Friday, July 24, 2020

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Jul 24, 2020

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Ford Bronco-based pickup could be coming to challenge Jeep Gladiator

Ford's burgeoning Bronco sub-brand will include a pickup aimed directly at the Jeep Gladiator, according to a recent report. Rumors outline an adventure-ready, off-road-capable truck that hauls more than the Bronco SUV . Citing sources familiar with …

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2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP First Drive | Loud, harsh, expensive, hilariously fun

The Mini John Cooper Works GP has always represented the pinnacle of Mini performance. It's the most-powerful, lightest and most uncompromising in its pursuit of going fast. And it has never hidden that purpose, wearing bold bodywork to convey its se…

2022 GMC Sierra spotted with minimal camouflage

By all accounts, GM's current full-size truck twins, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra , are good trucks that are in many ways competitive with the sales-leading Ford F-150 and a fresh Ram 1500 that's regularly nipping at the Bowtied truck's tail…

As ADA turns 30, finding just-right mobility for the disabled is a challenge

Barbara Alink, left, and Canadian Paralympian Felicia Voss-Shafiq, an Alinker ambassador. We cover all kinds of mobility at Autoblog, not always just cars, and this weekend we're noting the 30th anniversary of one of the landmark laws of our…

The 2020 Bentley Flying Spur has 3-D wood now, and it looks spectacular

This is the coolest wood you're going to see today. We promise. Bentley is now manufacturing something it calls "Three-Dimensional Wood." And yes, all wood we come into contact with is 3-D, but this stuff pops out at you like people and items do in a…

Honda trademarks 'Trailsport' nameplate, presumably for future off-roader

Honda does not have a body-on-frame off-roader to take on the Jeep Wrangler or the new Ford Bronco , but the Japanese automaker evidently is not ready to cede that market entirely to its rivals. As Carbuzz discovered, Honda recently applied to tradema…

Jeep Grand Cherokee's current generation is returning for 2021 after all

Jeep is busily putting the final touches on the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee, but the SUV isn't ready yet, so the current-generation model will allegedly return for one final model year. Although it won't receive major changes, a recent report cla…

2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition is a $120,000 limited-run X7 M50i

The BMW X7 is getting a special edition called the Dark Shadow Edition. It looks … like a shadow, so the name works. BMW has used the M50i model as a base, which means it's the fastest and best-handling X7 of the small bunch. This M Sport model come…

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Luggage Test | Time for an Italian vacation

When it comes to handling and being fun to drive, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia is right at the top. From its engaging and tossable Ti trim, to the totally bonkers Quadrifoglio , Alfa Romeo has some excellent options for those who love to drive. However,…

Where have we seen the United States Space Force logo before?

The official United States Space Force logo has been unveiled , and we love it. The delta-shaped insignia "signifies defense and protection from all adversaries" and incorporates an internal star at its heart, "which symbolizes how the core values gui…