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Auto Blog
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
2026 Chevrolet Cruze Returns from a Not-So-Surprising Source
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. View post: Walmart Is Selling a 'Reliable' $559 Power Station for Only $239, and Shoppers Say It's 'Easy to Use' The compact crossover segment continues to evolve, with Subaru and Mazda going head‑to‑head again. There's no mistaking the 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro for anything else on the road. We take it for a week-long spin, and here are our full impressions. The Jeep Gladiator Mojave X is built for high-speed off-road adventure, and loves the dunes. While it is exceptional in many ways, it also has a few flaws. View post: Here are Four Reasons to Love the Jeep Gladiator Mojave X, and Two Reasons to Think Twice A Victim of Evolving Market Preference For a time, the Chevrolet Cruze served as GM's global answer to the compact sedan market. Originally developed by GM Korea, it replaced a string of badge-engineered compacts like the Daewoo Lacetti and Chevrolet Cobalt. The Cruze was sold in several markets, including the US, where it was assembled at the Lordstown Assembly Plant in Ohio. 0:01 / 0:09 When will Toyota build an EV with its simulated manual transmission? Watch More The Cruze competed in a crowded segment filled with established players like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, yet never truly broke through as a standout. By 2019, production in North America and South Korea had ended, followed by China in 2020 and Argentina in 2023, its final production site. Without an official successor, the nameplate faded quietly. Now, it's back – though not in the markets you might expect. Source: Chevrolet The Arabian Cruze The Chevrolet Cruze nameplate returns for the 2026 model year, but for the Middle East market (for now). The new Cruze boasts a modern and sporty appearance, featuring LED lighting, a sporty rear wing, and 16-inch alloy wheels. The front fascia features a black honeycomb grille, while the color options include Sharkskin Metallic and Rip Tide Blue. Inside, the Cruze has leatherette seats in Captain Blue, a sunroof, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. It's modestly packed with tech, too, with dual 10.25-inch displays with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a six-speaker sound system. Under the hood, the Cruze is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, producing 113 horsepower and 104 lb-ft of torque. Safety features include two airbags, a rearview camera, cruise control, four airbags, and rear park assist. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Uncovering its Chinese Roots What's different this time around is where the Cruze comes from. Instead of the US or South Korea, the 2026 model is built in China based on the Monza sedan and exported exclusively to Middle Eastern markets like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Lebanon. Given the high tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles, it's unlikely the Cruze will return to the US in its current form. Even if it were brought in, it would struggle in a market that has largely turned its back on compact sedans. Crossovers have overtaken the space the Cruze once occupied, and the new model would find itself against not just old rivals, but also a consumer base that's moved on. Source: Chevrolet Source: Chevrolet

The Drive
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
This 24,000-Watt Scooter Is Going for a 100+ MPH Speed Record at Bonneville
The latest car news, reviews, and features. A British outfit called Bo makes a sleek little electric scooter called the Model-M. The best variant claims a 22 mph top speed and a 40-mile range for $2,500. Sounds pricey but practical. The prototype Turbo model is another story—it's gunning for triple-digit speeds at the Bonneville salt flats next month. Bo has been around since 2022, but seems to be on a bit of a marketing blitz—last week, it released a teaser video of somebody clad in full Moto GP-looking garb absolutely ripping through a tunnel on its Turbo model concept, and it seems to be loaning out the more socially acceptable Model M to journalists for test rides. My old buddy Matt Hardigree was recently test-riding one and seemed to dig it. The Bo website says the company's engineers left Formula 1 to work on scooters 'because we think electric scooters are the most important vehicle innovation of this century.' Bold! I have fond memories of the Bird scooter fad when I lived in LA—I rode one all the way from Culver City to Marina Del Rey one time, it was fun and took about the same time as driving in traffic. But then everyone got sick of them, threw them into the ocean, and I haven't seen them littering the streets of any city in years. Bo is obviously looking to get away from the disposable vibe, which I appreciate. The Model-M is being framed as an elite alternative to janky Bird and Lime scooters. Though to be honest, it still looks like every other scooter to me, just with one extra layer of aluminum skin to give it a slightly softer Cybertrucky look. Not hating—I think electric scooters are fun, and $2,500 for an exceptionally well-made one that can go 40 miles doesn't seem too outrageous. But there's no need to go ga-ga over everything that's finished in big planes of plain silver. The Bo Turbo and a regular Model M on the right. Bo As for the super-fast Turbo models, Wired reported you can buy one for $30,000, but I think you gotta know a guy to get the hook-up—there's no option for it on Bo's consumer site yet. It reportedly produces over 24,000 watts of juice with a high-power dual motor controller setup developed with partner Rage Mechanics, which is a French company making all kinds of high-performance electric microvehicles. This looks way better to me than the Apple/Tesla aesthetic everyone seems to love. That said, I'm still not in the market for a $25,000+ scooter. Rage Mechanics That sent me down a rabbit hole into the world of electric scooter racing and Rage Mechanics' previous accomplishments. The company already claims a 106+ mph top speed with its RM-X model, a French-made scooter you can buy for about $26,500 that looks far cooler than the Teslaesque Bo in my humble opinion. So I guess that's what the Bo Turbo will have to beat to properly claim its speed record. Get a load of this madness: Bo says, 'Over 24,000W delivers blistering acceleration, advanced traction control adjusts the balance of power to the wheel with most grip, resulting in maximum thrust.' But I think the main thing Bo is trying to show off is its stability assistance tech called Safesteer. That's the brand's stabilization system that supposedly counteracts rider twitchiness. Top Gear reviewed one of these in 2023 and described it as 'torsion springs to stabilise the steering and reduce twitchiness and kickback.' Safesteer is on the regular Bo scooters—the Hope V4 disc brakes and floating rotors of the Turbo model are not. Nor is the extreme power output or ram-air intake for cooling Bo As a technology showcase stunt, this is a neat idea, and I wish their test pilot all the luck getting this thing to triple digits and back to a stop safely. Couldn't be me—I'm happy with neighborhood bicycle speeds on anything with wheels smaller than my face. If you're suddenly finding yourself wondering what kind of performance you could get on a cheaper e-scooter, there's plenty more room in this rabbit hole. Jump in, I already found one on Amazon that claims it'll do 50 mph for $1,500. Ridden or created any extreme tiny-wheeled machine? I want to hear about it! Drop me a note at


Auto Blog
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Walmart Is Selling a ‘Powerful' $70 Cordless Impact Wrench for Just $41, and Shoppers Say It ‘Works Like a Charm'
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. View post: Walmart Is Selling a 'Heavy Duty' $75 Folding Hand Truck for $35, and Shoppers Say It's 'Small but Mighty' View post: Walmart Is Selling a 'Reliable' $500 Carport for Just $180, and Shoppers Say It's 'Money Well Spent' View post: Study Says More U.S. Car Buyers Sacrifice 3 Features to Save Money Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There are a few tools out there that help make car repairs and home maintenance easier and more efficient. Besides the traditional drills, pliers, jackets, sockets, and screwdrivers, an impact wrench is an absolute must. Right now, Walmart is having a sale on the Untimaty Cordless Impact Wrench that you can add to your cart for just $41. At 41% off, this is a deal you don't want to miss out on. Untimaty Cordless Impact Wrench, $41 (was $70) at Walmart Weighing less than 4 pounds, this impact wrench features a brushless motor that offers 430NM of high torque with a speed of 0 to 3,000RPM. The device has a 1/2-inch square driver, a variable speed trigger, a forward, stop, and reverse button, and an LED light that allows you to use it in dark places. One reviewer wrote, 'This cordless impact wrench is really powerful, and the 320 ft-lbs torque makes it easy for me to handle the removal of car tires. The motor provides steady power, the battery life is good, and changing the tire becomes effortless!' A second shopper said, 'Powerful, easy to use. Saves a lot of time.' Another added, 'Works like a charm.' With a 21-volt 3,000mAh rechargeable battery, this wrench is perfect for at-home maintenance and car repairs. There's no need for constant charging as the battery can be fully charged in just three hours. Your purchase comes with a carrying case, four screwdriver bits, one converter, and seven sockets. One customer wrote, 'The tool has great power right out of [the] box. Removed both back tires and put tires back on and still fully charged. I believe it's a must-have in [your] car for when flats happen.' Upgrade your toolbox with this $41 cordless impact wrench. It will quickly become your go-to tool around the house. About the Author Victoria Garcia View Profile

The Drive
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
This Milwaukee Shop Vac Looks Perfect for Car Cleaning and It's 50% Off Today (With Batteries!)
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The latest car news, reviews, and features. If you see this post before the end of the day, you can score a killer deal on this neat-looking Milwaukee portable shop vac. It's on sale for $190 off at The Home Depot right now and even comes with two long-lasting five-amp-hour batteries. If that two-gallon vac doesn't quite fit your needs, there are a few other good shop vac deals going right now, too. See It If you already have Milwaukee batteries, you can get that same M18 shop vac with a filter for just $129 (13% off). Or, get the vac plus a filter and some special attachments for $199 (9% off). If you need something bigger to clean up your whole shop with, this nine-gallon beast of a vacuum is on sale for $249 (save yourself $50) with a bunch of accessories. Speaking of add-ons, if you want to expand the capability of any of those vacuums or one you've already got, here are a few more vac-related sales you might want to check out: Five-piece Milwaukee AIR-TIP right angle vac tool kit (1-1/4″-2-1/2″) for $17.97 (save 36%) Single Milwaukee AIR-TIP pivoting extension wand for $12.97 (save 35%) Milwaukee M18 Wet/Dry HEPA Filter (2-Pack) for $29.97 (save 33%) Milwaukee M18 Wet/Dry HEPA Filter (4-Pack) for $54.97 (save 35%) Happy tidying! Our team's hard at work, testing tools, parts, and shop equipment. Let our trials and experience be your guide to mastering The Garage.


Auto Blog
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
The M2 CS Proves BMW Still Builds Driver's Cars
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. View post: No, America, You're Not About to Be Overrun by Cheap Chinese EVs View post: Tesla Model Y Now Costs Less Than Model 3 in Canada After Massive Price Drop Goodwood never disappoints when it comes to rare metal, with cars like the Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear making an appearance. Among the standouts, we spotted not one, but two BMW M2 CS models at the Festival of Speed — each finished in a striking color: BMW Individual Velvet Blue and Sapphire Black. Built as a more hardcore, limited-run evolution of the standard BMW M2, the CS adds power, sheds weight, and picks up a cheeky ducktail spoiler, among other track-ready upgrades. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:09 Full screen 2025 Audi S3 vs Mercedes-AMG CLA 35: the executive decision Watch More Sharper, Lighter, Louder Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog Under the hood sits a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six, now tuned to 523 hp, matching the output of the all-wheel-drive M3 and M4 Competition. But in the M2 CS, that power goes exclusively to the rear wheels. BMW claims it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. A torque bump to 479 lb-ft, a higher redline, and stiffer engine mounts help make the CS sharper and more responsive than the standard M2. BMW M also trimmed 66 lbs from the regular M2 by incorporating more carbon fiber throughout the car. That includes the roof, boot lid, center console, front splitter, rear diffuser, and mirror caps. The car rides on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged wheels, wrapped in sticky track-ready tires. Revised suspension and lowered ride height help keep it firmly planted. If the CS still isn't enough, BMW has teased a new Track Pack for the regular M2, hinting that more hardcore hardware might soon be available without the CS badge. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Carbon-Infused Inside and Out Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog The cabin is just as focused. Weight-optimized M Carbon bucket seats trimmed in Merino leather and Alcantara, complete with red 'CS' logos, make it feel special the moment you climb in. A flat-bottom Alcantara steering wheel and carbon fiber trim make it even more worthy of the CS badge. iDrive 8.5 comes standard, along with BMW's M Drift Analyser and Lap Timer. Visually, the M2 CS looks the part with its exposed carbon roof, oversized ducktail spoiler, and aggressive rear diffuser. And while modern cars rarely sound as raw as their predecessors, the optional M Performance titanium exhaust makes for an exciting soundtrack. Perhaps One Of The Last Proper M Cars Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog At this year's Goodwood, BMW also showcased its Vision Neue Klasse electric concept — possibly previewing the future of M. And while it may be quick, it doesn't speak to the enthusiast's heart like the M2 CS, and feels out of place with the BMW brand. That said, seeing two of these compact, rear-wheel-drive M cars wasn't a swan song. It was a celebration. Proof that BMW still knows exactly how to build proper driver's cars. About the Author Marnus Moolman View Profile