Air Force's Agility Prime project seeks a mil-spec flying car

Filed under: Government/Legal,Autonomous,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Military,Specialty Continue reading Air Force's Agility Prime project seeks a mil-spec flying car Air Force's Agility Prime project seeks a mil-spec flying car originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:30:00 EST. Please see...

Can automatic car washes damage your car?

Filed under: Government/Legal,Autonomous,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Military,Specialty Continue reading Can automatic car washes damage your car? Can automatic car washes damage your car? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force welcomes the Ford Mustang X-1 home

Filed under: Aftermarket,Ford,Coupe,Military Continue reading National Museum of the U.S. Air Force welcomes the Ford Mustang X-1 home National Museum of the U.S. Air Force welcomes the Ford Mustang X-1 home originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for...

2020 Chevrolet Spark gets a dark Special Edition

Filed under: Design/Style,Chevrolet,Hatchback,Budget Continue reading 2020 Chevrolet Spark gets a dark Special Edition 2020 Chevrolet Spark gets a dark Special Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email...

Brabus 800 Adventure XLP is all the Xtra you could want

Filed under: Aftermarket,Mercedes-Benz,Truck,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,Performance Continue reading Brabus 800 Adventure XLP is all the Xtra you could want Brabus 800 Adventure XLP is all the Xtra you could want originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use...

Jamie Chadwick racks up first superlicense points to race in F1

Filed under: Green,Motorsports,Electric,Racing W Series champion Jamie Chadwick is setting her sights on a dream scenario of driving a Formula One car before the end of the year now she has secured precious superlicence points in Asia. The 21-year-old Briton, winner of the inaugural all-female series...

GM to add 1,200 workers at 2 Michigan factories

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,sedan General Motors is adding 1,200 jobs at two Michigan factories to build midsize SUVs and two new luxury sedans. GM said Friday that its Lansing Delta Township plant will get a third shift and 800 more workers to...

A rebel yells about pollution: Billy Idol stars in New York anti-idling ads

Rocker Billy Idol is the face of an anti-idling campaign launched Thursday in New York City. “Billy never idles, so why should you?” the '80s MTV star growls in a public service announcement intended to shame New Yorkers into shutting the engine off. “If you're not driving, shut your damn engine off!”...

Harley-Davidson CEO to leave struggling motorcycle company

Filed under: Earnings/Financials Harley-Davidson CEO Matthew Levatich is leaving the struggling motorcycle maker. The Milwaukee company announced Friday that Levatich will leave his post and seat on Harley's board of directors. Board member Jochen Zeitz will become acting president and CEO while a...

2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M First Drive | Greed and speed

Filed under: Reviews,BMW,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,Performance Continue reading 2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M First Drive | Greed and speed 2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M First Drive | Greed and speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Stolen hearse with body inside involved in L.A. police chase

Filed under: Etc.,Weird Car News,Videos Continue reading Stolen hearse with body inside involved in L.A. police chase Stolen hearse with body inside involved in L.A. police chase originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Cadillac CT5-V, XT6 and more power to the Subarus | Autoblog Podcast #616

Filed under: Reviews,Podcasts,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Subaru,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,Performance,sedan Also, RIP Chevy Impala Continue reading Cadillac CT5-V, XT6 and more power to the Subarus | Autoblog Podcast #616 Cadillac CT5-V, XT6 and more power to the Subarus | Autoblog Podcast #616 originally appeared...

VW proposes 35% dividend increase, settles class action emissions lawsuit

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Volkswagen,Emissions Volkswagen Group said its full-year operating profit rose 22% to 16.9 billion euros ($18.5 bln) thanks to strong sales of higher-margin cars and lower diesel charges, defying an industry downturn that has cut the earnings...

This AMC Pacer X actually looks badass, and it's up for auction

Filed under: Design/Style,Auctions,Coupe,Classics Continue reading This AMC Pacer X actually looks badass, and it's up for auction This AMC Pacer X actually looks badass, and it's up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey no longer available in the California emissions states

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Dodge,Car Buying,Emissions,Minivan/Van,SUV Continue reading Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey no longer available in the California emissions states Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey no longer available in the California emissions states originally appeared on Autoblog on...

Jeep will unveil the next-generation Grand Cherokee in 2020

Filed under: Jeep,SUV,Luxury Continue reading Jeep will unveil the next-generation Grand Cherokee in 2020 Jeep will unveil the next-generation Grand Cherokee in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email...

Need to Know: Feb. 28, 2020

OFF THE TOP You might have heard: With its merger approved, the new Gannett readies the cost-cutting knife (Nieman Lab) But did you know: On a rough day for American newspapers, investors aren’t buying Gannett’s story and Tribune’s not done chopping (Nieman Lab) Gannett, now America’s largest newspaper chain by far, announced in its quarterly earnings report on Thursday that revenues are down about...

2021 Ford Bronco spied alongside Jeep Wrangler

Filed under: Spy Photos,Ford,SUV,Future,Off-Road Continue reading 2021 Ford Bronco spied alongside Jeep Wrangler 2021 Ford Bronco spied alongside Jeep Wrangler originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | ...

Hybrid Ferrari prototype suggests another electrified model besides SF90

Filed under: Green,Spy Photos,Ferrari,Coupe,Hybrid,Performance Continue reading Hybrid Ferrari prototype suggests another electrified model besides SF90 Hybrid Ferrari prototype suggests another electrified model besides SF90 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:41:00 EST. Please...

Lowered widebody 2020 Corvette C8 is just a matter of time

Filed under: Aftermarket,Design/Style Continue reading Lowered widebody 2020 Corvette C8 is just a matter of time Lowered widebody 2020 Corvette C8 is just a matter of time originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2019 Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk HPE1000 First Drive | Sounds like war, goes like hell

Filed under: Aftermarket,Jeep,SUV,Off-Road,Specialty,Performance,Supercars Continue reading 2019 Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk HPE1000 First Drive | Sounds like war, goes like hell 2019 Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk HPE1000 First Drive | Sounds like war, goes like hell originally...

2020 Hyundai Venue SEL Drivers' Notes |

Filed under: Reviews,Hyundai,New Car Reviews,Crossover,Budget Continue reading 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL Drivers' Notes | 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL Drivers' Notes | originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | ...

SnoShark is one of the most popular ice scrapers on the market, but is it any good?

Filed under: Misc,Video,Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original Video Continue reading SnoShark is one of the most popular ice scrapers on the market, but is it any good? SnoShark is one of the most popular ice scrapers on the market, but is it any good? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020...

Porsche Ice Experience in Finland — doing crazy things in high-dollar Porsches

Filed under: Porsche,Performance Continue reading Porsche Ice Experience in Finland — doing crazy things in high-dollar Porsches Porsche Ice Experience in Finland — doing crazy things in high-dollar Porsches originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for...

Aston Martin Bulldog gets another chance to wedge its way past 200 mph

Filed under: Aston Martin,Automotive History,Coupe,Concept Cars,Luxury,Performance,Classics,Videos Continue reading Aston Martin Bulldog gets another chance to wedge its way past 200 mph Aston Martin Bulldog gets another chance to wedge its way past 200 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28...

Geneva Motor Show coronavirus cancellation forces automakers to rethink car launches

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show Carmakers were scrambling to reorganise press conferences and vehicle presentations after Swiss authorities forced the cancellation of the Geneva car show on Friday in an effort to contain the coronavirus. More than 160 exhibitors were scheduled to show off their cars...

Hyundai halts work at SUV factory after autoworker tests positive for coronavirus

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,Crossover,SUV Hyundai Motor shut down a factory in South Korea on Friday after a worker tested positive for the new coronavirus, disrupting production of popular models such as Palisade sport utility vehicle. The closing dealt a fresh setback to Hyundai Motor,...

Porsche Taycan wears SportDesign Package Carbon from Exclusive Manufaktur

Filed under: Design/Style,Porsche,Electric,Luxury,Performance,sedan Continue reading Porsche Taycan wears SportDesign Package Carbon from Exclusive Manufaktur Porsche Taycan wears SportDesign Package Carbon from Exclusive Manufaktur originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:16:00 EST....

2020 Geneva Motor Show canceled by Swiss government over coronavirus fears

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show Continue reading 2020 Geneva Motor Show canceled by Swiss government over coronavirus fears 2020 Geneva Motor Show canceled by Swiss government over coronavirus fears originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

China's CATL aims to raise $2.85 billion for EV battery projects

Filed under: Green CATL , China's top electric vehicle battery maker, said it aims to raise up to 20 billion yuan ($2.85 billion) in a private placement of shares to fund its battery projects and boost working capital. The fundraising will help CATL to expand its battery-making capacity in Fujian,...

KTM X-Bow GTX arrives suited for GT2 racing

Filed under: Motorsports,Racing,Performance Continue reading KTM X-Bow GTX arrives suited for GT2 racing KTM X-Bow GTX arrives suited for GT2 racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | ...

2020 Ford F-150 Hennessey Venom 775 becomes tuner's most powerful F-150 offering

Filed under: Aftermarket,Ford,Truck,Off-Road,Performance Continue reading 2020 Ford F-150 Hennessey Venom 775 becomes tuner's most powerful F-150 offering 2020 Ford F-150 Hennessey Venom 775 becomes tuner's most powerful F-150 offering originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:59:00 EST....

Ford 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires

Filed under: Spy Photos,SUV,Future,Off-Road Continue reading Ford 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires Ford 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

The Chevrolet Impala through the years: 1958–2020

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,sedan The Chevrolet Impala has officially been discontinued for the third time. Take a walk with us down memory lane as we explore the model's history. Continue reading The Chevrolet Impala through the years: 1958–2020 The Chevrolet Impala through the years:...

Autoblog is Live: Playing Overpass

Filed under: Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original Video We're playing F1 2019 today. Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing Overpass Autoblog is Live: Playing Overpass originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email...

‘Mishap’ leaves dump trailer standing on end after truck strikes overpass

Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading ‘Mishap’ leaves dump trailer standing on end after truck strikes overpass ‘Mishap’ leaves dump trailer standing on end after truck strikes overpass originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Microlino bubble car-inspired EV reboots at Geneva auto show

Filed under: Green,Etc.,Geneva Motor Show,BMW,Electric Continue reading Microlino bubble car-inspired EV reboots at Geneva auto show Microlino bubble car-inspired EV reboots at Geneva auto show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Need to Know: Feb. 27, 2020

OFF THE TOP You might have heard: The information demands on the modern digital journalist are overwhelming and leading to burnout (Nieman Lab) But did you know: News consumers are also overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information (Pew Research Center) News fatigue is a global problem that has persisted for years, and the most recent survey gauging the issue shows that it’s not getting any better....

Factually: What exactly was that Bloomberg video?

U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s recent campaign video portraying other Democratic candidates as dazed and confused in response to a question he posed during last week’s Las Vegas debate generated considerable discussion in the misinformation and media worlds. The video wasn’t...