In the 1970s, the Detroit manufacturers wanted to sell small pickups but didn’t want to spend the money to design their own. Instead, each turned to a Japanese partner: Ford sold the Mazda Proceed as the Courier, Chrysler offered the Mitsubishi Forte as the Plymouth Arrow Pickup/Dodge D-50/Dodge Ram 50 and GM brought over the … Read more
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a great electric vehicle, but the version we really want to drive is the Ioniq 5 N. After all, it makes more than 600 hp and can hit 60 mph in the low-three-second range while also behaving like a “corner rascal” on the track. We’re just not under any illusion … Read more
This week’s decision by Apple Computer to abandon its pursuit of building an automobile — we’ll never know if it was to be named “iCar” — is certain to spur a deluge of books and articles analyzing the project from its infancy to its dissolution. The New York Times is serving readers’ fascination with the … Read more
February 29 is a weird day. It comes around once every four years, bringing with it questions about if we should be paid extra for the day, if it’s good or bad luck to get engaged on the sacred day and guesses as to whether fancy watches will keep up with the extra day. In … Read more
Nissan is in advanced talks to invest in electric vehicle maker Fisker in a deal that could provide the Japanese automaker with access to an electric pickup truck while giving the struggling startup a financial lifeline, according to two people familiar with the negotiations. The deal could close this month, said the sources, who asked … Read more
Photo: Joe Raedle (Getty Images) The Environmental Protection Agency is lifting the summertime ban on E15 ethanol sales across several Midwestern states. The Associated Press reports that drivers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin will able to fill up on ethanol all year round forever starting in 2025. However, legislators … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Each year more and more smart gadgets hit the market for our persons, cars, and homes. Lawn mowers are a part of this growing list of AI tech, with more models from more brands becoming … Read more
Photo: Cars & Bids Normally when we recommend you make a wildly financially irresponsible purchase, we’re talking about a car that you could probably afford by, say, liquidating a well-stocked college fund. Should you actually sabotage your kid’s future to buy a car, even if it’s rare and awesome? Of course not. It’s just something … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Cars were made to be driven. If you drive your vehicle often then your fuel should be fine. But if you have a car you store for a long period, then the fuel could go … Read more
The electric two-wheeler (E2W) market in India saw a significant surge in registrations during February 2024, indicating a robust 24% year-on-year growth in high-speed scooters. According to data sourced from Vahan, this surge reflects the growing traction of electric vehicles in the country, with key players making strides in this evolving sector. In February, registrations … Read more
