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Friday, July 31, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 31, 2020

Jul 31, 2020

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2021 Ford Bronco vs 2021 Toyota 4Runner | How their specs compare

It's incredibly obvious which SUV is going to be most frequently compared with the 2021 Ford Bronco : the Jeep Wrangler . The two- and four-door body styles, the removable roof and doors, the comparable dimensions ... hell, even the marketing strategy.…

Ford posts $1.1B surprise quarterly profit thanks to VW

Ford on Thursday posted a quarterly profit thanks to Volkswagen AG's investment in Ford's self-driving Argo AI unit, which offset a production shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic as the No. 2 U.S. automaker said it still expects to post a los…

North America profit helps Fiat Chrysler limit its losses from coronavirus

MILAN — Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) posted a smaller-than-expected operating loss in the second quarter, as a small profit in North America helped to limit the damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. FCA said on Frida…

2020 Honda Ridgeline Road Test | Hauling dirt

I had a pretty nice little Saturday in the 2020 Honda Ridgeline. Went to Home Depot. Didn't make it to Bed Bath & Beyond. There wasn't enough time. It was the morning Will Ferrell wanted to have before he started doing keg stands in "Old School."…

Land Rover Defender delays mount due to coronavirus-related production issues

Ready to plunk down some cash on a 2020 Land Rover Defender 90? You may have a while yet to wait, as deliveries of the new off-roader remain touch-and-go thanks to constraints imposed on production by the global coronavirus crisis. As noted by Motor…

Cadillac Lyriq teased ahead of debut next week

The Cadillac Lyriq is just around the corner, set to be fully revealed on August 6. Cadillac just released a few teaser photos and videos as preparation for the big debut a week from today. It's our best look at the production version of the car yet.…

Nico Hulkenberg returns to F1 after Sergio Perez tests positive for COVID-19

Sergio Perez SILVERSTONE, England — Germany's Nico Hulkenberg will replace Racing Point driver Sergio Perez at this weekend's British Formula One Grand Prix after the Mexican was ruled out by a positive COVID-19 test result. Hulkenberg, a v…

Subaru ends orders for BRZ in Japan as production winds down

Production of the Subaru BRZ has ceased, marking the end of an eight-year run for the small enthusiast car. The final examples have rolled off of the assembly line ahead of what is expected to be a brief hiatus before the introduction of its successo…

Honda trademarks 'Motocompacto' and we're hoping for a Motocompo revival

Fans of both Honda's four-wheeled and two-wheeled machines have reason to get excited (within reason), because the company may be reviving a beloved scooter from its past. Motorcycle news site Motorcycle.com discovered that Honda has trademarked the …

Barrett-Jackson plans scaled-back fall auction in Scottsdale

Automotive auctioneer Barrett-Jackson on Thursday said it plans to hold a special fall auction in Scottsdale, Arizona despite the state's status as a coronavirus hotspot and its appearance in a White House document as one of 18 "red zone" states wher…

Thursday, July 30, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 30, 2020

Jul 30, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Acura TLX Type-S to be powered by 355-horsepower V6

The 2021 Acura TLX Type-S is on track to deliver 355 horsepower, Honda's luxury subsidiary said Thursday, floating the power figure in an announcement that a prototype of its new sport sedan will serve as the pace car for the 2020 Pikes Peak Internat…

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, 4Runner, Tundra pricing and special editions announced

Toyota has announced pricing and details about the 2021 Land Cruiser, 4Runner SUVs and Tundra truck. Each model sees some mild tweaks and/or special editions added to the lineup. Base prices have also ticked up slightly. You can check out the updates…

2021 Kia K5 First Drive | Comfy, cool, but not quite king

Despite the sedan market continuing to lose market share to crossovers and SUVs every year , it's still a segment that sells millions of units a year. It's also one of the most hotly contested segments with strong offerings from Honda, Toyota and Mazd…

Honda asks office workers to help build cars as it struggles with COVID-19

Honda confirmed reports that it has sent some of its office workers to the assembly line in its Marysville, Ohio, factory to fill in for employees who are quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. The company explained part of the reason it's …

2021 Ford Bronco has reportedly racked up over 230,000 reservations

Ford recently confirmed motorists who haven't reserved their 2021 Bronco yet will need to wait until 2022 to take delivery. Although it hasn't published the number of reservations it has received, an enthusiast forum keeping track of where and how cu…

2020 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe Driveway Test Video | The S should be a $

It is impossible to get around this car's price tag. At a staggering $105,690, this particular 2020 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe has more than $27,000 worth of options. Admittedly, two of the big ticket items, the $5,450 Ceramic Compound brakes, $2,000 …

Fisker plans lineup of four electric vehicles by 2025

Fisker recently declared it wants to secure the rights to use Volkswagen's MEB platform to underpin an electric crossover named Ocean . Although the deal hasn't been finalized yet, it released a preview image that sheds light on some of the other cars…

2021 Maserati Quattroporte spied getting ready for another light refresh

Maserati just announced that both the Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans would get Trofeo versions next month, but it looks like the standard Quattroporte is going to get a facelift soon, too. The Quattroporte is on the old side of the spectrum at this p…

1975 Chevy Blazer | Autoblog Cars for Sale Find of the Day

It's no secret that Americans love trucks. Not only are pickup trucks the perennial best sellers in the top three spots — with Ford, Chevrolet and Ram all represented — market share for truck-like crossovers and SUVs are eking ever higher as sedans a…

Blipshift's '96 Hours of BS' sale starts right now

We've finally reached peak summer in the wildest year on record. The sun is shining, and it's warm outside every day. Unfortunately, unlike years past, it's become harder to update your wardrobe due to stores being closed all around the country. Luck…