2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: Two doors, more fun?

This week I drove a modern Jeep in the purest form — the two-door 2019 Wrangler Rubicon. It's been some time since I drove a two-door Wrangler, and I had forgotten just how much fun they are.I always say the four-door Sahara is how I'd roll if I were serious about buying a Wrangler, but after a cathartic morning drive with the soft top rolled back, I'd strongly consider the two-door variant.

Inside the final scene of our midsize truck comparo

The sun was deep into its descent over Lake Leelanau. Senior Producer Chris McGraw was growing nervous, glancing at his phone and fidgeting with the battery of cameras set around a long wooden table hewn from reclaimed wood. Around it sat four editors, gathering their thoughts after a day of testing midsize pickup trucks.

Jaguar is ready for the future, and its cars look the part thanks to Ian Callum

Jaguar design director Ian Callum is one of them. The longtime stylist announced Tuesday he's stepping down after a decorated career that's seen the resurgence of Jaguar and its again superlative design. Callum, who turns 65 in July, has overseen Jaguar design for 20 years and shepherded it from an era of mediocrity and uncertainty to success with its current lineup of eye-catching products.

Here’s to the next 15: Autoblog is just getting started

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Fifteen years in internet time is a century. When Autoblog launched in 2004 we were an actual blog. Blogs were things. Fast forward to 2019 and we've evolved into a modern media organization with experienced journalists and crack video and product teams.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Long-Term Update | Winter vacation

From the multiple ways you can open and close the doors to the sheer volume of stuff you can load into them, minivans are leaders in user experience. — The cargo volume is immense and usable. Two adults and a 1-year-old had plenty of space and creature comforts for the drive from Michigan.

2019 Chicago Auto Show Truck Roundup: Toyota, Ford, Chevy and Ram bring it

The 2019 Chicago Auto Show features an array of heavy-duty trucks, smaller trucks, other kinds of trucks, and well, more trucks. — Toyota updated the 2020 Tacoma with some light but useful enhancements. Toyota still offers nice differentiation across the Tacoma lineup, and the design tweaks are subtle but thoughtful.

2019 Detroit Auto Show: Quick takes on the Supra, Explorer, GT500 and more

The Detroit Auto Show is in full swing, and after a fairly quiet run-up, the major reveals are coming fast and furious. Oh, and don't drink the water.Three quick takes:The 2020 Toyota Supra: I like it. The car looks a good deal like the FT-1 concept from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

2018 L.A. Auto Show: 5-plus takeaways on Jeep, Honda, Porsche and more

It's the best car show with the most important reveals since the 2018 Detroit Auto Show kicked off the year. Here are some quick reactions:The 2019 Jeep Gladiator is a rock starWhen the story went live on Autoblog, our traffic went straight up. It's more capable and likely more expensive than I originally anticipated, but Jeep is going to have to expand its Toledo factory to keep up with demand.

From moonshot to compact car: The evolution of the Chevy Volt

A decade ago I sat in the sun-drenched atrium of General Motors' global headquarters on a warm September morning. The occasion: GM's 100 birthday, and to celebrate, then-CEO Rick Wagoner was unveiling an electric car that promised to turn around the automaker's fortunes. Huge screens beamed simultaneous Volt reveals from GM sites around the world.

2018 Paris Motor Show: Editors' picks

Car subscriptions poised to be the next big thing

Chance Richie is wearing a dark suit contrasted by a pink shirt and brown shoes with flashy socks. Chance Richie: I saw an opportunity to provide customers flexible vehicle access and to provide dealers with an incremental profit source.

2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo / GTS First Drive Review | Yes, you want the Ferrari V8

It's getting late, and Maserati design chief Klaus Busse appears to be fighting a cold. It's how he explains and rationalizes the Levante, a stylish SUV aimed directly at the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. This includes the Levante, a handsome crossover aimed at suburban cruisers bored with the notion of German luxury.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Long-term Review | Introducing something green

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid is an impressive evolution of the minivan and a smart execution of electric technology. Why hasn't someone made a hybrid minivan until now? Sinking into the leather seats, I'm immediately relaxed.

Musk wasn't kidding: Tesla board confirms company could go private

Elon Musk's twitter musings that he could take the company private were supported Wednesday morning by a statement from Tesla's board of directors. Issued about half an hour before the markets opened, the six-member board confirmed that Musk had broached the subject last week and that the group had subsequently met several times to discuss Tesla's options. "Last week, Elon opened a discussion with the board about taking the company private.

Autoblog's new rating system launches

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – Is this car any good? Should I buy this or that? As automotive journalists, we get these questions all the time. Evaluating new cars, trucks and SUVs is the core of what we do. Obviously, it's fun, and we look at it as a service to you, the Autoblog reader.