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Racing seats and harnesses were the only modifications.
Continue reading 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 sets record at Virginia International Raceway
2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 sets record at Virginia International Raceway originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Teenager adam lansing has converted a 1980 toyota celica into an electric car he spent four years building his homemade EV. A 30-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack gives the toyota a 130-mile range. Lansing has now started his own company, hawkeye innovations llc a company that performs gasoline-to-electric conversions. Transcript: ELECTRIC CELICA BUILT BY TEEN *** HAS 130-MILE RANGE TEENAGER ADAM LANSING HAS CONVERTED A 1980 TOYOTA CELICA INTO AN ELECTRIC CAR HE SPENT FOUR
Continue reading Teen Builds an Electric Celica
Teen Builds an Electric Celica originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:53:15 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We see how the latest wagon compares to its rivals.
Continue reading 2018 Buick Regal TourX vs. wagon competitors: How it compares on paper
2018 Buick Regal TourX vs. wagon competitors: How it compares on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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With destination, the priciest version is $29,585.
Continue reading 2018 Hyundai Kona pricing announced: Compact SUV starts at $20,385
2018 Hyundai Kona pricing announced: Compact SUV starts at $20,385 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ford applies for a patent for an autonomous police vehicle that could hide itself, detect violations, give chase, and issue fines on its own.
Continue reading Ford files patent application for an autonomous police vehicle
Ford files patent application for an autonomous police vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Explorer's gonna go back in time.
Continue reading 2020 Ford Explorer to go RWD, get 400-hp ST version
2020 Ford Explorer to go RWD, get 400-hp ST version originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We share the 19 SUVs presently made in the United States by the United Autoworkers, or UAW.
Continue reading 19 SUVs Made in America by the UAW
19 SUVs Made in America by the UAW originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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More than just a bunch of 911's.
Continue reading 'Porsche Effect' exhibit to celebrate brand’s design, engineering
'Porsche Effect' exhibit to celebrate brand’s design, engineering originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It's undeniably expensive, but the hardcore Subaru nuts will totally get it (if they can afford it).
Continue reading 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA First Drive Review | A taste of Japan
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA First Drive Review | A taste of Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Honda reapplies to trademark the name CDX in the US, but still no word on if or when we'll get an Acura CDX.
Continue reading Honda renews patent for Acura CDX compact crossover
Honda renews patent for Acura CDX compact crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lots of power in small packages.
Continue reading 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. turbocharged compact SUVs: Compare crossovers
2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. turbocharged compact SUVs: Compare crossovers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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LONDON - Formula 1 is ending the use of female models who parade and stand with the drivers' name boards before every grand prix, with immediate effect. The sport announced the decision in a statement Wednesday and said the change would also apply to all support series on the program. "While the practice of employing grid girls has been a staple of Formula One grands prix for decades, we feel this custom does not resonate with our brand values and clearly is at odds with modern day societal no
Continue reading Formula 1 grid girls are gone
Formula 1 grid girls are gone originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sheprd, funded by Jaguar Land Rover venture capital, is "Uber meets the school bus."
Continue reading Sheprd is Uber for children, using Land Rover LR4 school buses
Sheprd is Uber for children, using Land Rover LR4 school buses originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The company said it expects further sales declines in 2018.
Continue reading Harley-Davidson to close Kansas City plant as sales slump
Harley-Davidson to close Kansas City plant as sales slump originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It's been a long time coming.
Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace EV will finally be revealed, available to order March 1
Jaguar I-Pace EV will finally be revealed, available to order March 1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It's definitely rear-drive based, too.
Continue reading First Genesis SUV spied with Hyundai sheetmetal
First Genesis SUV spied with Hyundai sheetmetal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Jeffrey Earnhardt to drive in Daytona 500, extend 40-year tradition
Jeffrey Earnhardt to drive in Daytona 500, extend 40-year tradition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you're not off-roading much, you might be happier with something else.
Continue reading 2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive Review | Still the most truck-like crossover SUV
2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive Review | Still the most truck-like crossover SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The bright paint offsets a dreary winter.
Continue reading 2018 Jaguar F-Pace S Live Video Review | Snow day edition
2018 Jaguar F-Pace S Live Video Review | Snow day edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If it's anything like the LiveWire, it'll be good.
Continue reading Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle confirmed for production within 18 months
Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle confirmed for production within 18 months originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Honda Passport SUV revival rumors return
Honda Passport SUV revival rumors return originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Automated delivery is a less controversial, less complicated area of self-driving.
Continue reading Startup Nuro unveils delivery van with no driver — or passengers
Startup Nuro unveils delivery van with no driver — or passengers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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No rust, low miles, but still crusher-bound in Oakland, California.
Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1983 Toyota Corolla Liftback Coupe
Junkyard Gem: 1983 Toyota Corolla Liftback Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Taking a peak into the Faraday Future.
Continue reading Faraday Future FF91 explored in new video
Faraday Future FF91 explored in new video originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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State Assemblyman Miguel Santiago is not amused. "If this is real, I'm outraged and you should be too."
Continue reading California lawmaker wants to ban Elon Musk’s flamethrower
California lawmaker wants to ban Elon Musk’s flamethrower originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The endangered wagon species welcomes another member.
Continue reading 2018 Buick Regal TourX First Drive Review | Pop the champagne, it's another wagon!
2018 Buick Regal TourX First Drive Review | Pop the champagne, it's another wagon! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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They remind us of the old CTS wagon.
Continue reading Cadillac XT4 crossover reveals its lighting
Cadillac XT4 crossover reveals its lighting originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It will be revealed at the Geneva show.
Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe previewed in official renderings
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe previewed in official renderings originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The JK generation has been in production since 2006.
Continue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler production ending to make way for Jeep pickup
2018 Jeep Wrangler production ending to make way for Jeep pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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"I've never been shy about my aim of winning motorsport's Triple Crown," Alonso says.
Continue reading Fernando Alonso will drive for McLaren in F1, Toyota at Le Mans, WEC
Fernando Alonso will drive for McLaren in F1, Toyota at Le Mans, WEC originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Bosch builds an infotainment system that just might not suck
Bosch builds an infotainment system that just might not suck originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Commercial service is scheduled to begin in Phoenix this year and expand from there.
Continue reading Waymo orders thousands of Pacifica vans for self-driving ride-hailing
Waymo orders thousands of Pacifica vans for self-driving ride-hailing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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VW suspends chief lobbyist over monkey diesel tests. CEO apologizes for misconduct of people involved. Calls exhaust tests "unethical and repulsive." Admits VW still has long way to go to regain trust. BERLIN — Volkswagen said on Tuesday it has suspended chief lobbyist Thomas Steg amid steps to clear up the circumstances of lab tests in which monkeys were forced to breathe diesel fumes and similar study that involved humans. The laboratory tests were sponsored by the carmaker. The
Continue reading VW diesel monkey tests 'unethical, repulsive,' CEO says; lobbyist suspended
VW diesel monkey tests 'unethical, repulsive,' CEO says; lobbyist suspended originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Rumor has it Lexus will bring a production version of the UX concept compact crossover shown in 2016.
Continue reading Lexus compact crossover based on the UX could debut in Geneva
Lexus compact crossover based on the UX could debut in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The next-gen Mercedes SL goes in a new direction with a soft top, 2+2 seating, and an 800-hp AMG model.
Continue reading Next Mercedes-Benz SL to get soft top, 2+2 seating, and 800-hp AMG version
Next Mercedes-Benz SL to get soft top, 2+2 seating, and 800-hp AMG version originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Elon Musk’s Boring Co. is meant to provide an underground transportation solution that will decongest heavy traffic. But now, they're making and selling flamethrowers. No, we’re not kidding. What do flamethrowers have to do with digging tunnels and transporting people from one area to the next? No one knows, other than the mad scientist otherwise known as Elon. For more details head over to http://bit.ly/2EiwVJP
Continue reading Elon Musk’s Boring Co. is selling flamethrowers
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. is selling flamethrowers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:38:59 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Evald Jåstad of Norway drives a Ford Focus RS called "Blue Lightning" as his taxi, and the locals love it.
Continue reading Ford Focus RS is the hottest/coolest taxi in Norway
Ford Focus RS is the hottest/coolest taxi in Norway originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Most Americans wary of self-driving cars in Reuters/Ipsos poll
Most Americans wary of self-driving cars in Reuters/Ipsos poll originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Electrify America plans to build more than 4,800 charging stations nationwide, with half of them in operation in 2019.
Continue reading VW's Electrify America plans nationwide network of 4,800 EV chargers
VW's Electrify America plans nationwide network of 4,800 EV chargers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A far cry from custom Ferraris.
Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You even get to watch an F-150 Raptor tackle a corner.
Continue reading Ford GT, Mustang GT, Focus RS and more go head-to-head in Spain
Ford GT, Mustang GT, Focus RS and more go head-to-head in Spain originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The well-regarded luxury brand is ready to fly the coop in its third year.
Continue reading Genesis luxury sedan range to get its own U.S. dealership network
Genesis luxury sedan range to get its own U.S. dealership network originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The all-new metal would be the brand's first since 2009.
Continue reading Lotus to add 2 new sports cars by 2020, SUV by 2022
Lotus to add 2 new sports cars by 2020, SUV by 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This refresh comes soon after the latest model's introduction.
Continue reading 2019 Chevrolet Malibu spied sporting new styling to shore up sedan sales
2019 Chevrolet Malibu spied sporting new styling to shore up sedan sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The notion that VW was exposing humans to diesel tailpipe emissions makes for a great headline with powerful historical connotations, but it's simply not true based on the information we have right now.
Continue reading No, humans weren’t forced to breathe dirty VW diesel exhaust in a study
No, humans weren’t forced to breathe dirty VW diesel exhaust in a study originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It will offer a selection of various motors and batteries.
Continue reading Volvo's first EV will be a hatchback shooting for 310-mile range
Volvo's first EV will be a hatchback shooting for 310-mile range originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BMW aims to have 100 million customers for "premium mobility services" by 2025.
Continue reading BMW negotiates Daimler alliance, buys out car-service partner Sixt
BMW negotiates Daimler alliance, buys out car-service partner Sixt originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Edmunds reports that nearly a third of trade-ins on new car purchases in 2017 were underwater.
Continue reading One-third of trade-ins in a new-car deal are underwater on their loans
One-third of trade-ins in a new-car deal are underwater on their loans originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The world premiere will be Feb. 2 in Amsterdam.
Continue reading Mercedes-Benz A-Class teased, with reveal on Friday
Mercedes-Benz A-Class teased, with reveal on Friday originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Can this pickup take on Toyota, Chevy and now Ford?
Continue reading 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-term Review Introduction | The different-take truck
2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-term Review Introduction | The different-take truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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