Ever wanted to go on a trip centered around off-roading with G-Wagons? Mercedes has you covered. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

While the name HWA might not ring a bell for most car enthusiasts, you’re almost certainly familiar with their work. The company, named after AMG co-founder Hans Werner Aufrecht, has played a major role in building some of the most extreme performance machines in the world. From Mercedes-Benz icons ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In the 1970s, the United States faced a consequential energy crisis that exposed the auto industry's pitfalls in making fuel-efficient cars. At the time, most cars sold in the United States were anything but fuel sippers, and in some parts of the country, fuel dried up so fast that some states and ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Volkswagen is working on a hardcore Clubsport version of its upcoming ID 2 electric hatchback, with more power and a better way to handle it, according to a report from Autocar. Reportedly undergoing development at VW's R&D center in Braunschweig, Germany, this model would carry the legacy of ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Almost three years ago, Ford CEO Jim Farley said that fixing quality was his top priority for the Blue Oval. However, Farley also said at the time that doing so would “take several years,” and that appears to be an accurate assessment when looking at Ford’s shockingly high number of recalls so far ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Earlier this month, we learned that the Tesla Model Y would soon be available with a seven-seat layout, and not long after, reports emerged that a longer-wheelbase six-seater with captain's chairs may be in the works too, aligning with comments made by Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Nürburgring's Nordschleife is still the golden standard by which performance cars are often judged. Setting a time below 7 minutes is a feat reserved only for the most focused of performance cars, and according to ex-Corvette engineer Jim Mero, the new ZR1 could blast well past that barrier. In ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Ford already has enough bad press concerning reliability. In the past month, the automaker announced a recall for almost 1.1 million vehicles, another for 300,000 vehicles, and a Do Not Drive notice for a few thousand more, but the bad news isn't over. The Blue Oval is now facing litigation over ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

For the maker of the iconic LFA, it’s been a while since Lexus had a truly competitive performance car. The RC F is dated and on its way out, the LC is more of a grand tourer, and the IS 500 was never a true IS F successor. Fortunately, new spy shots of the Lexus LFR - a street-legal version of the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Mercedes has been teasing AMG's first in-house all-electric vehicle, a 1,000-horsepower-plus super sedan that will redefine Affalerbach's definition of an Autobahn animal. On the other end of the spectrum, the entry-level CLA has arrived with similarly brilliant all-electric technology, and the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A few years back, several automakers were headstrong about maintaining strict internal combustion engine (ICE) phaseout targets before switching to exclusively electric lineups. Electric vehicle (EV) switchover government mandates in China, Europe, and parts of the U.S. were the primary catalyst ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Tesla is days away from its June 22 robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, but autonomous rideshare company Zoox, backed by Amazon, has bigger news. Zoox has opened its first large-scale robotaxi production facility in Hayward, California—a 220,000-square-foot site equivalent to 3 ½ American football ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

XPEL, a global leader in paint protection film, window tint, and ceramic coating, is appearing at this weekend’s IndyCar race at Road America beyond its event sponsorship. The surface protection company’s solutions primarily serve the automotive industry, but they've also partnered with Coco ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Production of the current Toyota GR Supra is set to come to an end next year, but we already know Toyota is working on a successor to this brilliant sports car. Now, rumors have surfaced regarding a Lexus sports car twin for the next GR Supra. Up until this point, the two performance coupes from ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Practical comparison of Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla Autopilot, featuring performance scores, real-world testing tips, and hands-free driving advice for enthusiasts. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The collector-car market’s pandemic-fueled boom has eased, with median sale prices down about 20% from late 2022 highs to roughly $27,800 (Hagerty Market Index, May 2025). This signals that even cherished classics aren’t immune to shifting demand, rising costs, and regulatory uncertainty. For car ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

With over 2,000 examples existing today, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was never produced in large numbers. Built between 2003 and 2010, the SLR was a product of the Mercedes-McLaren partnership – a supercar with F1-inspired engineering and grand touring capability. But for a very select few ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In the age of over-the-air (OTA) updates, many vehicle recalls today can be resolved without a trip to the dealership. From infotainment glitches to minor sensor calibration issues, automakers have increasingly leaned on software solutions to quickly patch problems in modern automobiles, especially ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In May 2025, Tesla’s insurance arm posted a combined ratio of 121% — meaning for every dollar in premiums, it paid out $1.21 in claims and expenses. For context, most insurers break out into a profuse, "I am going to lose my job" sweat if that number nudges above 95%. Elon Musk pitched Tesla ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Hydrogen hasn’t quite caught on like automotive manufacturers hoped, with refueling stations largely limited to California. While many experts and consumers alike have written off hydrogen in favor of battery-electric vehicles, the Honda CR-V e:FCEV is out to prove that fuel cell modules have a ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]