Chevy Corvette ZR1: A fast history of the fastest Corvette
Friday, 26 July 2024
History is full of fast Corvettes, but for decades, the absolute most intense road-going Corvettes have borne the ZR1 name. And this year, Chevy has introduced the latest in the line, the 2025 Corvette ZR1. It’s the most powerful one ever, with features never before seen on the model. You can read all about it
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2025 Porsche Taycan makes big range gains
Thursday, 25 July 2024
Porsche posted new EPA range estimates for the Taycan lineup to its consumer website. These are coming from Porsche, as the Environmental Protection Agency hasn’t published them yet for the updated electric sedan. Assuming real-world testing validates what we’re being told — never in question before with the Taycan — Porsche suite of small changes
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Tesla’s 2Q profit falls 45% to $1.48 billion as sales drop despite price cuts and low-interest loans
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
DETROIT — Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that it made $1.48 billion from April through June, less than the $2.7 billion it made in the same period of 2023.
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Junkyard Gem: 1982 Toyota Cressida Wagon
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
There was once a time when many car manufacturers each offered station wagons to American car shoppers in several sizes. During the early 1980s, even Mercury had wagons available in small, medium and large sizes, and Toyota was right there with three of its own: the little Corolla, the somewhat bigger Corona and the opulent
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EU lithium deal with Serbia could reduce Europe’s dependency on China
Monday, 22 July 2024
BELGRADE, Serbia — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised a tentative deal between Serbia and the European Union signed on Friday that paves the way for the disputed excavation of lithium, a mega project that could reduce Europe’s dependency on China but one that has been fiercely criticized by environmentalists and opposition groups. Scholz attended a
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Tracking the EV battery factory construction boom across North America
Sunday, 21 July 2024
GM’s Ultium cell factory in Warren, Ohio. (AP) The onshoring of battery manufacturing for EVs started as a trickle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then it turned into a tsunami. In 2019, just two battery factories were operating in the United States with another two under construction. Today there are about 34 battery factories either
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We drive the 2025 Porsche 911 T-Hybrid, updated Miata and Lamborghini Urus | Autoblog Podcast #841
Saturday, 20 July 2024
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Road Test Editor Zac Palmer. This week, they discuss driving the 2025 Porsche 911 GTS T-Hybrid and the base 911 Carrera. Once they wrap up the Porsche section, the two chat about their driving experiences in the updated 2024 MX-5, refreshed Lamborghini Urus
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Best and worst states for distracted driving in 2024
Friday, 19 July 2024
Distracted driving might make for entertaining dashcam videos on social media, but it has increasingly become a deadly problem on America’s roads. Bader Scott Injury Lawyers’ recent study found that distracted driving kills thousands of people each year, but some states see much higher numbers than others. New Mexico was the worst state in the
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Looking for deals on outdoorwear and camping gear? Skip Prime Day and check out REI
Thursday, 18 July 2024
Looking for an alternative to Amazon Prime Day? Amazon isn’t the only retailer with great summer savings. REI has a great alternative to the two-day (July 16 and 17) Prime Day mega sale. Upgrade your outdoor gear collection without breaking the bank with REI’s latest clearance sale. Featuring trail-ready footwear, high-performance jackets, versatile tents, and
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Genesis won’t launch only EVs after 2025, plans hybrids instead
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Corroborating an earlier report, Genesis confirmed it’s developing hybrid technology it plans to roll out across its range. The brand initially detoured gasoline-electric drivetrains to focus on EVs, but it realized its target audience is more open to going hybrid than to going electric. Speaking to Top Gear, company boss Mike Song confirmed the move
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