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Watch Alex Márquez's insane save on wet Moto2 track

We've watched this clip of Alex Márquez's ridiculous save several times already, and we're going to watch it again. And we're not the only ones. Marc Márquez, Alex's older brother, MotoGP champion and no stranger to amazing motorcycle saves himself, …

Burt Reynolds' former 1978 'Smokey' Pontiac Trans Am in big auction by feds

A 1978 Pontiac Trans Am once owned by Burt Reynolds as a memento of the car he drove in the film "Smokey and the Bandit" will be among nearly 150 muscle cars and luxury vehicles seized from the alleged perpetrators of an $800 million investment schem…

2020 Mazda3 Review & Buying Guide | The connoisseur's choice

Completely redesigned last year, the 2020 Mazda3 pretty much carries over, continuing to be the connoisseur's choice for a compact car. For starters, its elegant sedan and unique hatchback body styles are considerably more stylish than expected for t…

Garrett E-Turbo marks the evolution of electrically-assisted boost

Garrett Motion, the well-known purveyor of turbochargers since 1950, has gone public with its E-Turbo, the evolution of the electronically assisted turbo. As Forbes explains , the unit puts an electric motor on the shaft between the turbine wheel and …

Ford Mach E getting RWD trim and different battery options?

Last week, Ford announced a partnership with Electrify America to benefit buyers of the Mustang-inspired crossover that we're calling the Mach E until we get something official. The crossover owners will pay for charging through FordPass, but won't n…

2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Review | Awesome and confusing

On paper, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door makes sense. There are probably plenty of folks who love the AMG GT coupe's looks and performance, but need something with cargo space for long trips or to be able to ferry around friends and family. Now havi…

Tesla's Nurburgring run revs up debate over speed records

FRANKFURT, Germany — Tesla's attempts to humble Porsche with a new lap record on Germany's legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack have reignited a controversy about the value of lap times, as the circuit steps in to quash claims of cheating. P…

Oil companies wasting natural gas, emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases

The New York Times recently looked at data on the way energy companies deal with natural gas in the three largest U.S. shale oil fields — the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin fields in Texas, and the Bakken field in North Dakota that straddles the border…

Mazda will introduce a groundbreaking new diesel engine in 2020

Mazda is preparing to introduce its first series-produced electric car , but it's not sending the diesel engine to the automotive graveyard. The company remains committed to turbodiesel technology, and it will take its efficiency to the next level whe…

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What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 21, 2019

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