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2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 First Drive | It keeps getting better

Although the current generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class launched in 2017, the luxury sedan has remained a class leader. And even Mercedes seems to be in agreement that not much needed to change for the mid-cycle refresh. The 2021 E-Class received on…

Mopar introduces Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator factory side mirror kit for doors-off driving

Looks like Jeep got tired of folks saying the Ford Bronco's mirror situation was better than the Wrangler's. You see, Ford designed the Bronco's doors so that when removed, the mirrors remain on the vehicle. Both the Wrangler and Gladiator are the op…

The Electric Brands eBussy is a charming and modular electric vehicle

It may not have a very exciting name, but that doesn't matter when the (potential) product is so darn cool. Meet the Electric Brands eBussy, which uses a modular design to (potentially) offer a whole range of passenger- and cargo-carrying configurati…

Jeep Gladiator gets Willys trim level for 2021 model year

The Jeep Gladiator gets a new but familiar edition for the 2021 model year, borrowing the Willys trim level from the Wrangler line. There are the requisite badges and stickers, but fortunately there's content included in the package that may make the…

2021 Nissan Rogue Luggage Test | It's much bigger than it looks

I would assume that a major reason someone buys a 2021 Nissan Rogue rather than a Honda CR-V , Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4 is because of its looks. The new Rogue, like its predecessor actually, is quite the handsome thing. It's nicely proportioned …

SSC will retry Tuatara top-speed record after doubts over initial attempt

The SSC Tuatara top-speed controversy is far from over. Jerod Shelby, founder and CEO of SSC, released a video where he says SSC is going to rerun the top-speed record. This comes just a couple days after SSC said there was an editing issue on the v…

Aston Martin reboots its EV offensive with Mercedes-Benz technology

Mercedes-Benz will provide Aston Martin the technology it needs to enter the electric car segment, according to the British firm's top executive. Its first battery-powered model is scheduled to arrive in 2025 at the earliest. As we've previously rep…

We really want to use an eCrate to restomod an old GM car. Here's what we'd build

You hopefully saw the news today of GM's introduction of its Connect and Cruise eCrate motor and battery package, which effectively makes the Bolt's electric motor, battery pack and myriad other elements available to, ah, bolt into a different vehicl…

Junkyard Gem: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car

Just before Ford downsized the Continental for 1980 and made the Town Car a separate model for 1981, the biggest and plushest new sedan in the Dearborn universe was the mighty Continental Town Car . Here's one from 1978, the second-to-last model year …

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Quick Spin | Autoblog's favorite carriage turns into a pumpkin

We've already said our goodbyes to the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 , but shortly before the Heritage Edition graced our stable, we also got our hands on this run-of-the-mill (if there is such a thing) 2020 GT350R in Cyber Orange. With its black acc…

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What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for November 2, 2020

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