Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, Racing Under the “sign us up for that job” heading, the crew at Drag Times took it upon themselves to perform some straight-line road tests with a 60-kWh Tesla Model S. And the publication found that the automaker may have been a bit too modest Read more
When I go hunting for cars to feature on our new Future Classic segments, I try to look for unique, unappreciated cars with a lot of character, style and performance for cheap. The second-generation Infiniti M nails it on all counts. Read more…
My old Beetle’s sure been through a lot this year, but this past weekend, for the first time since it was recovered, I drove it again. And while it still looks a bit battered, it’s going to be better than ever. Read more…
Filed under: Etc. America turns 237 years young today, and the entire staff at Autoblog would like to take a moment to wish all of you a very Happy 4th of July. Like many of you, we plan to surround ourselves with good friends, good food and good vibes today, Read more
Vauxhall Motors has launched a limited edition book and microsite titled Vauxhall and I to celebrate their 110th anniversary. Morrissey had nothing to do with this one. Instead, it’s a massive slice of Britain’s cultural history from a unique point of view. Read more…
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, SUV, Recalls, Safety, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Chrysler has announced that it will recall roughly 490,000 vehicles around the globe due to a potential active head-restraint problem. The problem is being blamed on “potentially faulty microcontrollers” that may keep the vehicles’ anti-whiplash active safety feature from Read more
Most race cars require special skills to keep from putting straight into a tree after a few seconds of driving, but the average production car can be piloted by an eight-year-old without much damage. We want to hear about the non-average production car that requires more than average abilities to Read more
1965 Chevy II Nova – Dobbertin’s NovaRick Dobbertin’s name might as well be welded onto every Pro Street car that came after 1982, when his 1965 Chevy II Nova was HOT ROD’s Street Machine of the Year. Rick Dobbertin’s name might as well be welded onto every Pro Street car Read more
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Hyundai Hyundai is recalling 5,200 units of its Azera sedan over a possible airbag sensor malfunction. The occupant detection system in models built between May 22, 2012 and November 23, 2012 might not be able to tell what kind of passenger (adult, child, or child Read more
Filed under: Crossover, Jeep We’ve heard rumors before about a new, baby Jeep to slot below the new-for-2014 Cherokee (pictured) in the automaker’s lineup. Now, Edmunds is reporting that the new crossover will arrive sometime in 2014, and will be about the same size as the Ford Fiesta. This currently Read more