• Subarus, straits, a shipwreck, and the end of the world

    Subarus, straits, a shipwreck, and the end of the world
    Filed under: Etc., Videos, Subaru, South AmericaWe cross the Straits of Magellan, visit a 30-year-old shipwreck, and drive to the southernmost city in the world.Continue reading Subarus, straits, a shipwreck, and the end of the worldSubarus, straits, a shipwreck, and the end of the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Drive Safe! Peach Fuzzer Now Finds Flaws In Automotive Control Systems - PR Newswire (press release)

    Drive Safe! Peach Fuzzer Now Finds Flaws In Automotive Control Systems
    PR Newswire (press release)
    SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach Fuzzer, LLC, announces new enhancements to the world's leading fuzz-testing platform. This latest release extends the out-of-the-box fuzzing capabilities of Peach Fuzzer to allow interfacing with, and ...and more »
  • DS E-Tense concept imagines an electric GT with French style

    DS E-Tense concept imagines an electric GT with French style
    Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Geneva Motor Show, Misc. Automakers, Technology, Coupe, Concept Cars, Electric, PerformanceThe E-Tense is a low-slung electric GT from Peugeot-Citroen's DS division. We'll see it in person at the Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading DS E-Tense concept imagines an electric GT with French styleDS E-Tense concept imagines an electric GT with French style originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&n
  • Acura opens U.S. orders for NSX supercar

    Prospective Acura NSX supercar drivers now have the opportunity to order one. Honda's luxury brand has began taking orders for the NSX, equipped with a 573-hp, V-6 engine.
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  • Global Automotive Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants Market Report 2016-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts ... - Business Wire (press release)

    Global Automotive Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants Market Report 2016-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts ...
    Business Wire (press release)
    This report analyzes the global markets for "Automotive Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants." The market assessment is performed through the standard and tailored research methodology approach. The market overview offers in-depth analysis at the regional ...
  • How to rinseless wash your car | Autoblog Details

    How to rinseless wash your car | Autoblog Details
    Filed under: Ownership, Videos, Auto Repair, Maintenance, Autoblog DetailsWith water restrictions and conservation around the world, waterless or rinseless car washes have become more popular. But is it safe and do they cause scratches in your paint? Find out on this episode of Autoblog Details.Continue reading How to rinseless wash your car | Autoblog DetailsHow to rinseless wash your car | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms fo
  • Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) to Sell - Financial Market News

    Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) to Sell
    Financial Market News
    Sonic Automotive logo Sonic Automotive Inc (NYSE:SAH) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat reports. According to Zacks, “Sonic Automotive's fourth-quarter 2015 ...
    BB&T Corp. Weighs in on Sonic Automotive Inc's Q3 2016 Earnings (SAH)The Vista Voice
    Revenue Update on Sonic Au
  • Patagonia, Consumer Reports' best cars, Bronco, Apple | Autoblog Podcast #468


    Filed under: PodcastsOn Episode #468, we chat about driving Subarus in Patagonia, Consumer Reports' best cars for 2016, Ford Bronco rumors, and Apple's grasp of auto manufacturing.Continue reading Patagonia, Consumer Reports' best cars, Bronco, Apple | Autoblog Podcast #468Patagonia, Consumer Reports' best cars, Bronco, Apple | Autoblog Podcast #468 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
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  • izmo Hires Automotive Industry Trailblazer as Marketing Director - Dealer Marketing Magazine

    Dealer Marketing Magazine
    izmo Hires Automotive Industry Trailblazer as Marketing Director
    Dealer Marketing Magazine
    San Francisco, CA — February 23, 2016 — Just ahead of the 2016 National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA) convention, izmocars, the global premium content leader for the automotive industry, is proud to welcome David Vespremi as marketing ...
  • 2018 Cadillac XT7 three-row crossover spied [UPDATE]

    2018 Cadillac XT7 three-row crossover spied [UPDATE]
    Filed under: Spy Photos, Cadillac, SUVWhat we believe is the 2018 Cadillac XT7 was spied Friday testing with other large General Motors crossovers. This is will be a three-row CUV and expand Cadillac's lineup.Continue reading 2018 Cadillac XT7 three-row crossover spied [UPDATE]2018 Cadillac XT7 three-row crossover spied [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Toyota C-HR leaks online ahead of Geneva Motor Show

    Toyota C-HR leaks online ahead of Geneva Motor Show
    Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Geneva Motor Show, Toyota, Crossover, HybridImages of the production Toyota C-HR have leaked online ahead of the five-door crossover's official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading Toyota C-HR leaks online ahead of Geneva Motor ShowToyota C-HR leaks online ahead of Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • VW has until March 24 for TDI fix, judge says

    VW has until March 24 for TDI fix, judge says
    Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, Emissions, DieselDistrict Court Judge Charles Breyer has given VW less than a month to deliver a fix for the nearly 600,000 TDI vehicles in violation of emission regulations.Continue reading VW has until March 24 for TDI fix, judge saysVW has until March 24 for TDI fix, judge says originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • NHTSA faulted for training, staff oversight

    NHTSA has failed to make a number of safety improvements agreed to in 2011 in areas including staff oversight and the training of vehicle defect investigators, a federal audit released today said.
  • 2016 Infiniti QX60 Quick Spin

    2016 Infiniti QX60 Quick Spin
    Filed under: Infiniti, Quick Spins, Crossover, LuxuryInfiniti has come up with a comprehensive restyling of its three-row QX60, and while the driving character is the same, there's a real threat from below.Continue reading 2016 Infiniti QX60 Quick Spin2016 Infiniti QX60 Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Hyundai i20 Active review

    Hyundai i20 Active review
    For: Mini-SUV styling, practicality, willing turbo petrolOur Rating: 
    3
    Against: Big wheels upset the ride, bland cabin, no off-road ability2016
    The rugged i20 Active is Hyundai's attempt at getting in on the small crossover boom, and it's not a bad choiceThe Hyundai i20 Active adds to the niche band of jacked-up, rugged-looking superminis. It might not have quite the same authenticity but it’s decent value compared to purpose-built small crossovers. It’s also spacious
  • First Snap-On Automotive Certifications Center Outside the U.S. to Be Built in Morocco - Morocco World News

    First Snap-On Automotive Certifications Center Outside the U.S. to Be Built in Morocco
    Morocco World News
    Wisconsin – The automotive industry has been one of the fastest growing industries in the kingdom of Morocco for the last five years. Morocco has attracted automotive giants such as Renault Nissan due to its strong value proposition; primarily its ...and more »
  • Honda sets January production record

    Honda sets January production record
    Honda car and truck production worldwide rose 11.3% year on year to a January record 404,259, the automaker announced.
  • New Volvo S90 2016 review

    New Volvo S90 2016 review
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    Image 1 of 13 29 Feb, 2016 11:00amJohn McIlroy
    We take to the snow of the Arctic circle for a first drive in an early version of Volvo's new S90 executive saloonVolvo is enjoying strong sales of its latest XC90 SUV - but that car was on safe ground for the Swedish brand, which has always had a reputation for building big, comfortable 4x4s. The task is about to get trickier, with the introduction of the Volvo S90 executive saloon that will take on German giants such as the BMW 5 Ser
  • Nokian cheated on tire tests with custom-made ringers

    Nokian cheated on tire tests with custom-made ringers
    Filed under: Government/Legal, EuropeFinnish tire marker Nokian admitted to creating custom tires that scored better in comparison tests after a newspaper reported on the deception. The company released a statement apologizing for past mistakes.Continue reading Nokian cheated on tire tests with custom-made ringersNokian cheated on tire tests with custom-made ringers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 11:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  • Dodge Charger Hellcat makes 1,032 hp with Hennessey help

    Dodge Charger Hellcat makes 1,032 hp with Hennessey help
    Filed under: Dodge, Sedan, PerformanceHennessey tunes the Dodge Charger Hellcat to 1,032 horsepower. We're already licking our chops.Continue reading Dodge Charger Hellcat makes 1,032 hp with Hennessey helpDodge Charger Hellcat makes 1,032 hp with Hennessey help originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Mercedes SL 400 2016 review

    Mercedes SL 400 2016 review
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    Image 1 of 20 27 Feb, 2016 11:00amJonathan Burn
    Classy Mercedes SL 400 roadster gets updated engines, styling and techNo car manufacturer will be as busy as Mercedes in 2016. The auto giant will launch upwards of 10 all-new or heavily revised models in the remaining nine months of the year – so while BMW and Audi may be leading the premium sales charts (in the UK at least), you have to suspect that might not be for long.
    The facelifted SL is the first out of the blocks, and a
  • Grosjean says overhauled 2017 F1 cars won't be "sexier"

    Grosjean says overhauled 2017 F1 cars won't be "sexier"
    Filed under: Motorsports, RacingDon't get your hopes up for sexier F1 cars in 2017, one driver says.Continue reading Grosjean says overhauled 2017 F1 cars won't be "sexier"Grosjean says overhauled 2017 F1 cars won't be "sexier" originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Will better, cheaper EVs really crash the oil market soon?

    Will better, cheaper EVs really crash the oil market soon?
    Filed under: Green, Emerging Technologies, Electric, FutureA new analysis by Bloomberg says that electric vehicles are getting cheaper fast enough that they will help cause the next oil crash. Cool, no?Continue reading Will better, cheaper EVs really crash the oil market soon?Will better, cheaper EVs really crash the oil market soon? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • "For new vehicles, depreciation remains a financial killer"

    "For new vehicles, depreciation remains a financial killer"
    Trying to buy cars as appreciating assets is doomed to failure, says Mike Rutherford 2016-02-27 15:00 If I had a quid every time I was asked 'What new car should I buy?', I'd be about £37,000 richer by now. Listeners to my 1,000-plus radio phone-in programmes (I did one on the BBC only last week), viewers (there weren't many!) of the motoring advice show I hosted (badly!) on TV, plus readers of the car magazines and newspapers I began writing for in the early eighties haven't stopped aski
  • Nissan to buy back $3.5 billion in shares

    Nissan, boosting earnings on rising sales in the U.S. and China, will acquire up to $3.5 billion of stock in a bid to shore up its share price after a 24 percent decline this year.
  • Center for Automotive Research (CAR) confirmed as Knowledge Partner for Fuel Economy Detroit - Automotive World (press release)

    Center for Automotive Research (CAR) confirmed as Knowledge Partner for Fuel Economy Detroit
    Automotive World (press release)
    Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has been confirmed as a Knowledge Partner for Fuel Economy Detroit, which will take place in Dearborn, Michigan on 17 March 2016. The conference will bring together the stakeholders tasked with creating the ...and more »
  • This Jaguar XK120 costs $20,000, but there's a catch

    This Jaguar XK120 costs $20,000, but there's a catch
    Filed under: Design/Style, Etc., JaguarThis Jaguar XK120 costs $20,000, but there's a reason for that.Continue reading This Jaguar XK120 costs $20,000, but there's a catchThis Jaguar XK120 costs $20,000, but there's a catch originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Car makers want taxpayers to pay £600bn bill for eco roads

    Car makers want taxpayers to pay £600bn bill for eco roads
    Leaked document exposes manufacturers' plans to reduce CO2 emissions with low resistance roads paid for through tax 2016-02-26 14:39 A leaked report, seen by Auto Express, shows that the European car industry wants taxpayers to foot a £600billion road improvement bill in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions.
    The proposal is part of a draft paper from the European Automotive Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), due to be released next month. It argues that car makers are doing all they c
  • Honda Civic will show its hatchback in Geneva

    Honda Civic will show its hatchback in Geneva
    Filed under: Spy Photos, Geneva Motor Show, Honda, HatchbackHere's our best glimpse yet at the upcoming five-door Civic Hatchback. Even in prototype form, it's quite a looker.Continue reading Honda Civic will show its hatchback in GenevaHonda Civic will show its hatchback in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Composite panel production for automotive applications - JEC Composites

    JEC Composites
    Composite panel production for automotive applications
    JEC Composites
    The application of lightweighting composite materials for high-powered supercars and competition class cars with their inherent benefits in performance and form is well established. More recently the need to reduce CO2 emissions, improve fuel ...
  • Ford CEO thanks Super Duty owner who hauled semis out of snow

    Ford CEO thanks Super Duty owner who hauled semis out of snow
    Filed under: Government/Legal, Ownership, Weird Car News, Ford, Driving, TruckFord CEO Mark Fields thanked a New York man for using his Ford Super Duty pickup to pull stranded semi trucks out of a snow storm earlier this month.Continue reading Ford CEO thanks Super Duty owner who hauled semis out of snowFord CEO thanks Super Duty owner who hauled semis out of snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email th
  • Ford allocates $145m for new engine line at Cleveland

    Ford said it was spending US$145m to upgrade its Cleveland engine plant - claiming to be "creating or retaining" 150 jobs due to strong demand for the second generation 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine options for the 2017 F-150 pickup truck range.
  • Audi Q7 honored with IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating

    Audi Q7 honored with IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating
    Filed under: Videos, Audi, Safety, Crossover, LuxuryThe second-generation Q7 is the first "large SUV" to earn the IIHS' Top Safety Pick + rating, scoring top marks on every single testing metric.Continue reading Audi Q7 honored with IIHS Top Safety Pick + ratingAudi Q7 honored with IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • China's Didi Kuaidi is raising $1 billion more to battle Uber

    China's Didi Kuaidi is raising $1 billion more to battle Uber
    Filed under: Green, Transportation Alternatives, ChinaA Chinese company that is taking on Uber in the ride-on-demand market, Didi Kuaidi, is now worth over $20 billion, thanks to a new $1B financing round.Continue reading China's Didi Kuaidi is raising $1 billion more to battle UberChina's Didi Kuaidi is raising $1 billion more to battle Uber originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nb
  • BMW i8 crushed by cement truck will break your heart

    BMW i8 crushed by cement truck will break your heart
    Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, BMW, Fuel Efficiency, Green Driving, Coupe, Hybrid, LightweightA BMW i8 was crushed in Newport Beach, CA Thursday after a cement truck lost control and tipped over onto the hybrid coupe.Continue reading BMW i8 crushed by cement truck will break your heartBMW i8 crushed by cement truck will break your heart originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Commen
  • Jaguar likely moving HQ to Britain's most iconic racetrack

    Jaguar likely moving HQ to Britain's most iconic racetrack
    Filed under: Motorsports, Jaguar, Land Rover, UK, Performance, RacingJaguar Land Rover has moved another step closer to buying the Silverstone race track from the British Racing Drivers' Club for the automaker's new HQ. BRDC members now get to vote whether to take negotiations further.Continue reading Jaguar likely moving HQ to Britain's most iconic racetrackJaguar likely moving HQ to Britain's most iconic racetrack originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:20:00 EST.Please see our
  • Marchionne's $232 million reason to push for Fiat Chrysler's targets

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has put his money where his mouth is.
  • Tesla Model X and other SUVs too heavy for Brooklyn Bridge

    Tesla Model X and other SUVs too heavy for Brooklyn Bridge
    Filed under: Green, Tesla, Green Culture, SUV, ElectricTruck drivers might be accustomed to paying attention to signs at bridges and tunnels that warn of height and weight restrictions. Regular drivers? Not so much.Continue reading Tesla Model X and other SUVs too heavy for Brooklyn BridgeTesla Model X and other SUVs too heavy for Brooklyn Bridge originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  • SEAT Leon Cupra 290 2016 review

    SEAT Leon Cupra 290 2016 review
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    Image 1 of 10 26 Feb, 2016 1:00pmSteve Sutcliffe
    Can the new SEAT Leon Cupra 290 take the hot hatchback fight to the Ford Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R?The SEAT Leon Cupra has long been a wolf in sheep’s clothing, boasting the performance and dynamic repertoire to worry all but the most expensive, most exclusive hot hatchbacks. And this new 290 model (replacing the outgoing 280) continues that theme with a bit more power, a bit more torque, a new sports exhaust, and a range
  • Currency weakness sees Magna sales down 7% to US$32bn

    Currency weakness sees Magna sales down 7% to US$32bn
    Magna has posted sales down 7% to US$32.1bn for the year ended 31 December, with the weakening of certain currencies against the US dollar reporting currency, in particular the euro and Canadian dollar, having a significant negative impact.
  • Nissan Navara Tekna review

    Nissan Navara Tekna review
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    Image 1 of 22 26 Feb, 2016 12:00pmChris Rosamond
    The new Nissan Navara promises efficiency and luxury combined with rugged utility - we've taken it for a spin in YorkshireFull size 4x4 pickup trucks are not known for their ability to cheat the wind, typically cleaving the air with all the efficiency of a hurled house brick.
    Nissan’s handsome new Navara Double Cab may not be quite as slippery as a McLaren P1, but the company says it does boast ‘one of the most complete a
  • Ford plans $145 million upgrade at Cleveland plant for new truck engine

    Ford is investing $145 million in its Cleveland engine plant to support the production of an 'all-new second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine family.'
  • THE WEEK THAT WAS - Toro talks truck

    I have to admit to being a little surprised at how much interest a new pickup truck attracted on just-auto this week. OK, a new segment for the automaker, Fiat,  a little ingenuity in the barn-door, flexible configuration tailgate but, initially, only for South America. Perhaps the fact the name Chrysler is also appended to the word Fiat these days? And, given that South America is from where VW lobs the Amarok to the world, and the Renault-Nissan-Mercedes-anyone else want a rebadged L
  • European market up 6.1% in January; Opel Astra a hit

    With 1.09m units sold, January 2016 marked the 29th consecutive month of year-on-year registration growth in Europe, according to data released by JATO.  
  • Hot new Ford Fiesta ST200 adds power and performance

    Hot new Ford Fiesta ST200 adds power and performance
    New Ford Fiesta ST200gets a power boost up to 197bhp, plus fresh paint and alloy wheels for the Geneva Motor Show 2016-02-28 23:00 Ahead of a Geneva Motor Show debut, the new Ford Fiesta ST200 has been revealed. It's a more powerful version of the hot supermini, and gets a power boost to 197bhp for its 1.6-litre turbocharged engine.
    The standard Ford Fiesta ST has 180bhp and the ST200 version gets 10 per cent more power than that. It means there's 197bhp on tap as well as 290Nm of torque. The 0
  • Automotive players prepare for composites conference - Automotive World (press release)

    Automotive players prepare for composites conference
    Automotive World (press release)
    Automotive industry suppliers will be present at the world's largest composites show. By Xavier Boucherat. The 2016 JEC World Show and Conference, the world's largest gathering of composites manufacturers and professionals, will take place in March.
  • Specialist Automotive Gearbox Firm Saving £400 per Month Cardboard Baler - Waste Management World

    Waste Management World
    Specialist Automotive Gearbox Firm Saving £400 per Month Cardboard Baler
    Waste Management World
    Blackburn, UK based Mellor Electrics – a specialist motor and gearbox manufacturer fort he automotive industry, has overhauled its approach to packaging recycling with the help of a mill size baler from Riverside Waste Machinery. Balers packaging ...
  • Used Fiat 500 review

    Used Fiat 500 review
    The Fiat 500 bagged the European Car of the Year award when it returned from its long absence in 2008, with its retro looks making it one of the most highly desirable small cars around. More than a decade on the 500 hasn’t evolved a great deal, although that hasn’t diminished its popularity on the used market.
    The 500 has almost single-handedly kept Fiat going in the UK over the last few years, such is its success. But while it’s worked wonders for the Italian company’s i
  • VW Brazil facelifts top selling Gol again

    Volkswagen Brazil has launched its second update of the fifth generation Gol compact hatchback, Brazil's sales champion for 27 consecutive years (1987-2013). The Gol is also the country's production record holder with over 7.8m built since 1980, and the export leader with over 1.3m units shipped to 60 countries.
  • Hyundai i20 Coupe vs Vauxhall Corsa

    Hyundai i20 Coupe vs Vauxhall Corsa
    Three-door superminis blend racy looks with affordable prices, we see if Hyundai’s new i20 Coupe is better than the Vauxhall Corsa 2016-02-27 12:00 In the cut-throat supermini market, you tend to have two bodystyles to choose from: a practical five-door or a sporty three-door. Some makers are happy to offer either option with the same basic outline, but Hyundai has added extra flair to the class, in the form of its i20 Coupe.
    • Best superminis to buy right now
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