Tuesday, October 27, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 27, 2020

Oct 27, 2020

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2021 Toyota Sienna First Drive | Functional efficiency with style

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The minivan segment isn't a huge one, and it's largely dominated by three players. There's the stylish Chrysler Pacifica, with the excellent plug-in hybrid option. The Honda Odyssey unapologetically leans into its minivan-ness and …

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Tesla Autopilot safety shows improvement as Full Self Driving fail videos rise

Tesla released its latest Vehicle Safety Report , and it shows a slight improvement in the figures recorded for its Autopilot driving assist technology. Here's the latest update: In the 3rd quarter, we registered one accident for every 4.59 million…

Updated Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator caught in new spy photos

Face-lifted Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator prototypes were spotted in the wild Monday wearing fairly extensive camouflage disguising updated bodywork for the 2022 model year. Ford's two body-on-frame offerings (BOFferings? Nope. Pretend that d…

Ford apparently won't be allowed to offer the 2021 Bronco with donut doors

Enthusiasts who can't wait to put donut doors on their 2021 Ford Bronco will need to find an aftermarket solution, according to a recent report. Although middle-less doors were shown on some of the Blue Oval's early prototypes, insiders confirmed tha…

Flying car achieves 88 mph takeoff speed — no flaming tire tracks, though

Great Scott! A flying car outfit says that its V4-powered vehicle has achieved 88 mph on a runway. That happens to be its required takeoff speed but, sadly, it doesn't travel through time. Like Doc Brown's DeLorean in "Back to the Future Part II," th…

Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 R is only for the track, can pull 2.25 Gs

If the Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 wasn't extreme enough for you, Donkervoort has news you'll want to hear today. The Dutch company just released details on a track-only R version with even higher limits than the street car. Donkervoort's big number it …

2021 BMW X5 Review | High-tech and high-powered

The 2021 BMW X5 remains a strong competitor in the luxury midsize crossover segment. Two model years into its newest generation, it still feels fresh in terms of style and technology, while offering a driving experience that's comfortable and refined…

Honda Grom gets an updated engine and a new sense of style

It's been six years since Honda introduced the cute little Grom mini machine, and at this point it's safe to say it's had a very successful run. Now it's time for a refresh. The updates seen here specifically apply to the European version of the Grom…

Yakima introduces innovative new Exo hitch-based cargo system

Yakima has introduced an innovative and comprehensive hitch-based cargo system that essentially combines the versatility and variety of roof-mounted cargo options with the greater capacity and easier access of mounting things to a trailer hitch. It's…

Kia boss details 5-year plan to overhaul brand with EVs front and center

Kia's new boss has detailed an aggressive, $25 billion plan to electrify much of its lineup by 2025 and change its brand image. Hosung Song, promoted to President in March, wants to move faster than parent company Hyundai into EVs and PBVs, or purpos…