Gem from the Junkyard: 2008 Suzuki XL-7

The American Suzuki Motor Corporation entered into bankruptcy in 2012. In the next year, it completed the sale of its remaining Kizashis, SX4s and Grand Vitaras.

Over the ten years preceding the bankruptcy, a significant portion of the Suzuki range contained rebadged Daewoos. However, South Korea wasn’t the sole unit of the expansive GM Empire that was assisting Suzuki in this process

Will Tesla Directors Stand Up to Elon Musk’s Request for Increased Control

Tesla’s head honcho has an intriguing objective in mind. He is eager to secure stronger dominion over the workings of the company. Elon Musk, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, is openly exerting pressure on the board of directors to facilitate his wish.

Earlier this week, Musk issued a stark warning. He addressed his strategy to transform the electric car producer into a worldwide frontrunner in some innovative areas. These areas encompass artificial intelligence and robotics

Castroneves Expresses Disappointment Over Missing Opportunity to Pursue Fourth Consecutive Daytona 24 Win

Several drivers from the IndyCar Series are participating in this weekend’s endurance classic, but Helio Castroneves is notably absent from the lineup. After making his Daytona debut in 2018, the Brazilian shifted his focus to…

Daihatsu anticipates a challenging journey ahead following the falsification of safety test results.

TOKYO — A Japanese automaker that cheated on safety tests for decades said Monday it doesn’t expect to resume shipping cars any time soon. The Japanese government ordered a subsidiary of Toyota to halt production of its entire lineup after reports of faked safety test results emerged last year. The Daihatsu Motor Co. skipped mandatory

Las Vegas reaped the benefits of Formula 1, but not all participants emerged victorious.

For Formula 1 fans who’ve been vacationing on Mars for the past year or so, a Rolling Stone piece on the Las Vegas Grand Prix may serve some purpose, although they’ll have to read very deep into the very long story to learn who won the race. At any rate, that information is something of

Volvo Cars’ CEO Highlights ‘Remarkable Expansion’ in Electric Vehicles

DAVOS, Switzerland — Volvo Cars remains confident of “tremendous growth” in the electric vehicles market, CEO Jim Rowan told the Reuters Global Markets Forum in Davos on Wednesday, countering gloomier projections from rivals. The carmaker, which aims for electric vehicles (EVs) to contribute half its sales volume by mid-decade and to sell only EVs by

The top full-size trucks offering the best value

Full-size trucks are some of the most popular vehicles on the road in the U.S., but they’ve become exceedingly expensive in some cases. That makes it even more important to choose the right full-size truck to maximize value and longevity. iSeeCars recently released its list of the best trucks for the money for 2024, ranking

Ioniq-Inspired Design Evident in Hyundai Palisade Spy Shots

With all-new three-row SUVs launching from all sides, it’s no surprise that Hyundai isn’t resting on its many laurels with its Palisade. A spy photographer caught a next-generation example out testing, and with seemingly close-to-production bodywork. It looks like it’s packing styling based on the Ioniq line of cars and reportedly will be offered with

Amazon Offers Massive Discounts on EcoNour Car Snow Accessories and Jump Starters

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you’re in the market for some new snow accessories for your car, then we’ve got a great deal to check out. Amazon is have a sale on tons of great EcoNour car snow accessories

Panasonic Prioritizes Productivity Enhancement Over Establishing New EV Plant in the US.

TOKYO — Panasonic’s battery business must focus on boosting productivity, Group CEO Yuki Kusumi told Reuters, signaling the Tesla supplier may hold off building a third battery plant in North America as demand for electric vehicles cools. The battery unit, Panasonic Energy, had previously said it aimed to decide on building the factory by the

Jaguar F-Pace Cargo Capacity Assessment: What can the cargo area accommodate?

The Jaguar F-Pace has been around for a while now, and perhaps it’s just me, but it feels like it’s been forgotten. That’s a shame. This was the first time I’ve driven the F-Pace since the first drive event in Montenegro and therefore the first time I’ve really driven it in anything resembling normal conditions.

Official Sketches of Upcoming Porsche Macan EV Released Just Days Before Unveiling

The second-generation Porsche Macan will make its debut for the 2025 model year with electric power. We’ve seen camouflaged test mules, we’ve driven pre-production prototypes, and now the brand has published design sketches to give us the best look yet at the upcoming SUV. Porsche started the project on a blank slate, in terms of

Morgan Stanley Alerts to Decelerating EV Momentum, Citing 7 Concerns That Should Worry Tesla

Challenges Tesla dodged last year might catch up to them in 2024. Morgan Stanley expects a conservative year-ahead outlook from Tesla when it reports earnings this week. The EV market is facing slower growth and diminished optimism.  The year ahead for Tesla is shaping up to be a challenge. Tesla CEO Elon Musk will face

Study Finds Arizona Tops the List for Worst Road Rage in the United States

People seemingly became worse drivers during the pandemic. Even though there were fewer people on the roads, drivers continued dying in preventable accidents due to speed and irresponsible behavior. Road rage certainly plays a role, but a recent study showed that anger behind the wheel is much worse in some states. Car subscription platform Finn