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Apr 16, 2021

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Hyundai Santa Cruz: how the design evolved from concept to production

When the Hyundai HCD-15 Santa Cruz concept debuted at the 2015 Detroit auto show, it was eagerly received. Autoblog described it as "the compact pickup we've been waiting for." As it turned out, we waited quite a while for it , but now that the produc…

2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Road Test Review | Adding a TRD Lift Kit

Toyota knows its Tacoma fanbase is a rabid one. More folks buy its midsize pickup than any other in the country, and it's not even close. That means Toyota can find specialized slices of the Tacoma pie everywhere. There are three levels of TRD models…

Mercedes-Benz EQB teased, will be revealed at Shanghai Auto Show

Hot off the reveal of its flagship EQS sedan , Mercedes will reveal yet another electric model this weekend at the Shanghai Auto Show. This time it will be the Mercedes-Benz EQB crossover, which is partially shown in the teaser above. And while it wil…

2022 Infiniti QX55 Luggage Test | The price to be paid for a coupe

The 2022 Infiniti QX55 is the crossover-coupe version of the QX50, which like other such variants available throughout the industry, chops the roofline and cargo area down to create a "coupe-like" appearance. Obviously, this results in a reduction in…

Bird bombs truck driver with fish

It would appear that the long-simmering avian war upon humanity might be heating up again as an unsuspecting truck driver in North Carolina fell victim to a dive-bombing assault by an unidentified Carolina Bird-of-Prey. The payload, an as-yet-unident…

Washington state passes bill seeking end of gasoline car sales by 2030

The Mini SE electric vehicle in West Seattle. (Greg Rasa / Autoblog) Washington state lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday setting a target to stop sales of gasoline-fueled vehicles there beginning in 2030, five years sooner than California. …

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 adds carbon fiber accessories

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the 760-horsepower monster at the tippy top of the Mustang lineup, can now be made a bit more extreme with a batch of new carbon-fiber exterior accessory parts. The newly announced pieces from Ford Performance include a…

Alpha Wolf+ electric pickup adds space for friends, if only just

Another month, and another rendered product from Alpha Motor Corporation is revealed. This time it's the Wolf+, which is basically just an extended-cab version of the Wolf electric pickup truck it showed last month. The stretched cab features rear-hi…

GM's adorable convertible EV for the masses revealed ahead of Shanghai Auto Show

The Wuling Hongguang MINIEV is one of China's hottest selling EVs. The very affordable city compact went on sale last summer to much fanfare, and now a convertible version is headed to the Shanghai Auto Show. A product of SAIC-GM-Wuling, a j…

The Audi E-Tron Sportback is guilt-free luxury, and you can win one here

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability is subject to change. No donation or payment necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes. See official rules on Omaze. More than 400 horsepower. Almost …

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What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 16, 2021

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