Tuesday, December 8, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for December 8, 2020

Dec 08, 2020

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2021 Nissan Armada gets a facelift and big interior improvements

The 2021 Nissan Armada made its debut today, and the changes this year amount to a heavy mid-cycle refresh. Nissan's full-size SUV isn't especially old in model years having debuted in its current form for the 2017 model year , but that doesn't tell t…

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2021 Ford F-150 Tremor is a J.V. Raptor

The Tremor will slot in between the FX4 off-road package and the forthcoming Raptor. With this hierarchy, Ford is working toward being able to sell an F-150 to the off-pavement traveler on just about any new-truck budget. In other words, think of the…

2021 Nissan Kicks refreshed with butch styling and a nicer interior

It's only been a few short years since the Nissan Kicks was introduced , but Nissan has the tiny crossover's first update ready to rock. The 2021 Nissan Kicks gets revised styling in front and back, some thoughtful interior changes and a number of tec…

GMC Hummer EV heads north for winter

GMC announced early Tuesday that its new Hummer EV pickup is ready to head north for winter testing. What might seem like a trip in the wrong direction to us warm-blooded enthusiasts is a critical next step in the development of GM's new electric tru…

Gymkhana is back, as Travis Pastrana jumps a speedboat and hits 150 mph

While Ken Block has been known for years for his wild driving in extreme Fords , when he did his first couple of Gymkhana films he was behind the wheel of Subarus . The latest Gymkhana video once again features a Subaru WRX STI , one with a bigger-displ…

2020 Acura NSX leads this month's list of discounts

With its 573-horsepower hybrid powertrain and 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds, there's no doubt that the Acura NSX is an impressive machine. As its production numbers and pricing adjustments attest, however, it's not a big seller. And this month, Acura's hi…

2021 Cadillac CT4 Review | A joy to drive, a puzzle to compare

Cadillac's smallest sedan is arguably its most competitive. The question is, though, what does the 2021 Cadillac CT4 actually compete with? It has the price tag and interior in keeping with the growing number of sub-compact luxury sedans, yet its rea…

Hibernating snakes stall Tesla's German gigafactory

FRANKFURT/BERLIN — A German court has told Tesla to suspend clearing of a forest at the site of the proposed Berlin Gigafactory after environmentalists said that cutting down more trees could endanger hibernating snakes. "The Landesumweltamt (state …

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing revealed; slightly more expensive than before

Just before it's slated to hit dealer showrooms, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe now has official pricing. The significantly redesigned crossover is slightly more expensive, but it brings with it bold styling, updated engines and some new features. The ba…

Ineos Grenadier will be built at former Daimler plant in France instead of in Wales

LONDON — Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos will manufacture its first vehicle in France after a deal to take over a site run by Germany's Daimler, ditching plans to build a factory in Britain as COVID-19 disrupts the automotive industry. Prominent B…