under: Acura,Car Buying,Crossover,Luxury The all-new 2019 Acura RDX will hit dealers on June 1, 2018, and it'll come with a window sticker bearing a base price of $38,295. That's for a front-wheel-drive RDX; adding all-wheel drive brings the base price to $40,295. Standard equipment includes...

Need to Know: May 29, 2018

Fresh useful insights for people advancing quality, innovative and sustainable journalism OFF THE TOP You might have heard: Trump says The New York Times used “phony sources” in story citing a White House official (The New York Times) But did you know: Trump called his own White House official fake — even though that official had given a briefing to dozens of reporters (Bustle) According to The New...