Month: December 2020
Massachusetts to Ban Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
Massachusetts announces a plan to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The plan mimics one from California that was announced in September as well as a goal set by New Jersey earlier this …
Tested: 2006 Cadillac XLR-V Leverages Sophisticated Performance
From the March 2006 Issue of Car and Driver. Cadillac’s V-series is to that nameplate what AMG is to Mercedes or M is to BMW. It’s the high-performance wing of the company, where the original …
Tested: 2006 Cadillac XLR-V Photos
Jim FetsCar and Driver From the Archive: Based largely on the Corvette yet with far greater refinement, the new XLR-V convertible takes Cadillac’s high-performance ambitions to new heights. read the full review View Gallery 13 …
The top six best-selling automotive products on Amazon
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. With the holidays here in full swing, many of us are scrambling to find last-minute …
John Paul Jr., Auto-Racing Champion, Dies at 60
Professional racer John Paul Jr. died Tuesday at 60, after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. This profile of his life and his complex relationship with his father, John Paul Sr., originally appeared in the …
What We Learned in 2020: Lessons from Around the Auto Industry
Every part of everyday life was disrupted in 2020. It was a trying year, even for the luckiest of us. We wanted to find out how people in the various corners of the auto industry …
Daimler Trucks fined up to $30 million for slow recalls
WASHINGTON — Failing to recall vehicles quickly enough could cost Daimler Trucks up to $30 million in fines and other costs. In penalties announced Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Daimler also failed …
Magni honors its founder with the retro-styled Italia 01/01 motorcycle
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Magni introduced a model named Italia 01/01 designed as a tribute to its founder, Arturo Magni, who died in 2015. It blends a retro-styled design with a state-of-the-art engine from MV Agusta. …
Ford Fusion crossover prototype photos leak via Instagram
A prototype for what appears to be a Ford Fusion crossover wagon has leaked via Instagram. While the Fusion was sold in the States exclusively as a sedan, it has been offered in other variants …
Alfa Romeo goes hatchback-free after axing the Giulietta
Alfa Romeo exited the hatchback segment by ending production of the Giulietta, a Volkswagen Golf-sized model introduced in 2010. It’s planning on filling the void in its range with a city-friendly crossover in the coming …