British Grand Prix prepares for protesters who could storm the track
Saturday, 02 July 2022
Charles Leclerc during Friday’s practice at Silverstone. (Getty Images) SILVERSTONE, England — British police said they have credible intelligence a group of protesters is planning to disrupt the Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend, so authorities issued a pre-emptive warning on Friday by telling them not to put themselves or drivers at risk. With
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Top Blind Spot Mirrors in 2022
Friday, 01 July 2022
Autoblog is not affiliated with the brands featured in our articles, but when you make a purchase through links on our site we may earn a commission. Say goodbye to blind spots — check out our full list and buying guide of the leading blind spot mirrors that can help keep you aware of your
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SUV driver must pay more than a car for running red light
Thursday, 30 June 2022
BERLIN — A German court has ruled that a driver should pay more than the usual fine for running a red light because he was driving a sports utility vehicle. The verdict dated June 3 could set a precedent for similar cases. In its ruling, published Wednesday, the Frankfurt court ordered the driver to pay
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 pics show a concept car come to life
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
The Prophecy has come true. The Hyundai one that is. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the production version of the sleek Prophecy concept, and it has arrived without too much compromise, just as the Ioniq 5 did before it. Hyundai’s reveal only shows us the design, though, so we’ll have to wait for details on
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100th Pikes Peak Hill Climb brings bad weather, heartbreak
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Hill climb? Please. While Europeans spent the weekend driving up a nobleman’s driveway at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, we in ‘Murica got down and dirty with the 100th running up Pikes Peak. In a reversal of stereotypes, it is we who have understated. The “hill” climb ascends one of the tallest peaks in the
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GM’s Cruise starts charging fares for driverless rides in San Francisco
Monday, 27 June 2022
General Motors Co’s Cruise has started charging fares for driverless rides in San Francisco, the company said on Thursday, a step towards commercialization of the service. Cruise earlier this month became the first company to secure a permit to charge for self-driving car rides in the U.S. city, after it overcame objections by local officials.
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McMurtry Automotive Speirling hopes to set new record at Goodwood
Sunday, 26 June 2022
You might wonder why “fan car” gets spoken in such reverent tones, why Formula 1 banned Gordon Murray’s Brabham BT46B after one race when Niki Lauda dominated the field at the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix, or why that very same Murray revived the fan concept on his T.50. For an answer, look no further than
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Mini sending some buyers car-sized puzzle to apologize for delays
Saturday, 25 June 2022
The ongoing chip shortage has wreaked havoc on automotive supply chains around the world, causing a diverse selection of side effects including long delivery delays. Mini has found a clever way for some of its customers to pass the time: It’s sending them a giant Mini puzzle. Created by advertising agency Pereira O’Dell, the puzzle’s
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This remote-controlled bot helps firefighters tackle flames
Friday, 24 June 2022
New technologies that help fight fires seem to be popping up every day. Thermite is a remote-controlled firefighting robot designed by Howe & Howe to tackle flames from a distance or up close. Thermite steps in to clear the flames to make conditions safer for firefighters and reduce the spread of the fire. It comes
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New York mayor bulldozes hundreds of illegal dirt bikes and ATVs
Thursday, 23 June 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams decided to make examples out of 100 illegal dirt bikes and ATVs seized by the city in an enforcement campaign intended to curb the “nuisance” of off-road vehicles being driven in swarms on city streets, “terrorizing” the metropolis. Adams touted the results of a sweeping campaign that led to
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