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LifestyleAutoblogHow to change wiper blades and washer fluid | Autoblog Wrenched
A streaky windshield isn't just annoying, it's dangerous. Don't let your wiper blades put you into a risky situation. We'll show you how to change them.
BusinessAutoblogStudy finds 82% of Memorial Day travelers will do so by car
A study has found that 82% of travelers for Memorial Day long weekend 2022 will do so by car, despite record gasoline prices across the country.
BusinessTechCrunchHyundai plans to spend $10B on EVs, AVs and robotics in the US by 2025
Hyundai said it plans to invest more than $10 billion toward accelerating electrification and autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. by 2025. Part of that pot includes the $5.5 billion Hyundai has earmarked for its new EV plant and battery manufacturing facility in Georgia announced Friday. The remaining $4.5 billion of Hyundai's total U.S. investment will go into what the automaker has identified as “key future businesses."
BusinessAutoblogLancia steps off the chopping block, promises three new cars
Stellantis-owned Lancia has been granted a new lease on life, and the company will launch three new cars by 2028.
LifestyleAutoblogWin the ultimate glamping package: an Airstream Caravel and a Ram 1500
Enter to win an Airstream Caravel and Ram 1500 from Omaze and support a good cause while doing so.
LifestyleAutoblog2022 Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance Mega Gallery | The show in pictures
The 2022 Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance opened its doors on May 21 on the shores of Lake Como, and Autoblog was there to photograph it.
BusinessAutoblog2016 Ford F-Series Super Duty models recalled for airbag problem
Ford is recalling 2016 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks due to an issue that would cause the airbag to not deploy as intended.
BusinessAutoblogAverage age of cars on U.S. roads hits 12.2 years
Drivers are keeping cars longer in 2022's inflation-riddled marketplace.
BusinessAutoblog2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure First Edition on sale for one year
Pricing hasn't been announced, but since the EWB starts at around $230,000 and Bentley expects "people will option them beyond $300,000," the Azure First Edition is expected to push that well higher.
LifestyleThe TelegraphFord Mustang Mach-E GT review: this £70,000 ‘untamed’ SUV is all power and not enough panache
The last time I was in a bright orange fast Ford, it was a second-generation Focus ST. It was brilliant: a wonderful blend of high-speed stability, dynamism and mid-range grunt, the latter thanks to a gutsy five-cylinder turbocharged engine borrowed from Volvo. It delivered just the right balance between the sophistication you’d demand from a modern hot hatch, and the lairiness you’d expect from a performance Ford.
BusinessAutoblogHyundai Sonata reportedly won't get another generation
"We can't rule out an electric Sonata, but we're prioritizing the development of a compact electric car rather than a less popular midsize vehicle."
BusinessAutoblogFord F-150 Raptor R build sheet leaks 5.2-liter supercharged V8
The engine from the Mustang Shelby GT500 could show up in the Ford Raptor R, down a few ponies and re-christened Carnivore.
BusinessReutersFor EV maker Rivian, delivery headache hits as market shuts down coffers
When Jeff Wells placed a reservation for a Rivian R1T pickup in early 2019, he was one of the first in line for a truck from the Amazon.com Inc-backed electric vehicle startup that at the time promised to tap in to a niche not served by other automakers. Wells is one of dozens of reservation holders who in recent weeks have complained about unreliable delivery timelines and delays in online groups and forums. The complaints mounted after Rivian Automotive Inc in late April said it was changing the production sequence of vehicles, prioritizing those with specific interior and exterior color and wheel options.
LifestyleAutoblog2022 Nissan Rogue Review | New engine makes huge difference
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Nissan Rogue, including its new turbo engine, fuel economy, space, features and safety.
BusinessTechCrunchSylndr, an online used-car retailer, raises $12.6M pre-seed to disrupt Egypt's automotive market
Egypt is home to one of Africa’s largest vehicle fleets, with over 6 million cars (80% are passenger cars) on its roads. For many Egyptians, who earn less than that yearly, that’s a substantial amount to part with.
BusinessYahoo Finance UKUK unveils £40m innovation fund for self-driving buses and vans
Self-driving buses and delivery vans could soon be a reality on UK roads.
BusinessEngadgetHyundai will invest $5 billion toward US manufacturing and innovation
Hyundai will allocate an additional $5 billion toward investments in the US.
LifestyleAutoblogJunkyard Gem: 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
Junkyard Gem: 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Indiana Red Metallic paint, photographed in a car graveyard near Denver, Colorado.
TechnologyAutoblogThis card-shaped emergency tool easily breaks car windows
The OWL Escape Card is a credit card-sized escape tool designed to simplify car window breaking in emergency situations.
BusinessAutoblogWhy Apple should not build an iCar
Setbacks in Apple's car ambitions, the immense effort to build cars, Google’s struggles and potential Apple Stans are all reasons to cancel the iCar.
BusinessReutersHyundai Motor Group to invest more than $10 billion in U.S. up to 2025
SEOUL (Reuters) -Hyundai Motor Group said on Sunday it would invest an additional $5 billion in the United States by 2025 to strengthen collaboration with U.S. firms in advanced technology. The investments, announced during a visit to Seoul by President Joe Biden, are for robotics, urban air mobility, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence, the group said. Hyundai Motor Group, which houses Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp, on Friday announced plans to invest $5.5 billion in Georgia to build electric vehicle (EV) and battery facilities.
NewsAutoblogCalifornia pilot program allows front license plate stickers
Which is why the debut E-Type had a giant sticker on its hood reading, "9600 HP," the coupe its own sticker with "77 RW." The quest to avoid diminishing a car's leading-edge design continues to this day, and California might have provided a solution for everyone: Jalopnik reports the state now allows stickers to be used as front license plates. It's taken nine years and five bills in the California State Legislature to get to this point, and the program is still in pilot phase.
NewsAutoblogJunkyard Gem: Pair of 1950s Austin Champs
A pair of Austin Champs, built for the British military during the 1950s, photographed in a self-service wrecking yard in northeastern Colorado.
EntertainmentAutoblogThe new Nissan Z is coming to 'Rocket League' | Gaming Roundup
This week in racing game news "Rocket League" gets a Nissan Z, "WRC Generations" gets a release date and "F1 22" gets a few track updates.
BusinessTechCrunchHyundai to open $6.5B EV factory in Georgia
Hyundai is the latest automaker to announce plans to open an EV factory in Georgia, the same state where Rivian is preparing to break ground on its controversial plant. Hyundai’s $6.5 billion EV and battery manufacturing facility outside of Savannah will further the state’s goal of becoming a major regional hub for the EV industry. As sales of electric vehicles start to surge, the Peach State aims to establish a closed-loop battery-electric ecosystem that includes rare-earth mining, battery and chip production, and auto parts manufacturing, according to state officials.
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