Filed under: Government/Legal, Safety
Fifty years later, Ralph Nader's automotive expose "Unsafe At Any Speed" remains relevant and vital for American drivers.
Continue reading Ralph Nader's 'Unsafe At Any Speed' turns 50 today
Ralph Nader's 'Unsafe At Any Speed' turns 50 today originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Porsche has dropped the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S, pushing power up by 20 ponies a piece and slashing bits and pieces from the 0-60 times for both models.
Continue reading Porsche turns up boost on 911 range with new Turbo and Turbo S
Porsche turns up boost on 911 range with new Turbo and Turbo S originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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With a month to spare, Subaru has already bested its annual sales record of 513,693 vehicles, marking its seventh record-breaking year in a row.
Continue reading Subaru breaks all-time sales record well before year end
Subaru breaks all-time sales record well before year end originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ferrari announced that it is borrowing over $2.6 billion to fill its coffers and that of its soon-to-be-former parent company, FCA, as the two separate from each other.
Continue reading Ferrari borrows $2.6 billion to finance FCA spinoff
Ferrari borrows $2.6 billion to finance FCA spinoff originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Chris Evans confirmed that the reborn Top Gear will arrive for UK viewers on May 8. There was no indication of when the new show would hit US screens, though.
Continue reading Chris Evans, reborn Top Gear get May 8 UK debut
Chris Evans, reborn Top Gear get May 8 UK debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Ford Police Interceptors had the quickest lap times and sprints to 60 miles per hour in the latest round of tests of vehicles by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and the Michigan State Police.
Continue reading Ford Police Interceptor quickest to 60 mph
Ford Police Interceptor quickest to 60 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This fresh spy shot of the Bugatti Chiron shows the upcoming supercar looking very menacing during its testing.
Continue reading This is our best look yet at the 1,500 hp Bugatti Chiron
This is our best look yet at the 1,500 hp Bugatti Chiron originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In Kansas City, MO, some motorists are receiving a holiday surprise instead of a ticket.
Continue reading Police officers deliver cash instead of tickets during traffic stops
Police officers deliver cash instead of tickets during traffic stops originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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CCTV in China caught the strange moment when several vehicles were clotheslined all at once.
Continue reading Mysterious crash makes cars appear to jump
Mysterious crash makes cars appear to jump originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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What happens when robot cars meet complex social interaction, like head nods, horn honks, or even road rage? Dr. Melissa Cefkin is here to teach autonomous cars how to behave.
Continue reading How anthropology can make autonomous cars safer
How anthropology can make autonomous cars safer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Clarkson took some time away from preparing his new Amazon show to run us through that company's forthcoming Prime Air delivery service.
Continue reading Watch Jeremy Clarkson explain Amazon drone delivery
Watch Jeremy Clarkson explain Amazon drone delivery originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Auto Bild reports that AMG is considering a successor the Mercedes SLR McLaren, debating whether to build a 650-hp front-engined or a 1,050-hp mid-engined coupe.
Continue reading Mercedes-AMG working on a successor to the SLR?
Mercedes-AMG working on a successor to the SLR? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The 2015 Formula One season concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. There isn't much movement at the front of the field, but the weekend laid some interesting groundwork for the 2016 season just 85 days away.
Continue reading Race recap: 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is Germany rising as sun sets
Race recap: 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is Germany rising as sun sets originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Police stopped a van in Sichuan, China, last week and found it was stuffed with 35 people.
Continue reading Police pull 35 workers out of six-seat van in China
Police pull 35 workers out of six-seat van in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The C-segment is hardcore Money Land these days, and now perennial premium me-too Infiniti has a player there. Furthermore, it's almost good.
Continue reading 2017 Infiniti Q30 First Drive
2017 Infiniti Q30 First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Roborace will challenge autonomous vehicles to motorsports. The support series for the 2016-2017 Formula E season will put 20 driverless EVs on the track to find the one with the best code.
Continue reading Are we ready for Formula E's driverless Roborace?
Are we ready for Formula E's driverless Roborace? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In the latest legal battle ensuing from the aftermath of Paul Walker's death, the late actor's father has filed suit against Porsche, claiming inadequate safety equipment in the Carrera GT in which he died two years ago.
Continue reading Paul Walker's father sues Porsche
Paul Walker's father sues Porsche originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The McLaren 570S is a match for Porsche's 911 Turbo, but the more pedestrian 911s will remain safe from any challengers from Woking.
Continue reading McLaren rules out Porsche Cayman competitor
McLaren rules out Porsche Cayman competitor originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Bugatti confirmed the Veyron's highly anticipated successor will be called the Chiron and will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Continue reading Bugatti confirms new Chiron to debut in Geneva
Bugatti confirms new Chiron to debut in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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After four years of work and an 840-million-pound investment, the first production Bentley Bentayga leaves the production line in Crewe.
Continue reading First production Bentley Bentayga rolls off the line
First production Bentley Bentayga rolls off the line originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If things don't improve at McLaren-Honda by the start of next season, Fernando Alonso could be given the option to sit out the year while the team gets through its teething pains.
Continue reading Is Fernando Alonso preparing to sit out 2016?
Is Fernando Alonso preparing to sit out 2016? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Bentley still wants the shapely EXP 10 Speed 6 concept to see production, but a high-performance coupe-like crossover based on the Bentayga could come first.
Continue reading Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 coming, but not before hotter CUV
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 coming, but not before hotter CUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Nov 2015 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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An analyst says Asian electronics suppliers expect big growth in camera, sensors, and displays in vehicles. That could put Apple and Google in the lead.
Continue reading Google, Apple poised to lead electric car field, Morgan Stanley says
Google, Apple poised to lead electric car field, Morgan Stanley says originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Nov 2015 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A Tesla owner demonstrates the lo-fi check for the potential front seat belt pretensioner issue in the Model S.
Continue reading Some of Tesla's Model S recall checks are pretty lo-fi
Some of Tesla's Model S recall checks are pretty lo-fi originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Nov 2015 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Audi is going to need to perform stronger than ever to return to the winner's circle in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Here's the new racing prototype with which it aims to do so.
Continue reading Audi pins hopes on 2016 R18 Le Mans prototype
Audi pins hopes on 2016 R18 Le Mans prototype originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Nov 2015 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Dropped by Citroën from its factory World Touring Car Championship team, Sebastien Loeb could field a couple more entries of his own next season for himself and other drivers.
Continue reading Sebastien Loeb Racing ready to pick up for Citroen in WTCC
Sebastien Loeb Racing ready to pick up for Citroen in WTCC originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Nov 2015 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The international racing circuit in Taupo, New Zealand, has been renamed the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park after the legendary Kiwi racing driver and constructor.
Continue reading New Zealand's Taupo circuit renamed after Bruce McLaren
New Zealand's Taupo circuit renamed after Bruce McLaren originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Nov 2015 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Valmet Automotive will begin in 2017 producing the GLC-Class crossover for Mercedes-Benz alongside the A-Class at its plant in Finland.
Continue reading Mercedes-Benz expands GLC production to Valmet in Finland
Mercedes-Benz expands GLC production to Valmet in Finland originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Nov 2015 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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To mark its dominance of the Formula One World Championship this year, Mercedes is celebrating with this special A45 AMG hot hatch.
Continue reading Mercedes-AMG celebrates F1 dominance with special A45
Mercedes-AMG celebrates F1 dominance with special A45 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hemmings tells the fascinating story of the effort to save the Bonneville Salt Flats that brings together racers, geologists, politicians, and the local mining company.
Continue reading Unified effort underway to fix Bonneville Salt Flats
Unified effort underway to fix Bonneville Salt Flats originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The first dedicated Porsche Classic Center has opened in the Netherlands, paving the way for 100 such locations set to proliferate around the world - including to North America.
Continue reading Porsche opening network of dedicated Classics centers
Porsche opening network of dedicated Classics centers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Despite the ongoing diesel emissions scandal, Volkswagen insists it is not about to shut down or drastically change any of its top-level racing programs in the foreseeable future.
Continue reading VW won't let emissions scandal keep it from racing
VW won't let emissions scandal keep it from racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Honda's designers went wild at the EICMA motorcycle show by imagining concepts for a scrambler called the CBSix50 and a naked street bike called the CB4. The CB650F was the basis for both cycles.
Continue reading Honda reveals scrambler-style CBSix50 concept at EICMA
Honda reveals scrambler-style CBSix50 concept at EICMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The seventh of 25 examples of the new Koenigsegg Agera RS to be built is destined for the United States, representing a new drive by the Swedish automaker to accelerate into the North American market.
Continue reading Koenigsegg building Agera RS homologated for US
Koenigsegg building Agera RS homologated for US originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Barely a week has passed since its debut, and already, Porsche has trotted out its new entry level racer, the Cayman GT4 Clubsport, for a promotional spot.
Continue reading Porsche shows off Cayman GT4 Clubsport in new video
Porsche shows off Cayman GT4 Clubsport in new video originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Red Bull says it has secured an engine deal for 2016 but won't name the supplier. Speculation is that the team will use Renault engines it develops in-house.
Continue reading Red Bull has agreement with an engine manufacturer for 2016
Red Bull has agreement with an engine manufacturer for 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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On Episode #456 of the Autoblog Podcast, we discuss our drive of the 2017 Mazda CX-9 prototype, Volkswagen's TDI fix, and this week's news and notes.
Continue reading Autoblog Podcast #456
Autoblog Podcast #456 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Word on the strasse has it that Affalterbach is working on a new R version of the Mercedes-AMG GT with more power and advanced shocks, aero, and four-wheel steering.
Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT R coming with active aero, shocks, steering
Mercedes-AMG GT R coming with active aero, shocks, steering originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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There are a growing number of private air forces in the US which Americans are overwhelmingly unaware of.
Continue reading Red Air For Hire: The big business of private air forces
Red Air For Hire: The big business of private air forces originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Two Audi execs say that they respect what Tesla has done to encourage EV sales, and that its sales and dealer model is something worth following.
Continue reading Audi looking for Tesla-style, non-traditional way to sell EVs
Audi looking for Tesla-style, non-traditional way to sell EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Volvo, Sedan, Performance, Racing
We take a look at the history of Volvo's motorsports division, and see what the future holds, including what it means for US products.
Continue reading Why Volvo races, and what it means for us
Why Volvo races, and what it means for us originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A District Court Judge rules that attorney-client privilege protects certain documents between GM and law firm King & Spalding over the ignition switch defect.
Continue reading GM does not have to turn over its ignition switch documents
GM does not have to turn over its ignition switch documents originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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California is once again nearly out of the green stickers that give plug-in hybrids easy access to the state's high-occupancy vehicle lanes. They might only last several more weeks at the current rate.
Continue reading California's HOV stickers for PHEVs are almost gone, again
California's HOV stickers for PHEVs are almost gone, again originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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After retiring from MotoGP competition in 2012, Casey Stoner is coming back to serve as a test rider and brand ambassador for Ducati, which enjoyed its most successful years with the Aussie rider.
Continue reading Casey Stoner returns to MotoGP as Ducati test rider
Casey Stoner returns to MotoGP as Ducati test rider originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Nov 2015 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Spy photographers catch early mules of the next-generation Porsche 911, thought to be testing a hybrid powertrain for the Turbo and Carrera lines.
Continue reading Porsche 911 spied looking like a Porsche 911
Porsche 911 spied looking like a Porsche 911 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Nov 2015 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Blipshift has cool clothes and accessories for the automotive enthusiast in your life, and there's a special Black Friday sale happening this weekend.
Continue reading Get your Black Friday on with a Blipshift holiday sale
Get your Black Friday on with a Blipshift holiday sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The 1953 Volkswagen Beetle used in the filming of Herbie Rides Again and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo sold this week for $86,250, setting a new record for Vee-Dub bugs.
Continue reading Herbie the Love Bug sold at auction for record $86k
Herbie the Love Bug sold at auction for record $86k originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This Christmas, Santa's reindeer will deliver presents to Volvo owners in Gothenburg, Sweden, as part of the company's In-Car Delivery pilot program.
Continue reading Volvo launches in-car package delivery service in Gothenburg
Volvo launches in-car package delivery service in Gothenburg originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The first time you were ever in a motor vehicle, what was it?
Continue reading Question Of The Day: First-ever car ride?
Question Of The Day: First-ever car ride? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Car Buying, Car Dealers, United States
Big auto incentives on Black Friday could push November sales into record numbers according to some industry analysts.
Continue reading Black Friday could power record November sales
Black Friday could power record November sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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