Automotive news

• 4 great travel games to play on road trips

  11-02-2019 23:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Original VideoRemember back seat bingo?Continue reading 4 great travel games to play on road trips 4 great travel games to play on road trips originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Kickin' it: Lexus, John Elliott turn Nike Air Force 1 into fashion tires

  11-02-2019 22:45
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Lexus,Crossover,Concept Cars,LuxuryThe all-white tires debuted on a UX.Continue reading Kickin' it: Lexus, John Elliott turn Nike Air Force 1 into fashion tires Kickin' it: Lexus, John Elliott turn Nike Air Force 1 into fashion tires originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• New law would protect people who save dogs from hot cars

  11-02-2019 21:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsA Georgia senator has proposed a bill for good samaritans.Continue reading New law would protect people who save dogs from hot cars New law would protect people who save dogs from hot cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Hennessey gives 2019 McLaren 600LT up to 1,000 horsepower

  11-02-2019 21:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,McLaren,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThere are lower power packages, too.Continue reading Hennessey gives 2019 McLaren 600LT up to 1,000 horsepower Hennessey gives 2019 McLaren 600LT up to 1,000 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid spied with interior completely uncovered

  11-02-2019 21:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,CrossoverThe Escape interior is just like the new Focus we won't get.Continue reading 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid spied with interior completely uncovered 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid spied with interior completely uncovered originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• 2020 Kia Soul gets fuel economy ratings boost

  11-02-2019 20:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Kia,Crossover,HatchbackVersions powered by the 2.0-liter from the Forte get a combined 31 mpg.Continue reading 2020 Kia Soul gets fuel economy ratings boost2020 Kia Soul gets fuel economy ratings boostoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• New Toyota Highlander spied with chiseled body, loses cardboard cladding

  11-02-2019 20:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Toyota,Crossover,SUVIt still looks like a big RAV4.Continue reading New Toyota Highlander spied with chiseled body, loses cardboard cladding New Toyota Highlander spied with chiseled body, loses cardboard cladding originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid and sedan fuel economy revealed

  11-02-2019 19:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Car Buying,Sedan,HybridThe Corolla Hybrid rivals the Prius.Continue reading 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid and sedan fuel economy revealed 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid and sedan fuel economy revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Israeli automotive cybersecurity startup C2A Security lands $6.5 million - Tech.eu

  11-02-2019 19:02 via tech.eu
  Israeli automotive cybersecurity startup C2A Security lands $6.5 million  Tech.euIsraeli startup C2A Security, the product of which protects internal car systems from cyberattacks, has raised $6.5 million in a funding round led by Maniv Mobility ...
  
  Read more

• Five Ways Agile in Automotive Will Pivot in 2019 - Ward's Auto

  11-02-2019 18:58 via wardsauto.com
  Five Ways Agile in Automotive Will Pivot in 2019  Ward's AutoAs Agile Coaches in Automotive, we consider it as one of our day-to-day duties to keep an eye on industry developments to evaluate how those may benefit (or ...
  
  Read more

• Jaguar seeking US$1bn funding elsewhere

  11-02-2019 18:26
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover has said conditions aren't right for it to borrow from the bond market and that it was seeking alternative funding.
  
  Read more

• 2020 Chevy Silverado HD vs. 2019 Ram, Ford heavy duty trucks: How they compare on paper

  11-02-2019 18:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Car Buying,Sedan,Hybrid2020 Chevy Silverado HD vs. 2019 Ram HD vs. 2019 Ford Super Duty pickup trucks. We compare power, torque, towing, payload and pricing for these heavy duty trucks.Continue reading 2020 Chevy Silverado HD vs. 2019 Ram, Ford heavy duty trucks: How they compare on paper 2020 Chevy Silverado HD vs. 2019 Ram, Ford heavy duty trucks: How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of
  
  Read more

• BMW Z4 review

  11-02-2019 18:24
  
  For Crisp, modern styling Powerful engines High quality feelOur Rating 
  4Against Could be more exciting No manual gearbox No folding hard-top2019
  BMW’s front-engined, rear-drive sports car is an old-school delight, but it’s a less engaging driver’s car than a BoxsterThe BMW Z4 has been a great success for the company over three generations, and while the previous model felt a bit more like a boulevard cruiser with its folding hard-top, the latest version has reve
  
  Read more

• BMW 8 Series review

  11-02-2019 18:04
  
  For Strong enginesImpressive techVery luxuriousOur Rating 
  4Against Some rivals feel sharperFidgety low-speed rideTiny rear seats2018
  The BMW 8 Series is a sleek range flagship designed to fill a gap between luxury grand touring and sports coupesThe BMW 8 Series is an interesting mix of swoopy, eye-catching style, unabashed luxury and sporting promise. It’s a package that fits somewhere between the extreme refinement of the Mercedes S-Class Coupe and the sporty driving thril
  
  Read more

• Exclusive: banned 22-reg number plates revealed

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  DVLA releases latest list of number plate combinations deemed too inappropriate to be displayed publicly
  
  Read more

• Banned UK number plates: the 20-plate car registrations too rude for the road

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  The DVLA has released its bi-annual list of banned UK number plates deemed too distasteful for the road
  
  Read more

• Banned car number plates: the blacklisted 73-reg combinations revealed

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  DVLA has released the list of number plate combinations deemed too rude for the road
  
  Read more

• Banned car number plates: the blacklisted 23-reg combinations revealed

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  DVLA has released the list of number plate combinations deemed too rude for the road
  
  Read more

• Banned car number plates: the 24-reg numbers too rude for the roads

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banned list
  
  Read more

• Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roadsde for the roads

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banned list
  
  Read more

• Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banned list
  
  Read more

• Banned 22-reg number plates revealed

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  DVLA releases latest list of number plate combinations deemed too inappropriate to be displayed publicly
  
  Read more

• Alpina reveals new B7 super saloon

  11-02-2019 18:00
  
  Alex Ingram2019-02-11 17:15
  German tuner creates BMW 7 Series-based limousine with 205mph top speedLong-standing BMW tuner Alpina has turned its attention to the freshly revised BMW 7 Series, and while the shock of the huge grille has yet to die down, a 205mph top speed is a welcome distraction.
  The performance comes from an Alpina-fettled version of BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8. Power remains at the same 600bhp and 800nm of torque as the old model, but tweaks to the turb
  
  Read more

• 2020 Alpina B7 revealed, packs a revised 600-horsepower twin-turbo V8

  11-02-2019 17:50
  
  Filed under:BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformancePricing undercuts the V12-powered BMW M760i.Continue reading 2020 Alpina B7 revealed, packs a revised 600-horsepower twin-turbo V8 2020 Alpina B7 revealed, packs a revised 600-horsepower twin-turbo V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Subaru to unveil new e-Boxer hybrid at Geneva

  11-02-2019 17:41
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-02-11 16:41
  Subaru will debut a new mild-hybrid version of its 2.0-litre flat-four powertrain at this year’s Geneva Motor ShowSubaru will debut a new mild-hybrid powertrain at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Called the e-Boxer, it’s expected to comprise Subaru’s 2.0-litre flat-four petrol engine supported by an electric motor.
  The Japanese firm is yet to announce any official specifications for the engine, however, earlier this year Subaru previewed its
  
  Read more

• How to buy an electric car

  11-02-2019 17:29
  
  Electric cars may be the future but they remain quite the novelty to most people, and knowledge about the technology, how to use it and what the big brands are offering can for many people be hard to come by. The first step to buying an electric car for most people then, is to get up to speed with the change in usage patterns that EVs demand and the type of products that are available from brands like Audi  , Nissan, BMW and Volksw
  
  Read more

• Want a 725-hp Ford F-150? Ohio dealer sells them for $40K

  11-02-2019 17:25
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,PerformanceYour choice of Roush, Procharger or Whipple superchargers.Continue reading Want a 725-hp Ford F-150? Ohio dealer sells them for $40K Want a 725-hp Ford F-150? Ohio dealer sells them for $40K originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Toyota Supra gets modified for the first time by TRD

  11-02-2019 16:55
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceSupra TRD Performance Line Concept gets a new look with extra aero.Continue reading Toyota Supra gets modified for the first time by TRD Toyota Supra gets modified for the first time by TRD originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Curry Automotive's Employees Are Driven to Succeed Thanks to This Motivational CEO - Westchester Magazine

  11-02-2019 16:55 via westchestermagazine.com
  Curry Automotive's Employees Are Driven to Succeed Thanks to This Motivational CEO  Westchester MagazineAs the third-generation leader of Curry Automotive, Bernard F. Curry III knows exactly how to motivate employees, keep customers loyal — and make a ...
  
  Read more

• SEAT to preview an autonomous “urban mobility” vehicle

  11-02-2019 16:45
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-02-11 15:46
  SEAT will present an autonomous, 5G-connected “mobility platform” at the Mobility World Congress, tasked with aiding urban travelSEAT will present an autonomous, 5G-connected “mobility platform” at this year’s Mobility World Congress, tasked with aiding urban travel
  SEAT will unveil a new compact, 5G-connected, all-electric vehicle at this year’s Mobility World Congress, teased by this image. The new model will outline the firm&r
  
  Read more

• Twitter hires executive to help automotive brands with marketing campaigns - PRWeek

  11-02-2019 16:28 via prweek.com
  Twitter hires executive to help automotive brands with marketing campaigns  PRWeekDETROIT: Twitter has hired Guy Schueller as industry director of automotive, effective on Monday. Schueller is based in Detroit and reporting to Rob Pietsch, MD ...
  
  Read more

• Subaru to introduce two e-Boxer hybrids at Geneva

  11-02-2019 16:10
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Subaru,HybridSubaru's electrified brand is getting a European reveal.Continue reading Subaru to introduce two e-Boxer hybrids at Geneva Subaru to introduce two e-Boxer hybrids at Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Frost & Sullivan Webinar Explores What's Driving the Global Automotive Industry in 2019 content= - PR Newswire UK

  11-02-2019 15:57 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Frost & Sullivan Webinar Explores What's Driving the Global Automotive Industry in 2019 content=  PR Newswire UKAcceleration in Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Uptake Key to Overall Global Vehicle Sales Growth LONDON, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive ...
  
  Read more

• 1987 Buick GNX has been driven less distance than some babies have crawled

  11-02-2019 15:40
  
  Filed under:Buick,Auctions,Coupe,PerformanceIt's 32 years old yet essentially brand new, and it's for saleContinue reading 1987 Buick GNX has been driven less distance than some babies have crawled 1987 Buick GNX has been driven less distance than some babies have crawled originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Mazda Slovakia brochure reveals Skyactiv-X Euro power numbers

  11-02-2019 15:25
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Hatchback,SedanThey're not far from the more powerful U.S. version we expect.Continue reading Mazda Slovakia brochure reveals Skyactiv-X Euro power numbers Mazda Slovakia brochure reveals Skyactiv-X Euro power numbers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Tobacco giant BAT returns to Formula One racing with McLaren

  11-02-2019 14:50
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,McLaren,RacingIt left when the sport kicked the tobacco-advertising habit in 2006Continue reading Tobacco giant BAT returns to Formula One racing with McLaren Tobacco giant BAT returns to Formula One racing with McLaren originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Yes, Ford's new 7.3-liter V8 could fit in the Mustang and the F-150 Raptor

  11-02-2019 14:40
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,Truck,Performance,SpecialtyNo, that's probably not going to happen. Here's why.Continue reading Yes, Ford's new 7.3-liter V8 could fit in the Mustang and the F-150 Raptor Yes, Ford's new 7.3-liter V8 could fit in the Mustang and the F-150 Raptor originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• BMW boosts prices for the 2020 7 Series

  11-02-2019 14:20
  
  Filed under:BMW,Sedan,LuxuryHere's what it costs, but also the additional power and features you'll get.Continue reading BMW boosts prices for the 2020 7 Series BMW boosts prices for the 2020 7 Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Global Automotive Test Equipment Market Report 2019-2025 Featuring ABB, Bosch, Horiba, Honeywell, Delphi, and Siemens - PRNewswire

  11-02-2019 14:15 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Test Equipment Market Report 2019-2025 Featuring ABB, Bosch, Horiba, Honeywell, Delphi, and Siemens  PRNewswireDUBLIN, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Test Equipment Market by Vehicle Type, Product Type, Application, End Market & Region - Global ...
  
  Read more

• Mercedes-Benz global sales fall in January

  11-02-2019 14:06
  Mercedes-Benz sales fell 6.7% year on year to 180,539 vehicles with the company blaming model changeovers for the fall.
  
  Read more

• Toyota updates crash dummy software for autonomous vehicles

  11-02-2019 13:50
  Toyota has released the sixth version of its THUMS (Total Human Model for Safety) virtual crash test dummy software, developing the technology to provide more sophisticated simulations suitable for future vehicles, including automated models.
  
  Read more

• Musk visits Norway to review Tesla delivery delays

  11-02-2019 13:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's Elon Musk visited Norway to review service in the automaker's third-biggest global market, where delays have upset customers.
  
  Read more

• Volkswagen Financial Services acquires controlling stake in FleetLogistics

  11-02-2019 13:07
  Volkswagen Financial Services (VFS) has taken a 60% stake in FleetCompany, based in Oberhaching, Bavaria, which operates worldwide under the brand name FleetLogistics in over 70 countries.
  
  Read more

• Nissan, Renault to issue first earnings reports amid Ghosn crisis this week

  11-02-2019 12:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  What kind of financial blow has the widening scandal surrounding Carlos Ghosn delivered to Nissan and Renault?
  
  Read more

• COMMENT: EV charging success reliant on convenience and collaboration - Automotive World

  11-02-2019 12:45 via automotiveworld.com
  COMMENT: EV charging success reliant on convenience and collaboration  Automotive WorldWith EV adoption growing year-on-year, providing a sufficient charging network represents one of the greatest challenges the automotive industry has ever ...
  
  Read more

• Best online tyre retailers 2020 - pictures

  11-02-2019 12:45
  Pictures of the best online tyre retailers
  
  Read more

• Owners won't control data vehicle generates - survey

  11-02-2019 12:41
  UK automotive executives believe the owner/driver of a connected car in future won't own the data their vehicle generates, according to KPMG's Global Automotive Executive Survey 2019.
  
  Read more

• In-car tech blamed for increased road deaths

  11-02-2019 12:33
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-02-11 11:55
  Figures show number of drivers killed or seriously injured as a result of in-car distractions has risen 11 per cent over the last decadeIn-car distractions are causing hundreds of deaths and serious injuries every year, according to official Government figures.
  An analysis of Department for Transport stats shows there were 88 deaths and 614 serious injuries caused by in-car distractions, an 11 per cent increase over the course of the last decade.
  • Half
  
  Read more

• New 2020 Mitsubishi ASX breaks cover ahead of Geneva

  11-02-2019 12:31
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-02-12 07:00
  The new Mitsubishi ASX compact SUV gets a fresh look and a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder engineA new Mitsubishi ASX SUV has been unveiled ahead of a full showcasing at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
  The compact SUV and Nissan Qashqai rival gets a completely fresh design inside and out, Mitsubishi’s latest infotainment system and a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine finds its way under the bonnet.
  • Best small SUVs on sale right now
  The exterio
  
  Read more

• Best online tyre retailers 2020

  11-02-2019 12:30
  
  Tyres are an expensive but essential motoring consumable. Whether you pick up a puncture or have worn rubber from many miles of driving, getting a fresh set is paramount to road safety, not just for you but also for other road users.
  It’s not a case of just going for the cheapest option, with Auto Express tyre tests showing the benefits of premium brands when it comes to cornering and braking, both in the wet and dry.
  Finding the best deal on tyres is something of an art; and that’s
  
  Read more

Follow @AutomotiveNewsl on Twitter!