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    Nicholas Kurczewski

    Nicholas Kurczewski

  • NYT reveals Big Oil's secret effort to roll back car emissions regulations

    The New York Times has revealed a covert effort by the oil industry to roll back stringent car emissions standards enacted during the Obama administration. The effort stretched not only to the halls of Congress and the dealings of industry lobbyists, it went so far as to post bogus Facebook ads that urged people to write their government representatives and demand a lessening of emissions rules. In one example, the ad led to a website with a picture of a smiling President Obama, along with the question "Would YOU buy a used car from this man?" Viewers were urged to write local government representatives, demanding a rollback of emissions standards.

  • Honda autonomous ATV could save time, money — and in disasters, even lives

    Honda is bringing its latest self-driving vehicle, a rugged ATV built for use in extreme conditions and, potentially, even on the front lines of large-scale disasters, to the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas. The vehicle, called the "Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle," is based around the Japanese company's existing all-terrain vehicle, but comes fitted with a rugged drivetrain and array of sensors to help it maneuver through the most grueling conditions. Shown as a concept last year at CES, Honda has used the intervening 12 months to test the Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) in three distinct real-world settings.

  • Renault invests in sailing ships to reduce its carbon footprint

    Renault is taking a page from the golden age of sailing as the company looks towards reducing its carbon footprint through the use of cargo sailing ships.

  • Renault's push for more affordable EVs has global implications

    The Renault K-ZE is a small electric car that signals a big change in how the French automaker plans on bringing electric vehicles to the masses. In China, however, the Renault brand has been absent from the country's booming market for electric vehicles — driven in large part by government mandates to combat air pollution by promoting cleaner, zero-emission cars and trucks in cities. Speaking ahead of the K-ZE's debut this week at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn, the chairman and CEO of Group Renault, stated the company "was a pioneer and is the European leader in electric vehicles." To this, he added the K-ZE is meant to have global reach and bring costs down for the consumer.

  • 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe First Drive Review | A safely stylish crossover

    To help it stand out in today's crowded, highly competitive midsize crossover market, Hyundai has given the new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has a bolder SUV-like exterior design and a pair of new engines – the old V6 is gone. The Santa Fe's changes are evolutionary rather than seismic, but in a market that includes rivals like the Ford Edge, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Murano, Chevrolet Equinox, and Honda CR-V, every detail matters. The Santa Fe also offers all-wheel drive across its five trim levels, while delivering a modest bump in overall cargo space and rear legroom.

  • Dusty Lamborghini Countach uncovered after decades

    Check the attic carefully, because your grandparents might have an Italian supercar hidden in plain sight.That seems to be the case with this Reddit user — who goes by the name egriegin — when she posted a photo of one very dusty Lamborghini Countach, along with the intriguing headline, "Despite the dust and rust, grandma's 1981 Lamborghini Countach is the coolest.

  • Ferris Bueller Ferrari replica is so choice, and now it can be yours

    If you have the means, we highly recommend you consider picking up this replica Ferrari GT Spyder California that had a starring role in 1986 film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Granted, Ferris Bueller (played by Matthew Broderick) and his friend Cameron Frye (played by Alan Ruck) ended up completely destroying the car in the movie – don't worry, this wasn't the one that went careening backwards out of a garage. This car, one of three built for the film, is fully restored and is in complete working order, according to Mecum Auctions. Set to go under the auction hammer later this month during Monterey Car Week, the 'Ferris Bueller Ferrari' is a cinematic and photogenic gem, despite the fact that, ahem, it's not an actual classic Ferrari.

  • 2018 Toyota Camry Buying Guide: Sedan questions answered

    The Toyota Camry has long been associated with two key words: value and dependability. As America's best-selling sedan, the Camry is highly regarded for its track record of safety, durability and budget-friendly running costs. The brand-new 2018 Camry has shed its stodgy image for something altogether more sporty and youthful.

  • 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Buying Guide | Popular SUV questions and answers

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee is several SUVs rolled into one. When equipped with the standard 3.6-liter V6, the Grand Cherokee is a refined and well-mannered sport-utility that delivers a comfortable ride, a handsome cabin, along with Jeep's legendary off-road prowess. At other end of the spectrum is the Trackhawk, a Grand Cherokee with the heart of a 707-horsepower muscle car.

  • Pininfarina teases its Tesla- and Bugatti-baiting EV supercar

    Pininfarina isn't being bashful when it comes to getting into the car business. The Italian design house has revealed a sketch of the PF0 Concept, an electric supercar aimed directly at the world's fastest and most expensive vehicles. With upward of 1,000 horsepower, along with an expected price in the millions of dollars, this extreme EV is meant as a calling card for Pininfarina's upcoming range of electric cars and SUVs.

  • 2018 Subaru Outback Buying Guide | The original crossover, explained

    Autoblog answers all your questions about the 2018 Subaru Outback.

  • 2018 Toyota Highlander Buying Guide | A popular 3-row crossover, explained

    The Toyota Highlander is a quiet and comfortable midsize crossover with three rows of seating, a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, along with two engine options. Not only does it have extra power, it's also more fuel efficient since it doesn't have to work as hard to keep the Highlander moving. Safety is a high priority in the Highlander and standard features include forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and lane departure warning.

  • 2018 Ford Escape Buying Guide | Compact crossover questions, answered

    The Ford Escape is right in the thick of the compact SUV segment, with rivals including the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, and Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The Escape is perfectly suited to SUV buyers who don't want to give up car-like driving manners. Handling is fun and sporty, something you don't often encounter in the sport-utility segment, no matter size or price point. The ride is firmer than some alternatives, however.

  • 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo First Drive Review | Can't spell funky without fun

    The 2019 Hyundai Veloster is a revitalized version of a type of car many mainstream automakers are slowly giving up on entirely: the affordable sports car. Rivals like the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen GTI spring to mind but, generally speaking, car companies crank out more and more SUVs and crossovers while this once thriving segment dwindles in numbers. That's too bad, because it takes only a few minutes behind the wheel to realize the crossover and SUV crowd are missing out on a lot of drivin

  • 2018 Jeep Wrangler Buying Guide | Answers to your SUV questions

    Autoblog answers all your questions about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

  • 2018 Toyota Tacoma Buying Guide: Get answers to your truck questions

    Learn about engine specs, trim levels, safety for the compact truck

  • 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Buying Guide | All your full-size pickup questions, answered

    Learn about fuel economy, safety ratings and features for the popular pickup

  • 2018 Nissan Rogue Buying Guide | Answers to your crossover questions

    Learn about safety ratings, engine specs, pricing and more for the SUV

  • The dealer document fee: What is it, and should you pay it?

    Timing is everything so, when it comes to car buying, dealership document fees are like the late party-guest who suddenly arrives while you're saying final goodbyes and putting leftovers in the fridge. To put it mildly, they're an annoying but common part of most car transactions. For car buyers who don't expect them, however, they can seem like a blatant rip-off.

  • Tesla Model 3 reportedly misses target as Musk takes charge of production

    Tesla will reportedly fall short of its 2,500-per-week target for production of the crucial Model 3 sedan when it reports its numbers this week, but the news isn't entirely bad.