MotorWeek is legendary, thanks in large part to the show’s longtime host, John Davis. For decades, his outside-voice-all-the-time presentation has brought us news and reviews on the latest and greatest in the auto industry. But even the biggest MotorWeek fan will admit that, sometimes, the show is a bit too polite… Read more…

Electric cars are trickling into the auto industry at different rates globally. China is at the forefront in terms of EV adoption, but its influence could spread out to the rest of the world and change the landscape of the automotive industry as we know it. Where the United States and the European Union once … Read more

Akira Toriyama deserves credit as a gearhead, one with impeccable style at that. The legendary manga artist and character designer may be most famous for creating Dragon Ball and designing Chrono Trigger, but Toriyama should be praised for his imaginative mechanical designs as much as his alien warriors, the Saiyans,… Read more…

In 1977, three women lined up to take the green flag at the NASCAR Cup Series’ Firecracker 400, a race held at Daytona International Speedway. American open-wheel veteran Janet Guthrie, Formula One driver Lella Lombardi, and endurance racer Christine Beckers were invited to compete as a way to highlight international… Read more…

Filed under: Commerce Continue reading Win a ‘replica’ of an American Icon this Independence Day Win a ‘replica’ of an American Icon this Independence Day originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Jul 2022 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Last weekend saw the 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It was a cold, wet, windy day, which made for slow times and tough photos, but I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. For a federal holiday, I figured, why not share a few of the sights from that weekend? Read … Read more

If you’re a racing fan and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. But if you need convincing, here’s a video that should change your mind, courtesy of a guy who knows a thing or two about the event: Rod Millen. Read more…

Filed under: Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Electric Continue reading Half of huge Stellantis engine plant’s output will be EV motors by 2024 Half of huge Stellantis engine plant’s output will be EV motors by 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Jul 2022 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Cadillac,Automotive History,Convertible,Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1989 Cadillac Allanté Junkyard Gem: 1989 Cadillac Allanté originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Jul 2022 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

The Daytona Speedway of 1972 was a lot different from today’s Daytona International Speedway. The stacks of bleachers had yet to be built, as well as the buildings that grace the infield. Instead, we see a long patch of dirt and grass, surrounded by that same familiar oval. Read more…

If you want to find success in Formula 1, you’re going to need one thing: A good team with a good car. Driving skill is of course important, but skill can’t shine without reliable equipment. Sometimes, the right driver finds the right team at just the right time — like Michael Schumacher with Ferrari. Sometimes,… … Read more

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Filed under: Green,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,Safety,Electric Continue reading GM is training more first responders for EV emergencies in the U.S. and Canada GM is training more first responders for EV emergencies in the U.S. and Canada originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Jul 2022 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  … Read more

Happy Fourth of July everyone! Time to celebrate this wonderful land’s freedom from those bloody Brits. But if you do happen to be British, there are plenty of other reasons to celebrate this long weekend. For me, I’ll be marking the anniversary of Mercedes’ first entry, first pole position and first win in Formula 1. … Read more

Fake exhaust tips are becoming more and more common by the day. Whether it’s Ford cutting holes in the bottom of fake tips, or Audi creating silver squares at the bottom of car bumpers, they’re everywhere. Read more…