Rivian Automotive on Monday announced the launch of leasing for its R1T electric pickup truck for customers, beginning in 14 U.S. states. The option, which has been made available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. The $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle purchases also … [Read more...]

A U.S. labor board has dismissed claims that Tesla illegally fired employees working on Autopilot software at a New York factory to put an end to union organizing. A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional official on Friday tossed out a complaint filed in February by Workers United, a union seeking to organize workers at Tesla's Buffalo, New York, "gigafactory." Workers United … [Read more...]

Fuel efficiency is an admirable trait for any vehicle, whether you're looking to save money or reduce your carbon footprint. In the past decade, SUVs have greatly reduced consumption and lately, electrification has played a major role. We compiled the top five SUVs with the best gas mileage according to the EPA. This list only includes vehicles with internal combustion engines and not … [Read more...]

Automakers such as Ford have slowed down EV production over stalling demand. Lukas Schulze/Getty Images Some automakers are slowing down EV production, saying electric vehicles are too expensive. They have a point, with drivers looking to buy an EV having to pay a hefty premium.  But new batteries, production methods, and improved charging networks mean prices are set to drop. … [Read more...]

Black Friday? Feh. That pretty much sums up the attitude about the hyped-up “holiday” from the marketing folks at Dacia, the Renault-owned budget brand sold in the UK. To anti-celebrate the shopping chaos for a day, Dacia last Friday shut down its online sales site in Britain and its car configurator and posted this explainer, “because at Dacia we offer value all year round.” To emphasize the … [Read more...]

Time to call Sherlock Bones. A pack of what appear to be stray dogs has been hounding a Houston-area car dealership and causing as much as $350,000 worth of damage. The owners of G Motors in Harris County, Texas, caught the doggone canines in the act on overnight security footage, ripping bumpers off luxury sedans on the lot, jumping onto hoods and generally biting, chewing and scratching up the … [Read more...]

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Like it or not, winter is coming. The leaves have fallen off of the trees and the snow will be here before we know it. Now is probably the time to start thinking about how to clear it from our driveways and sidewalks. Manual shoveling can be grueling, backbreaking work, so many … [Read more...]

It really is impressive how many unknowns there are about the next decade in transportation. Sure, there have always been innovations and surprises, but to be unsure what most vehicles will even be powered by in 10 years, nor who — or what — will be in the driver's seat, is astounding. Battery-electric vehicles are the leading contender to usurp internal combustion, eventually, though the road to … [Read more...]

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, now is the perfect time to stock up on gear thanks to REI's Cyber Monday deals. Even with Black Friday now behind us, the Cyber Monday REI deals are more than picking up the slack. Whether you're a winter warrior, jumpstarting your holiday … [Read more...]

In 1984, Steve Saleen put his first souped-up Ford Mustang on starting lines, a Fox Body coupe he called the S302 White Label. Race wins and a blue and white graphics package caught the attention of enough eyes and wallets to begin the tuner's line. Forty years later, the evolution of the model in the 2024 Saleen 302 White Label Mustang sticks to the original principles. Steve Saleen quipped, … [Read more...]

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Black Friday deals have become Cyber Monday deals, so it's still a great time to buy tires at a discount. We've gathered up all the best Walmart Cyber Monday tire deals for 2023. Before you buy, be sure that you check that the tire size is compatible with your make and model … [Read more...]

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A power generator is a fantastic nice-to-have item to keep around the house, car, or RV. After all, losing power in this day and age, even for a short time, can cause some major headaches. Outside of emergency use, they can also be used for camping, tailgating, and more. This … [Read more...]

The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the all-electric version of Volvo's subcompact SUV that is also available in gas-only versions. According to the uniquely extensive cargo dimensions Volvo shares for its vehicles, every XC40 regardless of power source has the same 20.4 cubic-feet of cargo space as measured from the floor to the headliner with the front seat "limited by vertical plane tangential to the … [Read more...]

Hyundai rolled out a refreshed Elantra and Elantra N for 2024 a couple of months ago, now we know what some trims of the non-hybrid car will cost. The three variants shown at Hyundai's retail site are the SE, SEL and Limited, meaning the N Line will appear later in the year. The 2022 Elantra also hesitated on getting the N Line out. Looking at the figures we have, MSRPs for the 2024 Elantra after … [Read more...]

New York City's taxi fleet has always included a number of makes, but two cars dominated the 20th century: the Checker Cab that lasted from the 1920s to the 1970s, followed by the Ford Crown Victoria that picked up from the Checker and remained a Big Apple icon until after 2010. Ford produced the last Crown Victoria in September 2011, a 2012-model-year sedan. NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission … [Read more...]

STOCKHOLM — Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency as striking workers in the Scandinavian country halted the delivery of license plates of new vehicles manufactured by the Texas-based automaker, reported Sweden’s Dagens Industri on Monday. Mikael Andersson, a press spokesman for the agency, told local broadcaster SVT that the lawsuit was filed early morning “so we have … [Read more...]

Until someone gets the the Ineos Grenadier, Land Rover Defender, Jeep Wrangler and new Toyota Land Cruiser in the bush together, we won't have a clear picture of how they really compare. True, they aren't all direct competitors, but two of them are off-road and expedition icons in the U.S., the Defender wants to be seen as a much nicer take on the old global expedition icon, and the Ineos wants to … [Read more...]

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Black Friday might be over but the deals aren't, thanks to Cyber Monday. Whether you're a pro, weekend warrior, or are building out an emergency repair kit it's always great to have tools in your home, garage, and car. This post spotlights the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals for … [Read more...]

Black Friday deals might be gone but the online savings continue with Cyber Monday deals. We've pulled together some of the best Amazon Cyber Monday dash cam deals, including one for under $22!  A dash cam is a great piece of tech that can come in handy for a variety of applications. Whether you're looking to grab some post-worthy videos of your scenic drives, or you want some extra peace of … [Read more...]

Pros: Reasonable price; more passenger and cargo space than EV rivals; surprisingly deft handling; strong safety ratings; made in America Cons: Still some frustrating interior controls; some cheap interior materials; slower to charge than some rivals The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a sensible electric SUV that’s roomy, good to drive and reasonably priced. We like the interior design aesthetic, which … [Read more...]