2021 Volvo full line updates consist of more features, lower PHEV prices and a few design updates

Filed under: Green,Volvo,Luxury Continue reading 2021 Volvo full line updates consist of more features, lower PHEV prices and a few design updates 2021 Volvo full line updates consist of more features, lower PHEV prices and a few design updates originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:02:00...

Spyker aiming to revive sports cars and even an SUV with new backers

Filed under: Spyker,Luxury,Performance,Supercars Continue reading Spyker aiming to revive sports cars and even an SUV with new backers Spyker aiming to revive sports cars and even an SUV with new backers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use...

2021 Nissan Frontier interior revealed in new photos

Filed under: Spy Photos,Nissan,Truck,Future Continue reading 2021 Nissan Frontier interior revealed in new photos 2021 Nissan Frontier interior revealed in new photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email...

Hyundai and Korean pop band BTS team up for Ioniq theme song

Filed under: Celebrities,Green,Marketing/Advertising,Hyundai,Electric,Future Continue reading Hyundai and Korean pop band BTS team up for Ioniq theme song Hyundai and Korean pop band BTS team up for Ioniq theme song originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms...

Mayfly residue is delaying 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon shipments

Filed under: Weird Car News,Chevrolet,SUV Continue reading Mayfly residue is delaying 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon shipments Mayfly residue is delaying 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon shipments originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Want to buy a worst-in-show-winning Faux Ferrari Fiero?

Filed under: Humor,Ferrari,Pontiac,Auctions,Coupe,Specialty Continue reading Want to buy a worst-in-show-winning Faux Ferrari Fiero? Want to buy a worst-in-show-winning Faux Ferrari Fiero? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye starts at $80,000

Filed under: Dodge,Performance,sedan Continue reading 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye starts at $80,000 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye starts at $80,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | ...

Appeals court tosses Trump bid to roll back fuel efficiency penalties

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Fuel Efficiency Continue reading Appeals court tosses Trump bid to roll back fuel efficiency penalties Appeals court tosses Trump bid to roll back fuel efficiency penalties originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for...

2021 Acura TLX 2.0T begins production, but the Type S will have to wait

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing,Acura,Luxury,sedan Continue reading 2021 Acura TLX 2.0T begins production, but the Type S will have to wait 2021 Acura TLX 2.0T begins production, but the Type S will have to wait originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms...

F1's George Russell thankful for halo device in Giovinazzi crash

Filed under: Motorsports,Safety,Racing Giovinazzi was ahead of Russell when his car snapped out of control at the exit of the Spa-Francorchamps track's fast Fagnes chicane. It hit the barriers, shedding the wheel that Russell hit, before rebounding across the track. Continue reading F1's George Russell...

Toyota gives its hydrogen-powered lunar rover a familiar name

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising,Toyota,Hydrogen Continue reading Toyota gives its hydrogen-powered lunar rover a familiar name Toyota gives its hydrogen-powered lunar rover a familiar name originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Ferrari 812 Superfast variant spied, could be a GTO

Filed under: Ferrari,Coupe,Performance,Supercars Continue reading Ferrari 812 Superfast variant spied, could be a GTO Ferrari 812 Superfast variant spied, could be a GTO originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Lucid explains why its first production car is a sedan, not an SUV

Filed under: Green,SUV,Electric,sedan Continue reading Lucid explains why its first production car is a sedan, not an SUV Lucid explains why its first production car is a sedan, not an SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Former Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko dies at 71

Filed under: Mitsubishi Former Mitsubishi Motors Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the Japanese automaker’s alliance with Nissan, has died. Masuko was named a special adviser to the company when he resigned for health reasons as of Aug. 7. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said he died of heart failure...

Need to Know: August 31, 2020

Fresh useful insights for people advancing quality, innovative and sustainable journalism  OFF THE TOP You might have heard: A survey from January found 91% of Americans believe partisan conflict is strong or very strong (Pew Research Center) But did you know: Tough conversations may help Americans find common ground (Center for Media Engagement) In a survey of about 1,100 Americans, the Center...

NHTSA gives automakers another six months to meet 'quiet cars' rules

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Electric,Hybrid Continue reading NHTSA gives automakers another six months to meet 'quiet cars' rules NHTSA gives automakers another six months to meet 'quiet cars' rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use...

Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian GP, now 2 wins behind Schumacher's record

Filed under: Motorsports,Racing SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish at the Belgian Grand Prix to clinch his 89th career win and move two behind Michael Schumacher's Formula One record on Sunday. The world champion was untroubled from pole position, beating his...

Android 11 will offer wireless Android Auto features on most phones

Filed under: Technology,Smartphone,5g Once Android 11 rolls out, the list of phones that can use wireless Android Auto will grow considerably. Google has updated Android Auto’s FAQ page (as spotted by 9to5Google) to add that almost all devices installed with the upcoming mobile OS will get the capability...

China's budget EV maker Kandi eyes setting up North American manufacturing plant

Filed under: Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Budget,Electric Continue reading China's budget EV maker Kandi eyes setting up North American manufacturing plant China's budget EV maker Kandi eyes setting up North American manufacturing plant originally appeared on Autoblog...

Junkyard Gem: 1984 Volvo 242 DL

Filed under: Etc.,Volvo,Automotive History,Coupe Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1984 Volvo 242 DL Junkyard Gem: 1984 Volvo 242 DL originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments from Autoblog...

Europe faces tall hurdles to make 'green hydrogen' hype reality

Filed under: Green,Hydrogen Continue reading Europe faces tall hurdles to make 'green hydrogen' hype reality Europe faces tall hurdles to make 'green hydrogen' hype reality originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Continental's 'corporate confessional' sheds light on Nazi past

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing,Read This,Automotive History,Parts and Accessories Continue reading Continental's 'corporate confessional' sheds light on Nazi past Continental's 'corporate confessional' sheds light on Nazi past originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please...

Lewis Hamilton dedicates F1 pole position to Chadwick Boseman

Filed under: Motorsports,TV/Movies,Racing SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — After clinching the record-extending 93rd pole position of his distinguished career, Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton stood proudly on top of his all-black Mercedes and crossed his arms in memory of a hero of his own....

This innovative wheelchair allows users to stand up

Filed under: Misc,Video,Green,Commerce,Autoblog Minute,Videos Continue reading This innovative wheelchair allows users to stand up This innovative wheelchair allows users to stand up originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

Wendell Scott — the first Black American full-time competitor in NASCAR

Filed under: Video,Motorsports,Autoblog Minute,Videos Continue reading Wendell Scott — the first Black American full-time competitor in NASCAR Wendell Scott — the first Black American full-time competitor in NASCAR originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms...

Tesla worked with the FBI to block a million dollar ransomware attack

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Green Automakers,Technology,Electric Continue reading Tesla worked with the FBI to block a million dollar ransomware attack Tesla worked with the FBI to block a million dollar ransomware attack originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29...

Nissan 400Z reportedly not coming until 2023

Filed under: Nissan,Coupe,Future,Performance Continue reading Nissan 400Z reportedly not coming until 2023 Nissan 400Z reportedly not coming until 2023 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | ...

How a powerful Nissan insider brought down Carlos Ghosn

Filed under: Etc.,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Renault Continue reading How a powerful Nissan insider brought down Carlos Ghosn How a powerful Nissan insider brought down Carlos Ghosn originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

F1’s Belgium return brings memories of Anthoine Hubert's fatal crash last year

Filed under: Motorsports Hubert was racing in the Formula Two series, a feeder and support category to Formula One, when he suffered fatal injuries in a high-speed crash on the Saturday of the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix. "For me it is just very hard to accept he's not with us anymore," compatriot Pierre...

Elon Musk wants YOU to build a brain-computer implant

Filed under: Etc.,Green,Weird Car News,Tesla Elon Musk isn't content with electric cars, shooting people into orbit, populating Mars and building underground tunnels to solve traffic problems. In a video demonstration Friday explicitly aimed at recruiting new employees, Musk showed off a prototype...

Will a new Nintendo Switch bring better racing games?

Filed under: Toys/Games,Commerce,Technology,Gadgets Continue reading Will a new Nintendo Switch bring better racing games? Will a new Nintendo Switch bring better racing games? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

VW ID.4 ordering starts immediately following September debut

Filed under: Auto News,Green,Marketing/Advertising,Volkswagen,Crossover,Electric,Future Continue reading VW ID.4 ordering starts immediately following September debut VW ID.4 ordering starts immediately following September debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:53:00 EDT. Please...

Win a Tesla Model S Performance and $20K cash

Filed under: Commerce Continue reading Win a Tesla Model S Performance and $20K cash Win a Tesla Model S Performance and $20K cash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments from...

Jeep Grand Wagoneer teased yet again with an homage to Detroit

Filed under: Auto News,Rumormill,Jeep,SUV,Future,Luxury,Off-Road Continue reading Jeep Grand Wagoneer teased yet again with an homage to Detroit Jeep Grand Wagoneer teased yet again with an homage to Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for...

Ram 1500 Rebel TRX and Jeep Grand Wagoneer | Autoblog Podcast #642

Filed under: Podcasts,BMW,Jeep,Lincoln,Mercedes-Benz,Misc. Automakers,RAM,Truck,Coupe,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,Performance Plus a mysterious BMW M8 mule and the return of Delage with the D12 two-seater Continue reading Ram 1500 Rebel TRX and Jeep Grand Wagoneer | Autoblog Podcast #642 Ram 1500 Rebel TRX...

2021 Buick Encore sheds top two trims, offer only Base and Preferred

Filed under: Buick,Car Buying,Crossover Continue reading 2021 Buick Encore sheds top two trims, offer only Base and Preferred 2021 Buick Encore sheds top two trims, offer only Base and Preferred originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

2021 Buick Encore sheds top two trims, offer only Base and Preferred

Filed under: Buick,Car Buying,Crossover Continue reading 2021 Buick Encore sheds top two trims, offer only Base and Preferred 2021 Buick Encore sheds top two trims, offer only Base and Preferred originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...

What is this camouflaged Ford Bronco prototype hiding on its roof?

Filed under: Aftermarket,Spy Photos,Ford,SUV,Off-Road Continue reading What is this camouflaged Ford Bronco prototype hiding on its roof? What is this camouflaged Ford Bronco prototype hiding on its roof? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use...

Need to Know: August 28, 2020

OFF THE TOP You might have heard: The Wall Street Journal launches personal finance “course” to cultivate reader habits (Deez Links)  But did you know: More publishers see the value of providing education through newsletter courses (Digiday) Limited-run educational newsletters are becoming a favorite way for publishers to build audience engagement. Buzzfeed was one of the first brands to use...

BMW M3 Touring spy photos give us our clearest look at the fast wagon

Filed under: Auto News,Spy Photos,BMW,Wagon,Luxury,Performance Continue reading BMW M3 Touring spy photos give us our clearest look at the fast wagon BMW M3 Touring spy photos give us our clearest look at the fast wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:32:00 EDT. Please see our...

First 2021 Ford Bronco-involved wedding proposal happens at Michigan Central Station

Filed under: Etc.,Ford,SUV,Off-Road Continue reading First 2021 Ford Bronco-involved wedding proposal happens at Michigan Central Station First 2021 Ford Bronco-involved wedding proposal happens at Michigan Central Station originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:04:00 EDT. Please see...

Chevrolet explains how it's keeping the C8 Corvette's hood from flying open

Filed under: Chevrolet,Technology,Coupe,Performance Continue reading Chevrolet explains how it's keeping the C8 Corvette's hood from flying open Chevrolet explains how it's keeping the C8 Corvette's hood from flying open originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:56:00 EDT. Please see our...

Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque: Here's what's coming up

Filed under: Land Rover,SUV,Luxury Continue reading Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque: Here's what's coming up Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque: Here's what's coming up originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of...

Chrysler 300 soldiers on for 2021 with pared-down range, higher price

Filed under: Chrysler,sedan Continue reading Chrysler 300 soldiers on for 2021 with pared-down range, higher price Chrysler 300 soldiers on for 2021 with pared-down range, higher price originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...