Is the manual gearbox d...

Just a thought – is the manual transmission dying? Many other writers have been writing about so-called manual ‘box death watches and that the auto might just be a de facto standard in the industry in the near future. I’ve always considered the manual as the...

Chevrolet Volt Gets 8-Y...

And you think Korean cars’ 5-year “standard” warranties are more than competitive. Watch out, ’cause Chevy’s about to throw in a sneaky left hook at everyone in the industry by offering an 8-year warranty for the Volt. General Motor’s confident since...

Goodwood Festival of Sp...

One of the reasons Autoblog showed up to the festival early was to cast our critical eye over some of the new metal on show. Foremost among these is the new Mclaren MP4-12C. The British supercar is on public display for the first time, on a surprisingly understated stand. That...

Clio and GTI impress at...

Filed under: Bentley , Opinion/Editorial , Renault , Volkswagen , Features Autoblog has descended on Millbrook test circuit to take part in the SMMT day, an annual event that brings together all the major manufacturers and the motoring press. We’re here to try some of the...

The Jalopnik Guide To T...

Automotive PR people use April 1st as an excuse to issue fake press releases and get revenge on journalists who do things like telling people to ” point and laugh ” at their cars. This is our guide to this year’s goofiness. More » Read the original: The...

When Men Were Men And R...

There was a time, before flat billed baseball caps, when rallying required more than shoe company sponsorship. It required a complete and utter disregard for human life, especially your own. Here’s a look at “old school” rallying. More » Read the rest...

No One Will Confuse You...

The side blades on the Audi R8 are original but dubiously necessary. That doesn’t mean faking a pair onto your Infiniti G35 Coupe means you’re original, it means you’re dubiously necessary. ( Hat tip to TJ ) More » Read the original: No One Will Confuse...

Furry VW Beetle Easter ...

By far the creepiest car on display at this year’s New York Auto Show is this VW Beetle Easter Bunny. Sweet dreams. More » Read more: Furry VW Beetle Easter Bunny Will Haunt Your Dreams [New York Auto...

Commenter Of The Day: H...

Back in 1969 Honda introduced a bike called the CB750. Lauded at the time for advanced technical features like its SOHC inline-four and single disc front brake, its lasting impact came from its ability to not leak oil everywhere and to go around corners without rust causing it to fall...

GM Says Interest In Saa...

In the press conference where it was announced Mr. Fritz “No Badge Engineering” Henderson was resigning , GM also stated there were suitors for Saab despite the Koenigsegg deal falling through. The board will considering offers until the end of December. Go here to see the...