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Volkswagen Amarok to tackle desert as official support vehicle of Dakar

Nov 17, 2009 10:57 AM

Filed under: Motorsports, Truck, Volkswagen Volkswagn Amarok pickup - click above to enlarge Two months from now, Volkswagen will be expanding its involvement in the annual Dakar Rally in South Am...

Fiat reveals new Doblo... will it come to America to challenge Ford's Transit Connect?

Nov 16, 2009 12:59 PM

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Europe, Work, Dodge, Fiat Fiat Doblo - click above for high-res gallery You're feasting your eyes on Fiat's new Doblo. First debuting in 2001, Fiat has manged to sell ove...

SEMA 2009: Meet the world's most desirable Lexus RX450h by Branew

Nov 5, 2009 3:20 PM

Filed under: Aftermarket, Hybrid, Japan, Crossover, Lexus, Luxury Branew Lexus RX450h - click above image to view hi-res gallery Let me be blunt: I don't like luxury crossovers. At all. It's a nic...

Make it stop: Bad landau tops

Nov 1, 2009 10:51 AM

Filed under: Sedan, Buick, Ford, Humor, Design/Style Silly landau tops - Click above image for high-res image gallery Landau tops. Frankly, some are fine. Show us, say, a mid-to-late '70s Olds Cut...

SEMA Preview: Subaru bringing tuned STI, Legacy and 1969 360 van

Oct 30, 2009 1:29 PM

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Budget, Minivan/Van, Sedan, Performance, Japan, Subaru, Luxury 1969 Subaru 360 SPT Delivery Van -- Click above image for high-res gallery SEMA is just around t...

Want to take the Audi e-tron for a test drive? Grab your Playstation 3

Sep 21, 2009 2:32 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Marketing/Advertising, Technology, Audi, Toys/Games, Alternative Fuel You might expect a car with four motors and 3,319 lb-ft of torque to take a great deal of el...

Ferrari California the latest object of Hamann's tuning affections

Sep 21, 2009 8:57 AM

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Performance, Ferrari Hamann Ferrari California - Click above for high-res image gallery Like their ever-tuning counterparts Edo Competition, Hamann Motorspor...

Frankfurt 2009: Lexus LF-Ch Concept hits, misses

Sep 15, 2009 2:29 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Hybrid, Hatchback, Lexus, Luxury Lexus LF-Ch Concept - click above image for hi-res gallery We spent over 40 minutes photographing the oddly named ...

REPORT: Auctioneer Dean Kruse in deep financial/legal doo-doo

Sep 10, 2009 6:58 AM

Filed under: Auctions, Etc., Government/Legal Kruse International, the four-decade-old, Indiana-based auction house that's moved cars like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, is having a rough time of it. Ac...

Can you name that road sign? Take this quiz and find out

Sep 6, 2009 3:03 PM

Filed under: Etc., Safety, HumorA couple of weeks ago, we challenged you to take a shot at a written driving test. The test wasn't designed for rocket scientists, but a few of you justifiably compl...

Meet 29-year-old Henry Ford III, the next scion in line for the crown

Aug 28, 2009 4:29 PM

Filed under: Ford Ford Motor Company is a publicly traded company with a catch: the Ford family permanently holds 40% of the company's voting shares. That means the Ford family has an awful lot of...

2010 KDM Hyundai Tucson is looking California and...errr... naming Arizona

Aug 25, 2009 6:58 AM

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Crossover, Hyundai, Diesel, South Korea 2010 Korean-market Hyundai Tucson ix - Click above for high-res image gallery Although U.S. consumers aren't slated to clap eyes ...

Forget Waldo, BBC Books coming out with Where's Stig? for kids

Aug 25, 2009 6:00 AM

Filed under: Etc., Toys/Games, UKWasted time. All the wasted time we spent as children looking for that ridiculous, bespectacled, striped goon when we could have been seeking out the world's most e...

REPORT: Tengzhong deal for Hummer expected to close in Q3

Aug 23, 2009 2:15 PM

Filed under: China, Hummer, Off-RoadSlowly clearing one obstacle after another, Tengzhong is closer to sealing the deal to buy Hummer from General Motors. Chinese reports have come almost completel...

Pischetsrieder to chair Continental supervisory board?

Aug 18, 2009 5:58 AM

Filed under: Europe, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs Emerging reports from the German press suggest that Bernd Pischetsrieder is being considered as a top candidate to lead automotive supplier Continental...

Officially Official: 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

Aug 12, 2009 5:35 PM

Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Hybrid, Sedan, BMW 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 - click above for a high-res image gallery The embargo dam began cracking earlier today with the premature release of t...

Live Webcast: General Motors product and technology update at 8AM Eastern

Aug 11, 2009 5:22 AM

Filed under: GM Follow the jump to watch Fritz Henderson's GM product and tech update at 8AM Eastern General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson will make a presentation this morning at 8:00 AM EDT from the...

Meadowbrook 2009: Hood ornamentation, front and center!

Aug 3, 2009 2:41 PM

Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows, Design/Style 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupe deVille hood ornament - Click above for high-res image gallery Once upon a time, one of the distinguishing features of all ...

REPORT: Ford Focus is top-selling Cash For Clunkers car, nearly half buying domestic

Aug 3, 2009 1:40 PM

Filed under: Coupe, SUV, Truck, Government/Legal, Ford 2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has processed 80,500 tra...

Pink Maserati Barchetta? "Negato" says Italian Coast Guard

Jul 27, 2009 3:33 PM

Filed under: Classics, Etc., Europe, Maserati, HumorIt's more than ironic that the Italian word barchetta literally translates to "little boat." When originally used to describe racing Ferraris, th...

REPORT: VW chooses Mexican plant for new compact sedan

Jul 22, 2009 2:30 PM

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Volkswagen, South America Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Special Edition - Click above for hi-res image gallery Adding a vote of confidence to Mexico's struggling auto indu...

VIDEO Review: European-spec Ford Fiesta

Jul 18, 2009 5:56 PM

Filed under: Videos, Ford Click above to watch the video after the break The US auto industry has traditionally been a market for large cars, trucks and SUVs. High fuel prices and increasingly stri...

GM working on dedicated hybrid sedan?

Jul 13, 2009 11:32 AM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Chevrolet, GM 2008 Chevy Malibu Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors' current crop of midsize hybrid sedans are ra...

eBay Find of the Day: Optimus Prime hiding in plain sight [w/VIDEO]

Jul 7, 2009 5:55 PM

Filed under: Auction Action 1997 Peterbilt dressed as Optimus Prime - Click above for image gallery With Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen holding the number box office spot for two weeks, ther...

REPORT: Toyota plans to manufacture up to 30,000 plug-in hybrids in 2012

Jul 5, 2009 11:05 AM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Japan, ToyotaFanning competition against GM's upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in, the Nikkei business daily reports that Toyota Motor Corp. plans to manuf...

VIDEO: German man takes delivery of his 135th BMW

Jul 4, 2009 9:50 AM

Filed under: BMW Klaus Hammerschmidt picks up his new BMW M6 - Click above to watch video after the jump How many cars have you owned over the course of your life? Three? Five? Ten? How about 135...

GM hits two million Buick sales in China

Jun 22, 2009 4:34 PM

Filed under: China, Buick, GM 2009 Buick Regal (China Spec) - click above for high-res image gallery It took General Motors eight years to sell one million Buicks in China, but the second million c...

VIDEO: Soul Train: Stunt time with Kia down at the docks

Jun 14, 2009 3:15 PM

Filed under: Economy, Videos, Hatchbacks, Kia Click above to watch the video after the jump Do you remember those Transformers fan videos in which fanboys with a lot of time and not a lot of friend...

Carbon Motors reports 10,000 pre-orders for diesel-powered E7 police car

Jun 12, 2009 2:28 PM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Government/Legal, Green, Police/EmergencyCarbon Motors E7 - Click above for high-res image gallery As it turns out, there's quite a backlog of pent up demand for a...

Aprilia commemorates Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with special RSV 1000 R livery

Jun 8, 2009 3:59 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, Lifestyle, Motorcycles, Celebrities Aprilia RSV 1000 Factory Transformers livery - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors isn't the only vehicle manufacture...

Verna Transform is not America's next top model Hyundai Accent

Jun 5, 2009 4:58 PM

Filed under: Economy, Green, Hatchbacks, Hyundai 2010 Hyundai Verna Transform/Accent - Click above for an image gallery On Wednesday, we brought you the first pictures of Hyundai's new Transform, a...

BMW working on system that stops vehicles during a medical emergency

Jun 5, 2009 2:29 PM

Filed under: Safety, Tech, BMW Senior citizens who are at heightened risk for heart attack and strokes or those with diabetes often stop driving to keep both themselves and other motorists safe in ...

First Drive: 2010 Jaguar XFR, XKR and one of the best V8s on the market

May 29, 2009 9:57 AM

Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Jaguar, First Drive 2010 Jaguar XFR - Click above for high-res image gallery About 20 minutes after heading south towards the Mediterranean, traff...

States adopting "No Smiles" policy for driver's licenses?

May 27, 2009 8:58 AM

Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, HumorSay cheese! Unless you happen to live in Arkansas, Indiana, Nevada or Virginia, that is. In a case that once again reminds us that the truth is often stran...

AutoblogGreen for 05.25.09

May 25, 2009 4:08 AM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green #saleschart { border: 0px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #saleschart td { padding: 7px; border-bottom: 0px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin...

National Motorists Association ranks states most hostile to drivers

May 21, 2009 5:30 PM

Filed under: Government/LegalFor as long as there has been traffic enforcement, drivers from different states have gathered to compare notes on whose police and legal systems are the most oppressiv...

Nissan slaps $56,915* Monroney on 2010 QX56

May 13, 2009 3:58 PM

Filed under: Car Buying, SUVs, Infiniti 2008 (2009, and 2010) Infiniti QX56 - Click above for a high-res image gallery Infiniti has announced pricing on the 2010 QX56 full-size luxury SUV. Essenti...

Even Better than the Real Thing: Retro Gullwing still built in Germany, but with V8 power

May 7, 2009 11:28 AM

Filed under: Time Warp, Mercedes-Benz The Retro Gullwing - Click above for high-res gallery The Gullwing is making a comeback, and making it big. As if there weren't enough concept cars, custom rod...

U.S. Cash-for-Clunkers deal reportedly nearing congressional compromise

Apr 24, 2009 11:27 AM

Filed under: Car Buying, Trends, Government/Legal, GreenIt's looking increasingly likely that the United States will soon have its own Cash-for-Clunkers program. According to The Detroit News, two ...

CAW President Lewenza issues address responding to Nardelli/Lasorda letter

Apr 20, 2009 2:58 PM

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Chrysler, LLC., UAW/Unions, CanadaThe top dogs at Chrysler sent a letter to the Canadian Auto Workers union that essentially said that the automaker needed wage c...

REPORT: Hyundai CEO Krafcik sees Genesis as a Lexus-like sub-brand

Apr 18, 2009 12:35 PM

Filed under: Hyundai Hyundai Equus: Click above for photo gallery Hyundai may have started off as a value brand devoid of high end transportation, but over the past few years, efforts such as the A...

Detroit area mayor gets pulled over, demands speeding ticket

Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM

Filed under: Etc., Government/LegalOur reaction would be markedly different after getting busted for 5 mph over. Rather than excoriate the revenue enhancement agent for harassing a man of the peopl...

Rumormill: Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster coming in 2011

Apr 14, 2009 12:22 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Auto Show, Convertibles, Supercars, Mercedes-Benz, RumormillIn a story that's sure to surprise no one, France's L'Automobile magazine is reporting that the upco...

GM, Task Force preparing for "surgical" bankruptcy

Apr 12, 2009 10:41 PM

Filed under: Government/Legal, GMAccording to a lengthy report by the New York Times, the Treasury Department is directing General Motors to begin work on a bankruptcy filing by June 1. Based on so...

New York: Mitsubishi Outlander GT heading for production

Apr 9, 2009 9:12 AM

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Crossovers/CUVs, Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype - Click above for a high-res gallery Mitsubishi made it official, the Outlander GT Protoype revealed a...

VIDEO: Rockstar/AEM's NASCAR V8-powered Scion tC drift car gets unboxed

Apr 7, 2009 9:32 AM

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupes, Videos, Scion, Toyota Click above to view the videos after the jump Here are two things that don't come to mind when you think of Scion: rear-wheel drive and V8 po...

Formula Drift returns for 2009 season with opener in Long Beach

Apr 4, 2009 7:34 AM

Filed under: Motorsports, Event AlertClick above for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Red Bull Drifting World Championship The Formula Drift series is returning for its sixth season with the series o...

Researchers develop self-repairing paint powered by the sun

Mar 13, 2009 3:57 PM

Filed under: TechIn another case of Nature to the Rescue, scientists have come up with a polyurethane coating that repairs itself in the sun. The secret ingredient: chitosan, which comes from the s...

Dubai F1 themepark reportedly delayed until "at least" next year

Mar 1, 2009 12:03 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, Etc. Click on the above picture for more images of the F1 themepark Blaming the global economic slowdown, the builders of the first F1-X theme park in Dubai are saying the...

Local TV reports Ford Kuga to be made in Louisville

Mar 1, 2009 9:02 AM

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Crossovers/CUVs, Ford, UAW/UnionsWhen Ford began laying out its plan to build European product over here, Ford's Louisville assembly plant was tipped to build the...

Tiny Toyota iQ registers 5 Star NCAP performance

Feb 19, 2009 2:59 PM

Filed under: Euro, Safety, Toyota Click above for high-res gallery of the Toyota iQ's NCAP test We still wouldn't want to crack the tiny Toyota iQ into anything, but the little rollerskate has earn...

First Mahindra pickups in U.S. will be assembled in India, not Ohio

Feb 14, 2009 12:24 PM

Filed under: Trucks/Pickups, Plants/Manufacturing, Marketing/Advertising, IndiaMahindra's plan to launch its midsize pickups in the United States has taken another interesting turn, as the Indian a...

Supercharged Supercar: Hulme to offer ZR1's LS9 V8

Feb 10, 2009 4:58 PM

Filed under: Supercars Click above to see the Hulme CanAm in high resolution Most automakers -- especially those with limited resources -- get their first production model to market before announci...

Delphi seeking court's permission to end retiree health care

Feb 7, 2009 2:28 PM

Filed under: Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Earnings/FinancialsIf you thought things were looking bleak at General Motors, perhaps you should take a peek at Delphi, the parts supplier t...

BMW considering five possible variants of next 1-series, turbocharging galore

Feb 5, 2009 6:57 AM

Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes, Euro, Crossovers/CUVs, Hatchbacks, BMW, RumormillA report by AutoBild states that BMW's designers are hard at work on the next iteration of the 1 series and that ...

One in 20 Million: Honda celebrates U.S. production milestone

Feb 4, 2009 2:57 PM

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, HondaIn spite of Honda's latest production cuts, the Japanese automaker reached a significant milestone this week. Twenty-seven years after opening its Marysville...

GM increases truck production for the spring

Feb 3, 2009 6:58 AM

Filed under: Trucks/Pickups, Plants/Manufacturing, GMGeneral Motors has been working hard to get its 2008 and 2009 inventory in line with the market's lackluster demand. In fact, many of the Genera...

VIDEO: Full version of Audi Super Bowl commercial, "Chase"

Feb 1, 2009 4:40 PM

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Audi, Celebrities Click above to watch video after the jump Last week we showed you the 30-second version of Audi's Super Bowl commercial called "Chase". That's ...

Chicago Preview: Suzuki bringing three Equator concepts to Windy City. Again.

Jan 30, 2009 1:58 PM

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Trucks/Pickups, Suzuki Click above for a larger image of Suzuki and Truckin' Magazine's Equator concept At last year's Chicago Auto Show, Suzuki showe...

Rahal-Letterman to quit IRL unless a sponsor steps up

Jan 30, 2009 5:31 AM

Filed under: Motorsports Click for a gallery of shots from the 2008 Detroit Grand Prix Roger Penske once said "the quickest way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with a large fortune." ...

2010 MINI Cooper JCW Convertible tipped for Geneva

Jan 29, 2009 3:55 PM

Filed under: Convertibles, Geneva Motor Show, MINI Click above for a gallery of the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible MINI's going to be busy over the next few months, with new product debuts already sc...

VIDEOS: Hyundai Super Bowl commercials featuring Genesis Coupe have arrived

Jan 29, 2009 3:20 PM

Filed under: Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Videos, Hyundai Click above to watch Hyundai's Super Bowl commercials after the jump This Sunday, Hyundai will debut five new 30-second spots before and during ...

Auto suppliers get organized, ask Treasury Dept. for $10 billion in loans

Jan 28, 2009 12:59 PM

Filed under: Government/Legal, Earnings/FinancialsAuto suppliers are in a perilous position, which isn't surprising considering that their livelihoods are directly tied to those of the major automa...

Toyota recalls 1.3M Yaris models, which begs the question: What's the plural of Yaris?

Jan 28, 2009 10:59 AM

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Recalls/TSBs, Safety, Hatchbacks, Toyota Click above for high-res image gallery of the Toyota Yaris The 2006 and 2007 model Toyota Yaris is being recalled over a seat b...

Acura LMP1 and BMW GT2 cars take Sebring testing by storm

Jan 27, 2009 3:59 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, Acura, BMW Click above for image gallery of the Acura LMP1 ALMS cars Despite losing Audi for the 2009 season, the American Le Mans Series still has a lot to celebrate. For...

V12 BMW 760i spied?

Jan 27, 2009 7:27 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, BMWAlthough BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan has traditionally been available with twelve cylinders under the hood, the latest F01 chassis has so far been head...

Chrysler job bank going on hiatus Monday

Jan 25, 2009 6:35 AM

Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Earnings/Financials, UAW/UnionsThe UAW jobs bank is a kind of employment limbo in which workers get paid a portion of their salary but don't work whil...

Nigerian goat held by police, accused of armed carjacking

Jan 24, 2009 6:07 AM

Filed under: Etc., HumorThere aren't enough police in some areas of Nigeria, so vigilante groups have formed to take up the slack. When vigilantes in Kwara State saw two men trying to carjack a Maz...

Top Gear officially reveals Stig's identity, and he's even more impressive than we thought

Jan 21, 2009 12:59 PM

Filed under: Etc., UK, CelebritiesFair warning: This is our third Stig post in about a week, so if you're not a fan of the Top Gear and its Tame Racing Driver, feel free to mosey on down the page. ...

Ruh-Roh: Ferrari's new F1 car already in trouble

Jan 20, 2009 3:21 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari Click above to view the new Scuderia Ferrari F60 in high resolution Scuderia Ferrari chose to unveil its new car for the 2009 F1 season before anyone else, so whil...

VIDEO: Audi RS5 at the Nurburgring is "böse" - that's German for "evil"

Jan 19, 2009 4:31 PM

Filed under: Coupes, Videos, Audi Click above for a high-res gallery of the Audi RS5 undergoing testing Audi's RS engines have never failed to deliver aurally. They don't even require you to wring ...

Rumormill: Another Mustang variant coming this show season?

Jan 19, 2009 4:01 PM

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sports/GTs, Ford, Rumormill Click above for a gallery of the 2010 Shelby GT500 at NAIAS '09 Before this auto show season is over, we'll probably see another Ford Mu...

Dark Horse: Williams-Toyota FW31 unveiled in Portugal

Jan 19, 2009 1:58 PM

Filed under: Motorsports Click on the image above for a high-res gallery of the new Williams FW31 It's been a long time since Williams stood atop the Formula 1 world, but back when they were, nobo...

Monster truck debris kills 6-year old boy at Tacoma Dome

Jan 19, 2009 7:57 AM

Filed under: Motorsports, Etc., SafetyDebris from a Friday night Tacoma, Washington monster truck show flew into the crowd, killing a six-year old boy. The tragic accident happened during the Monst...

Jackie Stewart says it's time for Mosley and Ecclestone to step down

Jan 14, 2009 10:59 AM

Filed under: MotorsportsFormer Formula One World Champion Jackie Stewart believes that no one in the sport's paddock will dare to speak out against Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone, so he's tasked ...

CES 2009: Navigon takes routing personal

Jan 10, 2009 4:02 PM

Filed under: Gadgets, CESNavigon and Rand McNally have teamed up to develop some interesting new GPS features that make it easier for users to personalize their trips.Landmark View 3D is s a $40 up...

Tuner creates 1000-horsepower Porsche 911... with bolt-ons.

Jan 9, 2009 5:32 PM

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Supercars, PorscheClick above for a high-res gallery of the SPI Sledgehammer Most stock components in a production car can only be pushed so far. Keep adding horse...

Rendered Speculation: Honda to create mini-hatch for emerging markets

Jan 9, 2009 4:58 PM

Filed under: Economy, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchbacks, Honda, Rendered Speculation, RumormillLost in the jeers following Honda's move to cancel the NSX - a car it could probably sell based solely on i...

Shanghai GM stumbles in '08

Jan 6, 2009 2:01 PM

Filed under: China, Buick, GMOne of the refrains we've all heard in recent years is how strong Buick is for General Motors in China, where it's not cursed with the stigma of being a grandparent's b...

Hyundai Genesis pips Lexus ES350 for Consumer Reports' top-rated "upscale sedan"

Jan 6, 2009 12:29 PM

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Hyundai Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan Hyundai made it clear from the onset that the new Genesis sedan would upset the balance in...

World's Richest Man invests in RVs

Jan 6, 2009 5:31 AM

Filed under: Earnings/FinancialsEveryone's broke. Gas prices keep rising and falling. America's three largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles are losing money like their pockets are full of ...

REPORT: Dongfeng to launch coupe in 2009

Jan 5, 2009 12:30 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupes, ChinaDongfeng began as one of Chairman Mao's pet projects in 1968, but lately, the Chinese automaker has been feeling left behind, despite being one of the larges...

Huet Brothers Special: A classic roadster for epic journeys

Jan 2, 2009 5:02 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, Time Warp, Euro, Special/Limited Editions Click above for a high-res image gallery of the Huet Brothers Special They don't build 'em like they used to. At least, most of '...

SEAT prices the old Audi A4 new Exeo

Dec 30, 2008 2:59 PM

Filed under: Car Buying, Sedans/Saloons, Euro, SEAT, UK Click above to view a high-resolution SEAT Exeo image gallery When SEAT announced it was to launch a new flagship that was little more than a...

Lotec updating Sirius supercar?

Dec 29, 2008 4:28 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Supercars Click above for a gallery of the 2009 Lotec Sirius The Lotec Sirius has been around since the early 2000s after former Group C2 champion Kurt Lotterschmid vowed...

It's not just California: Michigan wants to raise the gas tax, too

Dec 28, 2008 3:02 PM

Filed under: Etc., Government/LegalCalifornia isn't the only one taking aim at the pumps in an effort to raise state revenue. The Michigan state legislature is also proposing a hike in its gas tax ...

Spy Shots: E-Class wagon

Dec 28, 2008 10:33 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagons/Estates, Mercedes-BenzWhen we saw spy shots of the E63 AMG wagon a couple of months ago, we thought the extended lines might diminish the stubbiness of the E Class s...

Garden Variety: Fiat preparing 500 crossover

Dec 26, 2008 4:28 PM

Filed under: Crossovers/CUVs, FIAT Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Fiat 500 Anything you can do, I can do better. That seems to be the strategy over at the Fiat group vis-à-vis the MINI, wh...

Lexus hints at HS 250h dedicated hybrid for Detroit show

Dec 23, 2008 1:30 PM

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Lexus Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe informed us at least year's Detroit Auto Show that his company would be bringing two new hybrids...

Detroit Preview: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox debuts with direct injection

Dec 20, 2008 10:01 PM

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Crossovers/CUVs, Chevrolet Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Chevy Equinox Now that General Motors will be getting a cash infusion to stay in busine...

Traveling with kids? You need Punch Buggy iPhone app

Dec 19, 2008 5:31 AM

Filed under: Gadgets, Etc., MINIDuring the holidays, millions of Americans will pack up their families and go for long drives to visit friends and kin. Along the way, they'll enjoy the scenery toge...

Rumormill: Cadillac Volt coming to Detroit?

Dec 18, 2008 5:01 PM

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Crossovers/CUVs, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, Rumormill Click above for a high-res gallery of the Cadillac Provoq Concept Through some circum...

Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide almost ready

Dec 17, 2008 10:01 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Aston Martin Click above for a high-res gallery of the Aston Martin Rapide It's been nearly three years since we first caught a glimpse of the Aston Martin ...

Officially official: Subaru leaving World Rally Championship

Dec 16, 2008 6:58 AM

Filed under: Motorsports, SubaruClick above to view Subaru's 2008 WRC car in our high-resolution image gallery Rally fans who were troubled by the rumors yesterday that Subaru was preparing to do t...

Ford Fusion rumored to get 2.0-liter EcoBoost four in 2010

Dec 16, 2008 6:28 AM

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Ford Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport We've known for almost a year that Ford's EcoBoost line of turbocharged engines would proliferate ...

AutoblogGreen for 12.16.08

Dec 15, 2008 11:52 PM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen The economic crisis has hit Norwegian electric vehicle maker Th!nk. The old Ford company temporarily halted production of its Ci...

Spy Shots: Audi A7

Dec 14, 2008 11:07 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Hatchbacks, AudiAudi recently released sketches of upcoming product, and included was a slick drawing of the coming A7. That exact vehicle is plying the roa...

MINI creates amazing 3D ad using your webcam [w/VIDEO]

Dec 13, 2008 10:33 AM

Filed under: Videos, Hatchbacks, MINI Click the image above to see video of MINI's 3D Cooper Convertible MINI is proving to be somewhat recession-proof, with 43% and 56% increases over the past two...

For Why? KTM offers winter wear for your X-Bow

Dec 12, 2008 4:29 PM

Filed under: Convertibles, Euro Click above for a high-res gallery of the KTM X-Bow playing in the snow Given the chance to take the KTM X-Bow into any environment, a wintery wonderland wouldn't be...

NBC passes on Top Gear USA, show going to cable

Dec 11, 2008 4:30 PM

Filed under: Etc.According to the Colonial arm of Top Gear's website, the U.S. version of everyone's favorite motoring show has been passed up by NBC. The report doesn't go into any detail about wh...

Oprah's chin support buys 100th Tesla Roadster

Dec 11, 2008 11:58 AM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Government/Legal, Green The night that Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech in Chicago's Grant Park, the cameras caught Oprah Winfrey pondering the historical s...

VIDEO: Unhappy Shanghai lady tows the tow truck

Dec 10, 2008 4:58 PM

Filed under: SUVs, China, Etc., Videos, Crossovers/CUVs, Chevrolet, Humor Click above to watch video after the jump It may be viral, but it's too hilarious not to post. We just came across a YouTu...

Volvo plans to release 'micro-hybrid' in 2011

Dec 10, 2008 4:00 PM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Euro, Volvo Click above for a gallery of the Volvo ReCharge Concept Volvo's product development unit is still hard at work, even as Ford has slapped a price tag on...

VIDEO: Top Gear, Ford Fiesta, Beach Assault, WOW

Dec 10, 2008 7:02 AM

Filed under: Videos, Hatchbacks, Ford Click above to watch video after the jump We've been watching Top Gear for quite a while now, and for our money, no one on this planet mixes cars, TV and enter...

Top 10 Least Stolen Vehicles in 2008

Dec 9, 2008 4:58 PM

Filed under: Trends, Government/Legal Click above to start the list of Top Ten Least Stolen Vehicles in 2008 Yesterday we showed you the Top Ten Most Stolen Vehicles in 2008 based on thefts per num...

AMG launches Snowflake Creator for happy holiday wishing

Dec 9, 2008 3:59 PM

Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Mercedes-BenzJust like no two snowflakes are exactly the same, every AMG engine is hand assembled and therefore unique. Enough with the aphoristic crap - M...

First draft of Automaker Bailout Bill is out

Dec 8, 2008 4:27 PM

Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GMThe House of Representatives and the Senate will discuss and likely vote on the Automaker Bailout Bill (we know, it's not technically a bailou...

2008 25 Hours of Thunderhill: Powerslides and peg-legs

Dec 6, 2008 6:30 PM

Filed under: Motorsports Click above for a high-res gallery of the action on Saturday afternoon The sun has set and the fog is beginning to roll in. But before darkness descended on Thunderhill, we...

Rumormill: Subaru considering FWD Impreza for Europe, turbocharged 1.5-liter

Dec 5, 2008 10:59 AM

Filed under: Economy, Euro, Hatchbacks, Subaru, Rumormill Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Subaru Impreza Autoweek.nl is spreading a rumor that Subaru is considering offering a two-wh...

Lexus F range could expand to include LS F

Dec 4, 2008 5:06 PM

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Lexus, RumormillLexus may be throttling back its plans to attack the performance side of its German rivals, but that doesn't mean it won't expand its F-badged lineup in...

BMW working on concept credit card key fob

Dec 4, 2008 10:43 AM

Filed under: Tech, BMW Click above for high-res gallery of the BMW credit card key fob This is not the first time we've heard that BMW is developing a more efficient way to lose both your car keys ...

Ford to debut "post-kinetic" design language in Detroit

Dec 1, 2008 1:57 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, FordEven though Ford hasn't admitted it, we all know what's coming to Detroit. The 2010 Ford Taurus that's been spied and rendered is o...

VIDEO: VW Pickup concept to the rescue!

Nov 29, 2008 2:32 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Trucks/Pickups, Euro, Videos, Volkswagen Click above for a hi-res gallery. Follow the jump for the vid. If automaker-produced kitesurfer-in-distress videos are your thin...

GT3-spec Audi R8 LMS formally unveiled at Essen

Nov 28, 2008 4:55 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, Sports/GTs, Euro, Audi Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Audi R8 LMS The Essen Motor Show is now underway, and one of the bigger manufacturer unveilings was Audi's o...

Spy Shots: 998 Porsche 911

Nov 27, 2008 8:28 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Sports/GTs, PorscheThe next Porsche 911, the 998, is doing the rounds on German public roads. By the looks of it, the headlights are more vertical than the current ...

Audi R8 GT3 will have coming out party in Essen

Nov 26, 2008 10:28 AM

Filed under: Motorsports, Audi, Misc. Auto Shows Click above for high-res image gallery of the Audi R8 GT3 Audi has created an R8 that looks like it would rather kill things than win races, but kno...

AutoblogGreen for 11.26.08

Nov 26, 2008 2:55 AM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen If you're looking to sell a hydrogen car, who do you try and sell it to? If you're Honda the answer is kids, of course, because ...

Orange you glad Jason Calacanis let us drive his Tesla Roadster?

Nov 24, 2008 12:31 PM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green Click above for high-res image gallery of Jason's Tesla Roadster For those who don't know Jason Calacanis, he is an original co-founder of Weblogs, Inc. As s...

The Paparazzi Strike Again: Ferrari 599 roadster resurfaces

Nov 23, 2008 10:34 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Supercars, Ferrari, Special/Limited EditionsPhotos of topless super-models parading around sun-drenched southern Europe -- the paparazzi never tire of snappin...

Spy Shots (Sort of): Mazda3 five-door hatchback

Nov 21, 2008 11:57 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Economy, Hatchbacks, Mazda Click above for more "official spy shots" of the 2010 Mazda3 5-door The styling of the new Mazda3 is generally pretty good, with one notable and ...

Car and Driver announces 10 Best: No GT-R to be found!

Nov 21, 2008 7:58 AM

Filed under: Etc.Spoiler alert: If you haven't picked up your print copy of Car and Driver yet, or if you haven't received their email announcement, or if you haven't checked out their website, the...

AutoblogGreen for 11.21.08

Nov 21, 2008 3:07 AM

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, GreenPerhaps, with all of the unveilings going on at the LA Convention Center, Miles EV felt they wanted to make a bit of news over in Santa Monica. That's where A...

The Detroit 3's problem is really... "vehicle density"?

Nov 20, 2008 6:59 AM

Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Earnings/FinancialsThere have been so many different arguments for why The Detroit 3 should or shouldn't get a bailout that we could make a ...

LA 2008: Hyundai approves HED-5 i-Mode for production

Nov 20, 2008 6:30 AM

Filed under: Concept Cars, LA Auto Show, Crossovers/CUVs, Hyundai Click above for high-res image gallery of Hyundai HED-5 i-Mode We first saw Hyundai's rolling CUV shapeship, the HED-5 i-Mode, back...

No supercar left behind: edo competition modifies Ferrari FXX to be street legal

Nov 19, 2008 10:33 AM

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Supercars, FerrariClick above for a high-res gallery of the edo competition Ferrari FXX It seems that edo competition is determined that no supercar be left untouc...

LA 2008: Redesigned 2010 Ford Fusion

Nov 18, 2008 9:01 PM

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Ford, Mercury Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Ford Fusion At the preview for the 2010 Ford Fusion, Frank Davis, Executive Director of N...

GM selling remaining Suzuki stake for $230M

Nov 17, 2008 8:00 AM

Filed under: GM, Suzuki, Earnings/FinancialsGeneral Motors CEO Rick Wagoner mentioned last week that, in addition to selling the HUMMER brand, other assets were being evaluated for sale, as well. W...

2010 Ford Mustang GT pricing and options leak out

Nov 17, 2008 7:29 AM

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertibles, Coupes, Ford Click above for a high-res gallery of 2010 Ford Mustang teasers We're less than a day away from hearing all the official details on the new 201...

Hermes moves on from Veyron, tackles smart fortwo

Nov 14, 2008 11:41 AM

Filed under: Economy, Green, SMART, Lifestyle, Special/Limited Editions Click above for more shots of the Hermes Special Edition smart Hermes has decided to continue its recent trend of modifying i...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Hyundai Genesis

Nov 13, 2008 4:58 PM

Filed under: In the Autoblog Garage, Sedans/Saloons, Hyundai Click on the image above for our high-res 2009 Genesis sedan gallery The all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan has been capturing more than...

9ff working on hotter GT9R

Nov 13, 2008 4:28 PM

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Supercars, Porsche Click above for a larger image of the 9ff GT9R The German uber-tuners at 9ff have come to the conclusion that 253 mph just isn't fast enough, so...

Great Moments in Motorsports: Adventures in throttle cable replacement

Nov 13, 2008 3:58 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Renault Click above to view the video From our friends at the Axis of Oversteer comes a story of determination, fortitude, and a healthy dose of Darwinian law. Wit...

Autoblog goes to the movies: No solace in this quantum

Nov 13, 2008 7:34 AM

Filed under: Etc., Ford, Lifestyle, CelebritiesAfter Daniel Craig's triumphant return as James Bond in Casino Royale, my family and I were really looking forward to seeing his sophomore effort in Q...

MG hatchback pictures surface

Nov 13, 2008 5:31 AM

Filed under: China, Hatchbacks, UKNanjing is still hanging IV bags on the battered carcass of MG, and there's a new hatchback model coming for 2010 that the automaker hopes will breathe new life in...

Bling It On: Amosu Luxury paves Bentley keyfob in diamonds

Nov 11, 2008 1:58 PM

Filed under: Gadgets, BentleyClick above for a hi-res gallery of the Amosu Luxury diamond Bentley key As if losing the car keys weren't already enough of a nightmare scenario - the keys to your Ben...

Rumormill: Next-gen Scion tC will be Subaru-co-developed RWD coupe

Nov 11, 2008 10:57 AM

Filed under: Coupes, Scion, Subaru, Toyota, RumormillCarscoop is reporting that Toyota has finally confirmed what many have long suspected: The next Scion tC will be a variant of the upcoming Subar...

F1 budgets off the chart, $4.3 million per point

Nov 10, 2008 2:33 PM

Filed under: Motorsports, BMW, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Earnings/Financials, Ferrari, RenaultEver wonder how expensive it is for a manufacturer to compete in Formula 1 racing? Not surprisingly...

VIDEO: Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept... moving and stuff

Nov 10, 2008 1:58 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Videos, Supercars, Dodge Click above to view video of the Challenger SRT10 after the jump We left last week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas with a much...

Knight Rider has issues (duh), major revamp planned

Nov 10, 2008 11:58 AM

Filed under: Etc., CelebritiesKnight Rider. It is the bane of my existence, and it is going to get radically changed according to The Hollywood Reporter. The current formula is getting canned, as a...

SEMA 2008: Cobra Jet Mustang arrives straight from dragstrip, 400-hp figure explained

Nov 7, 2008 6:56 AM

Filed under: Motorsports, SEMA, FordClick above for high-res gallery of live shots of the FR500CJ Cobra Jet Mustang Ford apparently brought the FR500CJ Cobra Jet Mustang to SEMA straight from one o...

Pelosi, Congress consider more money for U.S. automakers

Nov 6, 2008 9:28 AM

Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GMHouse leader Nancy Pelosi may have given the beleaguered U.S. auto industry it's biggest and best hope yet after the leading Congressional Dem...

Knight Rider: The Liveblog -- Season 1, Episode 6

Nov 5, 2008 4:55 PM

Filed under: Etc.Oh, you thought it was over, didn't you? Well, you (and I) should be so lucky. Last week, Knight Rider was pre-empted by the Obamercial, so your humble blog host got a much-appreci...

First Lagonda to be based on S-Class?

Nov 5, 2008 3:19 PM

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Aston Martin, Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, RumormillIt sounds like a match made in heaven. A new duo of sedans styled by Aston Martin with Mercedes-Benz engineering prowess ...

Viper still selling like hotcakes, ACR sold out

Nov 5, 2008 7:41 AM

Filed under: Supercars, Chrysler, LLC., DodgeClick above for high-res gallery of the Viper ACR Chrysler may be burning to the ground like ancient Rome, but its craziest citizen, the Dodge Viper, is...

SEMA 2008: Mr. Norm's AAR 'Cuda redo

Nov 4, 2008 4:18 PM

Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, SEMA, Tuners, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Dodge Click above for high-res gallery of Mr. Norms AAR 'Cuda The Dodge Challenger is offering tuners one of the hottest pl...

SEMA 2008: Camaro LS7 Concept revealed LIVE

Nov 3, 2008 4:27 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA, Time Warp, Tuners, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Chevrolet Click above for a high-res gallery of the Chevy Camaro LS7 Concept As the Official Vehicle of SEMA, we knew we'd se...

Autoblog Sunday Drive: Coronado Trail/US-191

Nov 2, 2008 11:32 AM

Filed under: Sunday Drive Click above for a map of the Coronado Trail/US-191 With over 400 curves and an elevation change that will take you from 3,500 to 9,000 feet over 96 miles, the Coronado Tra...

YARD FIND: 1954 Hardtop Corvette

Nov 1, 2008 4:30 PM

Filed under: Sports/GTs, ChevroletHemmings reader Joel says when he first heard about the 1954 Corvette sitting in a pine grove for 45 years, he figured he'd find a fiberglass shell sitting atop th...

SEMA Preview: Group Five Limited builds Challenger Speedster

Oct 31, 2008 10:55 AM

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA, Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Dodge Click above for high-res renderings of the Group Five Limited Challenger Speedster Aftermarket companies have plans to take the Chall...

Nissan Versa 1.6 becomes lowest-priced car in U.S.

Oct 31, 2008 9 AM

Filed under: Car Buying, Sedans/Saloons, NissanNissan has announced a new version of its Versa sedan today, which it claims is now the lowest-priced car in the U.S. For a base MSRP of $9,990 (exclu...

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