Junkyard Gem: 1962 Buick Electra 225 4-Door Sedan
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Buick built its first Electras as 1959 models, with Electra production continuing unabated through 1990 (after which the Park Avenue trim level took over as the model name, much as the Malibu trim level designation had shoved aside the Chevelle model name in 1978). Some of the handsomest Electras were the second-generation models, built for
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Tour the Volvo museum before it becomes World of Volvo in April 2024
Monday, 15 January 2024
Volvo closed its museum in Gothenburg, Sweden, in December 2023, but its collection of classic cars won’t remain out of sight for very long. The brand will display some of its vintage models in a new location called World of Volvo that’s scheduled to open its doors in April 2024. Located south of Gothenburg, World
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Junkyard Gem: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL
Sunday, 14 January 2024
During the 1980s, if you wanted a big, powerful luxury sedan with otherworldly build quality and all the latest technological marvels, there was only one rational choice if you had the money: the Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class. I see quite a few W126s during my junkyard adventures, including a couple with better than 500,000 miles showing
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Eureka MaxSwivel Pro: An under-$80 affordable Dyson alternative for pet hair-free homes
Saturday, 13 January 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For those trying to rid their floors and rugs of pet hair, the Eureka MaxSwivel Pro NEU350 is an affordable alternative to pricier options like Dyson, offering an efficient cleaning experience at a fraction of the
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Hyundai reveals Ioniq 5 N performance parts at Tokyo Auto Salon
Friday, 12 January 2024
With 641 horsepower, aggressive bodywork, upgraded chassis, upgraded suspension and upgraded brakes, not many people were likely thinking the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N would need much else. But “not many people” is also not “all people.” So for that subset that just want something even more wild, Hyundai is going to release aftermarket parts for
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Best Car GPS Trackers in 2024
Thursday, 11 January 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Although many of us use our phones for GPS navigation nowadays, GPS tracking is an entirely different beast. GPS trackers, as the name implies, can help you to keep track of your personal vehicle, fleet
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New electric boat motors from Mercury Marine coming soon to a lake near you
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
And now something from sister site Aquablog (kidding), Mercury Marine is showing off electric boat motors at CES. Its 7.5e is already available, but new are the 20e, 35e, 75e and 110e sizes. All can be connected to existing motor mounts on boats, most likely pontoon boats here in the United States. The numbers/names correspond to
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Sony Honda Mobility shows updated Afeela concept at CES 2024
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
Sony Honda Mobility returned to CES this year to show an updated version of their Afeela concept. Sure, it looks exactly the same, because physically it is, but the partnership says that the development happening behind the scenes is making the hardware better and better in advance of its release, which the company still says
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Best car infotainment systems 2023: From UConnect to MBUX, these are our favorites
Monday, 08 January 2024
Declaring one infotainment system the best over any other is an inherently subjective matter. You can look at quantitative testing for things like input response time and various screen load times, but ask a room full of people that have tried all car infotainment systems what their favorite is, and you’re likely to get a
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Tesla Cybertruck hit less than 80% of advertised range in Texas winter test
Sunday, 07 January 2024
Deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck began in November. picture alliance/Getty Images A YouTuber range-tested a Cybertruck and it clocked in at 254 miles. He took the truck out on the highway in Texas on Thursday and livestreamed it. The Cybertruck advertises an estimated range of 320 miles, which many factors can impact. In a YouTuber’s
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