Ever heard of Alpina? If you're not a BMW fan, the name may not mean much, but it's been around for more than half a century, and it's preparing for a new future under BMW ownership. Similarly to how RUF is a manufacturer of its own vehicles with their own chassis and powertrain designs and not a ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

When Tesla bypassed traditional franchised dealerships over a decade ago and started selling its electric vehicles directly to customers it started a legal battle with the car-dealer lobby that continues to this day. This time it's Rivian's turn to skirmish. On Monday, Rivian filed a lawsuit ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A recent Bloomberg report has revealed the identity of the mystery buyer who purchased the former General Motors and Lordstown Motors factory in Lordstown, Ohio, in a series of multimillion-dollar transactions involving the acquisition of the factory’s buildings, land, equipment, and machinery. ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The first half of 2025 has been kind to Volkswagen’s EVs, with the automaker seeing an increase of around 47 percent in sales. Despite that, the automaker is reportedly considering cutting one of its longer-running electric models due to unimpressive sales numbers. VW is reportedly looking to cut ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

No engine is perfect, but some are so well engineered that they're close enough, and the Mercedes M276 DE 35, a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6, is one of them. The engine has its minor common faults, like oil leaks and problematic camshaft adjusters/cam followers, but it was so good that, with ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk initially promised that the new Cybertruck would be bulletproof and apocalypse-ready, but he probably wasn’t planning for them to be used as target practice for the military. The U.S. Air Force is reportedly looking for two Cybertrucks to use as targets for precision guided ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

An expert in lithium-ion battery and hydrogen technology for land, sea, and air has spoken with Autoblog about his patent that helps first responders meet the unique challenges associated with suppressing hybrid and pure electric vehicle (EV) fires. The risk mitigation specialist, William S. ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Even as Ford CEO Jim Farley prepares to reveal more about the automaker's new “affordable” EV strategy on Monday, August 11, the automaker is moving to delay replacements for two of its three current battery-electric vehicles. The F-150 Lightning pickup and E-Transit commercial van now won’t ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The waiting list for a new Ferrari currently extends into 2027, but there's always the used market. It's not only a quicker way to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari, but customers' tendency to view their cars as investments means "used" is often a relative term. Take this 2025 Ferrari SF90 Spider, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Dodge Durango has weathered more than a decade on the market and seen its share of powertrain shifts. For 2026, Dodge has changed course in a big way. Following its reintroduction in the Ram 1500, the Hemi lives on in the Durango lineup as standard equipment across all trims. Whether in GT, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

After super-sizing with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row SUV, Hyundai Motor Group is heading in the opposite direction with its next Ioniq EV. The Korea Times reports that a smaller—and likely more affordable—model called the Hyundai Ioniq 2 will debut in September at the Munich Auto Show. Likely to ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If your city’s roads are coasting on, shall we say, “deferred maintenance,” there’s a solid chance you can trace a flat tire or two back to a particularly wicked pothole or rut. The unlucky among you may even be able to trace a cracked or bent wheel back to your unfavorable commute. If you happen ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Toyota’s GR Yaris M Concept, a testbed for the company’s compact mid-engine sports car engineering, has yet to make its planned 2025 race debut as the manufacturer grapples with significant developmental challenges. After the GR Yaris M Concept missed another race in Japan’s Super Taikyu Series ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Before a shiny, new car hits dealer showrooms, the floor of an auto show, or is showcased on a livestreamed reveal event online, years of research, development, and engineering go into perfecting these new vehicles before the general public gets to see them. However, while much of the development ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Trump’s tariffs have taken automakers for a ride so far during 2023. Still, BMW’s CEO Oliver Zipse has remained composed despite analysts projecting that levies will impact the German manufacturer’s 2025 profits by up to $1.7 billion, a figure including losses from the European Union’s 30% ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Before it was discontinued, the Chevrolet Bolt was one of the most affordable electric models on sale, and its successor is expected to offer much of the same value when it arrives. The automaker plans to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the vehicle, however, which will be sourced ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The pinnacle of motorsport, Formula One, may be dominated these days by big-money and sponsor-laden teams like McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari, but a key name that is often left out of these conversations is the Japanese automotive giant Honda. The Power of Dreams brand is known for ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If you've been thinking about an electric Bimmer, now might be a good time to head to the showroom. While they've only just starting appearing at dealerships, BMW is already offering significant discounts on some 2026-model-year EVs, according to CarsDirect. Dealer bulletins show several incentives ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

BMW i Ventures is announcing it has co-led an $11 million seed funding round in Estes Energy Solutions, a California-based materials and manufacturing firm looking to forge a new path in EV battery technology. This round of funding puts more than $20 million in Estes Energy Solutions’ coffers, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Niche, purist, and very intentional. A new British-led marque called Garagisti & Co has revealed the GP1, an ultra-low-volume hypercar built around a naturally aspirated V12 and a six-speed manual gearbox. The company’s own materials describe a target dry weight of about 2,205 pounds, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]