Filed under: Green, Tesla, Green Automakers, Electric
Tesla Powerwall Home Battery system will provide backup energy when needed.
Continue reading Tesla Powerwall expands EV battery tech to homes, businesses
Tesla Powerwall expands EV battery tech to homes, businesses originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You submitted, we voted, and now we can all have t-shirts. Buy one!
Continue reading Autoblog's 'OCD' Blipshift t-shirt is now on sale!
Autoblog's 'OCD' Blipshift t-shirt is now on sale! originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The last Mad Max: Fury Road trailer before the movie's May 15 release in the US is a fantastic spectacle of car stunts, big explosions and bizarre visuals, including Charlize Theron with a robotic claw for a hand.
Continue reading Final Mad Max trailer has 27 explosions, we counted
Final Mad Max trailer has 27 explosions, we counted originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We drive the 2017 Jaguar XE and the 2016 Honda HR-V, plus we get a sneak peek at the next-gen Chevy Camaro in today's recap of auto news.
Continue reading What you missed on 4.30.15
What you missed on 4.30.15 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Has the Porsche 911 Turbo met its match with the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT? Evo attempts to answer that question with the latest installment of "Deadly Rivals."
Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT S pit against Porsche 911 Turbo in Evo Deadly Rivals test
Mercedes-AMG GT S pit against Porsche 911 Turbo in Evo Deadly Rivals test originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Scion has bumped the price on the 2016 FR-S, but with a new standard touchscreen audio system and rear-view camera, the $405 increase doesn't sting too much.
Continue reading 2016 Scion FR-S gets slight price increase, updates
2016 Scion FR-S gets slight price increase, updates originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lamborghini is still working on its SUV, but hasn't decided to greenlight it for production.
Continue reading Lamborghini still working on SUV, no decision yet
Lamborghini still working on SUV, no decision yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Volvo tuning and racing partner Polestar has developed a series of enhancements for Drive-E models, available direct from the dealership and fully covered by warranty.
Continue reading Volvo offers Polestar performance enhancements for Drive-E models
Volvo offers Polestar performance enhancements for Drive-E models originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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On a cost-per-electric-mile basis, the Tesla Model S is the cheapest EV you can buy today. The most expensive? A BMW i3.
Continue reading We rank all 2015 EVs by range-per-dollar
We rank all 2015 EVs by range-per-dollar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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McLaren Automotive doesn't want to tie up with another carmaker, saying that its independence helps it stay nimble and keep up with advances in technology.
Continue reading McLaren will fight to stay independent
McLaren will fight to stay independent originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted strong financial numbers in the first quarter. The results were especially helped by strong performance in the NAFTA region.
Continue reading FCA earnings improve in first quarter
FCA earnings improve in first quarter originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Elon Musk's ex-wife, Justine, wrote an eloquent response online to the question of how to become a mogul like her former husband. The key is being obsessive, in her view.
Continue reading Elon Musk's ex-wife, Justine, says obsession is key to being great
Elon Musk's ex-wife, Justine, says obsession is key to being great originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing the new GLC-Class crossover as a replacement for the outgoing (and decidedly boxier) GLK, expected to debut in June.
Continue reading Mercedes spotted testing new GLC-Class
Mercedes spotted testing new GLC-Class originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ford might be making $13,000 or more on each F-150 that the company sells.
Continue reading Ford could make as much as $13k profit for every F-150
Ford could make as much as $13k profit for every F-150 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In place of departing chairman Ferdinand Piëch and his wife Ursula, the Volkswagen Group has named their nieces Julia Kuhn-Piëch and Louise Kiesling to the supervisory board.
Continue reading Volkswagen names Piech's nieces to supervisory board
Volkswagen names Piech's nieces to supervisory board originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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As seen in these spy shots, the Triumph Bonneville is about to go through a major transformation, moving from its air-cooled past and into the liquid-cooled future.
Continue reading Triumph Bonneville prototype spied with liquid cooling
Triumph Bonneville prototype spied with liquid cooling originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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FIA president Jean Todt can now add another title to his prestigious resume, joining the United Nations as its special envoy for road safety.
Continue reading FIA president and former Ferrari boss Jean Todt named UN special envoy
FIA president and former Ferrari boss Jean Todt named UN special envoy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Our second drive in the 2017 XE sedan has us convinced that Jaguar has a winner. Bring on the BMW 3 Series.
Continue reading 2017 Jaguar XE
2017 Jaguar XE originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Toyota is preparing to sell $4.2 billion in special stock that would lock investors in for five years, but pay a higher dividend and could be sold back to Toyota at the issue price so investors wouldn't make a loss.
Continue reading Toyota offering $4.2 billion in stock to fund Mirai, new hybrids
Toyota offering $4.2 billion in stock to fund Mirai, new hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Chevy is giving an undisguised look at the crisp shapes of the next-gen Camaro's hood and rear end in this latest teaser.
Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Camaro design teased
2016 Chevrolet Camaro design teased originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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To set the pace at the 99th Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard has selected a Corvette for the 13th time, and the track's winningest driver, Jeff Gordon, to pilot it.
Continue reading Jeff Gordon to pace Indy 500 in Corvette Z06
Jeff Gordon to pace Indy 500 in Corvette Z06 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Chevrolet Impala is getting a dark, new look with the Midnight Edition that covers the sedan in stealthy, black paint and matching trim.
Continue reading Chevy Impala shows its dark side with new Midnight Edition
Chevy Impala shows its dark side with new Midnight Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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FIA president Jean Todt can now add another title to his prestigious resume, joining the United Nations as its special envoy for road safety.
Continue reading FIA president and former Ferrari boss Jean Todt named UN special envoy
FIA president and former Ferrari boss Jean Todt named UN special envoy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JLR's Special Vehicle Operations is tipped to be working on a new F-Type SVR with 600 horsepower (or more) to become the most powerful Jaguar in history.
Continue reading Jaguar working on 600-hp F-Type SVR
Jaguar working on 600-hp F-Type SVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Car magazine says the coming Bugatti Chiron will hit 0-62 mph in just two seconds, and it will get better gas mileage than the Veyron thanks to direct injection and cylinder deactivation.
Continue reading Bugatti targeting two-second 0-62 mph time, 14 mpg for Chiron
Bugatti targeting two-second 0-62 mph time, 14 mpg for Chiron originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In an article for The New Yorker, Malcolm Gladwell puts deep focus on understanding the automotive recall. In part, he interviews the head of Ford's recall office during the Pinto's exploding fuel tank campaign for an insider's view.
Continue reading Malcolm Gladwell reflects on engineering, recalls, and compromise
Malcolm Gladwell reflects on engineering, recalls, and compromise originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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De Tomaso has been sold yet again after the winner of an auction just weeks ago fell through. The Italian brand is now owned by a Chinese company that intends to revive the name.
Continue reading De Tomaso sold to Chinese investor for $1.1M
De Tomaso sold to Chinese investor for $1.1M originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The compact CUV party is getting hot, and Honda's 2016 HR-V wants in on the fun. We give the Fit-based crossover a full test in Miami.
Continue reading 2016 Honda HR-V [w/video]
2016 Honda HR-V [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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One has James Bond Mode, Insane Mode, Creep Mode, and, yes, Insane Creep Mode. The other has 707 horsepower and is a heck of a lot cheaper. But which one is the bigger American badass?
Continue reading Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Tesla Model S P85D in Motor Trend Head 2 Head battle
Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Tesla Model S P85D in Motor Trend Head 2 Head battle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Translogic rides the Motoped, the Cadillac CTS-V gets a tempting price and a 90-year-old turtle gets a new set of wheels in the recap of auto news from Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
Continue reading What you missed on 4.29.15
What you missed on 4.29.15 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BAE Systems has borrowed a page from Formula 1, adding active damping to its CV90 tank and improving its speed over rough terrain by up to 40 percent.
Continue reading 1990s F1 suspension tech applied to tanks
1990s F1 suspension tech applied to tanks originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Fiat is tipped to reveal the 124 Spider later this year at either the Frankfurt or Los Angeles auto shows. The roadster is based on similar underpinnings as the new Mazda MX-5 Miata and is expected to reach dealers in 2016.
Continue reading 2016 Fiat 124 Spider to debut this year
2016 Fiat 124 Spider to debut this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The attorneys at the GM Ignition Compensation Claims Resolution Facility are now reporting a total of 90 confirmed deaths and 163 injuries in their latest progress report.
Continue reading GM ignition switches now linked to 90 deaths, 163 total injuries
GM ignition switches now linked to 90 deaths, 163 total injuries originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Francois Michelin, grandson of Michelin co-founder Édouard, has died at the age of 88. No cause of death was given.
Continue reading Former Michelin Group director François Michelin dies at 88
Former Michelin Group director François Michelin dies at 88 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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For its latest video, Xcar goes back to Woking to take a spin in the McLaren 650S, England's rival to the likes of the Ferrari 488 GTB and Lamborghini Huracan. Fortunately they brought along a camera or two.
Continue reading Xcar takes the wheel of McLaren's 650S
Xcar takes the wheel of McLaren's 650S originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Dodge Viper is not cheap by any means, but the MSRP in the US pales in comparison to what gray-market importers are charging for one in China.
Continue reading Dodge Vipers selling for $480k in China
Dodge Vipers selling for $480k in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Rhys Millen returns to the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb this year, driving a one-megawatt electric car developed in Latvia and going for overall victory.
Continue reading Rhys Millen returns to Pikes Peak driving a Latvian electric car
Rhys Millen returns to Pikes Peak driving a Latvian electric car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Students at the Skoda Akademie in the Czech Republic have worked up this adorable little Fabia pickup concept for this year's GTI Treffen in Worthersee, Austria.
Continue reading Skoda students turn Fabia hatch into Funstar pickup
Skoda students turn Fabia hatch into Funstar pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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VW is employing an interesting sales pitch for the long-distance driving range from the Passat TDI: owning one keeps your poorly behaved kids out of convenience stores.
Continue reading A VW will help you keep control of your terrible children, apparently
A VW will help you keep control of your terrible children, apparently originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Not only is Furious 7 the biggest movie ever released in China, it's the fastest live-action film to break $1 billion, hitting $1.32 billion in total.
Continue reading Furious 7 is China's top-grossing movie ever
Furious 7 is China's top-grossing movie ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you were worried about the Cadillac CTS-V losing its reputation for bargain performance in its third generation, don't be.
Continue reading 2016 Cadillac CTS-V to hit dealers this summer, start at $83,995*
2016 Cadillac CTS-V to hit dealers this summer, start at $83,995* originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tesla Motors' automaker-to-customer bill approval in Maryland almost gets sidetracked by General Motors' lobbying.
Continue reading Why GM tried to stop direct Tesla EV sales in Maryland
Why GM tried to stop direct Tesla EV sales in Maryland originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Danica Patric needs to find a new racing sponsor for the 2016 Sprint Cup season because her longtime partner GoDaddy is leaving the sport to focus on international markets. She may still remain a spokesperson for the company, though.
Continue reading GoDaddy won't sponsor Danica Patrick in 2016
GoDaddy won't sponsor Danica Patrick in 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Video captured at a gas station in Jerusalem shows a woman starting a fire after a motorist filling up his Suzuki Splash refused to give her a cigarette.
Continue reading Woman denied cigarette, lights car on fire at gas station
Woman denied cigarette, lights car on fire at gas station originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Translogic heads to Kansas City, MO to take a spin on a Motoped motorized bicycle. But this isn't your typical Huffy. The Motoped comes in a badass Survival Edition, good for outrunning zombies following the apocalypse.
Continue reading Translogic 175: Motoped
Translogic 175: Motoped originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The US Federal Government is seizing valuable property from Furando that includes art work from Picasso, Renoir, Nieman, Miro, and Salvador Dali from a man who pleaded guilty in a scheme involving biodiesel.
Continue reading Biodiesel huckster will give up Picasso, Renoir to Feds
Biodiesel huckster will give up Picasso, Renoir to Feds originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Recalls, Ford, Lincoln, Safety, Canada, North America, United States
Ford is recalling 591,177 vehicles from multiple model lines in four separate campaigns. The largest problem affects the possibility of fracturing bolts in cold-weather states.
Continue reading Ford recalls 591,177 vehicles in four separate campaigns
Ford recalls 591,177 vehicles in four separate campaigns originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A tortoise in the UK is moving along a lot faster after having its front legs chewed off by a rat, thanks to its awesome set of front wheels.
Continue reading Tortoise gets wheels in place of injured legs, faster than ever
Tortoise gets wheels in place of injured legs, faster than ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Holden is bringing over the Opel/Vauxhall Astra GTC and VXR three-door hatchbacks along with the Cascada convertible down to Australia for the first time.
Continue reading Holden brings Opel Astra VXR, GTC and Cascada to Australia
Holden brings Opel Astra VXR, GTC and Cascada to Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Infiniti pulled its Concept Vision Gran Turismo out of cyberspace and onto the stage at a special event in Shanghai last week, imitating its own art in real life.
Continue reading Infiniti showcases Vision Gran Turismo concept in the metal
Infiniti showcases Vision Gran Turismo concept in the metal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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