Thursday was reveal day for the Rivian R2, as well as the R2’s surprise sisters the smaller R3 and R3X, and we like what we saw. Deliveries won’t begin until 2026, so it’ll be a while before we actually get to drive one, but with at least 300 miles of range and a $45,000-ish starting price, at least … Read more
We mentioned in the main reveal of the 2024 Dodge Charger that it’s pretty darn huge. The coupe is longer and wider than a current Charger Widebody. It’s wide enough that I made a half-joking comment in a Facebook discussion about possible future models that could have more wild — and wide — bodywork. I … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted a video of a Cybertruck pulling an F-150 uphill in a game of tug-of-war in 2019, but when real people attempted a similar stunt with a diesel Silverado HD, the stock Cybertruck disabled power. The Hype Behind Tesla Stock Success In 2023 It turns out, the Cybertruck can’t tug without … Read more
At the reveal of the Rivian R2, a smaller counterpart to the R1S electric SUV, company CEO RJ Scaringe delivered a surprise sibling to the new ute, called the R3. It’s quite cute, with a similar face to the R1S and R2, but with some definite difference in dimensions. And if that weren’t enough of … Read more
Image: Maersk Every single day for the last year, North Atlantic sea surface temperatures have been reading new all-time highs. That is 365 consecutive days of record water temperature. That has to be bad, right? According to Earth.org, it means coral reefs are on the brink of a new mass bleaching event, important ecosystems are … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Wheel bearing grease is a good car maintenance essential to keep in your garage as it can help to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Wheel bearings are a component that connects the axles to the … Read more
Touchscreen infotainment systems have become a staple feature in modern car interiors, boasting sleek designs and user-friendly interfaces. However, their convenience also brings forth a growing worry regarding their impact on driver attention. According to a report by ARSTechnica, automotive safety testing organization EuroNCAP highlights a concerning trend. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) increasingly rely on … Read more
Photo: Joe Raedle / Staff (Getty Images) SpaceX, which has previously been sued by the Department of Justice for discrimination, has been sued again. This time, the rocket company is being sued over claims of sexual discrimination and harassment. CNBC reports that Michelle Dopak is accusing SpaceX of underpaying women, failing to promote them and … Read more
Over the past couple of years, carmakers have increasingly replaced physical buttons with menus integrated into the infotainment system’s touchscreen. This solution saves space on the dashboard and makes cars cheaper to build, but it hasn’t always received a warm welcome from motorists. Rather than letting customer feedback shape a car’s interior, European regulators are … Read more
The domestic passenger vehicle (PV) market is estimated to grow by six to nine per cent in the current financial year over the preceding fiscal, according to ratings firm ICRA. In absolute terms, the PV industry will clock a sales figure of 4.2 million units in the current fiscal. The report said that dealer inventories … Read more
