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2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT First Drive Review | The halo EV arrives

CALABASAS, Calif. — The 2022 Audi E-Tron GT doesn't go on sale in the United States until sometime this summer, but last week we got the chance to drive a German-spec RS E-Tron GT version out of Ingolstadt's pre-production fleet (pictured above). Aud…

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Road Test Review | I could've had a T8!

Second thoughts … sometimes even buyer's remorse. Nagging doubts can follow life's big decisions — and buying a car is a biggie. Was it the right choice? Or as the poet said: "You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile / And you may…

Gordon Murray's V12-powered supercar hits the track for the first time

Gordon Murray Automotive is busily bringing what it refers to as "the greatest analog driver's car" to production. Called T.50, it was introduced in August 2020, and completed its first test laps on a race track in March 2021. Company founder Gordon…

2021 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra fuel economy to go down due to global chip shortage

Production of the 2021 Chevy Silverado and 2021 GMC Sierra is continuing, but the global semiconductor chip shortage is resulting in a mid-year change. Or rather, an omission. Basically, the availability of cylinder deactivation for the 5.3-liter V…

6 trailblazing women in the Automotive Hall of Fame

In honor of Women's History Month, we're showcasing six legendary women in the Automotive Hall of Fame.

Grab this vintage single-seat Porsche, one of 224 ever built

Wow 'em at the next club meet with this rare single-seat Porsche, which is almost certain to be the only one of its kind on the show field. This 1983 example boasts many desirable features including a manual transmission, Fuchs wheels, a whale-tail r…

2021 Ford F-150 Responder police truck is faster, more capable than before

For 2021, the Ford F-150 Responder is an even more impressive police pickup truck. Not only is it faster, but it boasts upgrades that make it more capable. While the output of the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 is unchanged from the consumer truck a…

Nissan 370Z safari Z-Adventure is ready to rally on Yokohama 33s, gold wheels

The Nissan 370Z might be on its way out the door, but it still has a few tricks left. The long-serving sports car has seen just about every type of modification, and now that list includes a safari-style rally raid race car. Called the Z-Adventure, t…

Why is there a huge bulge in 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD's driver footwell? We explain

After an initial turn a few weeks ago for the 2021 Lexus IS first drive review , the revised luxury sedan has returned to the Autoblog garage for a second look. This middle-of-the-road IS 300 AWD pairs a 260-horsepower V6 with a six-speed automatic tr…

Used Vehicle Spotlight: 2013-2019 Ford Flex

A lot of people weren't sure what to make of the Ford Flex when it hit the market for the 2009 model year. Was it an SUV or a big station wagon? A style-first fashion statement or a family car people hauler? In reality, it was a little bit of all tho…

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What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 16, 2021

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