Year-to-date sales in commercial, rental, and government fleet sectors are scraping 600,000 vehicles sold.
Source: autorentalnews.com
Sprint qualifying pole in Miami goes to Max Verstappen, Ricciardo wows with pace
The Formula 1 race weekend continues in Miami with Sprint qualifying that saw Max Verstappen take pole position for tomorrow afternoon’s Sprint race. Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari lines up alongside him, as this session went much better than free practice that saw him spin his blue SF-24. Behind them, Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo make up the second row. Ricciardo was undoubtedly the … [Read More...]
Luminar lays off 20 percent of staff amid restructuring
Lidar supplier Luminar Technologies Inc. laid off 20 percent of its staff Friday amid a new business restructuring. Approximately 140 employees were let go, according to the company. Roughly 560 employees remain to help pivot Luminar toward an "asset light" business model, the company said. Luminar now looks to outsource much of the industrialization process to its auto industry partners. It … [Read More...]
Study: These are the most expensive vehicles to drive per mile
Gas prices have climbed to record highs in some places, but the data show that vehicles with internal combustion engines are still cheaper to drive than EVs. In fact, according to a recent iSeeCars study, the 15 most expensive vehicles to drive per mile are all plug-in models. iSeeCars looked at the number and cost of miles driven by different fuel types between November 2022 and April 2023. EVs … [Read More...]
Tesla in Turmoil as Musk Makes Multiple Controversial Moves
With a string of recent controversial moves, Tesla and its leader Elon Musk are currently going through one of the most tumultuous times in the company's history. Following mass layoffs, Tesla has reportedly lost several notable executives, including the head of new products and the senior director of its Supercharger Network.Reports also suggest the Supercharger team was severely downsized, … [Read More...]
Spy photos capture upcoming Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet will reveal the next-generation Corvette ZR1 this summer, promising ‘The unthinkable is coming.' Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Tesla layoffs, new safety mandates, and a bumper crop of V12s! | Autoblog Podcast #830
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Byron Hurd for a gasoline-powered installment. They lead off by diving into the Tesla layoff news from this week before leaving electrification behind for a bit to talk about not one, but two production V12 unveilings. This isn't a drill, folks; Aston Martin and Ferrari are both committed. … [Read More...]
Max Verstappen fastest in 2024 Miami GP practice, Leclerc spins
MIAMI — Cars are officially on the track and going at it in anger here in Miami as the first and only practice session of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend just wrapped up. We’re on the ground, too, bringing you coverage of what’s going on here live from Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins. It's going to be busy, as Miami hosts its first Sprint race this year. Max Verstappen put in … [Read More...]
Salsa Notch 160 Deore 12 eBike: Electric mountain bike built for adventure riding
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. In the realm of electric mountain bikes (eMTBs), the newly released Salsa Notch 160 Deore 12 is another exciting option for trail enthusiasts. Engineered for those who love challenging terrains and extending their riding sessions, the Notch combines robust technology with … [Read More...]
Tested: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is a Great Pretender
Let's ponder the definition of an honest machine. Is a Ford Mustang Dark Horse honest when its exhaust is in loud mode and its gauges are set to emulate a Fox-body's cluster? Is a BMW M5 honest when part of its engine soundtrack comes from the stereo system? Do we generally agree that a CVT is better when it pretends to shift between the defined ratios that it doesn't actually have? Automotive … [Read More...]
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is the Quickest Korean Car We've Ever Tested
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the quickest Korean car we've ever tested, hitting 60 mph in 3.0 seconds flat. That time makes Hyundai's 641-hp AWD EV a tenth of a second quicker than the Kia EV6 GT, and the N is 1.5 seconds quicker than the regular 320-hp dual-motor Ioniq 5.The Ioniq 5 N is also just as quick to 60 mph as a $128K Lucid Air Touring, and it has an edge over the BMW i4 M50 and a Tesla … [Read More...]