Author: Autoblog Staff

Autoblog video week in review | Dec. 1-7

The video roundup post is your weekly landing spot for all things Autoblog video. This week features a +$200K Bentley, the new F-Type, and the Porsche Panamera GTS. There's also new gaming content and a new Podcast episode to check out. 

Episode 5 of Behind The Wheel went live on Monday. In it, Senior Green Editor John Beltz Snyder shows off the 2020 Bentley Continental GT First Edition, a coupe that starts at $220,000.  

Video ID:
a0ea8b99-0311-35d3-a534-0e247b840d85

Playlist ID:

Autoplay:
false

Mute:
false

Continuous:
false

Ad Key:

Ad Value:

On Tuesday, the 2021 Jaguar F-Type was revealed. Check out the playlist for the new F-Type below:  

Video ID:
719dbcf4-b9bc-36e9-a8cc-95af6d2d79a8

Playlist ID:

Autoplay:
false

Mute:
false

Continuous:
false

Ad Key:

Ad Value:

We also played some Rocket League, which you can see the rerun of here:

This Wednesday's POV drive features the 2020 Porsche Panamera GTS.

The Thursday re-run from our Twitch stream has host Erik Maier playing Need For Speed: Heat with Autoblog Editor Zac Plamer.  

On Friday's podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore, along with editors John Snyder and Joel Stocksdale talk Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel, Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and Tesla Cybertruck. Then, the panel helps a listener make a decision on a new, sporty sedan in this week's "Spend My Money" segment.

Video ID:
c8f8ddbf-8d01-32bf-a60a-6be5cc3f7196

Playlist ID:

Autoplay:
false

Mute:
false

Continuous:
false

Ad Key:

Ad Value:

This aquatic robot can transform to sprout arms

Transcript: Transforming aquatic robot. Aquanaut is an all-electric underwater service robot. It does not need to be tethered to a home ship. Aquanaut is an AUV or autonomous underwater vehicle. As an AUV it can cover 124 miles. Performing tasks like seabed mapping and structure inspection. But it can also transform into a two-armed seabot. The hull separates to reveal additional thrusters and two arms. As a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Aquanaut can turn valves, use tools, and much more. The operator uses just a few mouse clicks to operate Aquanaut. Learn more at houstonmechatronics.com. 

Autoblog video week in review | Nov. 24-30

The video roundup post is your weekly landing spot for all things Autoblog video. This week you can join us behind the wheel of six figures worth of off-road machinery in the form of a Mercedes-Benz G550, and experience the first turbocharged Outback in over a decade.

Monday, of course, means it's time for the latest episode of Behind The Wheel, and in episode 4 Senior Producer Christopher McGraw tells us why he hates to love the Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV.

Our live Twitch stream Tuesday featured host Erik Maier playing some Rocket League. You can also now check out last Thursday's re-run on YouTube, where Erik and Green Editor John Snyder struggle through the absolute hell that was Garfield Kart: Furious Racing. It was a rough 2 hours.

Wednesday's  POV drive features the 2020 Subaru Outback XT. Senior Producer Chris McGraw takes the Outback for a spin along the snowy roads of Golden, Colorado. 

Thursday  and  Friday.  The Live Stream and Podcast are off for the holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for watching!

Autoblog video week in review | Nov. 17-23

The video roundup post is your weekly landing spot for all things Autoblog video. This week the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Cybertruck were revealed. And at our Detroit office, we got the new 2020 Toyota GR Supra to play with. There's also a new Podcast episode where the main topic of discussion is the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. 

On Sunday the Ford Mustang Mach-E was revealed.

Ford Mustang Mach-E playlist:

We had a 2020 Toyota GR Supra in our Detroit fleet so we had to feature it on episode 3 of our new video series Behind The Wheel that launches every Monday. Editor Zac Palmer also highlights some of the more interesting/quirky tidbits about the much anticipated Japanese sports car in several Short Cuts.

Toyota Supra playlist:

If you're a gamer you probably already know that we stream live to our Twitch channel every Tuesday. This week host Erik Maier played some Need For Speed: Heat and was joined by Green Editor John Snyder. 

Make sure to check out our new video offering, POV Drives. They're much different than any of our other videos but while experimental in nature they're an undeniably unique way to experience a vehicle. We upload a new one every Wednesday:

Cyberpunk Thursday? No, Cybertruck Thursday. Elon revealed the Tesla Cybertruck. Here's a playlist with Autoblog's Vehicle Reveal video with all the insights from Tesla's Live reveal event. Also in this playlist, all the videos from Tesla's press site. Spoiler alert, there are only five and they're all very short and none too revealing. 

Tesla Cybertruck playlist:

Video ID:
d85c0e4d-62d4-3450-9a63-55c9496f1a8d

Playlist ID:

Autoplay:
false

Mute:
false

Continuous:
false

Ad Key:

Ad Value:

Fridays are for the Podcast! On Autoblog Podcast Episode #605 Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Senior Editor, Green, John Beltz Snyder and Associate Editor Zac Palmer. the main topic of discussion is the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. Of course, they've gotta talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E — and its questionable naming scheme. They also run down some other L.A. show highlights including the Toyota RAV4 Prime, Kia Seltos, Lexus LC 500 Convertible, and Audi RS Q8. Then they talk about the cars they've been driving: the 2020 Chevy Silverado with the Duramax diesel engine and the 2020 Subaru Legacy Touring XT.

This Toyota Supra sounds really good | Behind the Wheel S01 // E03

Behind the Wheel is a new video series that shows you a bit of what it’s like to work at Autoblog. The editors and video producers will show you the cars passing through our fleet, and you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the personalities who help make the site run. 

Episode 3 features the 2020 Toyota GR Supra and Autoblog Editor Zac Palmer. We were so excited to hear how it sounded, we couldn't help but rev the motor in our parking lot under the building. Apparently, the exhaust note of this BMW-Toyota collab was so loud it could be heard from inside our second-floor office.

Do you like this video? Disagree with our take on the Supra? What cars do you want to see in our fleet? We’d love to hear from you so please comment below!

Gear the Video team used to make this: 

Panasonic GH5s

Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm F2.8

Rode VidMic Pro

JOBY GorillaPod 3K Stand

Tiffen 58mm Variable ND Filter

GoPro Hero 7 Black

Adobe Premiere

Autoblog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. These deals are available through our affiliate partnership with Amazon.com. Deals are subject to Amazon's schedule and availability.

This transforming drone can take on the sky, the ocean, or the open road

Transcript: A transforming drone. Airblock by Makeblock is a modular drone. Designed to teach kids the fundamentals of programming, design, aerodynamics, and logic and critical thinking. The single core master module comes with 6 magnetically-attachable power modules. It comes as a flying drone out of the box that you control with your smartphone. But you can build several crafts with the components like a car, hovercraft, and much more. Airblock is crash-friendly making it a good starter drone. The programmable drone from Airblock can be purchased right here for $79.99. 

Autoblog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. These deals are available through our affiliate partnership with Amazon.com. Deals are subject to Amazon's schedule and availability.

Build your own robot on wheels with this awesome kit

Transcript: Build your own robot on wheels. The mBot kit from Makeblock teaches how to build and program robots. This educational kit uses block-based programing. It aims to make learning about robotics and programming simple and fun. mBot has 4 expansion ports with more than 100 electronic modules, and a large variety of add-ons. mBot has 3 modes: obstacle avoidance, line-follow, and manual control. Makeblock’s mBot is currently 40% off at $60.00.

You can check it out here.

Autoblog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. These deals are available through our affiliate partnership with Amazon.com. Deals are subject to Amazon's schedule and availability.

Chris Harris and Jack Rix chat about the new Toyota Supra in this ‘Top Gear’ clip

In this "Top Gear" clip, host Chris Harris and "TG" magazine deputy editor Jack Rix share their thoughts about the new Toyota Supra. Jack Rix puts Harris on the defensive right away by asking him to explain a line he wrote in a previous review of the car: "This is one of the strangest cars I've ever driven." Harris initially seems to admit that his perspective may be unique to someone who tests cars so frequently, then explains that what he meant is that he's very used to individual brands and expects certain things from them. "... When I get into an Audi, there's a smell to an Audi, there's a feeling to the seats, there's a feeling to the steering wheel." But when he got behind the wheel of a Supra, it just didn't feel like a Toyota. The two discuss the history of Japanese sports cars and what Harris thinks of the Supra's segment overall. To get the full scoop, you'll have to watch the clip above and don't forget that "Top Gear" airs on BBC America Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

You can now own a pet robot spider

Transcript: A pet robot spider. HEXA is a programmable 6-legged bot that follows simple commands. It’s designed to navigate terrain that is difficult for humans to explore. HEXA is programmable and uses a SDK program that’s considered simple for programmers and consumers. The user can input custom commands for HEXA to follow. Commands like write, bull fight, climb obstacles, dance, and more. The user can also control HEXA’s movement via smartphone app. The app lets users see what HEXA can see. Learn more at Vincross’s YouTube page and you can purchase the little bot here. 

This vehicle can patch a pothole in less than 2 minutes

Transcript: Pothole patching vehicle. This mini truck can fill and flatten a pothole in less than 2 minutes. The Python 5000 Pothole Patcher is a unique vehicle. It only needs a single user to operate it eliminating the cost for a 2 or 3 person team. The operator uses a joystick to complete the patching process. First, a blast of air is released to remove any debris in the damaged area. Then asphalt is deployed. The asphalt is then leveled by a rake and patted down with a compaction roller until it is smooth. All this can be done while the operator remains in the cabin. The Python 5000 can carry up to 5 tons of asphalt and uses its own engine exhaust to heat it up. 

driive.com
All about Smart and Sustainable Mobility

Archives

December 2024
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031