Watch John Oliver Explain How Ethanol Fuel Is A Total Fraud

Watch John Oliver Explain How Ethanol Fuel Is A Total Fraud

Screenshot: Last Week Tonight Corn is a problem. Or rather, America’s growing reliance on government corn subsidies to power our everyday lives. Beef is artificially inexpensive because farmers feed corn to cows, even though their digestive systems aren’t designed to process it. Sweet foods are artificially inexpensive because high fructose corn syrup is replacing cane … Read more

Austin Pedal Car reemerges in new, bespoke form

Austin Pedal Car reemerges in new, bespoke form

Although the name “Austin Pedal Car” doesn’t resonate too loudly in this country, across the Pond the company attracts great affection for its detailed, classic pedal cars that appeal as much to adult collectors as they do to children with a yen for mobility. This month the venerable British company has partnered with another veddy … Read more

New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit

New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California could eventually join the European Union in requiring all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit, a proposal aimed at reducing traffic deaths that would likely impact motorists across the country should it become law. The federal government sets safety standards for vehicles nationwide, which is why … Read more

Young Americans Want Chinese EVs

Young Americans Want Chinese EVs

Good morning! It’s Thursday, May 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat 1st Gear: Americans Under 40 Yearn For Chinese EVs … Read more

Junkyard Gem: 1977 Dodge Aspen Wagon

Junkyard Gem: 1977 Dodge Aspen Wagon

Chrysler killed off the wagon versions of the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart compacts in the United States after 1966, which meant that the only new small station wagons offered through the middle 1970s by American Dodge and Plymouth dealers were the Mitsubishi-built Colt and the Hillman-built Cricket. Meanwhile, American Motors was doing pretty well … Read more

I Need A Fun Road Trip Car For A Life Reset! What Should I Buy?

I Need A Fun Road Trip Car For A Life Reset! What Should I Buy?

Jamie recently broke up with his girlfriend, so he is looking for a bit of a reset. He is going to put his stuff in storage and travel around a bit. However, his Fiat 124 Spider Abarth isn’t the best road trip car, so he wants something more ideal for long drives that’s still fun. … Read more

Explore new trails with up to $1,688 off Cannondale eBikes: Exclusive discounts at REI’s Anniversary Sale

Explore new trails with up to ,688 off Cannondale eBikes: Exclusive discounts at REI’s Anniversary Sale

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The REI Anniversary Sale presents an unbeatable opportunity for cycling enthusiasts looking to venture into the world of electric bikes with Cannondale’s top models available at significant discounts. The Cannondale Moterra 3 Electric Mountain Bike, … Read more

At $69,500, Is This Consigned 2001 Ferrari 456M GTA A Deal?

At ,500, Is This Consigned 2001 Ferrari 456M GTA A Deal?

While today’s Nice Price or No Dice 456 may be more a grand tourer than an out-and-out sports car, it still offers V12 power and the panache of the Prancing Horse. Let’s see what we should reasonably be expected to pay for such an opportunity. Michael Mann’s Ferrari Is A Great Car Movie The Jackson … Read more