Filed under: Hyundai, First Drives, Sedan
Hyundai has put effort in the right places in improving its volume sedan model. We take the fanciest one for a drive to see what's new.
Continue reading 2017 Hyundai Elantra First Drive [w/video]
2017 Hyundai Elantra First Drive [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Like most new cars, the 2017 Elantra is a little better than the model it replaces in many ways. We found out just how much in our first encounter with the new compact sedan.
Continue reading Nine things we learned driving the 2017 Hyundai Elantra [w/video]
Nine things we learned driving the 2017 Hyundai Elantra [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Cell phone footage catches a glimpse of fierce winds tossing a car around a highway. Mylencia Gillenwaters reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.
Continue reading Autoblog Minute: Tornado tosses car on highway
Autoblog Minute: Tornado tosses car on highway originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Jan 2016 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Having acquired a controlling interest in Daihatsu back in 1988, Toyota is now taking it over completely and entrusting it with developing a new generation of small cars.
Continue reading Toyota buys Daihatsu for small-car development
Toyota buys Daihatsu for small-car development originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Jan 2016 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The 2016 Mugen Shinden is a GO, but John McGuinness will need to drop 20 pounds before he can add one to his collection.
Continue reading Mugen motivates rider to lose weight for million-dollar bike
Mugen motivates rider to lose weight for million-dollar bike originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ever wanted to write for Autoblog? Now's your chance, because we're looking for talented people to be a part of our Open Road contributor network.
Continue reading Want to write about cars on Autoblog? Register for Open Road
Want to write about cars on Autoblog? Register for Open Road originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Green, Acura, Auctions, Coupe, Hybrid, Supercars
NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick secured the privilege of ordering the very first new Acura NSX with a record bid of $1.2 million at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale on Friday.
Continue reading Acura NSX #001 sells for $1.2 million
Acura NSX #001 sells for $1.2 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Uber gets in trouble in France for 'ambiguous' rules that its drivers use to pick up passengers.
Continue reading Uber fined $1.3M for ambiguous driver training videos in France
Uber fined $1.3M for ambiguous driver training videos in France originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Jan 2016 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Subaru will once again skip advertising during the Super Bowl, but it will have a huge presence at the Puppy Bowl with five new ads. They show the automotive adventures of a canine family.
Continue reading Subaru skips the Super Bowl, brings back the driving dogs
Subaru skips the Super Bowl, brings back the driving dogs originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A Fiat 500L Pope Francis used during his recent visit to the United States sold for $82,000 at auction. That's four times the MSRP of a base 500L.
Continue reading Pope Francis' Fiat 500L just sold for $82,000
Pope Francis' Fiat 500L just sold for $82,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 Jan 2016 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You may have seen videos of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-14 Tomcat fighters escorting Russian aircraft across Iranian airspace to Syria. Here's why you shouldn't be alarmed.
Continue reading Top Gun in Iran? Don't be scared of the Islamic Republic's F-14s
Top Gun in Iran? Don't be scared of the Islamic Republic's F-14s originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A class-action lawsuit against Lyft in California has ended with a $12.5 million settlement, but app-using drivers won't be classified as employees.
Continue reading Lyft will pay $12.25 million to settle drivers' lawsuit in CA
Lyft will pay $12.25 million to settle drivers' lawsuit in CA originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 Jan 2016 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Some automakers hand out brochures or USB sticks as media kits. Chrysler chose to stick those items in a board game for the debut of its new minivan.
Continue reading Unboxing Chrysler's ridiculous Pacifica board game/media kit
Unboxing Chrysler's ridiculous Pacifica board game/media kit originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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After the market closed Friday, Tesla announced that CEO Elon Musk exercised and held 532,000 stock options. He now owns 22% of the company.
Continue reading Elon Musk now owns 1/5th of Tesla Motors
Elon Musk now owns 1/5th of Tesla Motors originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 Jan 2016 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Ford GT will make its race debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend. The hosts of The List drive a GT40 Mk.II continuation car to celebrate.
Continue reading In honor of the Ford GT's return to Daytona, we drive a GT40
In honor of the Ford GT's return to Daytona, we drive a GT40 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Celebrities, Etc., TV/Movies, Rolls-Royce, Automotive History, Sedan, Classics, Luxury
The story of Rolls-Royce could eventually arrive on the silver screen in a film called Silver Ghost from the director of the documentary Senna.
Continue reading Senna director working on biopic about Rolls-Royce founders
Senna director working on biopic about Rolls-Royce founders originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Takata CEO Shigehisa Takada will remain in charge of the auto supplier, which counters earlier rumors of his possible resignation.
Continue reading Takata CEO won't resign from company despite airbag scandal
Takata CEO won't resign from company despite airbag scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Uber is experimenting with Bop It toys to keep inebriated passengers entertained, and less likely to assault their drivers, in Charlotte, NC.
Continue reading Uber gives drunks the Bop It toy to keep drivers safe
Uber gives drunks the Bop It toy to keep drivers safe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A special task force found 100 pounds of heroin, roughly $14 million dollars worth of the drug, hidden in a truck axle in Queens, NY this week.
Continue reading Cops find $14 million worth of heroin stuffed in truck axle
Cops find $14 million worth of heroin stuffed in truck axle originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Whether you're a first-time classic car buyer or a diehard collector, the sexy RWD coupe with a straight-six is too charming to ignore.
Continue reading A Datsun 240Z should be your next classic car
A Datsun 240Z should be your next classic car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In the same week a federal jury convicted a Chicago transportation official of taking bribes from a leading red-light camera company, city council members in another American city said they felt duped by promises of improved safety.
Continue reading Study finds more accidents after red-light cameras installed
Study finds more accidents after red-light cameras installed originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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On Episode #464 of the Autoblog Podcast, we look back at the Detroit Auto Show, preview Geneva, and answer lots of your questions.
Continue reading Detroit, Geneva, and your questions | Autoblog Podcast #464
Detroit, Geneva, and your questions | Autoblog Podcast #464 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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When Winter comes, so do the salt trucks. On this episode we demonstrate a very quick and easy way to remove salt crust from carpet and soften the car mat.
Continue reading How to remove salt stains | Autoblog Details
How to remove salt stains | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The new Alpinestars Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 6 lets drivers experience an eclectic mix of vehicles, including last year's Daytona 24 winner, a Subaru SVX, and a Pontiac Aztek.
Continue reading New Forza 6 car pack will let you race the Pontiac Aztek
New Forza 6 car pack will let you race the Pontiac Aztek originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Barrett-Jackson is preparing to auction off the first 2016 Chevy COPO Camaro that was shown at SEMA, with proceeds going to United Way.
Continue reading Chevy donates first 2016 COPO Camaro to United Way
Chevy donates first 2016 COPO Camaro to United Way originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Acura features the NSX in its Super Bowl spot, set to the wailing yells of Van Halen's David Lee Roth.
Continue reading Acura NSX and David Lee Roth wail together in Super Bowl spot
Acura NSX and David Lee Roth wail together in Super Bowl spot originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The 2016 Ford Explorer Sport has a punchy, 365-horsepower, twin-turbocharged engine. But that can't compensate for a number of longstanding issues.
Continue reading 2016 Ford Explorer Sport Review [w/video]
2016 Ford Explorer Sport Review [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple's executive leadership may be unhappy with EV project's swelling headcount.
Continue reading Rumblings of trouble for Apple's Project Titan electric car
Rumblings of trouble for Apple's Project Titan electric car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nissan will recall 846,000 examples of the 2013-2015 Altima because the secondary hood latch might not fasten.
Continue reading Nissan recalls 846k Altimas for secondary hood latch problem
Nissan recalls 846k Altimas for secondary hood latch problem originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Government/Legal, Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Cadillac, China, Electric, Hybrid
Thanks to government approval of greener cars, GM will build the Cadillac CT6 PHEV in China. Mostly so that it can build the standard version there.
Continue reading Why GM will import the Cadillac CT6 PHEV from China
Why GM will import the Cadillac CT6 PHEV from China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In publishing its sales figures for 2015, Lamborghini reports that it sold 3,245 supercars last year, representing a new record that it's bound to surpass once the Urus reaches the market.
Continue reading Lamborghini sold a record 3,245 supercars last year
Lamborghini sold a record 3,245 supercars last year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Starting with the Series I, the rugged post-war off-roader that slowly evolved into the Defender of today, these trucks have been in production for 68 years. All that ends today.
Continue reading The last Land Rover Defender has rolled off the line
The last Land Rover Defender has rolled off the line originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Arkadelphia Police Department in Arkansas traded in ten of their aging Crown Victoria police cruisers for brand-new Toyota Camry Hybrids.
Continue reading Police department uses hybrids to sneak up on criminals, save cash
Police department uses hybrids to sneak up on criminals, save cash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The clutch is heavy, the seating position is wonky, and the visibility is notoriously awful. Who cares? It's a Countach. Come along for a spin.
Continue reading Take a ride in a Lamborghini Countach with Evo
Take a ride in a Lamborghini Countach with Evo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This 1905 Fiat's WWI airship engine has no trouble spinning those skinny tires.
Continue reading This airship-engined 1905 Fiat has 3,000 lb-ft of torque
This airship-engined 1905 Fiat has 3,000 lb-ft of torque originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The methane leak at Porter Ranch, CA is spewing so many greenhouse gases into the air that it's making the state's EV efforts seem pointless.
Continue reading California's methane leak has wiped out most EV benefits
California's methane leak has wiped out most EV benefits originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BMW has delivered a midsize four-door sedan that goes like a 340i but uses a third of the fuel, or none at all in its electric mode.
Continue reading 2016 BMW 330e Plug-In Hybrid First Drive
2016 BMW 330e Plug-In Hybrid First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sergio Marchionne's decision to kill the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 isn't as crazy as you might think, and it could say a lot about the company's future.
Continue reading The mad genius of killing the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200
The mad genius of killing the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Marketing/Advertising, TV/Movies, Audi, Chrysler, GM, Maserati, Nissan, Volkswagen, Super Bowl Commercials
Securing commercial air time during the Big Game isn't exactly cheap, so advertisers typically try to make the most of it by creating some truly remarkable spots. Here's a selection of automotive Super Bowl ads that have stood the test of time.
Continue reading Ten of the greatest Super Bowl car commercials of all time
Ten of the greatest Super Bowl car commercials of all time originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sometimes you just can't get rid of an unwanted car any other way.
Continue reading Question Of The Day: Feel bad about crushing a car?
Question Of The Day: Feel bad about crushing a car? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Struggling to meet demand for its utilities, Hyundai has plans to turn down sedan production and boost crossover output. New crossovers will be added and at least one four-door nameplate will go away.
Continue reading Hyundai's battle plan: More crossovers, no more Azera
Hyundai's battle plan: More crossovers, no more Azera originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Government/Legal, Green, Tesla, Green Automakers, United States, Electric
A special legislative session to lure electric carmaker Faraday Future to Nevada cost about twice as much as one to attract Tesla's battery factory.
Continue reading Nevada lawmakers spent $250,000 to lure Faraday Future
Nevada lawmakers spent $250,000 to lure Faraday Future originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading We take a ride in the 2016 Ford Focus RS
We take a ride in the 2016 Ford Focus RS originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ahead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, BMW Team RLL has revealed two very different liveries for the new M6 GTLM.
Continue reading These BMW M6 GTLM racing liveries are great
These BMW M6 GTLM racing liveries are great originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The spy photographers nabbed a Ford F-150 prototype with a clattery diesel engine. We expect it to debut soon to battle Ram's 1500 EcoDiesel.
Continue reading The F-150 is getting a diesel option and here's video proof
The F-150 is getting a diesel option and here's video proof originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Translogic, Videos, 2016 CES, Transportation Alternatives, Emerging Technologies, Gadgets, Technology, Autonomous, Future
We check out the Autel Robotics Drone, Ehang 184 autonomous aeriel vehicle, and Segway Ninebot Mini at CES 2016.
Continue reading Translogic 193: Even more highlights from CES
Translogic 193: Even more highlights from CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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After waiting several months, the Chicago police officer who shot and killed Laquan McDonald finally had a broken dashcam in his squad car repaired on June 17, 2014. A day later, it was reported broken again.
Continue reading Chicago cops are intentionally damaging cruiser dashcams
Chicago cops are intentionally damaging cruiser dashcams originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The DeLorean is making a comeback thanks to a piece of legislation known as the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act.
Continue reading New DeLoreans could hit the streets as early as next year
New DeLoreans could hit the streets as early as next year originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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See what would happen if the French police converted the GT-R-powered RS 01 racer into a highway pursuit vehicle in this video from Renault Sport.
Continue reading RS 01 Interceptor is a Nissan GT-R powered police concept
RS 01 Interceptor is a Nissan GT-R powered police concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Collision-avoidance technology can significantly reduce car crashes. Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have found automated emergency braking systems reduce rear-end crashes by 40 percent.
Continue reading Collision-prevention systems put huge dent in crash numbers
Collision-prevention systems put huge dent in crash numbers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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