Autoblog News

Ford Recalls Over 102,000 F-Series Pickup Trucks for Dodgy Instrument Cluster Gauges 21.10.2026 ↓

Another big recall for the Blue Oval, this time affecting F-Series trucks without digital tachs and speedos.

Jay Leno Gets a Look at Hennessey's $2.5M Manual V8 Hypercar 20.10.2026 ↓

The Hennessey Blackbird is arriving with a naturally aspirated V8, a 6-speed manual, and RWD.

China's Geely Outsells Honda and Mazda in UK Just 11 Months After Launch 20.10.2026 ↓

Geely registered 5,155 vehicles in the UK in September, beating Honda and Mazda less than a year after making its debut there. The Chinese automaker has also signed its 100th retail outlet.

This 10-Foot-Wide Ford Hatchback Is Somehow Street-Legal 20.10.2026 ↓

Yes, a Ford Festiva was harmed in the making of this video.

Slate's Electric Pickup-to-SUV Conversion Is More Than a Body Kit 20.10.2026 ↓

On paper, turning a pickup into an SUV seems like a simple weekend project – until you remember things like body structure and, oh yeah, rear seats.

Tesla Wants Its Roadster to Fly, BYD Is Already Selling a Supercar That Can Jump 20.10.2026 ↓

Tesla's new Roadster can kickflip, but BYD's Yangwang U9 has already put its party trick on a car customers have bought.

One In Three New Cars In Europe's Biggest Markets Is Now Electric 20.10.2026 ↓

Battery-electric vehicle registrations across 17 European markets surged 70.3% year over year in September, with fully electric cars accounting for 32.6% of new registrations.

Subaru Has a Clever New Idea to Make Its Boxer Engines Smoother 20.10.2026 ↓

A weight hidden inside a hollow camshaft could quietly calm engine vibration.

Kid Reportedly Reverses Mercedes Luxury EV Into Wall at Paris Auto Show 20.10.2026 ↓

A child reportedly managed to start a Mercedes-Benz VLE display vehicle and put it in reverse at the Paris Motor Show, sending the electric van into a wall as a staff member tried to intervene.

Ford Wants Your Car to Remember Road Signs You Missed 20.10.2026 ↓

Ford’s new patent addresses a common irritation, especially on longer drives.

Ford Just Beat Toyota in a Key U.S. Car Market for the First Time 20.10.2026 ↓

The Blue Oval brand could achieve this in 2027, when it aims to sell over half a million CPO cars.

Subaru's Iconic Boxer Engine Is Being Killed Off in a Major Market 20.10.2026 ↓

Starting in 2028, Subaru will stop selling its Boxer-engined cars in Europe, leaving only the EVs.

Rivian Jumps From 10th to 2nd in U.S. EV Sales in One Year 20.10.2026 ↓

The new R2 and a pair of electric vans have helped Rivian pass every other EV maker but Tesla.

Mercedes-Benz Still Believes in the Weird World of Coupe SUVs 20.10.2026 ↓

The German automaker says these SUVs have a dedicated fan base.

Hyundai's Toyota Tacoma Rival Is Taking Shape: What We Know So Far 20.10.2026 ↓

Hyundai is currently developing a body-on-frame midsize pickup aimed at established rivals such as the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger.

Land Rover Defender 90 Buyers Can Now Ditch the Spare Tire 20.10.2026 ↓

As it turns out, not everyone wants the tailgate-mounted spare wheel on the Land Rover Defender, and it was enough to merit making a special package for it

Ford Settles Lawsuit After Man Is Killed by His Own F-250 20.10.2026 ↓

Ford agrees to settle a wrongful death lawsuit involving an F-250 rollaway defect, highlighting ongoing challenges with automotive safety and recall management.

Chevy Bolt EV Went 470,000 Miles Before Needing a New Battery 20.10.2026 ↓

After the old battery was replaced, the car kept going.

Corvette LS1 V8 Blows Apart, and the Teardown Reveals the Damage 20.10.2026 ↓

Right off the bat, the engine had exit wounds, indicating that the failure was severe.

iPhone Maker Foxconn Is Betting Big on EVs With Mitsubishi 20.10.2026 ↓

This new 50-50 joint venture aims to capitalize on a growing EV market by supplying EV platforms.

McLaren Could Name its Next Car After its Founder 20.10.2026 ↓

McLaren filed the trademark for Bruce McLaren, and it could lead to a car that pays tribute to its founder

Rivian Starts Testing Tesla-Style Driving With Select Owners 20.10.2026 ↓

Rivian is currently rolling out its self-driving tech with a small group of beta testers.

Tesla Roadster Targets 330 MPH to Break the Production-Car Speed Record 20.10.2026 ↓

The performance variant of the Roadster has over 1,350 horsepower, and Tesla plans to take it all the way up to 330 miles per hour.

Is Automotive Paint Protection Film (PPF) Worth It? I Ask an Expert 20.10.2026 ↓

If you shrug off paint damage, you're not the target audience for PPF. If you love your ride, paint protection film (PPF) promises to help mitigate that misery.

Mercedes-AMG's New 1,153-HP SUV Spied on the Street With Controversial Rear End 20.10.2026 ↓

The AMG EV's rear end is somewhat reminiscent of the controversial Ferrari Luce.