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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #348 LIVE!

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We’re set to record Autoblog Podcast #348 tonight, and joining us will be Official Policy Wonk Juan Barnett (aka DCAutoGeek) to give us a better understanding of how regulations and policy impacts our everyday interaction with cars and driving. Check out the topics below and you can also drop us your questions and comments via our Q&A module. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our UStream (audio only) channel at 10:00 PM Eastern tonight.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #348

  • Jaguar C-X17
  • 70 mph speed limiters in Europe?
  • Ignition interlocks back under consideration
  • Your text to a driver may make you responsible if an accident occurs

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #348 LIVE! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #348 LIVE!

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We’re set to record Autoblog Podcast #348 tonight, and joining us will be Official Policy Wonk Juan Barnett (aka DCAutoGeek) to give us a better understanding of how regulations and policy impacts our everyday interaction with cars and driving. Check out the topics below and you can also drop us your questions and comments via our Q&A module. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our UStream (audio only) channel at 10:00 PM Eastern tonight.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #348

  • Jaguar C-X17
  • 70 mph speed limiters in Europe?
  • Ignition interlocks back under consideration
  • Your text to a driver may make you responsible if an accident occurs

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #348 LIVE! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #347 LIVE!

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We’re set to record Autoblog Podcast #347 tonight, with extra off-road expertise from Dan at The4x4Podcast. Of course, we’ll be talking about going where we don’t need roads, and you can check out more topics below. You can also drop us your questions and comments via our Q&A module below, subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our UStream (audio only) channel at 10:00 PM Eastern tonight.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #347

  • New GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado will have diesels
  • Alfa Romeo 4C specs
  • Volvo Concept C Coupe

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #347 LIVE! originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #343 LIVE!

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We’re set to record Autoblog Podcast #343 tonight, joined by George Kennedy, Autoblog alumnus and editor of Boldride.com. You can drop us your questions and comments via our Q&A module below. Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our UStream (audio only) channel at 10:00 PM Eastern tonight.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #343

  • BMW i3 debut
  • NACTOY long list
  • Bentley SUV is a go

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #343 LIVE! originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #341 LIVE!

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We’re set to record Autoblog Podcast #341 tonight, and you can drop us your questions and comments via our Q&A module below. Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our UStream (audio only) channel at 10:00 PM Eastern tonight.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #341

  • 2014 Ram 1500 wins Consumer Reports comparo
  • Lexus RC Coupe caught
  • Long-term Garage updates

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #341 LIVE! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Jaguar turns down offers to join V8 Supercars, questions AMG, Volvo participation

Filed under: Motorsports, Sedan, Performance, Jaguar, Australia, Luxury, Racing

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Rumors have swirled in recent weeks that Jaguar may be the next manufacturer to join the V8 Supercars racing series, made popular in Australia but now well-known in other parts of the world as well. Sadly, Jag’s participation is not to be. In fact, it would be “insane,” according to Jaguar Land Rover Asia Pacific Managing Director David Blackhall, for it to accept either of the two offers it has received to bring Jaguar into V8 Supercars.

Not only is Jaguar not interested in entering V8 Supercars, says Blackhall, it also fails to understand the recent entries from AMG and Volvo. “I don’t know what it does for AMG to get flogged by a V8 Commodore week after week, but it’s their brand, their issue. And the same thing will happen to Volvo to be honest.”

Judging by Blackhall’s statements to motoring.com.au, after not-so-serious consideration, the automaker decided the monetary commitment it would take to compete for wins would be more than any potential exposure would be worth, despite the fact that Jaguar has a 5.0-liter V8 to go along with what would seem to be a tailor-made rear-wheel-drive chassis. For what it’s worth, one offer would have had Jaguar putting its name across an engine made by someone else, an option that was flatly turned down.

In related news, don’t expect to see Jaguar make a return to Formula 1, either. “We’ve been there. And the fizzy drink that took over [Jaguar’s F1 team] is not doing too bad. But we wouldn’t go back again,” said Jag’s head honcho Adrian Hallmark.

Jaguar turns down offers to join V8 Supercars, questions AMG, Volvo participation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2013 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla answers questions about battery swap announcement

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, AutoblogGreen Exclusive

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After last night’s initial public demo of the Tesla Model S battery swap, we attended a small press conference with Tesla CEO Elon Musk where he answered questions about the program. You can get the early details about the swap stations in our first post and then dive into our back and forth with Tesla, below. You can also scroll down to see a video of the battery swap process in action, if you’re more of a visual learner.

Question: Will owners need to make a reservation for a battery swap?

Answer: No reservations are needed. Each of the swap sites will be stocked with enough batteries to cover demand.

Question: How many battery packs will be available at each location?

Answer: That depends purely on how frequently the station is used. For the most part, expect a swap station to stock about 50 batteries. However, busy corridors will have more and less popular stations will have fewer. The quantity will basically align proportionally with the number of Supercharger units at the station.

Question: Are the batteries at the stations all brand-new?

Answer: They will be brand-new at first. But as owners use them, they will obviously have recharging cycles on them. Each will be monitored for optimal performance, so the customer won’t have to worry about that.

Question: How much does it cost to upgrade a charging station to allow battery swapping?

Answer: It costs about $500,000 per site, and that includes digging the pit, construction and hardware. The electrical capacity is already on site (supplying energy to the Superchargers).

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Tesla answers questions about battery swap announcement originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #232

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We’re recording Episode #232 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, so check out our discussion topics below. You can also use the forum below to drop us your own feedback and questions, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what else we discuss this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so to hear your question answered by our esteemed panel of ‘casters.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #232

  • New 3 Series on its way
  • Top Gear says an aluminum-intensive Jaguar Crossover is coming
  • WSJ looks at who the Automaker bailouts left behind
  • RX9 coming, and it’s a hybrid?

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #232 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 May 2011 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your Questions for Autoblog Podcast #231

Filed under: Etc., Chrysler, Lincoln, Nissan, Toyota, Diesel

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We’re recording Episode #231 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, so check out our discussion topics below. You can also use the forum below to drop us your own feedback and questions, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what else we discuss this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so to hear your question answered by our esteemed panel of ‘casters.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #231

  • Letter grades dropped from window stickers; good or bad?
  • BMW 328 Hommage unveiled to celebrate 75th anniversary of original
  • New Camry coming this fall
  • Lincoln and Chrysler named top brands in Auto Pacific satisfaction survey

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Submit your Questions for Autoblog Podcast #231 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2011 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #230!

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We’re recording Episode #230 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, so check out our discussion topics below. You can also use the forum below to drop us your own feedback and questions, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what else we discuss this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so to hear your question answered by our esteemed panel of ‘casters.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #230

  • Saab rescued from the brink, for now
  • Mid-engine Corvette rumors. Again.
  • Cadillac ATS learning from the 3 Series
  • LA Sheriff’s department evaluates the latest cruisers

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #230! originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2011 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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