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Friday, September 13, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 13, 2019

Sep 13, 2019

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2020 BMW Alpina B3 Touring AWD really hauls

BMW's M Division decided to steer clear of the performance wagon segment , preferring to devote resources to developing a standalone M sports car . That leaves Alpina to fill in the blank for us — and by "us" we mean Europe — with treats like the 2020 …

2020 VW Jetta Review and Buying Guide | But mostly the GLI

Being a more premium product than other compact sedans used to be the VW Jetta's calling card. Later its powerful gas engine and clean-burning turbodiesel served that role. Next was its massive size advantage. Today, however, none of that really appl…

2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Editors' Picks

Autoblog editors pick their favorite cars from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

Ford recalling more than 300,000 Explorers over sharp seats

Ford Motor Co said on Friday it was recalling some 2017 Explorer SUVs after receiving reports of 31 people injuring their hands on sharp edges down the side of the front seat. The company said owners could come in contact with the sharp seat frame e…

Ford and GM are rushing to build electric pickups — but why?

DETROIT — Large pickup trucks that tow most of the profits in to Ford and General Motors are holdovers from another century — with heavy ladder frames and big internal combustion engines in the front driving the wheels in the back. Now, Ford and GM …

BMW M8 Competition Individual Manufaktur is only for Canada

Not only is the first special-edition 2020 BMW M8 Competition limited to 20 units, those 20 units are limited to Canada. The Great White North has scored an 8 Series specifically created to channel the mythical, first-generation E31 M8, a fire-engine…

New car ownership costs highest yet according to AAA

According to an annual study by AAA , new car ownership has reached a new high since the organization began tracking costs in 1950. The new annual average cost is $9,282, or $773.50 per month, based on owners driving 15,000 miles per year. AAA says th…

Watch the Toyota RAV4 AWD struggle with the Moose Test

In Europe, Sweden specifically, there's a safety exam known as the Moose Test, sometimes called the Elk Test. It aims to ensure a car can sharply perform an s-shaped maneuver to avoid unexpected objects that enter the road. Operated by Swedish magazi…

2020 Cadillac CT4 revealed in non-V form

We got our first look at the 2020 Cadillac CT4 when its V variant made its debut a few months ago. Now the company is officially showing off the regular CT4 luxury sport sedans. They actually don't look all that different from the V, though - especia…

Electric Hyundai Veloster race car has us wanting a road-going electric hot hatch

At this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, Hyundai showed off the new Veloster N ETCR race car, and it looks awesome. It's the already-aggressive-looking Veloster with massive fender flares, a super low ride height, and rear-wheel drive. Seeing a sleek ele…

Thursday, September 12, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 12, 2019

Sep 12, 2019

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2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Mega Photo Gallery | Wunderbar!

Are you planning to jet to Germany for the big Frankfurt Motor Show? If so, then you won't need this, our mega gallery of photo galleries. But if you're holding off until Oktoberfest, then you'll want to take our armchair tour of vehicles shown at th…

[VIDEO] Watch Tesla Model S 'Plaid' prototype lap Laguna Seca in speedy 1:36.555

Tesla has been busy at two different tracks this week testing a Model S prototype with a new powertrain and chassis setup nicknamed "Plaid." Spy photographers first caught a modified Model S at Germany's Nürburgring after Porsche released video of it…

2020 Alpina B7 First Drive | The better 7 Series flagship

The imposing and much-discussed kidney grille on the 2020 BMW 7 Series hasn't worked out all that badly. At least that's what we are told by Alpina's sales director, Erik Ploss. Orders shot up after the BMW tuning firm's ultra-luxurious, high-perform…

VW already envisions a high-performance ID.3

Volkswagen positioned the ID.3 hatchback as an electric alternative to the regular Golf . Motorists seeking a battery-powered substitute for the Golf R aren't out of luck, but they'll need to be patient. The Wolfsburg-based firm isn't leaving its go-…

Volvo debuts XC40 T5 Twin Engine PHEV with fantastic fuel economy

In 2017, Volvo pledged that it would offer a plug-in version of all its models by 2019. The UK becomes the first market to hit the target with the introduction of the XC40 T5 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid. The segment's first PHEV luxury compact crossov…

Aston Martin working on a limited-edition DBR1-inspired speedster?

The Supercar Blog has heard from its supercar-privy sources that Aston Martin might be working on a new speedster. The putative roofless model could be inspired by the most important and most valuable racer in Aston Martin's history, the DBR1 that to…

See how Chevy mounted a 2020 Corvette on a Little Caesars Arena wall

Chevrolet has been the official vehicle of the Detroit Red Wings since 2015, and in 2017, Chevy became the official vehicle of the newly built Little Caesars Arena (LCA), where the Red Wings and Pistons play in Detroit, Michigan. In the two years as …

Nissan previews coming IMX-inspired EV crossover for U.S. dealers

The next phase of Nissan's EV plans for the U.S. are finally taking shape, although we're not yet privy to the exact contours of those plans. Automotive News reports that the Japanese carmaker previewed a compact EV crossover for U.S. dealers last mo…

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS possibly spied

The top of the Porsche Cayman, and now 718 Cayman, range has always been the GT4 . And unlike the 911's GT3 and GT2 variants, it's never had a super hot RS variation. That may be about to change based on these spy shots. It's very clear that this is …

Skeletal remains of man missing nearly 22 years found in submerged car

Officials in Palm Beach County, Fla., have identified a man whose skeletal remains were recovered from a car found submerged in a retention pond in a densely populated residential neighborhood. The man had been missing for almost 22 years, and the ve…

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 11, 2019

Sep 11, 2019

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Check out the 2020 Land Rover Defender's many colors and accessories

As you may have noticed in the first photos of the 2020 Land Rover Defender , there are quite a number of ways you can outfit the SUV with parts straight from Land Rover. And there are a number of interesting colors. Thanks to the just launched Defend…

Hennessey VelociRaptor Ranger First Drive | Not so big, but bad and boosted

LEBEC, Calif. — There's a long wash that runs through the heart of the Hungry Valley Off Road Park about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. It isn't exactly the "Ensenada Wash" down in Baja, but its deep sand, sizable rocks and ruts are a challenge for …

2020 Land Rover Defender Lego kit has real 4WD with low and high ranges

While we did get an early look at the 2020 Land Rover Defender Lego kit a couple of months ago, we had no idea the level of detail that would be included. In the case of this kit, it's the mechanical accuracy that really impresses. Under the hood, t…

Driving the Jeep J6, Shakedown Challenger and other Mopar concepts

Mopar has been a one-stop-shop for factory-backed performance modifications and accessories on FCA products for a long time now. You want a 707-horsepower engine for your old Plymouth Belvedere? Mopar has you covered with the Hellcrate. Maybe you wan…

This classic-but-custom Land Rover Defender from 007's 'Spectre' can be yours

The new Land Rover Defender has been revealed . But if the new model isn't cutting the mustard and has you feeling all nostalgic about the old one, then outfitter Himalaya has you covered. Based in Charleston, S.C., the coachbuilder specializes in res…

VW teases U.S.-bound ID.4 crossover at Frankfurt

Volkswagen showed the I.D. Crozz concept in 2017 at the Shanghai Motor Show. Since then, the compact crossover that will launch VW's EV push in the U.S. has shuffled its punctuation and acquired a new name, according to Automotive News . The German ca…

GM will recall 3.5 million pickups and SUVs to fix brake issue

WASHINGTON — General Motors Co is recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and increase the risk of a crash. The recall, which covers 2014-2018 model year vehicles, incl…

Hyundai i30 N Project C is a lighter carbon-fibered hot hatch for Europe

In the U.S. market, the only performance-focused vehicle in Hyundai's lineup is the Veloster N , but in Europe, the Hyundai hot hatch of choice is the i30 N (the i30 is the Elantra GT in America). Since the i30 N first debuted two years ago, Hyundai h…

Guess what the Porsche Boxster and Cayman are being traded in for

When it comes time for the American owners of Porsche Boxsters and Caymans to trade in their keys for something new, they usually opt for another selection within the Porsche family. However, for those who choose to go elsewhere, guess what they're m…

2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback arrives with more horsepower, more seats

FRANKFURT — The second-generation Audi RS 7 Sportback made its debut online ahead of its public unveiling at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. It continues to deliver the style, the handling, and the power of the original model, while filling some of it…

Monday, September 9, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 9, 2019

Sep 09, 2019

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Ferrari 812 GTS is the droptop 812 Superfast we only dreamed of before

Ferrari just officially revealed the convertible version of the 812 Superfast , and it's called the 812 GTS. Not Spider , or Aperta or anything in between, just GTS. Frankly, it's likely going to be even more enjoyable than the regular 812 Superfast on…

2020 Ferrari F8 Spider loses its roof for Frankfurt

The inevitable has, well, happened: The F8 Tributo has received a drop-top twin in the form of the 2020 Ferrari F8 Spider. It's pretty much exactly what you would expect. Most of the body is identical to the Tributo except for the power retractable h…

2020 Toyota Camry TRD First Drive Review | The unlikeliest Camry

DALLAS, Tex. — Autocrossing a Toyota Camry shouldn't be fun … should it? Everyone knows a Camry is best enjoyed from the rear seat, while your Uber driver chauffeurs you home after a night at the bar. Or at least, that has historically been the case.…

2020 Toyota Avalon TRD First Drive Review | Grandpa's got a hot date

DALLAS, Tex. — How badly does Toyota want to remake its image as a purveyor of reliable but boring vehicles? Very badly indeed, it would appear. We've seen the fruits of the company's effort with the return of the Supra sports car, but we've also see…

Ford planning next-gen Ranger with 2.7-liter EcoBoost for the U.S.?

The next-generation Ford Ranger is apparently undergoing testing right now at Ford's Australian You Yangs proving grounds. Australia's WhichCar? magazine cites a source at the proving grounds for the information that engineers are testing two V6 engi…

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ limited to 30 units worldwide

Bugatti announced plans to end its record-chasing career on a high note by turning the 304-mph, long-tail Chiron into a limited-edition model. Named Chiron Super Sports 300+, it's an evolution of the standard car that promises to let buyers who find …

2020 Audi A5 gets a light makeover, plus a hi-po TDI option in Europe

The second-generation Audi A5 has been with us for two years, limiting the 2020 model refresh to a few bits and bobs. A flatter singleframe grille adopts a honeycomb insert to replace the chrome bars, the grille surround marked by three openings in t…

Porsche 911 rally car outraced them all, is headed to Bonhams' Goodwood auction

Bonhams says this 1976 Porsche 911 rally car has done "more competitive kilometers than any other Porsche," and the auction house has documentation to prove it. The globetrotting, high-rise 911 with a 3.0-liter flat-six was delivered to Polish rally …

Search on for 4 missing from overturned car carrier ship off Georgia coast

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Rescuers scoured the Georgia coast on Sunday for four missing crew members of a car carrier cargo ship that overturned and caught fire, but the efforts ran into trouble amid the flames and instability of the ship, the U.…

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC EQ Power touts bigger battery pack

Mercedes-Benz continues its rollout of the lightly refreshed 2020 GLC crossover this week with the release of the new 350e 4MATIC EQ Power. In addition to small tweaks to its interior and exterior looks, the major change comes in storage. Energy, not…