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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for June 9, 2020

Jun 09, 2020

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek updated with new engine, refreshed styling

For the 2021 model year, the Subaru Crosstrek is getting some mechanical and aesthetic updates, along with a new Sport trim (pictured above). The biggest difference you'll find for 2021 is the addition of a new engine to the lineup. While the base a…

[VIDEO] Police slash Minneapolis protesters' car tires in video

Mother Jones and the Minneapolis Star Tribune report that during the most intense period of protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd, police officers from two departments were filmed slashing tires in at least two locations. Authorities…

2020 Ford Escape plug-in vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: How they compare on paper

This year is when the entry-level plug-in crossover market really starts to heat up. Both Ford and Toyota have new models in the 2020 Ford Escape and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime . They join the segment veteran Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV , which has been …

N.C. speedway defies coronavirus orders, says its races are peaceful protests

Every new catastrophe in 2020 buries the one before it, so it's easy to forget that many parts of the country are still slowly emerging from restrictions put in place to deal with the novel coronavirus. North Carolina is in Phase 2 of Gov. Roy Cooper…

500-hp Acura V6 turns this classic 1974 Mini into a mid-engined sleeper

Originally designed on a napkin, the world-famous Mini launched by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1959 was envisioned as a cheap, practical city car for families on a budget. Now, 61 years later, it's a sought-after classic that many aftermar…

2020 Fiat 500X Sport Design Driveway Test

The Fiat 500X received a big update for 2019 with a new 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. As such, it's no surprise the 2020 Fiat 500X only sees minor updates, but one of them is rather striking, the introduction of the Sport trim level . However, it's …

Honda tags Civic, Accord, HR-V, Fit and more in fuel pump recall

American Honda Motor Company's recent issues with fuel pumps continue, as a new recall affects a large number of Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2018-2020 model years. The recall covers a total of 136,057 vehicles, including select 2018-2019 Acura …

Honda production knocked offline by ransomware cyberattack

Honda has suspended automobile and motorcycle production at several facilities around the globe due to a suspected ransomware cyberattack. According to reports in Japan, domestic production is back online and shipments are flowing out of its Japanese…

2021 BMW X5, X7 lose some luxury options, gain small price bumps

The Chevrolet Corvette isn't the only hot seller having supplier issues force the culling of popular options. Shoppers considering a BMW X7 might want to see if they can order a 2020 model — if they can find one — because one trim and a lot of option…

[VIDEO] 'Finnish Space Program' tries dynamite to send a car into space

How hard could it possibly be to send a ship into orbit? NASA has been doing it for years, and SpaceX has gotten in on the spacefaring fun . The latest group to attempt liftoff hails from Finland, with a bright yellow "spacecraft" that started life as…

Monday, June 8, 2020

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

Jun 08, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Pentagon has funneled billions in military vehicles, weapons to local police

Police on an armored vehicle patrol downtown Walnut Creek, Calif., last Monday after a protest resulted in looting. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) The high plains and rugged mountains of Wyo…

Wrecked 2020 Chevrolet Corvette value estimated at $48,000 more than a new one

American auction giant Copart is selling one of the earliest examples of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette built. The catch is that it was wrecked, and it's estimated to cost approximately $48,000 more than a new model. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Cor…

The 2020 Land Rover Defender is for sale, but supply is short

Land Rover announced the new 2020 Defender was officially on sale in America a week ago. Listings on various car sales websites indicate that yes, the Defender is here, and it is for sale. However, a new report from Automotive News dashes some cold w…

2020 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid cheaper, more efficient than RAV4 Prime

Though Toyota recently revealed some impressive specifications for its RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover , the 2020 Ford Escape plug-in has topped it in a couple of key areas. The first of which is the all-important fuel economy number: 100 mpg-e. T…

Protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge in march for George Floyd, police reform

SAN FRANCISCO — A diverse crowd of thousands of demonstrators outraged by the death of George Floyd tied up San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge with the acquiescence of authorities on Saturday, another sign of how their message has resonated ev…

2020 Volvo S60 T8 Long-Term Update | We broke the sunroof

Pro tip: Don't play with the wind deflector in your 2020 Volvo S60 . The same goes for most delicate and/or electronic things in cars. Parts break. You get sad. Money must be spent, and you move on. In case you were looking for an example of this, t…

Toyota Fortuner SUV reworked for international markets

Alongside the unveiling of the globally marketed Toyota Hilux , a new Toyota Fortuner SUV also debuted this week with refreshed looks, increased power, and better efficiency. Aiming to balance daily refinement with rugged capability, the updated 7-sea…

Ford Bronco Raptor to get the Explorer ST's 3.0-liter EcoBoost?

Eric at YouTube channel RevMatchTV , via Autoevolution , believes he knows what engine is slated for the Bronco Raptor. Crediting a source inside Ford, we're told the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 shared with the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator will slip u…

Jeep Wagoneer spied beached in mud, in need of a tow

If you don't get stuck at least once when off-roading, then you're likely leaving some fun on the table. Well, if you have a way to get unstuck anyway. That said, this isn't the kind of "stuck" Jeep would prefer to crow about. Some engineers out driv…

10 perfect gifts Dad will love this Father's Day

Want to turn your tent into a living room? Need the ideal BBQ tools? Ready to mix the perfect cocktail? How about a rangefinder to help you line up a tee shots? If any of these scenarios describe your father, keep scrolling. Make sure to treat Dad …