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4 Ford sticks with mediocre 100-mile Focus Electric range

Joel Patel
43 mins ago

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Ford has a long way to go before besting the Chevrolet Bolt’s 238-mile range.

But will give the car quicker charging times.

Add Zombified Z-Car | Junkyard Gem 1974 Datsun 260Z

Murilee Martin
1 hr ago

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The 260Z was sold in the United States for one year only.

This car has the look of an abandoned project that spent decades in the harsh Colorado sun before getting scrapped. Still some good parts to be found on it, though.

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2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin

How to clean your steering wheel | Autoblog Details

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet First Drive

2017 Nissan GT-R First Drive

2017 Fiat 124 Spider First Drive

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin

How to clean your steering wheel | Autoblog Details

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet First Drive

2017 Nissan GT-R First Drive

2017 Fiat 124 Spider First Drive

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Add McLaren offers a fully electric P1 roadster for $486

Joel Stocksdale
2 hrs ago

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The cheapest McLaren isn't quite what you'd expect.

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6 We hired James Van Der Beek to sell used cars undercover | Stars Selling Cars

Autoblog Staff
2 hrs ago

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And he brought his own disguises.

James Van Der Beek goes undercover as a car salesman on the premiere episode of Stars Selling Cars.

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2 BMW M4 facelift spotted with possible M4 CSL in tow

Joel Patel
3 hrs ago

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Mid-cycle refresh should give the M4 get OLED taillights and full LED headlights.

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2 Preorders open for the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition

Joel Patel
3 hrs ago

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Trick roof and special coloring will cost $34,685.

Loyal Mazda customers have a limited time to preorder the sports car.

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15 Matt LeBlanc will host Top Gear for the next two seasons

Joel Patel
5 hrs ago

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With Chris Evans getting the boot, LeBlanc will be the new face of the show.

LeBlanc will be joined by regular appearances from Chris Harris and Rory Reid.

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Add 1000-mph Bloodhound SSC project saved by Geely

Andrew English
6 hrs ago

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Chinese car maker supplies technical assistance and cash, plus other project updates.

We sat down with Chief Engineer Mark Chapman for the latest updates on the project.

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41 Lower US gas prices mean fewer jobs, study says

Danny King
6 hrs ago

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Higher SUV sales from lower fuel prices will eventually hinder industry.

Industry is investing $200 billion to boost fleetwide fuel efficiency, and will cut jobs if that investment isn't returned.

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54 Why Cadillac is willing to lose 43 percent of its dealers

Jeremy Korzeniewski
1 day ago

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It may sound strange, but it makes sense. Probably.

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72 Get ready for a new USPS mail truck, maybe from a company you don't know

Sebastian Blanco
1 day ago

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It might have an electric or hybrids powertrain, too.

Would like some emissions with your mail, or rather not?

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1 MotoGP riders will be fined for 'offensive hand gestures' on the track

Jeremy Korzeniewski
1 day ago

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No middle fingers, and no "wanker signs."

Because motorcycle racing is rated G.

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3 Here's how selfies will keep you safe when hailing an Uber

Joel Patel
1 day ago

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Uber drivers will be taking more selfies than teenagers.

Need a ride? First, let's take a selfie.

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29 Google self-driving car badly damaged in accident but wasn't at fault

Jeremy Korzeniewski
1 day ago

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A human driver ran a red light and hit Google's autonomous Lexus.

Google cites this accident as example of "why we're developing fully self-driving technology to make our roads safer."

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20 2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo somehow still a bargain at $176,585

Brandon Turkus
2 days ago

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Godzilla's latest form officially costs over $100,000 more than the original R35.

The only choice you're making when ordering the Nissan GT-R Nismo is the color, which is also the only way to drive the price up beyond the nearly $177,000 starting price.

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Add Faraday Future electric crossover spied, Chevy unveils next-gen Equinox

Autoblog Staff
2 days ago

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Faraday Future tests what looks to be a crossover in the desert, and the Equinox is getting a diesel Engine. Senior Editor Greg Migliore reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.

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26 Tesla poaches execs from Daimler for electric truck project

Danny King
2 days ago

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How soon will we see fully electric semi trucks on our highways?

Electric semi truck prototypes could show up as soon as next year.

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9 Old Dodge vans are big in Japan

Joel Stocksdale
2 days ago

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They come with V8s and rear drive, so obviously they were made for the track, right?

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15 Audi kills off its 420-hp four-cylinder engine project

Michael Taylor
2 days ago

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Germans dump their giant-killing 2.0-liter concept motor

Think of what it could have done in a smaller Audi R8 off-shoot.

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7 Everything we know about Faraday Future's electric crossover

Joel Patel
2 days ago

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The Tesla Model X fighter is almost ready.

The electric car is still shrouded in mystery.

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4 How to clay your car | Autoblog Details

Autoblog Staff
2 days ago

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The clay bar is a fantastic tool for removing embedded contaminants in your paint. How often should you clay your paint and what are the best steps to do it properly? Find out today on this episode of Autoblog Details.