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Chrysler jumps on bandwagon, offers incentives to Toyota customers

There's money on the table for current Toyota lessees, too: $1,000 for drivers with expiring Toyota leases who switch to any Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle. The new offers took effect as of yesterday. Hit the jump to read over the press release.

Tesla files with the feds for IPO

As for the timing of the filing, Telsa has sold nearly 1,000 (987 at last count) all-electric Roadsters in 18 different countries. Moreover, it has taken 2,000 reservations for its upcoming, more mainstream Model S, which is still at least a year away from production. With the production v...

Tesla files with the feds for IPO

For the first time in more than fifty years, a U.S. automaker is holding a public offering. Henry Ford made shares of Ford Motor Company public back in 1956. Tesla, the Elon Musk-owned Silicon Valley electric car company, filed to do so today. There's no word as to when the shares will be availabl...

Second House hearing on Toyota pedal recal scheduled for Feb. 5

This time, however, it's not so much Toyota on the hot seat as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Towns sent an invitation for the hearing to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today that details exactly what the committee wants discussed. Included are:

Report: Toyota's gas pedal supplier woe spreads to Ford of China commercial vehicles

The accelerators in question - subject to recall for sticking and causing unintended acceleration - are made by CTS Corp, based in Elkhart, Indiana. While CTS makes throttle pedal assemblies for other automakers, Toyota and Ford are the only companies thus far to announce production st...

Audi adds 3 new drivers to its 2010 R15 TDI lineup

Audi R15 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery The Audi team is again being run by team Joest for 2010. At this time, the only confirmed U.S. appearances for the R15 are at Sebring and Petit Le Mans. The Audi press release with more details about the drivers is after the jump.

Honda bringing Odyssey minivan concept to Chicago Auto Show

With apologies to Get Shorty and the 1995 Oldsmobile Sillhouette, the Honda Odyssey may well be the Cadillac of minivans. Honda's big, luxurious people hauler has been the hottest-selling minivan in the U.S. over the past two years, besting Chrysler and Toyota for the minivan sales title. W...

Determining state of charge of lithium batteries problematic for Mini E

Estimating the state of charge of lithium ion or other advanced rechargeable batteries is more difficult than it might seem. We spoke to General Motors battery chief Denise Grey about this problem back in 2007. Unlike traditional alkaline batteries, the voltage doesn't drop gradually o...

Autoblog Podcast #163 - Paukert Re-Redux

Episode #163 of the Autoblog Podcast is here and Chris Paukert once again adds his insight as he's fast becoming the fourth regular member of the crew. First up we peek into the Autoblog Garage, occupied this week by a Nissan Versa, Audi S4, and a Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid. Topics follow, wit...

Is the Nissan Leaf battery pack under-engineered?

Although many have expressed a strong preference for having the cost of the battery pack included in the price of their electric auto, might a separate leasing arrangement be a more prudent approach? Darryl Siry certainly seems took think so, at least when it comes to the Nissan Leaf. In hi...

Geneva Preview: Autocar samples the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

The SUVs will be using a version of the supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI V6 found in the Audi S4 with 325 horsepower and 324 pound-feet of torque. The crew at Autocar had a chance to ride along in a near-production Cayenne S hybrid recently and felt this machine could be a serious challenger to the n...

Geneva Preview: Autocar samples the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

The second-generation Porsche Cayenne will be debuting at the Geneva Motor Show in March, along with the related Volkswagen Touareg. Both SUVs will mark the debut of a new hybrid drive system co-developed by the two brands. The Cayenne and Touareg will both enter production about the same...

Autocar takes a closer look at the Citroën Revolte concept

Last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, quirky French automaker Citroën showed off its Revolte concept, and most weren't quite sure to make of it. At the time, pretty much all we knew about it was that it used a "small-capacity conventional combustion engine combined with an electric motor...

Autoblog Podcast #161 - Detroit Auto Show recap

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Podcasts, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GM, GMC, Honda, Lincoln, Toyota, Volkswagen Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! It's a North American International Auto Show recap for Episode #161...

Detroit 2010: BMW ActiveE concept is all charged up and ready to go

Like the Mini E, BMW is planning on putting the production ActiveE into the hands of consumers who want one. Fleets, too. No word whatsoever on pricing, but expect a lease. For lots more information, read the press release after the jump. Gallery: BMW Concept ActiveE

Report: Cadillac XTS production to start at Oshawa in early 2012

to be produced at the plant east of Toronto first began circulating last July. The XTS will join the Chevrolet Impala and Camaro as well as the new Buick Regal at the facility. The XTS is expected to be based on the Epsilon II platform but with ...

Review: 2010 Lexus RX450h is the pinnacle of autonomous fuel-sippers

With a slew of sensors and CPUs, the 2010 Lexus RX450h can pretty much drive itself. Want to go somewhere? Sit down in the driver's seat, use the Remote Touch device (a.k.a. "mouse") to tell the crossover where you want to go, and follow the easy-as-store-bought-pie instructions to your desti...

Report: Porsche could again challenge for overall Le Mans victory - Autoblog

Report: Porsche could again challenge for overall Le Mans victory blog) Earlier in the decade, Bentley also ran a prototype coupe based on the Audi R8. With the interest in promoting alternatives like diesel at Le Mans and ...

VIDEO: Top Gear pits BMW X5 M against Audi Q7 TDI and Land Rover Range Rover ... - Autoblog

VIDEO: Top Gear pits BMW X5 M against Audi Q7 TDI and Land Rover Range Rover ... blog) The Range Rover is vastly superior to all other SUVs, especially the interior which is why it will be my next vehicle. However it will not be a supercharged ...

Review: 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive30i is an easy lover - Autoblog

Review: 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive30i is an easy lover blog) There's also a big difference between spending a few hours on a prescribed driving route under controlled conditions versus living with a car as a daily ...

McChip introduces Ford Focus RS with 401 horses - Are you lovin' it? - Autoblog

blog) we love more than hooning around in a vigorous, purebred sports car – and that's exactly how Mcchip-dkr describes its 401-horsepower Ford Focus RS. ... Mcchip extracts 401hp from the Ford Focus RSiCars Singapore Mcchip Builds A 401 HP Ford Focus RSMibz (blog)

Can Ford beat the Chevy Volt two years later with a cheaper PHEV?

Marakby said that Ford's 2012 introduction date for its first plug-in hybrid and parallel hybrid architecture (the Volt is a series hybrid) will allow the Blue Oval's cars to be cheaper. For one thing, the batteries can be smaller. Plus, Ford isn't targeting the same 40 miles of electric ra...

REPORT: Ford believes it can get premium dollars for Fiesta... what do you think?

2011 Ford Fiesta - Click above for high-res image gallery Source: Automotive News - sub. req.]REPORT: Ford believes it can get premium dollars for Fiesta... what do you think? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

VIDEO: JDM Lexus LFA commercial hits the tubes - Autoblog

VIDEO: JDM Lexus LFA commercial hits the tubes blog) Let's all agree that the Lexus LF-A is an uncommonly passionate manifestation of Lexus's relentless ...

Opinion: VIDEO: Dan Neil drives the Audi eTron, tells Musk and Fisker to watch out

Neil's primary point is that while Tesla and Fisker are laying the foundation for EV proliferation, automakers like Audi, Ford, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen all have electric whips in the works. Neil contends that the standards set by the major OEMs are what's going to drive EVs...

Gooding adds another day to its Scottsdale auction during Barrett-Jackson - Autoblog

Gooding adds another day to its Scottsdale auction during Barrett-Jackson blog) If you can't wait for Saturday's spoils, which include a 1959 Ferrari Series 1 Pininfarina Cabriolet, a Zagato-bodied 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport, ...

Great Wall cars headed to Europe in 2010 - Autoblog

Great Wall cars headed to Europe in 2010 blog) IM Group also imports Daihatsu and Isuzu models, and in 2010 the company will lead the import into Europe of vehicles from Chinese brand Great Wall Motor ...

VIDEO: Citroën C3 Visiodrive advertisement is for swingers - Autoblog

VIDEO: Citroën C3 Visiodrive advertisement is for swingers blog) Follow the jump for more information on the C3 and to see the swingin' commercial along with a special "making of" video. 14th December 2009 - Citroën's ...

GM: Chevy Volt Dance a major marketing gaffe? Sure. Let's move on.

As irritating as it may be, is the Chevy Volt Dance really that big of a deal? While we'd argue that it shouldn't be, the real answer apparently depends on whom you ask. The always impartial, fair and balanced Fox News seems to think it's pretty horrible and GM's latest recently-appointed he...

Detroit Preview: BMW Concept ActiveE set to amp up 1 Series - Autoblog

In terms of the space available in the interior, the BMW Concept ActiveE has no disadvantage compared to the BMW 1 Series Coupe with conventional combustion ... BMW Concept ActiveE Bound for World Debut at 2010 Detroit Auto ShowInside Line

Ship Shape: Mercedes-Benz AMG and Cigarette Racing to launch SLS-inspired boat - Autoblog

Ship Shape: Mercedes-Benz AMG and Cigarette Racing to launch SLS-inspired boat blog) The new craft is said to be inspired by the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, although the concept sketch they've provided us doesn't show any gullwing hatches. ...

BMW rumored to quit hydrogen but just dropping Hydrogen 7

We hadn't heard much about BMW's Hydrogen 7 for a while. Some people thought this signaled the end of the Bavarian marque's interest in hydrogen technology. The rumor was so widespread that the Germany newspaper Handlesblatt even recently reported that BMW was giving up on developing hyd...

This article also contains excerpts from Consumer Reports, allcarselectric.com, Edmunds Inside Line

Review: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV Sport a lot of car for a lot coin - Autoblog

Review: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV Sport a lot of car for a lot coin blog) like in the power-chopping Mazdaspeed3 (fuel gets cut early in low gears at high RPM) or the unequal-tracked Citroen DS/SM (where the front wheels ...

At Witz' End - The Business of Plugging In, Take 2

At ground level," the article begins, "electric cars like GM's Chevrolet Volt - due to be launched in November 2010 - are pretty much everything the U.S. economy is banking on. The cars promise innovative engineering and a resurgence of the American auto industry. They mean an America that is...

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.10.09 - Autoblog

NetCarShow.com Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.10.09 blog) The most recent rumors out of Japan suggest that Nissan could use a hybrid drivetrain on the next GT-R. Given the automaker's recent push for efficiency, ... 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X PreviewMotor Authority (blog)

REPORT: Audi e-tron sales to be limited to 1,000 units

So, um... want one? The line forms at the rear, and you'd better not dawdle as Audi says its only planning to build 1,000 of them. Naturally, pricing has yet to be set, but it's reportedly expected to be "above R8 levels" (MSRP for a 2009 R8 is $123,300). Regardless, with all those lithium ion batte...

Opinion: Dodge Challenger tops Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey

Consumer Reports has surveyed 380,000 subscribers to rank the most satisfied new car owners and a newcomer came in and dethroned the Toyota Prius. An amazing 92 percent of V8-powered Dodge Challenger owners said that they would definitely buy another Mopar pony car if they had the chance...

Hopenhagen brings eco-cars to Denmark for climate change conference

The COP 15 Copenhagen United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 kicks off this today in Copenhagen, and all of those delegates and personnel need to get around somehow. Auto companies from around the world are providing vehicles for the event, including 15 Think City EVs, 60 Citroen...

Nissan updates Qashqai crossover - and no, we're still not gonna get it - Autoblog

Nissan updates Qashqai crossover - and no, we're still not gonna get it blog) But silly name not withstanding, the slightly smaller than a Nissan Rogue compact crossover has been something of a sales phenom for Nissan, selling more ... and more »

LA 2009: Custom "Mazdaspeed2" tops the fun-per-pound charts in LA - Autoblog

blog) Now if Mazda could just shoehorn in the Mazdaspeed3 turbo mill, they'd really be onto something. We can just imagine Grand-Am adding a CC (commuter car) ... Will the 2011 Mazda2 Spawn a MazdaSpeed2 Hot Hatchback?Green Car Reports

Review: 2009 Audi A8L a requiem for a heavyweight - Autoblog

Review: 2009 Audi A8L a requiem for a heavyweight blog) First, let's lay out the scenery: the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S Class and Audi A8 are fabulous cars. There isn't a loser among them. ... and more »

Autoblog Podcast #151: With Eddie Alterman of Car & Driver

Filed under: Podcasts, SEMA Show, Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, Audi, BMW, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, Subaru, Earnings/Financials, UAW/Unions, Celebrities

Opinion: REPORT: Evidence mounting that 2010 Audi S4 is underrated

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Europe, Audi, Luxury Source: Quattro World]REPORT: Evidence mounting that 2010 Audi S4 is underrated originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Autoblog Podcast #150 - Tokyo Motor Show Edition

A review of the Tokyo Motor Show starts things off, and then we drill down to talk more specifically about both ends of Toyota's sports spectrum: the Lexus LFA and the Toyota FT-86 concepts. Other Tokyo standouts like the Honda CR-Z and Subaru Hybrid Tourer concept weave into the conversat...

Autoblog Podcast #150 - Tokyo Motor Show Edition

A review of the Tokyo Motor Show starts things off, and then we drill down to talk more specifically about both ends of Toyota's sports spectrum: the Lexus LFA and the Toyota FT-86 concepts. Other Tokyo standouts like the Honda CR-Z and Subaru Hybrid Tourer concept weave into the conversat...

Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger causes smiles lasting longer than four hours

Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Dodge Gallery: Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Challenger T/A Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger causes smiles lasting longer than four hours

Autoblog Podcast #149

Episode #149 of the Autoblog Podcast, the first frost edition, has arrived. The Tokyo Motor Show is coming up, and there have been a couple previews of what to expect there. The Toyota FT-86 concept has had everyone abuzz with its heralding as the spiritual successor of the much-beloved AE8...

Autoblog Podcast #149

Episode #149 of the Autoblog Podcast, the first frost edition, has arrived. The Tokyo Motor Show is coming up, and there have been a couple previews of what to expect there. The Toyota FT-86 concept has had everyone abuzz with its heralding as the spiritual successor of the much-beloved AE8...

Opinion: AltCar 2009: Dan Neil, "Some Inconvenient Questions," and GM hints it could sell Chevy Volt gliders

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Hybrid, Hydrogen, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Legislation and Policy, Santa Monica Alt Car Expo, Green Daily originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Autoblog Podcast #148 with John Linkov from Consumer Reports

For Episode #148 of the Autoblog Podcast, John Linkov, Consumer Reports managing editor for autos, fills Sam's chair and mulls some timely topics with Chris and Dan. First up is the wheels coming off Penske's deal to take on the Saturn brand. Honda's CRZ concept, holding great promise in it...

Autoblog Podcast #147

Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors that th...

Autoblog Podcast #147

Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors that th...

Autoblog Podcast #147

Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors that th...

Autoblog Podcast #147

Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors that th...

Autoblog Podcast #145 with the Two Marks from Ford

The Volkswagen L1 concept sets us off on the environmentally conscious aspects of the show, which we quickly abandoned in favor of such awesomeness as the Audi R8 Spyder, roofless Lamborghini Reventon, and the slick Audi S5 Sportback. Taking a left turn down Odd Street, we test our intest...

Autoblog Podcast #145 with the Two Marks from Ford

The Volkswagen L1 concept sets us off on the environmentally conscious aspects of the show, which we quickly abandoned in favor of such awesomeness as the Audi R8 Spyder, roofless Lamborghini Reventon, and the slick Audi S5 Sportback. Taking a left turn down Odd Street, we test our intest...

Opinion: VIDEO: The Smoking Tire tests supercharged Raptor Audi R8

With 420 horsepower, the "base" Audi R8 is a borderline supercar. But that wasn't good enough for some customers, so Audi began offering the R8 with the Lamborghini Gallardo-sourced 5.2-liter V10 powerplant with 520 ponies. Source: YouTube]Continue reading VIDEO: The Smoking Tire test...

Autoblog Podcast #141 - Now with 100% more Tanner Foust!

Episode #141 of the Autoblog Podcast marks the first time we're joined by a guest outside the Autoblog Inner Circle, and we're hoping that it's the start of a trend. This week, our interview couch is occupied by drift, rally and stunt legend (and all-around good guy) Tanner Foust, the only b...

Autoblog Podcast #141 - Now with 100% more Tanner Foust!

Episode #141 of the Autoblog Podcast marks the first time we're joined by a guest outside the Autoblog Inner Circle, and we're hoping that it's the start of a trend. This week, our interview couch is occupied by drift, rally and stunt legend (and all-around good guy) Tanner Foust, the only b...

Autoblog Podcast #140

Episode #140 of the Autoblog Podcast is going to just squeak under the wire for the weekend. It's late, and we're going to blame the new guy. Jonny Lieberman joined Chris and Dan for a few moments between bouts of Skype-drop-itis, and the trio started off blithely to discuss the Autoblog Gara...

Autoblog Podcast #137

Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrid, Etc., Acura, Audi, Cadillac, GM, Honda, Jaguar, Lexus, Porsche, Volkswagen, Diesel

This article also contains excerpts from Cadillac Country Club

Autoblog Podcast #136

What better way to kick off the weekend than Episode #136 of the Autoblog Podcast? Okay, so it's a thin excuse for delivering this edition late, but here it is. Chris, Sam and Dan congregate and discuss a few issues, starting with the manual transmission issues afflicting some Chevrolet Ca...

Opinion: From the horse's mouth: Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't spawn Chevrolet Caprice

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Chevrolet, GM, Pontiac Source: GM FastLane Blog]From the horse's mouth: Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't spawn Chevrolet Caprice originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Opinion: Want to be able to drop the top on your new Nissan 370Z? It's going to cost you

That's a not inconsiderable premium (some 23%) over its fixed-head brethren, which runs $30,650 ($29,930 + destination and delivery charges). It's possible that Nissan includes more standard equipment on the ragtop than in its base 370Z coupe, but the Japanese automaker has yet to bre...

Autoblog Podcast #131

Episode #131 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. Chris, Sam, and Dan sat down and kicked the ball around. The most important news when we rolled our recorders was the Supreme Court's staying of Chrysler's deal with Fiat. Staying with Fiat, we also kibbitzed about the nameplate's showing in a new...

Autoblog Podcast #131

Episode #131 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. Chris, Sam, and Dan sat down and kicked the ball around. The most important news when we rolled our recorders was the Supreme Court's staying of Chrysler's deal with Fiat. Staying with Fiat, we also kibbitzed about the nameplate's showing in a new...

GM stops trying to sell medium duty truck line, will cease ...

CA by John Neff on Jun 8th 2009 at 1:02PM For the past four years, General Motors has been trying to sell its medium duty truck business, which produces the giant Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick. Navistar, Isuzu and other unnamed suitors were all at one ...

Podcast: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.28.09

First Ride: BMW F 800 GS Chris, Sam, and Dan toss the ball around this week discussing the Lexus HS250h, the Toyota Prius's newfound chassis grace, the production version of the BMW 5-Series GT, Cadillac's sharp new SRX, and of course, a few questions.Other news of import

Autoblog Podcast #123

Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Hybrid, Etc., Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, Fiat, Opinion/Editorial

This article also contains excerpts from Cadillac Country Club

Review: 2009 Nissan Maxima, return of the four-door sports car?

Filed under: In the Autoblog Garage, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Nissan Gallery: Review: 2009 Nissan Maxima Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading Review: 2009 Nissan Maxima, return of the four-door sports car?

Setting the Pace: BMW X6 M debuts as MotoGP safety car

The new M-tuned "sports activity coupe" joins a paddock full of vehicles provided by BMW to serve as safety cars and trackside VIP transports, including the M6, M5 Touring and M3. ... The BMW X6 M and BMW M6 Safety Cars in Qatar this weekend will have their usual bi-xenon dual headlights for nigh...

New York: 2010 Mazdaspeed3 is shiny, happy

Yes, we saw it in Geneva in MPS guise, but if you wander over to the New York Auto Show over the next week or so, you'll get to eyeball the U.S.-spec 2010 Mazdaspeed3 in person. By now, you should know what to expect:: 256 turbocharged hot-hatch horses mated to a six-speed manual. Inside, you'll fi...

New York: Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS - new sketches, interior revealed

When the SLR appeared, it was clearly far more Mercedes Benz than McLaren. The performance was undoubtedly impressive and it sold in far higher numbers than the F1, but it just wasn't the same. The SLR is going away this year and for a follow up Mercedes has partnered with in-house performanc...

Review: 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4

by John Neff on Mar 24th 2009 at 11:58AM The Jeep Wrangler is designed to be one of the most capable vehicles on the planet. It can climb a 45-degree grade, tread through 30 inches of water and crawl down a rock-filled hillside – all with the top down ...

Review: 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

CA by Sam Abuelsamid on Mar 16th 2009 at 11:58AM In many ways, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the best vehicles in Chrysler's lineup. Along with the Wrangler, it packs real off-road capabilities into an angular, no-nonsense body. It's an authentic Jeep ...

Autoblog Podcast #117

Filed under: Podcasts Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! This week, Sam and Chris return from a short hiatus for some fun with a Rolls Royce and a BMW 750Li. After we get all the iDrive carping out of our systems, we move on to what we might see at the Geneva Motor Sh......

Scion prices tC Release Series 5.0

Another Chicago Auto Show, another mildly refreshed Scion tC Release Series. For those keeping track, this is Release Series 5.0, but unlike previous limited-edition models, the modifications aren't limited to a new hue and set of rims. The best bits are found beneath the gloss black pain...

Podcast: Smashing idea: Hyundai giving away Superbowl ads soundtrack

Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Marketing/Advertising, Hyundai, Celebrities How did you like Hyundai's Genesis Coupe ads during the Super Bowl? They rocked, right? With that hard-driving soundtrack from The Smashing Pumpkins, of course they rocked. The song is called "FOL," and i...

Spy shots: New Accord based CUV could arrive by the end of the year

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagons/Estates, Crossovers/CUVs, Honda Currently, all of Honda's crossovers are of a more traditional upright style like the Element (if you can call that traditional) and Pilot. What Honda hasn't offered in the U.S. in more than a decade is a wagon body style. That...

Opinion: First Drive: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

In addition to our own reviews of the 2010 Ford Mustang GT and Fusion Sport/SEL, AutoblogGreen has also published its First Drive of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The new gas-electric version of Ford's mid-size sedan feature more advanced tech than its competitors, specifically the Toyo...

w00t! The return of the Autoblog Podcast!

SUBSCRIBE to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes ADD the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator DOWNLOAD the show now originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Autoblog Podcast #102

It's late, we know, but we're not a host short like last week! Chris, Sam, and Dan kick it about what's in the Autoblog Garage, the 2010 Camaro unveiling and other stuff that the Camaro overshadowed. What could possibly hold a candle to the Camaro officially rolling into that garage bay? Not...

Autoblog Podcast #97

Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Cadillac, Motorcycles, Special/Limited EditionsJust in time for the weekend, we bring you episode #97 of the Autoblog Podcast. Our cast of characters rotates once again, with Jeremy Korzeniewski joining Chris and Sam t...

This article also contains excerpts from Cadillac Country Club

Autoblog Podcast #96

Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrids/Alternative, Minivans/MPVs, Trucks/Pickups, Wagons/Estates, Crossovers/CUVs, Cadillac, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Mercury, SaabFor three weeks in a row, now, we've brought you a new Autoblog Podcast courtesy of the B-Team. Here's episode #96 of the...

Autoblog Podcast #96

Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrids/Alternative, Minivans/MPVs, Trucks/Pickups, Wagons/Estates, Crossovers/CUVs, Cadillac, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Mercury, SaabFor three weeks in a row, now, we've brought you a new Autoblog Podcast courtesy of the B-Team. Here's episode #96 of the...

Autoblog Podcast #93

Filed under: Podcasts, BMW, Mazda, Nissan, Pontiac, SuzukiIt's been two weeks since our last podcast -- we tried to do one last week, but technical difficulties scuttled the effort. With that in mind, we packed some extra content into Autoblog Podcast #93. It's the usual rollicking good t...

Autoblog Podcast #90

Filed under: Concept Cars, New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Coupes, GM, Hyundai, Jaguar, Pontiac, TataAfter being endlessly mired in the '80s, the Autoblog Podcast has now climbed its way up to #90. Alex took a sick day, so John and Damon hold the fort. We've been in New York, and that's the main...

Autoblog Podcast #90

Filed under: Concept Cars, New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Coupes, GM, Hyundai, Jaguar, Pontiac, TataAfter being endlessly mired in the '80s, the Autoblog Podcast has now climbed its way up to #90. Alex took a sick day, so John and Damon hold the fort. We've been in New York, and that's the main...

Autoblog Podcast #87

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Podcasts, Hybrids/Alternative, Minivans/MPVs, Trucks/Pickups, Crossovers/CUVs, Acura, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GM, Suzuki, Volkswagen, IndiaThe Chicago Auto Show wasn't that eventful, but that's what we lead off Autoblog Podcast...

Autoblog Podcast #84

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Podcasts, Audi, Cadillac, GM, Honda, HUMMER, Hyundai, Mazda, SaabWe're back from the holidays with Autoblog Podcast episode #84. Kicking things off, we review what's been in John, Damon, and Alex's parking spots in the Autoblog Garage. Aft...

Autoblog Podcast #67

Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, SUVs, Euro, I.C.E., Japan, Supercars, Acura, Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, GM, GMC, Jaguar, VolkswagenWe've finally poked our respective heads out of our interweb caves and unleashed episode 6...

Autoblog Podcast #66

On a more amusing note, we marvel at the confidence GM has in its new Malibu. The suggested sales tactic is to put the new Malibu beside a Camry in Chevy showrooms and guide the customer through how the Malibu is better. Of course, it's mainly a sales stunt - as the only way to tell anything about a...

Autoblog Podcast #62

Speaking of buzz, the Hyundai Genesis concept takes aim at high end luxury/performance sedans from German and Japanese manufacturers. As is their wont, Hyundai will be pricing it around 30 grand to start, and offering V8 power sent to the rear wheels, all wrapped in a handsome (if derivat...

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