Wednesday, October 16, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 16, 2019

Autoblog Subcompact Crossover Comparison | Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Jeep Renegade, Kia Soul, Look at the huge diffuser on this prototype Tesla Model S at the Nurburgring, 2020 Ford Bronco badge and startup screen possibly discovered and more...

Oct 16, 2019

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Autoblog Subcompact Crossover Comparison | Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Jeep Renegade, Kia Soul

LAKE LEELANAU, Mich. — Consumers, and consequently automakers, are increasingly moving away from sedans and into crossovers as drivers seek more space and utility on roads heavily populated by larger and taller vehicles. While the various crossover s…

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Look at the huge diffuser on this prototype Tesla Model S at the Nurburgring

Tesla is back at the Nürburgring. After the automaker took a brief break in testing for an attempt at a new Ring EV production-car record lap, our spy shooters caught a couple of new test cars running around the German racetrack. This time the cars l…

2020 Ford Bronco badge and startup screen possibly discovered

The latest potential leak of 2020 Ford Bronco information is an interesting one, as it seems to reveal the new SUV's startup screen, and more interestingly, its logo. The tip comes from online forum Bronco6G , which found a YouTube user who had upload…

Two for 2: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe revealed in that many variants

We weren't expecting the 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be revealed until closer to the L.A. Auto Show, but here we are about a month away with the official photos and info. We should start off with the looks of the first four-door 2 Series to reac…

2020 Porsche Macan Turbo First Drive | More power and then some

STUTTGART, Germany — The 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo proves to be incredibly surefooted when hammered through the treelined switchbacks around Stuttgart. With its upgraded suspension, now-standard 20-inch wheels and Porsche's Traction Management (PTM) a…


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2020 Audi E-Tron Drivers' Notes | Normal, for better or worse

The 2020 Audi E-Tron is the first in what's meant to be an ever-increasing lineup of electric Audis. If this crossover is anything to go by, it's a lineup we're going to like. For the time being, the E-Tron is alone. Many Audi dealerships have E-Tro…

Refreshed Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ spied running around the Nurburgring

The Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are officially confirmed for a second generation , but it looks like this current car will not go softly into the night. One of our spy photographers just caught a camo'd up BRZ/86 pounding around the Nurburgring with a fe…

2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Drive Review | Take off your shoes and stay awhile

MONTE CARLO, Monaco — The all-new Bentley Flying Spur solves one of the principal dilemmas I faced in the principality of Monaco. Despite the tiny tax haven's prime location on the Mediterranean, and its reputation as a desirable seasonal seaside res…

Mazda teases electric car again with peek at interior

Mazda is again touting the new electric vehicle it plans to reveal at the Tokyo Motor Show, this time teasing it from the inside. A 15-second video homes in on features found on the center console, namely, the blocky shifter for the automatic transmi…

2021 Nissan Rogue spied hiding major updates inside and out

The Nissan Rogue is a phenomenally popular compact crossover, despite the fact that it's a fairly mediocre offering. Nissan now has a chance to address the model's shortcomings and build on its strengths, with a redesign coming for the 2021 model yea…