Geoge Smith 
If you’re here, then you’re already in the right mindset. Convertibles rule, and we have all the best convertibles listed for you further below. Driving around with the top off is an experience you need to live to fall in love with. When the weather’s right, you’re on a proper bit of road, and the … Read more
Image: Bonhams Karl Benz was just twenty years old when he graduated from Karlsruhe Polytechnic engineering college, and before he was thirty he developed a successful two-stroke gasoline-powered single-piston engine. His first automobile design was the three-wheeled two-seater Motorwagen with innovative electric spark ignition and a manual clutch coupling between the engine and drive mechanism. … Read more
As more EVs come to market, it’s no surprise that so many of them are SUVs and crossovers — Americans love utility vehicles. And there are enough available now that there’s some actual competition in the market, and that we can pick our favorites. So whether you’re looking for something capable, something luxurious or something … Read more
An unidentified driver in Tillamook County, Oregon, failed to heed road signs warning of a closure due to a hole that a landslide had ripped into the road. Not only did the driver shrug off the warning, but they actually removed the barrier and large sign that read “Road Closed,” as the Sacramento Bee reports. … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. In 2024, there’s no excuse to be driving around without a dash cam. These days, they’re packed with features, easy-to-use and super affordable. Not only can they help you capture scenic video of your drives, … Read more
Last week, I twice found myself standing at a gas pump, in single digit temperatures waiting for what must have been individual droplets of gasoline to drip into my car’s tank. The digits slowly ticked over and, as my hands grew colder, I thought about going into the car for my coat, maybe some gloves. … Read more
Cruise vehicles that have been taken off the road in Austin, Texas. (Getty) SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON — GM’s Cruise self-driving car unit on Thursday revealed probes by the U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission stemming from an October accident in which one of its robotaxis dragged a pedestrian who had been struck by … Read more
Photo: Stellantis Did you know that vehicles with taller front ends are more deadly to pedestrians? It’s something we all knew anecdotally, but today we saw data that proved it: When a car’s hood grows just four inches taller, that vehicle is 22% more likely to kill a pedestrian in an impact. 2024 Kia EV9 … Read more
One of the things enthusiasts bellyache about the most is electrification. The noisiest complainers say that EVs will suck the fun out of driving and can’t possibly be as engaging as a roaring gas engine. It’s undoubtedly true that the noises EVs make are not always as visceral and thrilling, but it’s also true that … Read more
Photo: John Smith/VIEWpress (Getty Images) The New York City Comptroller’s Office recently conducted an audit of the city’s speed camera program and pointed out that the NYC Department of Transportation doesn’t have full access to the database of speed camera images and videos. The lack of access is a critical problem because Verra, the contractor … Read more
