Autoblog https://www.autoblog.com Autoblog https://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog https://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2021 Autoblog.com. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. <![CDATA[2012 BMW 528i xDrive]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/20/2012-bmw-528i-xdrive-review/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/20/2012-bmw-528i-xdrive-review/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/20/2012-bmw-528i-xdrive-review/#comments Filed under: ,,,

The Little Engine That Could Gets Its First Real Test

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The Softening Of A Sharp-Edged CUV

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Every once in a while, we see a video that defies explanation, and this is definitely one of those times. Scroll down to watch security camera footage of a young man in England who might be the luckiest individual on earth.

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Navigation systems have been coming down in price lately, making in-car directions more accessible to the masses. At the same time massive tech companies like Apple and Microsoft have gotten into the game as well, and as TheDetroitBureau.com reports, a new study shows that these forces are converging to quadruple the systems by 2019.

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We have no idea why the vehicle in the below video was rolling downhill on the wrong side of the road (a bad parking brake would be a good guess), but we do know that the gentleman in white is either brave or crazy... or a chilly cocktail of both.

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee has proven to be a rock-solid off-road-capable SUV with a dose of civility on public roads. But while the top Jeep has a terrific reputation and a long list of accolades, at least one model apparently didn't have the chops for the Teknikens Moose (or Elk) test over in Sweden.

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Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> rollover stability control overland moose test roll over elk test Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:30:00 EDT <![CDATA[Truck driver shortage means a longer wait for your packages]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/03/truck-driver-shortage-means-a-longer-wait-for-your-packages/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/03/truck-driver-shortage-means-a-longer-wait-for-your-packages/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/03/truck-driver-shortage-means-a-longer-wait-for-your-packages/#comments Filed under: ,

The news may be flooded with stories about the lagging U.S. economy and disappointing jobs reports, but it appears there is at least one profession that could use a few more applicants. USA Today reports that there is a genuine shortage of truck drivers, and the problem is leading to pricier deliveries and longer waits on packages.

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Truck driver shortage means a longer wait for your packages originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 3 Jul 2012 08:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like almost every other automaker these days, Ford is having a tough time in Europe right now, and here in the States, its per-share stock price is lagging, but that isn't stopping the automaker from exceeding some of its goals. The Detroit Free Press reports that sales of the company's EcoBoost turbocharged and direct-injected engines are going beyond expectations. The Blue Oval's signature powerplants have made it to a wide variety of Ford and <

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This story is irritating on so many levels. It involves a dreaded police speed trap, a good samaritan warning motorists of the potential fine and a 12-hour stint in a Texas jail cell.

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New car sales have been on the upswing, and few vehicles have experienced more success than the Jeep Wrangler. The iconic off-roader set an all-time May sales record with 14,454 units sold, and its total sales are up 34 percent on the year.

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There is something very right about a rear-wheel-drive sports sedan with over 500 horsepower and a manual transmission, and yet few vehicles check those boxes quite like the BMW M5. Unfortunately, most M5 buyers prefer to leave their left foot out of the gear-shifting equation, which is leading BMW to lose the manual tranny option altogether in favor of a dual-clutch-only approach.

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Big Luxury That's Long On Looks

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Nissan has plenty to be proud of with its all-new 2013 Altima. The sedan promises to average 38 miles per gallon on the highway, which is best-in-class for a non-hybrid. The new Altima also boasts a lighter and stronger frame, increased power and quicker acceleration among its many improvements.

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Nissan debuts first barrage of Altima ads originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nissan Leaf isn't exactly flying off dealer shelves these days, but the slow-selling EV could receive a sales boost when some production is moved to Tennessee. Bloomberg reports that Nissan is ambitiously expecting to double Leaf sales once the plant comes online in December. The sales boost would then give Nissan a chance at hitting 20,000 sales for the fiscal year that ends on March 31, 2

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The Top Gear team has made a bit of history at the Top Gear Festival in Durban, South Africa, as a stunt driver pulled off a double loop in front of a crowd of over 15,000. The event involved a 26-foot tall double loop track that looks to have come right out of a Hot Wheels box, except that it weighs over eight tons. The stunt vehicle of choice was a custom-made buggy with a throttle lock

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Stealing cars is (obviously) against the law, and getting caught usually translates into a significant prison term. We're guessing the crime is just a bit stiffer if you're caught attempting to swipe the ride of a judge, especially if you just left her court room.

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With at least 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport is no ho-hum grocery getter. Now that we know how much the most powerful Explorer costs, we may have to start cutting coupons. Ford has priced the new Explorer Sport at $40,720 plus another $825 for

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More Of The Same Is Just Fine With Us

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Chrysler has gotten on pretty well in the post-bankruptcy world, with a big assist from its newest master. But while Chrysler has seen dramatic improvement thanks to refreshes and a few new models, the next couple years could be very exciting.

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Jump-Starting An Already Solid Sedan

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Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> featured eassist Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:57:00 EDT <![CDATA[Truck crashing through bar definitely spills a few drinks]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/02/truck-crashing-through-bar-definitely-spills-a-few-drinks/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/02/truck-crashing-through-bar-definitely-spills-a-few-drinks/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/02/truck-crashing-through-bar-definitely-spills-a-few-drinks/#comments Filed under: ,,

Patrons at Gordie's Place in Little Canada, Minnesota are lucky to be alive after a driver crashed her pickup into the bar. Six adults were taken to the hospital, including the driver, who apparently suffered a medical condition while behind the wheel.

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Google Street View vehicles have logged millions of miles in an effort to display video of every street imaginable, but unfortunately the G-Mobile is too big for a few European roads. But instead of leaving the thin and narrow out of Street View, Team Google has employed the diminutive Toyota iQ onto the smallest streets in Belgium to to go where Google Street View previously could not travel.

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Toyota uses IQ minicar to help improve Google Street View originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 May 2012 12:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The SC 430 wasn't exactly a hot ticket item, but it was the only Lexus model available with two doors until the model was discontinued in 2010. That could change for the 2014 model year, as Inside Line reports that Lexus is primed to unleash a coupe version of the all-new GS.

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Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> lexus gs Wed, 30 May 2012 09:58:00 EDT <![CDATA[AAA expects more Memorial Day weekend drivers than last year]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/26/aaa-says-more-drivers-to-hit-roads-on-memorial-day/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/26/aaa-says-more-drivers-to-hit-roads-on-memorial-day/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/26/aaa-says-more-drivers-to-hit-roads-on-memorial-day/#comments Filed under:

Memorial Day weekend is always a good opportunity to hit the road, and despite the sour state of the economy, AAA feels this weekend will see more travelers in their cars than last year.

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AAA expects more Memorial Day weekend drivers than last year originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 May 2012 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> aaa fuel prices travel Memorial Day holiday travel Sat, 26 May 2012 14:02:00 EDT <![CDATA[Watch country music's Mac Davis sing a Carroll Shelby tribute]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/25/watch-country-musics-mac-davis-sing-a-carroll-shelby-tribute/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/25/watch-country-musics-mac-davis-sing-a-carroll-shelby-tribute/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/25/watch-country-musics-mac-davis-sing-a-carroll-shelby-tribute/#comments Filed under: ,,,,

The passing of automotive legend Carroll Shelby has led to an outpouring of support, including a replay of a toe-tapping melody from country music great Mac Davis. Davis has enjoyed a long and successful career as both a performer and songwriter, with several number one songs including three written for Elvis Presley.

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Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> elvis Fri, 25 May 2012 15:44:00 EDT <![CDATA[ABC: Thousands of rejected/condemned gas pumps in use, could cost you $$$]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/22/abc-thousands-of-rejected-condemned-gas-pumps-in-use-could-cos/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/22/abc-thousands-of-rejected-condemned-gas-pumps-in-use-could-cos/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/22/abc-thousands-of-rejected-condemned-gas-pumps-in-use-could-cos/#comments Filed under: ,,

Most of us likely assume that the gas pump that is providing petrol is giving you the fuel that you pay for – no more or less. While that may be true in most cases, ABC News in Baltimore, Maryland proves that sometimes pumps do bad things to good people.

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There was a lot of built-up excitement surrounding the larger and less costly 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, but the anticipation deflated among critics when the model's less-than-impressive interior was revealed to the world. Critics chided the cheapened cabin, and quite a few negative reviews followed.

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Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> volkwagen Fri, 18 May 2012 10:45:00 EDT <![CDATA[GM says Facebook ads not effective, pulls campaign ahead of IPO]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/16/gm-says-facebook-ads-not-effective-pulls-campaign-ahead-of-ipo/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/16/gm-says-facebook-ads-not-effective-pulls-campaign-ahead-of-ipo/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/16/gm-says-facebook-ads-not-effective-pulls-campaign-ahead-of-ipo/#comments Filed under: ,

The Internets are buzzing over the upcoming initial public offering of Facebook, but General Motors doesn't seem all that impressed. The Huffington Post reports that The General has pulled its Facebook ad campaigns just days before the social media site is scheduled to officially hit the stock market.

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GM says Facebook ads not effective, pulls campaign ahead of IPO originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> facebook stock price Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:00 EDT <![CDATA[Next Infiniti G to arrive in a year's time]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/15/next-infiniti-g-to-arrive-in-a-years-time/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/15/next-infiniti-g-to-arrive-in-a-years-time/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/15/next-infiniti-g-to-arrive-in-a-years-time/#comments Filed under: ,,,,,

The current Infiniti G has soldiered on since the 2009 model year with few updates, so it is about time for a design change. But how much longer do we have to wait? Inside Line reports that the new G will arrive next spring with a new design, fresh engines and a possible hybrid variant.

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Next Infiniti G to arrive in a year's time originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 May 2012 09:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> infiniti g37 coupe infiniti g Tue, 15 May 2012 09:59:00 EDT <![CDATA[Truck Nuts lead to overnight stay in jail for driver]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/12/truck-nuts-get-one-man-a-night-in-prison/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/12/truck-nuts-get-one-man-a-night-in-prison/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/12/truck-nuts-get-one-man-a-night-in-prison/#comments Filed under: ,

Thankfully, Truck Nuts have proven to be more fad than fashion, but that hasn't stopped a few truck owners from donning the hitch-mounted clock weights. Those who continue to hold their Truck Nuts near and dear should keep in mind that South Carolina law enforcement is having none of it.

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Truck Nuts lead to overnight stay in jail for driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 12 May 2012 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> law Sat, 12 May 2012 10:01:00 EDT <![CDATA[Tesla posts $89.9M Q1 loss, Model S coming sooner than expected]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/10/tesla-posts-89-9m-q1-loss-model-s-coming-sooner-than-expected/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/10/tesla-posts-89-9m-q1-loss-model-s-coming-sooner-than-expected/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/10/tesla-posts-89-9m-q1-loss-model-s-coming-sooner-than-expected/#comments Filed under: ,,

It seems like we've been hearing about the Tesla Model S for a decade, but a report in Yahoo states that the electric sedan is only a month away from production. That's about one month ahead of schedule, as Tesla is reportedly wrapping up crash testing fast enough to start making the hotly anticipated EV.

Continue reading Tesla posts $89.9M Q1 loss, Model S coming sooner than expected

Tesla posts $89.9M Q1 loss, Model S coming sooner than expected originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 May 2012 09:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 09:59:00 EDT <![CDATA[2012 Buick Verano]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/09/2012-buick-verano-review/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/09/2012-buick-verano-review/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/09/2012-buick-verano-review/#comments Filed under: ,,,

Baby Buick Makes Quiet Case As An Almost-Luxury Car

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2012 Buick Verano originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 May 2012 11:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> featured buick verano Wed, 9 May 2012 11:57:00 EDT <![CDATA[2013 Porsche Boxster rated at 22/32 MPG]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/09/2013-porsche-boxster-rated-at-22-32-mpg/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/09/2013-porsche-boxster-rated-at-22-32-mpg/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/09/2013-porsche-boxster-rated-at-22-32-mpg/#comments Filed under: ,,

If you put us in charge of Porsche Boxster development, we'd have demanded more power, less weight and improved fuel efficiency. We now know that the new 265-horsepower, 2.7-liter boxer six is capable of producing 10 more ponies than the outgoing model, and overall tonnage was slashed by 55 pounds, so the base model is already two-thirds of the way toward our vision.

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2013 Porsche Boxster rated at 22/32 MPG originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 May 2012 10:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> fuel economy porsche boxster Wed, 9 May 2012 10:27:00 EDT <![CDATA[2011 Mini Countryman: April 2012]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/2011-mini-countryman-april-2012/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/2011-mini-countryman-april-2012/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/2011-mini-countryman-april-2012/#comments Filed under: ,,,

April was a busy month for the long-term 2011 Mini Countryman, with over 2,500 miles added to the odometer and a heaping helping of people and things passing through its doors. When I picked up the Countryman, I was impressed by the fact that all four of its winter tires were neatly stowed behind the front seats. However, the biggest of

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2011 Mini Countryman: April 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 7 May 2012 14:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> featured mini countryman long-term Mon, 7 May 2012 14:59:00 EDT <![CDATA[Average cost of car ownership rises to $8,946 per year]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/04/average-cost-of-car-ownership-rises-to-8-946-per-year/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/04/average-cost-of-car-ownership-rises-to-8-946-per-year/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/04/average-cost-of-car-ownership-rises-to-8-946-per-year/#comments Filed under: ,,

We Americans sure do love the freedom of owning our own automobile, but the price of that freedom is climbing. AAA has released its 62nd annual "Your Driving Costs" study, which shows a 1.9-percent year-over-year increase in the cost of auto ownership. That's an average of $8,946 per year per car, with costs including monthly payment, fuel, maintenance and insurance.

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Average cost of car ownership rises to $8,946 per year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 4 May 2012 10:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> aaa cost of ownership vehicle car ownership Fri, 4 May 2012 10:31:00 EDT <![CDATA[Ferrari celebrates 8 million Facebook fans by taking 458 Italia for a spin]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/02/ferrari-celebrates-8-million-facebook-fans-by-taking-458-italia/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/02/ferrari-celebrates-8-million-facebook-fans-by-taking-458-italia/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/02/ferrari-celebrates-8-million-facebook-fans-by-taking-458-italia/#comments Filed under: ,,,

Facebook is a big deal, even if you're an exotic car maker with one of the world's most powerful brands. In this case we're talking about Ferrari, which recently hit eight million followers on the social networking site.

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Ferrari celebrates 8 million Facebook fans by taking 458 Italia for a spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 2 May 2012 14:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> ferrari 458 italia facebook maranello donuts Wed, 2 May 2012 14:58:00 EDT <![CDATA[America's obesity problem equals a billion gallons of gas per year]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/01/americas-obesity-problem-equals-a-billion-gallons-of-gas-per-ye/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/01/americas-obesity-problem-equals-a-billion-gallons-of-gas-per-ye/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/01/americas-obesity-problem-equals-a-billion-gallons-of-gas-per-ye/#comments Filed under:

Newsflash: Americans are fat. And no, we're not just big boned. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions over the past couple decades, and as a result diabetes, heart disease and just about every other health issue are on the rise.

Continue reading America's obesity problem equals a billion gallons of gas per year

America's obesity problem equals a billion gallons of gas per year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 May 2012 11:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> gas obese Tue, 1 May 2012 11:31:00 EDT <![CDATA[Watch a manhole cover send a Land Rover airborne in Russia]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/29/watch-a-manhole-cover-send-a-land-rover-airborne-in-russia/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/29/watch-a-manhole-cover-send-a-land-rover-airborne-in-russia/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/29/watch-a-manhole-cover-send-a-land-rover-airborne-in-russia/#comments Filed under: ,,

We love action movies as much as the next guy, but sometimes the car stunts just look too ridiculous. Like when a cop car goes airborne during a chase scene after rear-ending a parked car. Or how about when a vehicle flips end over end upon impact. That never happens, right?

Continue reading Watch a manhole cover send a Land Rover airborne in Russia

Watch a manhole cover send a Land Rover airborne in Russia originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments]]> accident wreck Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:01:00 EDT <![CDATA[Chrysler sales explode in California, up 222%]]> https://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/26/chrysler-sales-explode-in-california-up-222/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/26/chrysler-sales-explode-in-california-up-222/ https://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/26/chrysler-sales-explode-in-california-up-222/#comments Filed under:

Auto sales in California are red hot right now. The Detroit News reports that sales of new vehicles are up 17.7 percent in 2012, outpacing overall U.S. growth, which sits at a still healthy 13.3 percent. And since gas prices are still extremely high, cars accounted for a reported 62.7 percent of sales, while SUVs dropped to only 24.4 percent.

Continue reading Chrysler sales explode in California, up 222%

Chrysler sales explode in California, up 222% originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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