February 09, 2016 Car News and Reviews Archive

38 Articles

Feb 9, 2016

Ice Destroys Windshield | Autoblog Minute

Recently posted dashcam footage shows a flying sheet of ice shattering a windshield.

Nissan Winter Warrior concepts are ready for sub-zero school runs

Nissan has converted three of its family-friendly CUVs so that they can handle school runs, soccer practice, and shopping trips... in the Antarctic.

Brandon Turkus

Feb 9, 2016 Report

Bentley Bentayga may spawn sportier fastback version

Think EXP 10 Speed 6 meets BMW X6.

Bentley is reportedly planning to fight off the coming wave of rivals with a crossover that would blend the high-riding form of the Bentayga with the sloping roofline of the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept.

Noah Joseph

Feb 9, 2016

Traffic pollution can cause 'facial dark spots'

Also known as lentigenes, these spots are usually benign.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology finds a link between car pollution (read: NO2) and liver spots. Just one more exhausting thing to worry about.

Sebastian Blanco

Feb 9, 2016 Green

Recharge Wrap-up: Infiniti PHEV, free biodiesel?

1 Million Miles In The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell

With cheap prices and tax credits, some refiners use biodiesel for free. Infiniti is considering PHEVs and hybrids over BEVs. Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers accumulate 1 million miles.

John Beltz Snyder

Feb 9, 2016 Autoblog Minute

Autoblog Minute: Bus explosion startles Londoners unaware of film production

A bus explosion in central London causes confusion as some onlookers were unaware that the blast was for a scheduled film production. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.

Autoblog Staff

Feb 9, 2016 Video

Watch this awesome history of Ford rally cars

Oh, and something about the 2016 Focus RS and a guy named Ken Block

The Focus RS is the latest in a long line of Ford's long rally racing history. Check out the whole family in this video.

Michael Austin

Feb 9, 2016 Video

Watch insane Russians build a homemade tank

A group of Russians has spent eight months building an exacting replica of the Soviet Union's first tank, and now you can watch a recap of the entire process.

Brandon Turkus

Feb 9, 2016 Open Road

VW: Das (elektro)auto

Is there a way for VW to atone for the emissions scandal?

VW blazes the path to accessible electric cars in order to restore its reputation.

Mike Diveris

Feb 9, 2016 Official

Update: EPA says your racecar is probably already illegal

A clarification that doesn't do much to clear the air.

A statement provided by the EPA indicates that anyone who has modified their vehicle's emissions system, even if it will be used solely for competition purposes, has already broken the law.

Jeremy Korzeniewski

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