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2020 is a huge year for electric cars. It’s the year we’ll see pioneering electric vehicles from Porsche, Tesla, Volkswagen, and other automakers, including players that are brand new to the industry. And if you’re looking for a long-range EV today, there are plenty of options already on the market. …

High-speed vehicle testing is serious business, which makes McLaren’s claim that its new Speedtail hypercar achieved 250 mph at the Kennedy Space Center all the more remarkable. The Speedtail prototype, dubbed XP2, was tested on Kennedy’s extra-long runway where NASA’s Space Shuttle used to land. According to McLaren, the Speedtail hit …

Filed under: Bentley,Luxury,Specialty,sedan Continue reading Bentley Mulsanne EWB China Edition ironically celebrates London Bentley Mulsanne EWB China Edition ironically celebrates London originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Green,Earnings/Financials,Electric,Future,Rivian The investment round, which also included BlackRock Inc , is the fourth this year for Rivian and positions the Plymouth, Michigan-based company as one of the better-financed players in a crowded EV manufacturing market where Tesla Inc is the most established player. “This investment demonstrates confidence in …

Filed under: Aftermarket,Performance Continue reading Sixteen Power’s 2,200-hp V16 marine engine ready for automotive use Sixteen Power’s 2,200-hp V16 marine engine ready for automotive use originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: McLaren,Convertible,Lightweight,Luxury,Specialty,Performance,Supercars,Videos Continue reading Top Gear magazine climbs all over the McLaren Elva Top Gear magazine climbs all over the McLaren Elva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Filed under: Green,Ford,Hatchback,Hybrid,Performance Continue reading Ford could include a 400-hp Focus RS hybrid in its electrification push Ford could include a 400-hp Focus RS hybrid in its electrification push originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email …

Filed under: Subaru,Hatchback,Specialty,Performance,sedan Continue reading This WRX STI S209 is the rarest (and most expensive) Subaru ever | Behind the Wheel S01 // E08 This WRX STI S209 is the rarest (and most expensive) Subaru ever | Behind the Wheel S01 // E08 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 …

The good news: The third generation of the Kia Optima is a big leap forward in looks and tech. The bad news, potentially, is that the changes are radical enough to warrant a name change to K5, the name used in Korea and other parts of the world. We travelled …

Filed under: Reviews,Nissan,Buying Guide,Budget,sedan Continue reading 2020 Nissan Versa Review & Buying Guide | Same value, more style 2020 Nissan Versa Review & Buying Guide | Same value, more style originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  …