Subaru Ice Driving And Mercedes - Amg G 63 | Autoblog Podcast #571
In this week's Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Green Editor John Beltz Snyder. They kick things off by talking about the cars they've been driving: the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 and Autoblog's long-term Kia Stinger. Then they discuss hooning the Subaru BRZ, WRX and WRX STI on ice at the Subaru Winter Experience. Then they talk news, specifically Amazon investing $700 million in EV startup Rivian, and Maserati finally launching the Alfieri. Finally they help spend a listener's money on a new, green car.
Autoblog Podcast #571
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Texas Jury Awards Woman $37 Million Over Honda Seat Belts
DALLAS — A Texas jury has awarded more than $37 million to a woman who sued Honda after being paralyzed in a 2015 car crash.
Sarah Milburn sued the automaker over its seat belt design after her Uber driver ran a red light and the Honda was struck by a pickup truck in Dallas.
Honda, Acura Recall Ridgeline, Accord, Mdx, Tlx For Various Fuel Pump Issues
Honda and Acura have issued two separate fuel pump-related recalls for Ridgeline pickups, as well as Accord and TLX sedans, and MDX SUVs. Affected Ridgelines could have an increased risk of fire, while the Accord, TLX, and MDX could potentially stall out while driving.
According to NHTSA campaign No. 19V053000, Honda is recalling 106,683 2017-2019 Ridgelines because the fuel pump feed port could crack when exposed to certain acids, including car wash soaps. If it cracks, it could leak pressurized fuel, which could catch fire. Vehicles with this defect are subject to a free fuel pump replacement, as well as an extra fuel pump cover.
2019 Mazda Cx - 5 Turbo First Drive Review | Two - Row Crossover Perfection
Listen: If you're shopping for a crossover, and by all accounts most Americans are, there is no better option on the market than the 2019 Mazda CX-5. When we test drove the all-new 2017 CX-5, we were astounded by its marked improvements over the already-great previous generation. We noted then its biggest drawback was its average 187 horsepower. The CX-5 didn't feel slow, and it certainly made up for it in other ways, like by delivering superior road-hugging abilities. But, it was probably enough to turn off buyers who do their shopping by analyzing spec sheets.
For 2019, Mazda addressed that exact issue with a vengeance. With an all-new 2.5-liter SkyActiv Turbo good for 250 horsepower, the CX-5 not only leapfrogs bestselling rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but lands squarely in the realm of luxury stalwarts such as the Audi Q5 and BMW X3.
Ferrari Getting Ready To Reveal 488's Big Hybrid Brother But Not In Geneva
Ferrari is getting ready to reveal a new mid-engine supercar with a hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor.
Nissan Gt - R50 By Italdesign Shown Off To Middle East Customers
The limited-edition Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign has been shown off to prospective buyers in the Middle East at the Dubai Autodrome.
Sammy The Sinkhole Takes A Bite Out Of Toyota Highlander, Leaves It In Limbo
A sinkhole opened up in the middle of a road in Castro Valley, California and claimed a first-generation Toyota Highlander.
Mazda's U.s. Suv Lineup Will Increase With The Launch Of Two New Models
Mazda currently has three SUVs (the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9) and three cars (the Mazda3, Mazda6, and MX-5) on sale in the United States. Its range will, however, be expanded with a couple of new crossovers.
Suzuki Jimny Black Bison Is Another Baby G - Class Look - Alike
Tuners are making the most of the new Suzuki Jimny's Mercedes G-Class-inspired looks. The latest is Wald International, who has just unveiled its Black Bison kit for the tiny off-roader.
Honda Expects Cr - V Hybrid To Account For Half Of European Sales
Honda is hopeful that the new CR-V Hybrid will not only successfully fill the void of the diesel-powered version in Europe, but will account for half of the projected 60,000 annual sales as well.
One - Of - 63 Mazda Mx - 5 Roadster Coupe Type S Is Nb Heaven
Words like "rare" and "Mazda MX-5 Miata" don't usually belong in the same sentence as everyone knows the Japanese sports car is the world's best-selling roadster.
Red Bull Racing Unveils Honda - Powered 2019 Rb15 F1 Car With One - Off Livery
Meet Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’s Honda-powered challenger for the 2019 Formula 1 season, dubbed the RB15. This is the car Red Bull hopes will be able to keep up with Mercedes and Ferrari, after ditching Renault power in favor of Japanese muscle.
