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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 29, 2020

Jul 29, 2020

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2021 Honda Odyssey refreshed with sleeker styling, new features

The 2021 Honda Odyssey gets an abundance of small additions and changes that amount to a significant upgrade for the new model year. Most noticeable is the restyled grille and front fascia along with revised lighting that includes LED headlights sta…

Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is an 830-horsepower track weapon

Following in the footsteps of the likes of the Diablo GTR and the Miura Jota, the new Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is the latest limited-run, uber-performance GT car that offers more power than any other naturally aspirated V12 model Lamborghini has eve…

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets rear-axle steering and trick new airbag tech

Mercedes just keeps trickling out more and more information about the next-gen S-Class. We've already received the full download on its new MBUX infotainment system and 3-D instrument cluster , but today's info dump is full of even more intriguing det…

2021 Hyundai Veloster N adds optional DCT, standard Performance Package

The 2021 Veloster N will go on sale this fall with an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission, Hyundai announced Wednesday. The new gearbox is just one of a handful of upgrades the little hot hatch will get for the new model year, alongside n…

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible First Drive | Is less roof better?

The azure waters of the French Riviera are set ablaze by the setting sun as a cool breeze wafts in from the Mediterranean. The warm breath from the neck-level heaters commendably compensate. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible turns inland, the road wi…

Remember the Sony Vision-S Concept? The CES standout will be road-tested

Apparently the Sony Vision-S Concept car's story isn't over yet. Sony made a big splash at CES in January this year with its fully operational electric car, but the company made it clear that it had no intentions of turning this concept into a produc…

GM reports 2Q loss of $758 million, but says things are looking up

General Motors Co on Wednesday said if the U.S. economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and the auto industry does not experience any further production shutdowns, the No. 1 U.S. automaker should be able to generate enough cash to …

2021 Buick Envision's bold design means small space gains, a few big losses

So far, every preview we've had of the 2021 Buick Envision compels us to believe that it isn't playing in the same league as the current Envision, nor is it playing the same sport. The chiseled, crisp exterior is matched by an interior that, in pictu…

Toyota says it's on track to produce solid-state batteries by 2025

Toyota has developed a working prototype of its long-promised solid-state batteries that are operating in running concept vehicles, and the company remains on track for limited production of them by 2025. That's the gist of an interview Automotive Ne…

Musk says Tesla is open to supplying batteries and technology to competitors

In response to reports that German automakers are working feverishly to catch up to Tesla in the electric vehicle segment, Elon Musk tweeted that the U.S.-based EV maker that he helms is willing to help them close the gap. The Tesla CEO tweeted that …

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 28, 2020

Jul 28, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Road Test | Ready for anything

Usually in preparation for a road trip, there is mental math to be done. Can all the bags be Tetrised in? Will there be enough room left over for food and gear? Can the dogs take up the whole back seat, or will stuff need to go back there, too? For …

2021 BMW 5 Series picks up a bevy of M Performance parts

Since the 2021 BMW 5 Series has been refreshed , it's also time for a new batch of BMW M Performance parts to customize it. The company revealed a whole range of visual and performance upgrades for the midsize luxury sport sedan in both standard 5 Ser…

Hyundai introduces an array of new air conditioning tech in pursuit of a cleaner interior

The air conditioning systems in Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles are about to get a little better. Hyundai Motor Group just announced three new features it's developed to improve the experience: after-blow, multi-air mode and a fine dust indicator. …

[VIDEO] Jaguar InControl Touch Pro Infotainment Review | Improved, but far from the best

The infotainment systems in Jaguar or Land Rover vehicles over the past many years have been a cause for concern. They've been slow to respond, lacking in features and lagging behind the high-tech luxury competition by a wide margin. Software updat…

Tesla says it took government payroll benefits, which offset coronavirus shutdowns

Tesla received payroll related benefits from the government in the first half of the year to help reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its business, the electric carmaker said in a filing on Tuesday. The company, whose Chief Executive Of…

Florida man accused of buying Lamborghini with coronavirus relief funds

We'll preface this by saying that when things work as they're meant to, we don't hear about them. When it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program, created as part of the CARES Act in March to provide loans to businesses to pay employees during the c…

Pandemic drives average age of cars on U.S. roads to a record high

Drivers are holding on to cars and trucks longer during the coronavirus pandemic. The average age of a vehicle on U.S. roads rose by a month this year to a record 11.9 years. The IHS Markit consulting firm says the pandemic has caused consumers to …

Electric BMW 3 Series spied, adds to the growing list of future BMW EVs

BMW announced big electric plans yesterday , declaring that the next-gen 5 Series, 7 Series and X1 would be offered in full electric versions. It didn't, however, make the same announcement for the 3 Series. We don't exactly need BMW's confirmation to…

GM killed Holden but is reportedly creating a new brand for Australia

General Motors recently confirmed it will close its decades-old Holden division and exit the Australian market, but trademark filings suggests it wants to maintain a limited presence Down Under. It's allegedly joining forces with a local tuner to imp…

Legally blind man gets his sight back, buys himself a Chevy Corvette

Mike Schickerowski was never supposed to drive, let alone go flat-out in a V8-powered car. The 44-year old Alberta resident was born with an eye condition that made him legally blind and disqualified him from driving. He got his sight back after unde…