The top US auto-safety regulator opened an investigation into Waymo, the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary of subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., after 22 incidents in which the company’s cars were involved in collisions or may have violated traffic laws. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defect Investigation opened a preliminary evaluation after receiving reports that Waymo … [Read more...]
At a New York school, Soap Box Derby racing is on the curriculum
One wouldn’t ordinarily consider the Bronx as part of the country’s racing heartland. But in the insular, yet passionate, universe that revolves around soapbox cars, these neighborhoods in the northeast part of the rugged borough have become a fulcrum for soapbox competition. With the help of a recent New York Times story about the teens and pre-teens who build their own vehicles to compete — … [Read more...]
President Biden hikes US tariffs on billions in Chinese chips, cars
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a bundle of steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicles, computer chips and medical products, risking an election-year standoff with Beijing in a bid to woo voters who give his economic policies low marks. China immediately vowed retaliation. Its commerce ministry said China was opposed to the U.S. … [Read more...]
Save up to 47% on an Armor All car cleaning kit today thanks to these Amazon deals
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you're the kind of person who takes their car through a car wash for your exterior cleaning, it might be worth looking into these at-home car wash solutions to save yourself a bit of money and to experience the joy of washing your own car in the driveway on a warm summer … [Read more...]
Coming Bugatti reportedly gets NA V16 PHEV powertrain making 1,800 horsepower
With Bugatti having shown the Chiron successor to select clientele, a growing number of unconfirmed reports from reputable sources are filling in blanks with fascinating details. Let's start with the already confirmed fact that the new engine unit nestled at the back of the new carbon monocoque would trade the Chiron's quad-turbocharged W16 for a 90-degree V16. The best source for more intel is … [Read more...]
Tesla rehires some Supercharger workers weeks Musk cut them
Tesla has begun hiring back some of the almost 500 members of its Supercharging team that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk dismissed late last month. Chief among the personnel who have returned is Max de Zegher, the director of charging for North America, according to people with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. De Zegher was one of the … [Read more...]
2025 VW ID. Buzz will be available in three trims, lots of color combos
The retro-inspired Volkswagen ID. Buzz will reach showrooms in the coming months as a 2025 model, and details about the electric van are beginning to trickle out. The brand has announced that its latest EV will be offered in three trim levels, including one only available at launch. While the ID. Buzz is already available across Europe, the variant that we're getting for 2025 is a long-wheelbase … [Read more...]
Xiaomi moves ahead with Tesla-like SUV as its first EV is a hit
Xiaomi aims to begin making and selling a sport utility vehicle similar to Tesla’s Model Y as early as 2025, embarking on a major new expansion with production of its debut SU7 electric car set to reach 100,000 units this year. Xiaomi is approaching full initial capacity and is working now to increase output to accommodate demand, people familiar with the matter said. The company benchmarked its … [Read more...]
NHTSA investigating Amazon-owned Zoox robotaxi tech after crashes
WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it has opened an investigation into Amazon.com's self-driving Zoox vehicles due to unexpected braking leading to two rear-end collisions that injured motorcyclists. The NHTSA said it had opened its preliminary evaluation after two crashes involving the self-driving technology unit's vehicles … [Read more...]
Subaru to lean on Toyota for three new EVs by 2026
Subaru and Toyota have long worked together on vehicle development, and an executive for the first company recently confirmed that the two would deepen their partnership. Earlier today, Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki told reporters that his automaker would team with Toyota to produce three new electric crossovers over the next two years. “At the moment, it is quite difficult to predict how things will … [Read more...]
Ineos expansion plans include 2 more SUVs and maybe a U.S. factory
The Financial Times' Future of the Car summit assembled 82 speakers from all over the transportation cosmos for three days of panels. One of those speakers was Lynn Calder, CEO of Ineos Automotive, and she had stories to tell about the company's plan "to stick to what we know but get bigger." As covered by Motor Trend, what Ineos knows (for now) is hardcore off-roaders, and the road to expansion … [Read more...]
The best impact wrenches of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The humble wrench is one of the most basic tools you should have in your toolkit. A regular old wrench will probably be just fine for most applications, but if you need a bit of extra power or speed, you could consider adding an impact wrench to your collection. Impact wrenches … [Read more...]
The most stolen cars in 2023: Two brands top the list
Hyundai took the first two spots on the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) list of the most stolen vehicles in 2023, and Kia is in third place. While pickups have historically been the most stolen vehicles, a social media trend propelled the South Korean group to the podium. Videos showing how to steal certain Hyundai and Kia models with little more than a USB charging cable began appearing … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Atlas Luggage Test: How much fits behind the third row?
The VW Atlas was one of the first vehicles I luggage-tested for Autoblog, but I did so when I was still doing them in video form, so there's never been an official, proper post. Until now! This luggage test also coincides with a significant update for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, bringing a controversial new interior among other changes. Cargo space is not among those changes. It still has 20.6 … [Read more...]
Nissan gives dealers permission to advertise vehicles below invoice price
Remember when we recently wrote about Nissan rolling out a new Murano and Armada this year, plus a Rogue Rock Creek trim, to continue product turnaround? Unnamed dealers attending the meeting and speaking to Automotive News afterward said they were heartened by the looks of the product. A more immediate issue some of them had, however, was what to do with today's glut of inventory. Cox Automotive … [Read more...]
UAW seeks tough victory at Mercedes plant in Alabama
DETROIT — Workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama began voting Monday on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, a significant test of whether the labor group can maintain momentum in the historically anti-union American South. A union victory at the plant, weeks after a resounding win at a Volkswagen factory in Tennessee, would be a watershed moment for the UAW as it seeks to organize … [Read more...]
New hybrid-powered Porsche 911 is 8.7 seconds quicker around the 'Ring
It's no secret that the next Porsche 911 will offer some degree of hybridization, and today, the company released a few details ahead of the full 2025 Porsche 911 reveal on May 28. A new, hybrid-powered 911 completed one lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:16.934 minutes, which is 8.7 seconds faster than "the corresponding version of the predecessor model." Which model is that? You'll … [Read more...]
2025 Aston Martin Vantage First Drive Review: Big changes, big big power
SEVILLE, Spain – For decades, it was easy to admire Aston Martins from afar for their instantly recognizable styling and glorious noises from their eight- or 12-cylinder engines. From the driver's seat, however, past models have been a bit of a disappointment, with blatant parts sharing from the dark days of Ford ownership to shoddy workmanship and performance that wasn't as trustworthy or … [Read more...]
Mercedes-AMG planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63
Before Mercedes-AMG products were great to drive, they were great to listen to — that V8 rumble was an enthusiast balm's for lackluster dynamics. When AMG started making great driver's cars almost 20 years ago, it made its exhaust notes even better, then fed the addiction with increasing sales every year. Now buyers can't quit the drug: Ever since AMG put a four-cylinder PHEV powertrain in the … [Read more...]
Junkyard Gem: 2007 Audi S8
If you want to find examples of punitive automotive depreciation, look no further than the European luxury sedans in your local Ewe Pullet car graveyard. How about a Mercedes-Benz S600, which sold new for an inflation-adjusted $282,544? Or a BMW 745i and its $114,895 price tag in today's money? Big, powerful Audi sedans face the Depreciation Grim Reaper as well, and today's Junkyard Gem was the … [Read more...]
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