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Aston Martin's project 003 could have a name: Valhalla
Autoblog - Jonathon Ramsey
Road-legal hypercar will take on the McLaren Speedtail When Aston Martin unveiled the Valkyrie at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the carmaker's chief designer told Drive, "We have a bunch more V names that
Volkswagen
VW rearranges 2019 Atlas options with fewer trims and increased prices
Autoblog - Jonathon Ramsey
Why is a V6 with front-wheel drive more expensive than with AWD? For the 2018 model year, Volkswagen's build site for the Atlas offers 15 standard configurations – 4 with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder,
Drones
Ural Air Limited Edition is a sidecar motorcycle with a drone
Autoblog - Jeremy Korzeniewski
So you can see what's beyond that next ridge ... or just take a selfie Ural motorcycles are known primarily for their sidecars. While other motorcycle manufacturers may allow for the attachment of a tub
Gliders
This personal jet glider turns science fiction into reality
Autoblog - Autoblog Staff
A truly exhilarating experience Transcript: Turning science fiction into reality. Petworks' aviation division has created a "personal jet glider" called M-02J. Created by their OpenSky division M-02J a
Haas
U.S. team Haas fights for 'best of the rest' title in just third year in F1
Autoblog - Associated Press
'We must be doing something right. How do we get to that next step?' AUSTIN, Texas — The third season for Haas F1 has been its best, even if it's been a bit bizarre. Formula One's only U.S.-based team
Fortnite
Fortnite has introduced a new vehicle
Autoblog - Autoblog Staff
It's the biggest game in the world so we're going to talk about it Transcript: Fortnite has introduced a new vehicle to the game called the 'Quadcrasher.' The ATV can only be used in Battle Royale mode,
Porsche
Lighter, more powerful Porsche Cayman T due next year
Autoblog - Jonathon Ramsey
Purist-focused last hurrah before brand new model expected in 2020 In June, AutoGuide discovered VIN decoder documents that Porsche sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning
Electric Vehicles
Watch Schaeffler Audi RS3 EV set 130 mph world record — in reverse
Autoblog - Antti Kautonen
Formula E's Daniel Abt does it without turning his head If there's one thing people remember about Dutch DAF cars and later, DAF-developed but Volvo-branded 300-series cars, it's that their Variomatic
Carbon Fiber
McLaren BC-03 hypercar looks to be a production Ultimate Vision GranTurismo
Autoblog - Jonathon Ramsey
Details scarce, but just five of the 'Bespoke Commissions' to be made McLaren revealed the Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo concept October 17, 2017. On October 14, 2018, Instagram user and known exotic car
A teen driving with other teens is deadlier for everyone on the road
Autoblog - Joel Stocksdale
The chance of a fatality rises dramatically While it may seem a bit obvious to most of us that teen drivers driving around with teen passengers is a more dangerous proposition than them driving solo or
Tesla
Tesla drops 'Full Self-Driving' option from its configurator
Autoblog - Zac Palmer
Musk says it's 'causing too much confusion' Up until yesterday, Tesla listed "Full Self-Driving Capability" as an option for all of its cars on its website. Now, it's been taken down for an indefinite
Autos
What is a trim level on a car or truck?
Autoblog - Autoblog Staff
A trim somewhat determines how nice a car is This is part of a series breaking down all the terms you need to know if you're buying a new or used car from a dealership. Check out the rest of the series
FCA US
2019 Ram 1500 eTorque Drivers' Notes Review | Filling in the gaps
Autoblog - Autoblog Staff
Ram's 48-volt system is here, but you wouldn't know it wish I'd had more time to drive it and get some fuel economy data. Associate Editor Reese Counts: The Ram 1500 was already my favorite full size Everything
Siblings
Geely presents the new Lynk & Co touring car
Autoblog - Antti Kautonen
The 03 TCR will take part in FIA WTCR. Volvo touring cars are an important part of the company's racing history, and the torchbearer for the familiar Polestar blue flame comes from an unexpected sibling
Kia
2019 Kia K900 First Drive Review | The Stinger GT grows up
Autoblog - Joel Stocksdale
It's competent, but without much unique personality The Kia K900 has been an afterthought in the luxury market almost since it was launched about 4 years ago. Or maybe a never-thought. Through September
Electric Vehicles
Could this be the Ford Mustang Hybrid?
Autoblog - Zac Palmer
Ford hints at its soon-to-come electrified Mustang ... maybe Ford has said a hybrid Mustang is coming in 2020, and we might have just gotten our first teaser for that car in a new commercial the Blue just
Auto Shows
Porsche confirms sportswagon Taycan for production
Autoblog - Antti Kautonen
A long-roof test mule was recently spied Yesterday, we published photos of a minimally disguised Porsche test mule, estimating that the images showed the eventual "Sport Turismo" wagon derivative of the
China
VW and partner SAIC start building $2.5B Audi plant in China
Autoblog - Reuters
Audi switching Chinese partners to roll out EVs and hybrids BEIJING — Volkswagen AG's China joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp has started building a $2.5 billion new energy vehicle (NEV) plant in Shanghai,
Michael Schumacher
Lewis Hamilton: Chasing Michael Schumacher's F1 record was never the plan
Autoblog - Reuters
He reached his goal in 2015, matching 'the guy that I aspire to be like' NEW YORK — Lewis Hamilton will edge closer to Michael Schumacher's all-time record if he wins a fifth Formula One world title this
Ford Mustang
Here’s how Ford justifies phasing out sedans
Autoblog - Sven Gustafson
‘Silhouettes are changing’ LAS VEGAS — Ford raised eyebrows — and no doubt some concern among its dealers — with its announcement earlier this year that it would phase out its remaining sedans and double-down
Loyalty
New 'Built Ford Proud' ad campaign puts Blue Oval on offense
Autoblog - Sven Gustafson
Ford shows new products, restructuring plans to dealers in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — Ford this week unveiled a defiant new ad campaign dubbed "Built Ford Proud," sharing previews ahead of its nationwide debut
Off-roading
2019 Ford Ranger gears up with off-road options and pricing
Autoblog - Sven Gustafson
It officially starts at $25,395 and goes on sale early in 2019 LAS VEGAS — The eagerly awaited 2019 Ford Ranger arrives early next year offering an optional terrain management system geared for off-road
Tesla
Tesla launches new $45,000 Model 3 as tax break is about to fade
Autoblog - Reuters
RWD model with 'midrange' battery gets you a promised 260 miles Tesla on Thursday introduced a new $45,000 version of its Model 3 sedan on its website, launching the car as U.S. tax breaks for Tesla cars
Muscle Cars
2020 Ford Shelby GT500 revealed in Instagram post
Autoblog - Reese Counts
This looks like the real thing Ford has been teasing the Shelby GT500 for months. We've seen a short video and a single overhead shot of a car with a big wing and a vent in the center of the hood. Beyond
Times Square
Mercedes F1 star Lewis Hamilton chases history at U.S. Grand Prix
Autoblog - Associated Press
Points away from fifth Formula One title, two behind Schumacher AUSTIN, Texas — From New York to Texas, Lewis Hamilton returned to the United States this week with yet another Formula One championship
Muscle Cars
Watch stunned motorists dodge metal balls rolling down Seattle street
Autoblog - Associated Press
'Really big ball bearings' come clattering down on drivers SEATTLE — Authorities in Seattle temporarily closed a street after motorists were stunned by dozens of large metal balls that spilled out of truck
Audi R8
2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Competition Package is a hardcore, ultra-rare R8
Autoblog - Joel Stocksdale
Only 10 are coming to America While the the Audi R8 RWS was a pretty rare beast when it was revealed, Audi has released yet another, even rarer R8. It's the 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Competition Package, only
Emergency Medicine
Waymo details how emergency services should deal with self-driving incidents
Autoblog - Engadget
Part of its responsibility is educating first responders Waymo has officially published guidelines cops and first responders can follow in case an autonomous car is involved in an accident. Without a driver
Chevrolet Camaro
Sticker Shock: SVE Releases 1000-HP 2019 Yenko Camaro
Autoblog - Tony Markovich
Only 25 will be built and you'll be looking at a price tag higher than $110,000 As Chevrolet is set to debut a new nose and color for the 2019 Camaro at SEMA, Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) wasted
Traffic Safety
Ford F-Series Super Duty tailgates are apparently flying open by themselves
Autoblog - Zac Palmer
NHTSA will determine the next steps The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are under investigation for tailgates that reportedly open on their own without warning. The two trucks the National Highway