Ineos Grenadier has been revealed — the spirit of Defender reborn

Filed under: Design/Style,SUV,Off-Road Continue reading Ineos Grenadier has been revealed — the spirit of Defender reborn Ineos Grenadier has been revealed — the spirit of Defender reborn originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2020 Ferrari F8 Spider First Drive | Al fresco driving without compromise

Filed under: Reviews,Ferrari,First Drives,Convertible,Luxury,Performance,Supercars Continue reading 2020 Ferrari F8 Spider First Drive | Al fresco driving without compromise 2020 Ferrari F8 Spider First Drive | Al fresco driving without compromise originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020...

Hyundai wants its N-badged models to keep the manual transmission alive

Filed under: Hyundai,Hatchback,Performance Continue reading Hyundai wants its N-badged models to keep the manual transmission alive Hyundai wants its N-badged models to keep the manual transmission alive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use...

Mansory Ford GT 'Le Mansory' brings extra width and power to the supercar

Filed under: Aftermarket,Design/Style,Ford,Coupe,Performance,Supercars Continue reading Mansory Ford GT 'Le Mansory' brings extra width and power to the supercar Mansory Ford GT 'Le Mansory' brings extra width and power to the supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:05:00 EDT....

2021 Kia K5 is a Stinger-inspired midsize sedan

Filed under: Kia,sedan Continue reading 2021 Kia K5 is a Stinger-inspired midsize sedan 2021 Kia K5 is a Stinger-inspired midsize sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments from...

Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Horizon 4

Filed under: Videos,Original Video We're playing F1 2019 today. Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Horizon 4 Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Horizon 4 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email...

Lack of cars in coronavirus lockdown boosts Green Party in French election

Filed under: Green,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Green Culture Continue reading Lack of cars in coronavirus lockdown boosts Green Party in French election Lack of cars in coronavirus lockdown boosts Green Party in French election originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:45:00 EDT. Please...

Uber bus just around the corner on post-pandemic public transit map

Filed under: Green,Transportation Alternatives Urban transportation's transformation has shifted up a gear as the coronavirus crisis turns travel habits on their head, with Uber making allies of public transit systems by now offering to sell them its software expertise. This means Marin County's Transportation...

Bentley Bentayga gets its first big update with new design and improved tech

Filed under: Bentley,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,Performance Continue reading Bentley Bentayga gets its first big update with new design and improved tech Bentley Bentayga gets its first big update with new design and improved tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:00 EDT. Please see...

Appeals court delays 'sensible resolution' meeting between GM, Fiat Chrysler CEOs

Filed under: Government/Legal,UAW/Unions,Chrysler,Fiat,GM Three federal appeals judges have delayed a court-ordered meeting between the CEOs of General Motors and Fiat Chrysler to try to settle a lawsuit over corruption by union leaders. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Borman last week ordered GM CEO...

Need to Know: June 30, 2020

OFF THE TOP You might have heard: Nonprofit news organizations have proved less vulnerable to the economic crisis (CJR) But did you know: Nonprofit journalism leaders are deciding whether or not to make a bid for all of McClatchy to form a nonprofit newspaper chain (Nieman Lab) In the next two days, both McClatchy and Tribune are likely to see major changes in their ownership structure, and yesterday...

Ineos teases Projekt Grenadier SUV just before July 1 debut

Filed under: Misc. Automakers,Truck,Diesel,Off-Road Continue reading Ineos teases Projekt Grenadier SUV just before July 1 debut Ineos teases Projekt Grenadier SUV just before July 1 debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Hennessey announces performance, off-road upgrades for the 2021 Ford Bronco

Filed under: Aftermarket,Ford,SUV Continue reading Hennessey announces performance, off-road upgrades for the 2021 Ford Bronco Hennessey announces performance, off-road upgrades for the 2021 Ford Bronco originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of...

2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Edition Road Test | $280,000 worth of drama-free splash

Filed under: Bentley,Luxury,Performance,sedan,Road Tests Continue reading 2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Edition Road Test | $280,000 worth of drama-free splash 2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Edition Road Test | $280,000 worth of drama-free splash originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020...

Ford joins social media advertising boycott to protest hate speech

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Ford,Honda For years, social media platforms have fueled political polarization and hosted an explosion of hate speech. What's not yet clear is whether this action is too little, too late — nor whether the pressure on these companies, including a growing advertiser...

Land Rover details construction-site-friendly Defender Hard Top

Filed under: Land Rover,SUV,Commercial Vehicles Continue reading Land Rover details construction-site-friendly Defender Hard Top Land Rover details construction-site-friendly Defender Hard Top originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2020 Subaru WRX Series.White Road Test | Making the case for an STI

Filed under: Subaru,Performance,sedan,Road Tests Continue reading 2020 Subaru WRX Series.White Road Test | Making the case for an STI 2020 Subaru WRX Series.White Road Test | Making the case for an STI originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of...

McLaren gets a $185 million boost

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Motorsports,Plants/Manufacturing,McLaren,Racing,Performance McLaren's Formula One future was never in doubt despite a cash crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and now resolved by a fresh injection of funds, team principal Andreas Seidl said on Tuesday. The National...

House Democrats laying out new roadmap for cutting U.S. greenhouse gases

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Emissions Continue reading House Democrats laying out new roadmap for cutting U.S. greenhouse gases House Democrats laying out new roadmap for cutting U.S. greenhouse gases originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for...

Slumping fleet sales weigh on U.S. auto market

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing Weak fleet orders are expected to hurt June sales, which automakers will report on Wednesday. Cox Automotive forecasts fleet sales will fall nearly 56% to 1.3 million vehicles after plunging 83% in May and 77% in April. In the short term, fleet...

Automakers rev up discounts to bolster sales dinged by coronavirus

Filed under: Earnings/Financials U.S. automakers are scheduled to report June and second-quarter car and light truck sales on Wednesday. The second-quarter numbers reflect a peak for the U.S. auto industry's efforts to use consumer discounts, low interest loans and other incentives to prop up demand...

Lamborghini yacht by Tecnomar is 4,000-hp tribute to the Lambo Sián FKP 37

Filed under: Aftermarket,Lamborghini,Luxury,Performance Continue reading Lamborghini yacht by Tecnomar is 4,000-hp tribute to the Lambo Sián FKP 37 Lamborghini yacht by Tecnomar is 4,000-hp tribute to the Lambo Sián FKP 37 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:01:00 EDT. Please see...

2021 Ford Ranger gets an available power bump from Ford Performance

Filed under: Ford,Parts and Accessories,Truck,Off-Road,Performance Continue reading 2021 Ford Ranger gets an available power bump from Ford Performance 2021 Ford Ranger gets an available power bump from Ford Performance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our...

Ford Mustang Mach-E orders open — and performance specs get a boost

Filed under: Ford,Crossover,Electric Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E orders open — and performance specs get a boost Ford Mustang Mach-E orders open — and performance specs get a boost originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2021 Geneva Motor Show already cancelled and the future beyond is cloudy

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show Continue reading 2021 Geneva Motor Show already cancelled and the future beyond is cloudy 2021 Geneva Motor Show already cancelled and the future beyond is cloudy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets a second turbodiesel option

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,Diesel,Specialty Continue reading 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets a second turbodiesel option 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets a second turbodiesel option originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms...

100th Anniversary 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata announced for sale in the U.S.

Filed under: Mazda,Convertible,Performance Continue reading 100th Anniversary 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata announced for sale in the U.S. 100th Anniversary 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata announced for sale in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of...

Buick Envision interior just as nice as its exterior

Filed under: Design/Style,Buick,GM,Crossover,Luxury Continue reading Buick Envision interior just as nice as its exterior Buick Envision interior just as nice as its exterior originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2020 Woodward Dream Cruise is officially canceled due to coronavirus

Filed under: Etc.,Misc. Auto Shows Continue reading 2020 Woodward Dream Cruise is officially canceled due to coronavirus 2020 Woodward Dream Cruise is officially canceled due to coronavirus originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Ford's buyback program adds a safety net for buyers during coronavirus crisis

Filed under: Ford,Car Buying,Car Dealers Continue reading Ford's buyback program adds a safety net for buyers during coronavirus crisis Ford's buyback program adds a safety net for buyers during coronavirus crisis originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms...

Barrett-Jackson is selling the first Fisher-bodied Chevrolet Camaro

Filed under: Chevrolet,Automotive History,Coupe,Performance,Classics Continue reading Barrett-Jackson is selling the first Fisher-bodied Chevrolet Camaro Barrett-Jackson is selling the first Fisher-bodied Chevrolet Camaro originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:32:00 EDT. Please see...

This flashlight multi-tool can jumpstart your car

Filed under: Misc,Video,Commerce,Autoblog Minute,Videos Continue reading This flashlight multi-tool can jumpstart your car This flashlight multi-tool can jumpstart your car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Japan automakers' May global sales drop 38% as lockdowns weigh

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing Japanese automakers' global sales declined 38% in May, in the third straight month of big falls as most automotive factories and dealerships remained closed due to coronavirus lockdowns. The country's seven major automakers sold a total of 1.47...

Need to Know: June 29, 2020

Fresh useful insights for people advancing quality, innovative and sustainable journalism  OFF THE TOP You might have heard: About half of Americans said they didn’t trust newspapers, cable or online news to accurately report on COVID-19, according to an Axios/Ipsos poll (Axios) But did you know: Black, Hispanic and white adults feel the news media misunderstand them, but for very different reasons...

Nikola Badger pre-orders open today, and the FCEV pickup comes with a water fountain

Filed under: Green,Misc. Automakers,Truck,Electric,Future,Hydrogen Continue reading Nikola Badger pre-orders open today, and the FCEV pickup comes with a water fountain Nikola Badger pre-orders open today, and the FCEV pickup comes with a water fountain originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun...

2021 Cadillac XT6 adds 2.0-liter turbo and new base trim in second year

Filed under: Cadillac,Crossover,Luxury Continue reading 2021 Cadillac XT6 adds 2.0-liter turbo and new base trim in second year 2021 Cadillac XT6 adds 2.0-liter turbo and new base trim in second year originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Nissan Ariya electric crossover will be unveiled July 15

Filed under: Nissan,Crossover,Electric Continue reading Nissan Ariya electric crossover will be unveiled July 15 Nissan Ariya electric crossover will be unveiled July 15 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Mercedes F1 team to field black cars, not silver, to mark Black Lives Matter

Filed under: Motorsports,Racing Formula One starts its season in Austria this week, nearly four months later than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic and against a very different backdrop even if Lewis Hamilton's targets remain the same. The six times world champion can equal Ferrari great Michael...

2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Road Test | Finding joy

Filed under: Ferrari,Coupe,Luxury,Supercars,Road Tests Continue reading 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Road Test | Finding joy 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Road Test | Finding joy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email...

McLaren Senna LM gets a video walkaround

Filed under: McLaren,Coupe,Luxury,Specialty,Performance,Videos Continue reading McLaren Senna LM gets a video walkaround McLaren Senna LM gets a video walkaround originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | ...

Dodge supercharges the national anthem with 8,950 horsepower

Filed under: Dodge,Coupe,SUV,Performance,Videos,sedan Continue reading Dodge supercharges the national anthem with 8,950 horsepower Dodge supercharges the national anthem with 8,950 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2021 Subaru Ascent Review | One for the faithful

Filed under: Reviews,Subaru,Buying Guide,Crossover,SUV Continue reading 2021 Subaru Ascent Review | One for the faithful 2021 Subaru Ascent Review | One for the faithful originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2022 Mini Hardtop spied with bigger grille

Filed under: MINI,Convertible,Hatchback,Performance Continue reading 2022 Mini Hardtop spied with bigger grille 2022 Mini Hardtop spied with bigger grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | ...

Nissan officials answer to angry shareholders on red ink, Ghosn scandal

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Renault Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told shareholders Monday he is giving up half his pay after the Japanese automaker sank into the red amid plunging sales and plant closures in Spain and Indonesia. “I promise to bring Nissan...

GM Defense wins $214M U.S. Army contract for Infantry Squad Vehicle

Filed under: Government/Legal,Chevrolet,Truck,Diesel,Military,Specialty,Performance Continue reading GM Defense wins $214M U.S. Army contract for Infantry Squad Vehicle GM Defense wins $214M U.S. Army contract for Infantry Squad Vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:27:00 EDT....

2021 Audi Q5 gets more power, new look, and better technology

Filed under: Green,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,Luxury Continue reading 2021 Audi Q5 gets more power, new look, and better technology 2021 Audi Q5 gets more power, new look, and better technology originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...