Author: Byron Hurd
On this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Byron Hurd for a heavily electrified discussion. They begin with their recent drive opportunities. Each spent a while in a Chevy Blazer EV recently, and Greg compares it to his time behind the wheel of the mechanically an identical Honda Prologue. From there, they segue to the Volvo S60 Recharge, which can not return for 2025. Byron compares his recent stint in that to his extensive seat time in Autoblog’s former long-term S60 T8. After that, they each touch on some temporary time behind the wheel…
Mazda rolled out an updated CX-50 for the 2025 model yr Tuesday, announcing that for the primary time for the reason that electrified Tribute departed the lineup, its compact CUV will probably be offered with a hybrid powertrain. Joining the usual and turbocharged variants of the two.5-liter four-cylinder will probably be a brand new, three-motor “eAWD” system lifted from the Toyota RAV4. The brand new Hybrid will probably be offered in three trims: Preferred, Premium and Premium Plus. The entry-level “Select” trim stays relegated to the naturally aspirated, 2.5-liter base automotive. That engine returns with 187 horsepower and 185 pound-feet…
In our review of the 2025 Mazda CX-70, West Coast Editor James Riswick plainly referred to it as a two-door CX-90. Now, we love somewhat hyperbole around here — somewhat grandiosity seems appropriate occasionally — but on this particular instance, I’m here to verify that on this case, it is the literal truth. And I do not mean that within the millennial way, but slightly the old Merriam-Webster way. Aside from the seating arrangements, the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and CX-70 are similar. Not inside an inch or two or perhaps a millimeter, but exactly the identical. But hey, don’t take…
General Motors will officially end production of the Chevrolet Malibu this fall, The Detroit News reported Wednesday, after years of uncertainty and rumor following GM’s quiet acknowledgement that it was getting out of the four-door business for good. Cruze production led to 2019 and the Impala bit the bullet in 2020, Even its small hatchbacks weren’t secure; the poor Sonic and Spark each met similar fates. However the Malibu managed to stay around about so long as GM had originally predicted, despite the aforementioned uncertainty. A fast glance on the sales charts explains why: the midsize family sedan was considered one of Chevy’s best…
You like pink Jeeps. That is not an issue; it is a fact. When Tuscadero Pink debuted on the Wrangler back in 2021, demand for it was so strong that Jeep was compelled to increase production into the 2022 model 12 months simply to fill existing orders. It disappeared into Mopar’s color vault after that production run accomplished, but Jeep’s marketing people know a success after they see one. Sure enough, Tuscadero Pink is back for the refreshed 2024 Wrangler. “Some 30,000 customers placed an order for Tuscadero when it first debuted in 2021,” said Bill Peffer, senior vp and…
Volkswagen revealed the updated Golf to the world late Tuesday, marking the nameplate’s fiftieth anniversary with an overhauled (but not all-new) lineup that may come to our shores in the shape of the 2025 GTI. Sadly, it’ll be packing light this 12 months, as there is no have to bring the manual gearbox along. Just like the Golf itself in America, the manual GTI is but a memory. While its dual-clutch gearbox could also be a downgrade in engagement from a real-deal manual, it’s still a superb transmission that’s equally at home on the road or track, so let’s not…
Porsche will overhaul the “Turbo” trims across its portfolio to enhance consistency in aesthetics and differentiation from non-Turbo models, the corporate announced Tuesday. Going forward, Turbo models can be easier to inform aside from standard offerings of the identical model, with emphasis being placed on the Porsche crest, which can now not are available in the usual gold color seen throughout the corporate’s existing portfolio. “For nearly 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche,” the corporate said in its announcement. “To emphasise their unique standing, Porsche is introducing distinct design elements to sharpen their look…
The Ram 1500 has gone from being the latest (and nicest) pickup available on the market to the oldest within the space of just a number of short years. The Stellantis truck construct is seeking to leapfrog the competition yet again for the 2025 model 12 months, bringing recent turbocharged, six-cylinder engines rather than the old iron-block Hemis and introducing a range-extended electric model with a bladder-busting 690 miles of total theoretical range — and also you never must visit a charging station if you happen to don’t need to. Put one other way (and Ram did in its announcement,…
