Tuesday, February 9, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for February 9, 2021

Feb 09, 2021

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2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo First Drive | A lifted, almost-hot hatch

The Mazda CX-30 is already Mazda's second-best-selling vehicle after the CX-5, and it's only been a year since the little crossover went on sale. It's easy to guess why — the CX-30 is an affordable and stylish crossover. What makes it a meritorious v…

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Watch as pickup plunges 70 feet off a snowy, icy Wisconsin overpass

A driver in the Milwaukee area is lucky to be alive after his pickup skidded on a highway interchange, was launched over the edge on a ramp of built-up snow and ice, and landed on the interstate 70 feet below. The accident happened Saturday on I-94 …

Tesla leads and Infiniti bleeds in Consumer Reports' satisfaction survey

According to Consumer Reports, Tesla owners are more likely to rave about their vehicles than any other brand. And we're not surprised — Tesla has performed very well in past customer satisfaction surveys, despite the fact that the electric cars them…

Toyota launches a Hilux pickup designed to tame the Arctic

Toyota joined forces with Arctic Trucks to create an evolution of the mighty, Tacoma -sized Hilux that's right at home on some of the planet's most challenging terrain. Called AT35, it was designed specifically to let scientists and adventurers reach …

Jeep will bring an electric Wrangler to Moab this spring

With production of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe officially underway , now would be a dandy time for America's classic off-road brand to dip its toe a bit deeper into the electrified waters (not literally, that'd be dangerous). And it seems exactly that …

VW ID.Buzz spy photos show it wearing Transporter clothes

Ever since the concept made its debut in Detroit four years ago, we've been anxiously awaiting the production version of the VW ID.Buzz electric minivan . We're getting closer to that moment, as evidenced by these spy photos that show what seems to be…

Redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets big updates, small price hike

Mitsubishi has released pricing information for the comprehensively redesigned Eclipse Cross it revealed in late 2020. Positioned at the bottom of the firm's crossover range, the soft-roader will go on sale as a 2022 model. The range consists of fou…

Honda Civic Type R crate motor is now easier to install, and anyone can buy one

Honda has announced a limited edition package that will make its Civic Type R crate motor easier to install. Called the Controls Package, it includes a wiring harness, fuse box, accelerator pedal, and ECU programmed by Honda Performance Development. …

2021 Ford Bronco Sport gets five lifestyle accessory bundles from the factory

Ford is making it easier for outdoorsy buyers to build a 2021 Bronco Sport that suits their needs by releasing five lifestyle accessory bundles. Installed by the dealer, the packages all include parts provided by Yakima. Whether you're into biking, …

Koala causes 5-car pileup in Australia, hitches a ride as it's rescued

CANBERRA, Australia — A koala has been rescued after causing a five-car pileup while trying to cross a six-lane freeway in southern Australia. Police said the crash in heavy Monday morning traffic in the city of Adelaide caused some injuries, but no…