Best Shots: November 2019

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for November 27, 2019

Nov 27, 2019

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Judge rules Mahindra Roxor looks too Jeep-like

The Mahindra Roxor too closely resembles the Jeep CJ-7, according to the United States International Trade Commission. Administrative Law Judge Cameron Elliot ruled the Indian firm is guilty of trademark infringement, and recommended the implementati…

Going, going, gone: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition is sold out in U.S.

Motorists in the market for a Ford Mustang Mach-E are down to four variants. The First Edition model positioned near the top of the trim hierarchy is sold out on the American market. Ford opened Mach-E reservations shortly after unveiling the model …

Lincoln electric SUV to use Ford-backed Rivian's 'skateboard' chassis

DETROIT — A battery-powered Lincoln SUV, due in mid-2022, will be the first Ford Motor Co. vehicle built on a custom electrified chassis that resembles a skateboard, which was developed by Ford-backed startup Rivian, according to several people famil…

[VIDEO] The Mercedes-Benz G550 is unnecessary (and awesome) in every way | Behind the Wheel S01 // E04

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 …

[VIDEO] Watch this father and son drag-race and crash in NYC's Lincoln Tunnel

What kind of driver is dumb enough to drag race through the Lincoln Tunnel? The same kind who is dumb enough to post dashcam footage of the ensuing crash on Instagram. The tunnel, which connects Midtown Manhattan and Weehawkin, New Jersey, with thre…

Bentley EXP 100 GT could become an ultra-exclusive topless two-seater

By most standards, Bentleys are already pretty expensive, but as the global economy funnels more and more wealth to the very top, the luxury automaker plans to cater to an ever-richer clientele with ultra-exclusive, even-more-expensive models. Britai…

F-150 vs. Cybertruck tug-of-war rematch? Ford challenges, backs off

Video footage of Tesla's radical Cybertruck winning a tug-of-war against a Ford F-150 set the car world on fire when it emerged online. While the Blue Oval's perennial best-seller lost the battle, one of the company's employees pointed out the fight …

2020 Volkswagen Passat Review & Buying Guide | New skin, same bones

The 2020 Volkswagen Passat marks the latest refresh of a midsize family sedan that dates back to the 2012 model year. It's a significant refresh to be sure, with new exterior and interior designs, but the bones are the same. Nevertheless, the car hol…

Eighth-generation VW GTI spied with minimal camo in winter testing

The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf is already here , but the hot GTI variant is not. We've spied it before covered in heavy camouflage, but this latest set of spy shots shows what appears to be a GTI with minimal camo. A few elements make the hatc…

Cadillac CT5-V comes in under $50,000

Cadillac CT5-V pricing is out, giving us a fuller picture of the CT5 lineup from a pricing perspective. We still haven't driven Cadillac's new sedan, but we now know that a CT5-V with rear-wheel drive will set you back $48,690, including the $995 des…

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for November 26, 2019

Nov 26, 2019

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Thor24 hammers for $12 million

We're sure you're still having dreams about the Thor24 semi-truck we shared with you last week. It's rather difficult to stop thinking about a 24-cylinder, 12-supercharger, 3,424-horsepower big rig. That truck, built by Mike Harrah, was offered by Wo…

California-based Neuron EV shows T.One electric pickup in China

The wave of electric pickup trucks is about to break, Reuters reporting that eight battery-powered pickups will be on the market by 2021 from Atlis, Bollinger, Ford, GM, Hercules, Rivian, Tesla, and Lordstown/Workhorse. Reuters forgot one, a small co…

Eight electric pickup truck manufacturers to load up U.S. market by 2021

DETROIT — Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his spacy Cybertruck have ignited a frenzy over electric pickups, and at least seven other U.S. automakers expect to build new battery-powered trucks by 2021. The question is who will buy them. Companies ranging fr…

Jeep Wagoneer spied in prototype form for the first time

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are coming back, and here's our first look at a heavily camouflaged prototype tester. We've seen what we believed to be a Grand Wagoneer mule previously, but it looks like FCA is on to the next step of testing. As…

Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover is the ID Crozz concept, evolved

As the Volkswagen ID Crozz concept has evolved over time, we've gotten a better idea of how the company's first dedicated EV (e-Golf being a variant of an internal-combustion vehicle) for the U.S. market is shaping up. In short, these new spy shots a…

Elon Musk will testify in his own defense in 'pedo guy' defamation trial

LOS ANGELES — Tesla chief executive Elon Musk will testify in his own defense against a defamation lawsuit brought by a British cave explorer, Musk's lawyer said on Monday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. Vernon Unsworth is suing Musk for call…

New Jaguar F-Type to launch — maybe literally — with Hot Wheels' help

An updated and redesigned Jaguar F-Type is going to be revealed Dec. 2, which is less than a week away at this point. The info comes to us via a tweet from Jaguar, teasing out the reveal with a video. New #Jaguar #FTYPE . Preparing to launch. 02…

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition celebrates airspeed

This year is the 100th birthday of British Airways, as well as the 50th anniversary of the first flight for the Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde supersonic passenger jet. Today marks the 16th anniversary of the Concorde's final hop, when Concorde 216 regist…

New Porsche hypercar could use F1-spec hybrid powertrain

Not long after the Porsche 918 Spyder went out of production in 2015, the automaker began internal debate about what kind of powertrain it would use in the follow-up. Four years later, the debate is ongoing. In 2017, Porsche voiced its desire to move…

This gorgeous 1972 Volkswagen Bus hides an electrified surprise

Volkswagen's vision of an electric future isn't limited to new cars. The company teamed up with EV West , a shop specializing in electric car conversions, to stuff an e-Golf powertrain into a 1972 Bus. While we've seen electric Buses before, Volkswag…

Monday, November 25, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for November 25, 2019

Nov 25, 2019

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Tesla shares rise as Musk says Cybertruck reservations hit 200,000

Tesla shares rose 4% on Monday after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted over the weekend that the company had already received 200,000 pre-orders for its futuristic Cybertruck pickup. The new truck, made of stainless steel and priced at $39,0…

Video shows Tesla Cybertruck winning tug-of-war with Ford F-150

Elon Musk spent plenty of time taking swipes at Ford 's bestselling F-150 during his unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck last week. The latest shot comes in the form of a real-world stunt recorded on video. It's a 16-second clip of the Cybertruck towin…

Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision GT a real-life hypercar waiting to happen

During the World Finals of the 2019 FIA-Certified Gran Turismo Championships held over the weekend in Monaco, Mazda showed a sketch of the RX-Vision GT3 concept coming to Gran Turismo Sport next year. Lamborghini went further, not only revealing artw…

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 concept slinks into Gran Turismo Sport next year

The World Final of the FIA World Tour in Gran Turismo Sport just went down in Monaco, and Mazda was there with a couple of big announcements. The first is that the Hiroshima-based automaker will become an official video game partner next year, 2020 a…

2020 Toyota GR Supra Second Drive Review | Easy to love

A brand-new 2020 Toyota Supra walks among us. Some call it an impostor . Others couldn't care less. Comparisons to the fourth-gen run amok online. Dealerships are awash in flames. Angry picketers still gather weekly at Toyota's U.S. headquarters. Oh, …

R.I.P. Mercedes-AMG SL 63

After 10 years at the top, five of those as a segment-defining beast, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is no more. CarBuzz discovered the model removed from the Mercedes-Benz USA website, and asked Mercedes for comment. The response, "We [do] not have MY20 SL …

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA teased ahead of December 11 debut

Mercedes-Benz will continue expanding its range of compact models when it introduces the second-generation GLA on December 11. Instead of unveiling the car at an auto show, the German firm will present it exclusively online on its Mercedes Me media p…

Volkswagen Viloran MPV is an 'executive-level living room' on wheels

China is catching up to the crossover follies swallowing most other markets, but minivans — or MPVs — remain quite popular, especially large luxury models. Volkswagen hasn't had anything in that space to challenge stalwarts like the Buick GL8 and new…

Recall: Some 2019 Ford Rangers' taillights might not work

Ford has issued a recall on 78,264 2019 Ford Rangers in North America. Select pickups might have incorrectly aligned connector terminals for the taillights, which might not work as a result. During its short time in the U.S. market, the Ford Ranger …

Junkyard Gem: 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe

During the 1960s and 1970s, when a car shopper located between Mérida and Alert wanted a sensible daily driver for not many dollars or pesos, the most likely candidates were the traditional compact cars from the Detroit Big Three: Dodge Dart/ Plymouth…

Friday, November 22, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for November 22, 2019

Nov 22, 2019

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Tesla Cybertruck debuts, and we can't believe our eyes

The Tesla pickup truck is here. Elon Musk presented the Tesla Cybertruck tonight in Los Angeles, putting one giant bow on this year's L.A. Auto Show that's already seen the reveal of the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E . Tesla played it completely straig…

2019 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | We love L.A.!

LOS ANGELES — No city is more associated with cars than L.A. Sure, they're built in places like Detroit or Munich. But this is where they get driven. Or at least where they get sat in during traffic jams. This year's big Los Angeles Auto Show brought…

Lexus unveils first EV, the UX 300e

Lexus has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle and — surprise — it's a crossover. The Lexus UX 300e is seeing its public debut in China, at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Lexus tipped the world off to its next step in the lu…

Book recommendations for you from the Autoblog staff

When you're as obsessed with cars as we are, the passion doesn't end when the key is taken out of the ignition. (Though who uses a key to start a car anymore?) Once the snow starts falling and the tracks shut down, and the mountain trails are no long…

The 2020 Land Rover Defender interior is fantastic

When walking around an auto show, certain things will just stick out to you. This year, it's the 2020 Land Rover Defender interior. It's extremely well executed in terms of design, material choices and how it fits in with its brand. While there's not…

2019 L.A. Auto Show Editors' Picks

Here are the top new car reveals from the 2019 L.A. Auto Show. Find out which vehicle earns best-in-show honors.

The 2021 Kia Seltos and Kia Sportage are nearly the same size inside

The 2021 Kia Seltos unveiled here at the L.A. Auto Show slots between the Soul and Sportage in Kia's crossover lineup, but it's much closer to the latter in terms of size. In fact, the interior dimensions of the two are awfully similar. Take a look …

Tesla Cyberquad ATV joins Cybertruck at the big reveal

The Tesla Cybertruck was the star of last night's bizarre Tesla event in Los Angeles, but Elon Musk had one more surprise for folks at the end: an ATV. Musk called it the "Cyberquad" ATV, and then the driver pulled it up into the bed of the Cybertru…

The Tesla Cybertruck is more concept car than production

Tesla unveiled its wacky Cybertruck last night , and despite the positively sky-high performance stats and specs, there are a lot of questions still to be answered. Given how extreme the design is, don't expect that the Cybertruck as presented last ni…

What Tesla Cybertruck buyers should learn from the DeLorean DMC-12

While the shockingly unconventional design is what has everyone talking right now about the Tesla Cybertruck , there are a few conversations that are going to take on some more importance the closer it gets to production (if it gets there at all). One…

Tesla Cybertruck 'shatterproof' windows: Apparently these guys didn't rehearse this

Tesla's highly anticipated unveiling of its futuristic pickup truck suffered a setback after its "armored glass" windows shattered during a demonstration. During the tightly choreographed unveiling of the Cybertruck to cheering fans on Thursday, Tes…

GM sets electric pickup for 2021, as Lordstown Motors reveals price and takes orders

DETROIT — On the same day Elon Musk was preparing to reveal the long-prophesied Tesla pickup in California, two other automakers on Thursday laid out the timetable for their own electric pickups — with one of them setting a price and taking orders. …