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Ford F-150 Raptor next-gen could get 700-plus-hp Mustang GT500 V8

Ford surfed the downsizing wave sweeping across the industry when it put a twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood of the second-generation F-150 Raptor launched for 2017. It's allegedly about to backpedal by releasing the third-generation model with a m…

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition sells out in three hours

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition is officially sold out. In fact, it's been sold out for a little while now. Ram announced today that all 702 trucks were spoken for just three hours after order books opened. Only 702 Launch Editions will ever pr…

New Jeep Wagoneer teaser deepens the mystery

Another Friday, another Wagoneer teaser — at least that seems to be the deal for August, anyway, and as we inch closer and closer to Jeep finally pulling the sheet of its new people-mover, its marketing team appears to be content with giving us just …

Rolls-Royce Dawn becomes two-seater Silver Bullet convertible

Rolls-Royce has transformed the Dawn, the only convertible in its range, into a two-seater roadster named Silver Bullet. It's a limited-edition model that's part of the company's client-commissioned Collection Cars line. The stately Silver Bullet is…

2020 Hyundai Venue scores IIHS Top Safety Pick rating

The 2020 Hyundai Venue has gone through IIHS crash testing, and the news is good. It received a Top Safety Pick rating, the second highest commendation from the vehicle safety testing organization. It just barely missed out on a slightly higher Top S…

Volkswagen ID.4 production begins before the crossover is even revealed

Volkswagen hasn't yet formally revealed the ID.4 , but it's already bragging about beginning series production of the electric crossover in its Zwickau, Germany, plant. The best images we have of the ID.4 are above in the trippy blue camouflage. It's …

2020 Audi S7 Luggage Test | Another win for the sportback

The 2020 Audi A7 is one of the best looking Audis on sale today, but it's also one of the most practical cars in its lineup. The sportback design and shape looks slick and luxurious, yet the hatchback that comes along for the ride means there's an ab…

Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'

INDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed he can't open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event. Penske purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway in January and spent an additional …

2021 Acura TLX to start at $38,525, hits dealers this fall

The 2021 Acura TLX will start at $38,525 (including a $1,025 destination fee) when it arrives in dealerships this fall. The flagship Type S model, which will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6, will not arrive until spring, and while Acura has not …

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What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for August 21, 2020

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