2016 looks set to be the year BMW loses its crown of best-selling premium brand and, as much as we'd like to think otherwise, the Z5 isn't going to be the model to prevent that from happening.
BMW has to keep offering a car such as the Z5 - partly because Mercedes-Benz has the SLC, but also...
Chevrolet unveiled its all-new, third-generation Equinox tonight, on the day of the autumnal equinox. The timing was no coincidence. And much like the first day of fall represents a big change of the seasons, Chevy is hoping its latest compact crossover can usher in big changes in the popular CUV...
Volkswagen has released a new video about its Midsize SUV and in it they revealed details on power outputs. The Teramont, the name widely believed to be used on new seven seater from VW, will be getting 280 hp out of the 3.6-liter V6, just like the Passat and the Touareg, which get 258 lb-ft and...
Those hoping the mid-engine Chevy C8 Corvette will be offered with a manual transmission might be disappointed. Although little is really known about the mid-engine Chevy C8 Corvette, reports that it will likely use dual-clutch transmission supplied by Tremec sporting seven gears. It is...
Fiat is cutting prices by at least five percent for most of its 2017 lineup to try and spur growth at the small car brand. The 2017 500 Pop model, which is the most basic 500, will now cost $14,995, a cut of more than $1,000 compared to its original price from back in 2011. For the mid-level...
Have you heard of the Ford GT? It’s a sexy, mid-engined supercar that went racing and won its class in the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Maybe you’ve heard of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 or the Ford Focus RS? All these cars have high-horsepower motors and a focus on driver...
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson is being recalled to address a software issue that could disable acceleration. Affecting about 41,000 units in the U.S., the issue is caused by a fault in the Tucson’s transmission control module that is supplied by Dymos Incorporated. Responsible for controlling...
Volvo has revealed the new V90 Cross Country, a car that taps into 20 years of the Cross Country brand, Volvo’s off-road capable wagon. This latest Cross Country will get a 65mm (2.5 inch) bump in ride height compared to the regular V90, giving it a total of 210mm (8.2 inches) of ground...
This week a North Carolina computer programmer proved he’d discovered a previously not-known-about crash camera function in a Tesla Model S that records events from a collision. The system uses the camera eye to capture imagery that could be considered evidence for Tesla cars that suffer an...
The next-generation Ford Expedition, due to hit the market in 2017 as a 2018 model year vehicle, will use aluminum body panels to help save weight. The brand confirmed the news to its investors, along with its plan to introduce four all-new SUVs in the near future to further capitalize on the hot...
For many in the automotive world, it’s hard to believe nearly a decade has passed since GM and Chrysler filed for bankruptcy. Opening old wounds by reminding us all how dire things were between 2008 and 2010, the film is like a flashback to the Great Recession’s darkest days when the...
For some, the way a car sounds is more important than the way it looks. There’s no mistaking the deep, throaty note of a V8 or the exotic rumble of a V12, but sometimes, some engines and exhaust setups totally miss the mark. Some would blame it on increased emissions standards that have...
Looking to create a new brand image and put its diesel emissions scandal in the past, Volkswagen is now squarely focused on electrification. That is according to Christian Senger, the head of Volkswagen’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) group, who spoke with Autoblog at a recent Volkswagen...
Ford is going to offer a more comprehensive look at Gymkhana Nine thanks to virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree cameras. The brand has released a short teaser video which includes some behind-the-scenes footage along with the ability for the viewer to have control of the camera angle. This full...