Big pileups are nothing unusual in NASCAR, with cars running in tight packs at high speeds as they draft off one another. Yesterday’s Geico 500 race at Talladega Superspeedway was no exception, with a huge crash with only 28 laps to go ensnaring nearly the entire race field. The trouble Read more
Beach chairs have it tough. They have to be simultaneously light enough to carry, yet sturdy enough to keep you comfortable, all while resisting the corrosive forces of sun, salt, and sand. To put it simply, a lot of options out there simply aren’t up to the task. So we Read more
You can now configure the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider on the automaker’s consumer site and create your very own (virtual) Italian roadster. The only engine available is a 1.4-liter turbo-four, but there are many other options on the Classica, Lusso, and range-topping Elaborazione Abarth trims. Starting at $25,990 including destination, Read more
Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Green, Transportation Alternatives, Technology Need to get somewhere with your guide dog? Now you can call an Uber. Continue reading Uber settlement protects travel with your guide dog Uber settlement protects travel with your guide dog originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 01 May 2016 09:02:00 Read more
Ferrari Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel’s anger toward Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat may have been comically overblown at the Chinese Grand Prix, but this time, he’s rightfully mad. Kvyat hit him not once, but twice, immediately knocking Vettel out of the Russian Grand Prix on lap 1. Read more…
We’ve seen all manner of insane iron on Dubai’s police force , but apparently they’re also picking up a wing of tuned Corvettes in pursuit of “the world’s fastest fire engine” record. And, presumably, fire. Read more…
Acura is only as young as its buyers. The brand is celebrating its 30th birthday with a new marketing campaign—and by touting its leadership in Millennial sales. Acura says it captures the greatest rate of buyers aged 18-34 than any other luxury car brand, citing data from IHS Automotive. The Read more
Filed under: Videos, Autoblog Minute We have spy shots of what could be Ford’s answer to the Camaro 1LE, and the 2017 Audi TT RS makes its debut in Beijing. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute. Continue reading Audi TT RS debuted in Beijing, Mustang Mach 1 Read more
As we reported earlier this month, Mini will focus on five “superhero” models that will help reshape the brand. But a new report casts doubt on whether Mini will bring out a compact sedan as one of its bread-and-butter offerings. Speaking with Automotive News, Mini boss Peter Schwarzenbauer said, “If Read more
AMG street cars. The iron fist in the velvet glove. Raw, capable V-8 brawn delivered in luxury accoutrements. The Teutonic muscle car. With the GT3, AMG Customer Racing yanks the gloves and bares the knuckles. Top-level sports car racing has transformed in the last few years with the emergence of Read more