A quick look at the top automotive industry stories of the week. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Column: Tesla price cuts, volume push show it isn't luxury brand
It no longer makes sense to say that Tesla is a luxury brand that outsells its peers. It's a successful brand, but no longer a luxury marque. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Danish Car Subscription Service Expands in Europe with New Franchisee
The international roll-out by :Dribe is designed to cater to dynamic, urban lifestyles through simple and flexible car access. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
The Best (and the Absolute Worst) Hand Cleaner for DIY Car Mechanics
Join us... A Sure Way to Make the Wife (Justifiably) Angry My habit is to set aside an older pair of jeans and t-shirts saved solely for working under the car and under the hood―two environments guaranteed to make a mess of your life in more ways than one. For example―before I learned better―I had the habit of setting aside my car work clothes into a pile to be laundered … [Read more...]
The best propane garage heaters of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The garage is an extremely versatile part of the home. It's primarily used to shelter your vehicles, but in reality it's used for extra storage, projects and even just hanging out. Sadly, though, most garages don't have their own internal heating systems, so it can get pretty … [Read more...]
Testing An Actual Steel Ball on the Cybertruck's Shatter Resistant Windows: Will They Hold Up To The Force?
Join us... Testing the Cybertruck Shatter Resistant Windows A variety of balls, including golf and steel balls, were tested on the Tesla Cybertruck shatter resistant windows to see just how shatter resistant they are. This testing was done by Ryan, from The Kilowatts, as well as his friend Dave, a triathlete. First off, Tesla originally said the windows would be shatter … [Read more...]
Honda and Nissan Considering Collaboration on EVs and Software
Honda and Nissan have signed an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for a partnership.The collaboration will center around sourcing components for electric vehicles and automotive software.It's unclear how long this study will take, but the two companies admitted they "cannot afford to be complacent" in an EV market in which they are lagging.Honda and Nissan this morning announced that they … [Read more...]
Redesigned 2025 Ford Expedition has panoramic display screen, spy photos show
The three-row family-hauler, expected to be revealed this year, appears to retain a rotary shift knob as well as a rotary volume knob, which will be placed on a ledge below the center screen. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Just How Bulletproof Is the Tesla Cybertruck's Stainless Steel Exoskeleton? 50 Caliber Rifle Tested on Cybertruck Among Many Other Firearms
Join us... Bulletproof Testing on Tesla Cybertruck Multiple firearms were tested on the Cybertruck by JerryRigEverything to see just how bulletproof it is. A .22, a .17, a 9mm, a 223, and a .50 caliber round were tested. Here are the results. The rules were testing a red box put on the Cybertruck with 30 bullets total. Elon Musk Says, "Really Cool Stuff Coming Next Month" In … [Read more...]
Aging Ram 1500 Classic still plays big role for brand
The pickup launched in 2008 with a cattle drive in downtown Detroit, even before Ram was its own brand, is still kicking 16 years later as the electric vehicle era dawns. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Honda and Nissan looking into teaming up on EVs and software
Long-time rivals Honda and Nissan are setting aside their differences to explore a potential collaboration. The two Japanese firms signed a memorandum of understanding in March 2024 to begin a feasibility study that will help them decide whether or not to launch joint projects. Keep in mind that nothing is set in stone at this stage; Honda and Nissan are still at the "What if?" stage of a … [Read more...]
Lexus LM 350h luxury MPV launched in India, prices start at ₹2 crore
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 15 Mar 2024, 18:36 PM Share via: <!--Bookings for the new-gen Lexus LM 350h began in India last year and the luxurious offering arrives with an extremely comfortable cabin, nothing less than an aircraft’s first-class seat.--> Bookings for the new-gen Lexus LM 350h began in India last year and the luxurious offering arrives with an … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Plays Ecto-Z in New 'Ghostbusters' Movie
A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter stars as Ecto-Z in the new movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, out March 22.The Ecto-Z is the van version of the iconic Ecto-1 (a.k.a. Ectomobile) that was originally a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance.While the black-painted Sprinter isn't nearly as cool as the Caddy, it does feature a neat rear pull-out rack that holds a load of Proton packs and other gear.The … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets starring role in Ghostbusters film
ECTO-1 looks pretty good for a 1959 Cadillac that has spent decades chasing ghosts, but the members of the Ghostbusters team wanted to add a more modern vehicle to their fleet before embarking on their next adventure. Like the #vanlife crowd and Amazon, they got a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. While the Caddy isn't retiring, it will be joined by a purpose-built example of Mercedes-Benz's biggest van in … [Read more...]
Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night in Las Vegas
(Reuters) – Amazon.com’s self-driving car unit, Zoox, is seeking to stay abreast of rival Waymo by expanding its vehicles’ testing in California and Nevada to include a wider area, higher speeds and nighttime driving. The changes, announced on Thursday, apply to Zoox’s fleet of vehicles that it designed and built itself. Those resemble toaster ovens on wheels and lack manual controls inside, like … [Read more...]
In big win for Tesla, India to lower EV import tax if $500 mln invested
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India said on Friday it will lower import taxes on certain electric vehicles for companies committing to at least $500 million in investment and manufacturing facilities within three years, potentially bolstering Tesla’s plans to enter the market. The policy is a big win for Tesla as it’s in line with what the company had been lobbying for in New Delhi. Sources said last … [Read more...]
Volkswagen group deliveries down 1.1% in February
BERLIN,(Reuters) – Volkswagen group deliveries fell by 1.1% in February to 605,500 vehicles, hit by a sharp decrease in China, the German carmaker said on Friday. Deliveries climbed by 5.6% in western Europe and by 1.6% in North America last month but fell by 16.7% in China, said Volkswagen, adding that overall deliveries were up 6.1% in the first two months of the year at 1.30 million … [Read more...]
Rivals Nissan and Honda sign MoU on EV partnership
Summary Have signed non-binding memorandum of understanding To look at areas of potential collaboration, no scope yet determined Open to working together in any region, Nissan CEO says “We are strapped for time and need to be speedy,” Honda’s Mibe says TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japanese auto rivals Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are considering a strategic partnership to collaborate on producing key … [Read more...]
US automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow
DETROIT, (Reuters) – As U.S. sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles surge and electric-vehicle sales cool, automakers and suppliers are betting consumer demand for a compromise between all-combustion and all-electric is a durable trend. Automakers and suppliers are adding capacity to build gasoline-electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the U.S. market, responding to increased consumer … [Read more...]
Cox: Dealers are pessimistic on EV sales
Dealers' attitudes around EV sales are worsening from a year ago and sinking to record lows, according to Cox Automotive's latest Dealer Sentiment Index. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
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