Chevy Silverado towing a 20-foot trailer hands-free(!) What could go wrong?
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Driving without your hands on the steering wheel while driving a pickup weighing nearly 6,000 pounds on the 105 in Los Angeles seems like a profoundly bad idea. Having it hooked up to a trailer that could weigh at least twice as much seems like … well, whatever is at least twice […]
Over 40,000 customers reportedly cancel their Fisker Ocean reservation
Fisker’s ongoing financial troubles have reportedly scared off a substantial number of the buyers who reserved the electric Ocean crossover with a refundable deposit. The company has lost more than 40,000 reservations that it will need to reimburse, according to a recent report. Citing leaked data and internal metrics, Business Insider wrote that Fisker received […]
Tesla stock slides following big Q1 delivery miss
Tesla stock (TSLA) is tumbling after the EV maker reported a significant delivery miss for the first quarter. The Q1 delivery report comes after Tesla warned in January that its vehicle volume growth rate would be “notably lower” than in 2023. For Q1, Tesla reported 386,810 global deliveries, well below estimates of 449,080 as […]
NHTSA: Traffic deaths dropped in 2023 but were still worse than pre-pandemic years
The COVID-19 pandemic quickly shut down almost every part of American society overnight, emptying roadways and making many areas feel like ghost towns. At the same time, many people took advantage of the open roads with reckless driving and extreme speeds. So, while there were fewer people on the roads, more people died in traffic […]
The Best Headlight Cleaner In 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Headlights pave the way with their brightness helping to make night driving a little easier. But over time, they tend to get dirty and lose a bit of their effectiveness. Using a headlight cleaner can […]
2025 Porsche Taycan First Drive Review: How does 938 hp sound?
SEVILLE, Spain – When the Porsche Taycan debuted in 2020, it was a revelation. At the time, its closest all-electric rival was the Tesla Model S – the Taycan was also ridiculously quick, but represented a more complete package with sharp handling, trustworthy brakes and more repeatable performance. In the time since, the related Audi […]
NHTSA opens preliminary probe into Fisker Ocean over door failure
The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Wednesday it had opened a preliminary probe into Fisker’s 2023 Ocean SUVs after complaints that the doors of the electric vehicles sometimes failed to open, the latest setback for the cash-strapped startup. The regulator said its Office of Defects Investigation received 14 complaints alleging an intermittent failure of […]
Mercedes workers in Alabama to file for UAW union vote this week
DETROIT — Factory workers at Mercedes Benz’s assembly plant in Alabama are moving forward with efforts to join the United Auto Workers (UAW), and they plan to file a petition as soon as this week, a union leader said on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, Reuters cited three people familiar with the matter saying employees at […]
U.S. first-quarter auto sales grew 5% despite high interest rates, but EV growth slows further
DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed during the first three months of the year, with mainstream buyers wary of limited range and a lack of charging stations. Automakers, most of […]
The Best Winches In 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you’re a truck or SUV driver, it’s probably a good idea to keep a winch around. Winches can be great in an emergency and can be used to help pull other vehicles or even […]