Autoblog News
Hosted by Chris Shunk, Dan Roth and Zach Bowman, the Autoblog Podcast is the long-running no-holds-barred audio-only counterpart to Autoblog.com. On the show we drop the pretense of being professional automotive journalists so we can passionately talk about cars like the real automotive enthusiasts that we are. Special guests including other Autoblog.com staff and titans of the auto industry are also common, and every week we answer your questions.
10
Bugatti’s Legendary W16 Engine Has Reached The End Of The Road
<h2>Redefining Speed</h2><p>When Bugatti was revived by the Volkswagen Group back in the late 2000s, people expected just another supercar. What was eventually launched was one of the first-ever hypercars, a blend of luxury, history, and speed. Ever since the Veyron's debut of the mighty W16 quad-turbocharged 1,000 + hp engine, it has become the calling card for the models that have followed. </p><p>With Bugatti now under new management, the decision was made to retire the W16 after the Mistral's production ended. The day has finally come, and Bugatti just rolled out the very last Mistral, with...
Jeep Compass Sales Are Crashing Because It Got Too Expensive
<p>The Jeep Compass was once the shining star of the Stellantis lineup, boasting three consecutive years of U.S. sales growth from 2022 to 2024. Thanks to a refreshed interior and a larger touchscreen, budget-conscious buyers flocked to the compact crossover as an affordable gateway into the rugged brand. However, the momentum hit a wall in late 2025, and the situation has turned critical in 2026, with sales plummeting a staggering 32% through June.</p><p>According to a recent report by Automotive News, this dramatic downward spiral far outpaces the general 6% midyear decline seen across the broader compact crossover segment. While Stellantis points...
Jeep, Ram And Dodge Owners Are Getting Remote Start Free For 10 Years
<p>Stellantis isn't killing off the automotive subscription model, but they are rewriting the rules. For the 2027 model year, the parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler is adjusting its strategy by making highly coveted convenience features free for a decade. It's a calculated move designed to ease growing tension between automakers and tech-weary buyers.</p><p>Instead of locking daily necessities behind a paywall, the company is moving app-based remote engine start into its standard, no-cost Connect One tier. While premium data packages still carry a fee, giving away access to core hardware for 10 years marks a massive...
China’s Nissan Pathfinder Makes America's Look Old School
<h2>A Familiar Name, But a Very Different SUV</h2><p>The Nissan Pathfinder has been holding down the fort as one of Nissan’s go-to family haulers in North America for years. It slots in just under the Armada, and thanks to its three-row seating, trusty V6, and genuine practicality, it’s still the brand’s second-best seller in the US.</p><p>But head on over to China, and the Pathfinder you’ll find there is basically a different species. Dongfeng Nissan rolled out its own Pathfinder concept three years ago, and instead of just tweaking the American version...
Nissan’s New Luxury Minivan Looks Like It Belongs In America
<h2>Minivan Craze</h2><p>The minivan segment was conceived and born in America, catering to the needs of a rapidly growing nation at a time when SUVs were still too bulky and unrefined; the minivan was an easier-to-drive option for both mom and dad. While SUVs have caught up, the minivan market in the U.S. remains substantial, accounting for 2.4% of total vehicle market share.</p><p>Many major brands play in this field, with the Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna leading the way, but one major Japanese brand isn't on the list. Nissan hasn't sold a minivan in...
Aston Martin Built a Kickass V12 Military SUV We Bet No One Saw Coming
<h2>When Aston Martin Goes Tactical</h2><p>When you think of hardcore military SUVs, you probably picture something from Rezvani and Inkas. But Aston Martin? That’s the brand you expect to see gliding through Monaco, not storming a battlefield.</p><p>Yet, here we are, talking about Aston Martin’s latest creation, the Dreadnought. The name alone sounds like something pulled straight out of a military shooter, and that's exactly what it is.</p><p>Rather than hinting at some wild future SUV, Aston Martin teamed up with Activision and Infinity Ward to build the Dreadnought just for Call...
Bentley’s First EV Won’t Fake Engine Noise, It Will Use Drums
<p>Bentley’s first EV is around the corner, and we finally know what it’ll sound like. Yes, you read that correctly. Most electric performance cars try to make up for the lack of engine noise by creating synthetic sounds. </p><p>Some lean into futuristic effects, like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, while others attempt to recreate the rumble of a combustion engine. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door uses an artificial V8 soundtrack, and the Lexus TZ even features simulated V10 sounds that could eventually make their way into the upcoming electric LFA. </p><p>Bentley, however, has taken a very...
Carbon Monoxide Found In Ford Explorer After Grandmother And Children Die
<p>The immensely popular and award-winning fifth-generation 2011-2019 Ford Explorer may still have a serious and deadly carbon monoxide leak problem that Ford claims to have fixed, and which the NHTSA's past investigations have cleared. The Associated Press reports that carbon monoxide was confirmed to be present in a parked Explorer in Toledo, Ohio, in which five people were found unresponsive. Three of them passed away, including a grandmother and two grandchildren, while the other two victims, also children, were hospitalized in critical condition.</p><p>The vehicle had been pulled over in a parking lot with a flat tire...
Honda Is Already Retiring Its First Electric SUV
<h2>Another EV bites the dust</h2><p>The Honda Prologue has joined a growing list of EVs that failed to see out their full life cycle as automakers increasingly refocus their efforts on hybrids and gas models. In the U.S., many EVs have seen sales crash over the last three quarters, following the loss of the federal tax credit. It’s now been confirmed that the Prologue will go out of production after the 2026 model year, after only being on sale for two years. Its departure will eliminate the sole EV in Honda’s range.</p><h2>An EV T...
Here’s Proof That a Pure Combustion BMW M3 Is Coming
<h2>BMW's Two-Pronged M3 Strategy</h2><p>BMW already teased us with the M Neue Klasse Concept, giving fans a taste of what an all-electric M3 could look like. The concept came out swinging with wild styling and an 800-volt setup, but left us all wondering: would the real thing actually look like this, and what about the classic six-cylinder M3 we know and love?</p><p>Now, we’re finally getting some answers. During a recent test day at the Nürburgring, both versions of the new M3 were caught on camera, lapping the Green Hell together. Jump at the...
