Tesla adds adaptive suspension, improved sport seats and carbon-fiber interior accents. The performance trim is also the only Model 3 eligible for the $7,500 EV credit, making it a bargain.
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Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and Koenigsegg Lego sets coming this summer
Lego has announced a slew of new automotive-themed sets. As is typical fashion for brand of building toys, the subject matter leans toward ultra-exotic, ultra-expensive vehicles, ranging from a $139,000 Mercedes SL63 on the low end to a $3 million Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut on the high end. If you can't afford those cars in real life, soon you'll be able to build your own plastic models of them. … [Read More...]
Swan Song 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Is Today's Bring a Trailer Auction Pick
Introduced in late 2007, the Pontiac G8 was the GM division's first totally new rear-wheel-drive sedan in decades and easily its most exciting, but it launched right into the teeth of the Great Recession.Closely based on the Holden Commodore SS, the G8 GT packed a 361-hp 6.0-liter V-8 and handled like a BMW 5-series.Just over 38,000 G8s were made, about two-thirds of them GTs. Values are already … [Read More...]
Tesla vs. Tesla: Carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark
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A Woman Seen Relieved After Her Tesla Model Y Rolls Over 7 Times & Jumps Over Several Vehicles on the Air – Video Captures the Horrifying Accident & Shows Why Teslas Are the Safest Vehicles
Follow us today... A horrifying accident caught on camera in Dayu County in China captures the moment a Tesla Model Y goes up several feats in the air, rolls over seven times, and finally comes to a stop. In the video, you can see the Model Y not only up in the air but also length-wise, meaning that some parts of the vehicle were more than 15 feet up in the air, which … [Read More...]
The best aluminum polish of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When it comes to DIY cleaning, you need to make sure you have the right product for each specific surface you plan to clean. All-purpose cleaners are okay for some car-cleaning jobs but a lot of surfaces require special attention. To clean some areas of your car, truck, or bike … [Read More...]
Magna adds 363 jobs at 3 operations in Michigan
Magna, the world’s fourth-largest auto supplier, will open an engineering center for lighting in Novi and an R&D center in Troy, while adding manufacturing capacity in Lyon Township, according to a statement last week. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Rivian receives $827 million in incentives to expand Illinois facility, shares jump
Rivian Automotive said on Thursday it has received $827 million in an incentive package from the State of Illinois to expand operations at its Normal facility. The Irvine, California-based company's shares rose nearly 10% in afternoon trade after having lost more than 60% of their value this year, as of Wednesday's close. The Illinois plant, where Rivian also makes its electric delivery vans for … [Read More...]
Loud car lovers linked to sadism, psychopathy: Study says
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 17:00 PM Share via: <!--In a psychological study, loud car enthusiasts are found to have ties to sadistic and psychopathic traits. Professor Julie Aitken Schermer from Western University in Ontario conducted the research, surveying over 500 undergraduate business students.--> In a psychological study, loud car enthusiasts are … [Read More...]
Hybrid Shoppers Beware, The 5 Most Expensive Hybrids Per 1000 Miles Driven
Follow us today... Are you shopping for a new hybrid car or SUV? Which models are most and least cost-effective? A recent report from iSeeCars shed light on the new hybrid models that will be the most and least expensive alternative-fuel cars per 1,000 miles driven per year. “Hybrids have become increasingly popular with consumers in recent years,” said Karl Brauer, … [Read More...]
New Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Breaks Free For A Minute
Follow us today... The new Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is one reason Subaru of America has seen 21 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth. It's not the only reason, but it's a significant reason. For the 21 months Subaru of America (SOA) has been moving forward, the Crosstrek has been on a tear. The next-generation Crosstrek received a redesign and … [Read More...]