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2021 Honda Accord | Tech updates and improved Hybrid highlight mid-cycle refresh

The 2021 Honda Accord is getting some trim shake-ups, some refinements to the powertrain in its hybrid variant, and some minor styling updates to keep the midsize sedan fresh. On the styling front, you'll have to really squint to see the difference…

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe gets more powerful and efficient engines with its fresh styling

After showing the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe back in June, Hyundai has finally seen fit to give us details on what will power the updated crossover. The entire engine lineup has been changed to larger, more powerful and more efficient engines. And now the…

Why Jeep didn't make the new Grand Wagoneer retro with wood panels

Jeep's born-again Grand Wagoneer made its debut as a close-to-production concept without the wood panels that characterized its predecessors . While some were surprised by this omission, the company's lead stylist said it's intentional, and he added h…

Here's why the 2021 Ford Bronco isn't available with a folding windshield

The 2021 Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler both let motorists feel the wind in their hair, but only the latter gives users the option of feeling the bugs in their teeth. While the Wrangler's windshield can fold flat on its hood, the Bronco's was desi…

2021 Kia K5 Review | New look, new name, still a value leader

The 2021 Kia K5 replaces the long-running Kia Optima as the brand's midsize family sedan, and it brings with it bold, aggressive exterior styling and a seriously comfortable driving experience. Not only that, it's a good value compared to the competi…

Hennessey 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat HPE1000 will top 1,000 horsepower

This news should come as no surprise to anybody. Hennessey says it's planning to make a Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat HPE1000, which is an even more powerful version of the incoming Durango SRT Hellcat . Through a series of upgrades, Hennessey has the 6.…

Ram's 700 mini-truck blends Fiat genes with 1500 styling cues

Ram's on-again, off-again sub-1500 pickup is allegedly on its way to production, but we haven't seen it yet. In the meantime, the company's Mexican division introduced a trucklet named 700 built on a unibody architecture. The 700's positioning sugge…

2021 Honda Ridgeline styling cues reportedly to appear on other Honda crossovers

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline just received a significant refresh that brought squared-off truck-like styling to Honda's only pickup. Whether or not it's more attractive is in the eye of the beholder, but it certainly looks tougher. According to Motor Tre…

Trump steel tariffs brought job losses to swing state Michigan

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump promised a new dawn for the struggling U.S. steel industry in 2016, and the lure of new jobs in Midwestern states including Michigan helped him eke out a surprise election win. Four years later, Great Lakes Works — o…

Omaze is raffling off a 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo

BMW's first production car with a turbo was rare, with less than 1,700 units produced, and one of them can be yours thanks to Omaze.

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What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 12, 2020

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