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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for February 11, 2020

Feb 11, 2020

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Next-generation VW Golf R spotted undisguised in the snow

The next-generation Volkswagen Golf R has been spotted undergoing winter testing without a coat, giving us a detailed look at what to expect from the range-topping hot hatch. A few cues here expose this prototype for what it is. We can start in the…

Nikola announces Badger BEV/FCEV pickup truck with 600-mile range

We still have a couple of years to wait for the production version of the Nikola semi. That hasn't stopped the Phoenix-based EV startup from announcing its next concept, the Badger electric pickup truck . Beyond the name, what stands out most about th…

VW Arteon wagon variant spied for the first time

Rumblings of an Arteon wagon are reaching a boiling point , as one of our spy shooters has managed to catch one testing in the wild. The disguise is halfway decent on this one, but there's no mistaking that Arteon front end and grille for any other ne…

2020 Lexus UX 200 F-Sport Drivers' Notes | The little Lexus

The 2020 Lexus UX 200 is moving into its second year on the market, and we decided it was time to take a spin in the F Sport model. Similar to other F Sport models from Lexus, this one amps up the handling and styling, but retains the same powertrain…

[VIDEO] Video shows students in school bus tumbling through scary rollover crash

A security camera captured the terrifying moment a school bus with 25 students and a 74-year-old driver inside rolled over during a crash. According to nbc4i , the unexpecting bus driver rammed a car that had blown a red light. Eight students and the …

2020 Porsche Macan GTS First Drive | Big in Europe

ESTORIL, Portugal – There's a reason SUVs haven't caught on in Europe like they have in the U.S. The 2020 Porsche Macan GTS isn't large by American standards, but in a small village nestled in the hills of western Portugal, it might as well be a Pete…

The Porsche Macan will be sold alongside its electric successor

The next-generation Porsche Macan due out in 2021 will exclusively be available with an electric powertrain . That doesn't mean the current, gasoline-powered car has reached the end of its lifecycle. It recently benefited from a mid-cycle update, and …

2020 Subaru Outback Review & Buying Guide | All hail the mighty wagon!

It may not look it, but the 2020 Subaru Outback is a completely redesigned model. Eager to keep its snowball of success rolling, Subaru chose to evolve and refine its popular, genre-bending utility vehicle rather than re-inventing the wheel. The key…

Mercedes-Benz confirms 2021 S-Class, EQA to launch in 2020

Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler AG confirmed in its full-year 2019 financial results that the automaker will launch both the new flagship S-Class sedan and its new, all-electric EQA crossover before the end of 2020. The S-Class is expected soo…

5 great dash cam options to keep you ever vigilant in 2020

Looking for a dash cam for your car? Contrary to what the internet might have you believe, they aren't just for capturing wild happenings in Russia. Dash cams are becoming more and more popular all across the world. Some can help you keep a record of…

Monday, February 10, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for February 10, 2020

Feb 10, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV spied uncovered

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade made its big debut a little over a week ago, complete with its fancy interior and displays , but the company has only shown the short-wheelbase model. One of our spy photographers has picked up the slack and caught the long-…

First production 2020 SSC Tuatara unveiled at Philadelphia Auto Show

Last summer, SSC North America announced that the first production Tuatara was introduced to its owner during Monterey Car Week, yet no photos of the handover were provided. The Washington-state-based carmaker was oddly low key about the event, havin…

Two-door Ford Bronco spied with production body

It's happening! The two-door variant of Ford's new Bronco 4x4 has been spotted in the wild, this time wearing what appears to be the earliest version of its production-intent body work. We previously speculated that it could be some time before a two…

Jeep Gladiator incentives as high as $9,000 amid lackluster sales

Remember earlier last year when the 2020 Jeep Gladiator was so hot, dealers were adding over $10,000 to the price ? Yeah, those days are well and truly over. According to CarsDirect and Automotive News , Jeep and its dealers are now discounting the pic…

2020 Toyota Camry TRD Drivers' Notes | A polarizing sedan

Nobody expected a 2020 Toyota Camry TRD model before Toyota announced both this sporty sedan and the Avalon TRD at the same time. And even after that, we had a hard time believing that the Camry and Avalon TRD versions would be legitimately compellin…

[VIDEO] My favorite vehicles at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show | Behind the Wheel S02 // E07

Behind the Wheel is a video series that shows you a bit of what it's like to work at Autoblog. The editors and video producers will show you the cars we have in our fleet, and you'll get a behind the scenes look at some of the personalities that help…

VW Atlas Tanoak is pretty much dead, but a smaller pickup is a possibility

CHICAGO — Nearly two years ago, Volkswagen showed off the Atlas Tanoak concept , a midsize pickup truck based on the Atlas crossover. It had rugged, truck-like looks, and according to VW's Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy, Hein Schafer…

Five quick thoughts on the 2020 Volvo S60 T8 hybrid

The 2020 Volvo S60 joined our long-term fleet in January, just in time for a blast of snow and ice. It's handsome inside and out, handles well and is an interesting choice for luxury sedan buyers. I spent a long weekend in the Volvo shortly after its…

2020 Chevrolet Blazer Review & Buying Guide | It sure isn't boring

We'll say one thing for the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, it isn't boring. By channeling the spirit of the Camaro , if not its literal styling, the Blazer brings some excitement to a midsize SUV segment mostly known for anonymous kid haulers or outdoorsy roa…

[VIDEO] Jay Leno learns all about the Porsche Taycan

Hours apart, two of the biggest names in automotive television posted videos with Porsche's new electric, the Taycan Turbo S . Jay Leno of Jay Leno's Garage dropped his 38-minute experience with the car, while Top Gear released two Chris Harris clips …