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Friday, August 21, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for August 21, 2020

Aug 21, 2020

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Ford F-150 Raptor next-gen could get 700-plus-hp Mustang GT500 V8

Ford surfed the downsizing wave sweeping across the industry when it put a twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood of the second-generation F-150 Raptor launched for 2017. It's allegedly about to backpedal by releasing the third-generation model with a m…

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition sells out in three hours

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition is officially sold out. In fact, it's been sold out for a little while now. Ram announced today that all 702 trucks were spoken for just three hours after order books opened. Only 702 Launch Editions will ever pr…

New Jeep Wagoneer teaser deepens the mystery

Another Friday, another Wagoneer teaser — at least that seems to be the deal for August, anyway, and as we inch closer and closer to Jeep finally pulling the sheet of its new people-mover, its marketing team appears to be content with giving us just …

Rolls-Royce Dawn becomes two-seater Silver Bullet convertible

Rolls-Royce has transformed the Dawn, the only convertible in its range, into a two-seater roadster named Silver Bullet. It's a limited-edition model that's part of the company's client-commissioned Collection Cars line. The stately Silver Bullet is…

2020 Hyundai Venue scores IIHS Top Safety Pick rating

The 2020 Hyundai Venue has gone through IIHS crash testing, and the news is good. It received a Top Safety Pick rating, the second highest commendation from the vehicle safety testing organization. It just barely missed out on a slightly higher Top S…

Volkswagen ID.4 production begins before the crossover is even revealed

Volkswagen hasn't yet formally revealed the ID.4 , but it's already bragging about beginning series production of the electric crossover in its Zwickau, Germany, plant. The best images we have of the ID.4 are above in the trippy blue camouflage. It's …

2020 Audi S7 Luggage Test | Another win for the sportback

The 2020 Audi A7 is one of the best looking Audis on sale today, but it's also one of the most practical cars in its lineup. The sportback design and shape looks slick and luxurious, yet the hatchback that comes along for the ride means there's an ab…

Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'

INDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed he can't open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event. Penske purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway in January and spent an additional …

2021 Acura TLX to start at $38,525, hits dealers this fall

The 2021 Acura TLX will start at $38,525 (including a $1,025 destination fee) when it arrives in dealerships this fall. The flagship Type S model, which will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6, will not arrive until spring, and while Acura has not …

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for August 20, 2020

Aug 20, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Road Test | HMS Cullinan

A tenet of good writing says you can't modify a superlative. "Very best" gilds the lily, and "one of the best" is a hedge. Best is all you need say. That's the spirit of the phrase "the Rolls-Royce of …," which gets applied to any kind of thing, say …

2021 Subaru Forester gets small price bump, more standard features

Information for the 2021 Subaru Forester is out, and the crossover hasn't changed a whole lot for the new year. This will be the third year of this generation of Forester, and it's also the third year in a row without a turbocharged engine option in …

2021 Toyota Tacoma gets two special editions and some updates

The bestselling midsize pickup for the past 15 years has been the Toyota Tacoma. After receiving a spritz for the 2020 model year, the third-generation Tacoma gets some sprinkles and another cherry to keep it interesting going into 2021. Two special …

Volvo leads and Mini fails in JD Power's Tech Experience Index

New cars are basically rolling computers. Everything from the engine to the infotainment runs on a series of ones and zeros, and a lot of that technology requires input from the driver. So it's no surprise that JD Power has a study designed specifica…

2021 Lexus ES adds AWD and Black Line Special Edition to lineup

Toyota engineered a Camry with all-wheel drive , so transferring it over to the Lexus only makes sense. The 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD debuts today, adding all-wheel power to the ES for the first time. Lexus teased the possibility of an all-wheel-drive mod…

Subaru Levorg, also known as the WRX's wagon cousin, revealed in production form

Last year, Subaru gave us our first look at the new Levorg station wagon in "prototype" form , which over the past few years has shared most of its body and interior with the Subaru WRX. Now we finally get to see the production version, and it looks b…

VW Golf R Wagon looks intriguing and unattainable in new spy photos

Spies in Germany captured the 8th-generation Golf R Wagon (or Variant, as it's known overseas) in public. Disguised as an Alltrack, this prototype's true identity is revealed by its large wheels, low-profile tires and big, blue brakes. Even under cam…

Spy photos reveal updated Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup

It may seem like only yesterday that the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ushered in a new generation of GM pickup trucks, but with increased heat from the Ram pickup line and the pressure of the forthcoming launch of the redesigned Ford F-150 , GM can't…

BMW X1 vs X2 vs Mini Countyman | Which should you buy?

We often mention how crossovers are displacing sedans and hatchbacks as the daily driving vehicle of choice for the majority of Americans. The BMW lineup exemplifies this shift perhaps better than any other premium automaker. The brand's entry point …

Jeep will reportedly add three trim levels to the Renegade range for 2021

Motorists in the market for a Jeep Renegade will have three additional variants to choose from during the 2021 model year, according to a recent report. Two of the new trim levels are familiar-sounding hand-me-downs from the Wrangler, while the third…