Mazda returns to rotary with RX-Vision Concept, crowd goes wild
Mazda's new concept car looks great, but its the announcement of a next-generation rotary engine that has us buzzing (and adding just a bit of oil).
Seyth Miersma
Senior Editor, Autoblog
Raised and groomed in the art of car writing by way of the magical internet, Seyth Miersma has carved out a career in the automotive world by telling stories about great roads and great cars. With fleeting exceptions being made for a few newspapers in Texas, Miersma’s words have been rendered with ones and zeros in the digital pages of Winding Road magazine, where he began as a freelancer in 2006 and left as Editor-in-Chief in 2012. Miersma brings the experience of hundreds of car reviews and comparison tests to the Autoblog crew, as well as a love for first-wave Japanese imports, racing video games that only rarely involve stuff blowing up, and driving through the dark of a fall morning in third gear with the radio off. He is very tall (the 97th percentile-set should read Miersma’s reviews with a close eye).
NSX, S660, and a 4-motor CR-Z EV that goes like hell
We let AutoblogGreen handle the hydrogen, and tell you all about the fun on wheels at the Tochigi R&D center.
2016 Lexus IS 200t Quick Spin
In the last generation, the most basic Lexus IS sedan was a letdown. This new IS 200t is a lot easier to to have fun with, while still very livable.
Has the Mercury Marauder gotten better with age?
In a recent Retro Review, MotorWeek reminds us why Mercury was cool for a hot second in the early aughts.
Daily Driver: 2016 Nissan 370Z
Senior editor Seyth Miersma takes a back-to-basics Nissan 370Z for a thrilling spin.
2016 McLaren 570S Coupe First Drive
McLaren calls its new 570S a sports car. Based on reaction from the public and the coupe's stellar reflexes, we're arguing for stronger language.
2016 Honda Civic First Drive [w/video]
Honda built its tenth-generation Civic new from the ground up, and the result is set to lead the class.
IIHS says teens should drive safe, mostly boring cars
IIHS has ranked the safest cars to buy for you teenage driver. As you might guess safety systems play a big role, and fun character does not.
Daily Driver: 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybird
We spend the day driving Acura's RLX Hybrid, to see if there's actually some "sport" in this Japanese luxury car.
Autoblog In Cuba: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Review
What to do if you can't find a car to rent and drive in Cuba? Rent an old Chevy and enjoy the ride.
Video Brunch: Autonomous Cars, VW Scandal, Mini Clubman, New Altima
All the video that good to watch from Autoblog, for the week of September 20, 2015. Notably: the world exploded around the VW diesel scandal, the Ford F-250 Super Duty and Nissan Altima debuted, and we got to drive the all-new Mini Clubman.
Daily Driver: 2015 Volkswagen CC
Senior Editor Seyth Miersma takes Volkswagen's four-door coupe out for a test drive. Does the top-level Executive trim make this pricey VW worth it?
2016 Nissan Altima gets SR model, 39 mpg, 3 press releases [w/video]
Nissan has revised its midsize Altima for 2016. The styling updates focus on the nose, while a new SR trim promises warmed-up performance.
Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo is the future, now [w/video]
The latest Bugatti concept car maybe built for a video game, but elements of the winged ship might see work on Veyron's replacement.
BMW CEO faints on stage at Frankfurt press conference
Harald Krüger collapsed while presenting for BMW at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Watch VW Group Night kick off the Frankfurt festivities
VW is previewing its Frankfurt Motor Show lineup the night before the event officially opens. We're in the stands shooting video.
Autoblog In Cuba: How (not) to rent a car
With two CubaCar rental agencies within spitting distance of my hotel lobby, I figured renting a car to drive in Havana would be easy. Naturally, I was wrong.
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6 First Drive
The newest addition to the Range Rover family, this Td6 diesel is perhaps the most refined SUV in the world, right out of the box.
2016 Jaguar XF First Drive [w/video]
Jaguar's all-new XF is a more competent car than before, and will be priced in the heart of the midsize luxury segment. As Seyth Miersma learns in Spain, there's a whole lot to like here.
Autoblog In Cuba: Streets of Havana in hyperlapse
We take an hour's worth of Havana street-side footage and boil it down into a two-minute snapshot of Cuban driving.
2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Quick Spin [w/video]
The SLK250 may be on its way out of Mercedes showrooms, but with an available manual transmission, it might be worth a look in next year's used market.
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