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Thursday, September 17, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 17, 2020

Sep 17, 2020

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Electric Ford F-150 will have more power than any current F-150

More details about the electric Ford F-150 are out, and while there's still much to learn, there's enough in this latest dump from Ford to whet our appetites. To start, Ford claims the electric F-150 will have more horsepower and torque than any F-…

2021 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive | A bigger engine equals a better car

BERLIN, Ohio — If horsepower is good, then more horsepower must be better. And in the case of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, more horsepower comes courtesy of an optional 2.5-liter engine that provides potential buyers with a long-desired alternative to …

Rimac is reportedly close to buying Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group

Croatia-based Rimac is finalizing a deal to purchase Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group, according to an unverified report. If the rumor is accurate, the sale would propel Rimac to the top of the automotive industry, guarantee that Bugatti's future is…

5 best retro design touches of the Nissan Z Proto

The Nissan Z Proto is chock full of retro design elements, so let's take a tour through our five favorite (plus one bonus) retro touches. If you want a full breakdown of the Z Proto, check out our reveal post here . We go over the powertrain, tech and…

Volkswagen's new compact crossover will be called Taos

The upcoming compact crossover from Volkswagen we've heard so much about is going to be called Taos, not Tarek or any other previously proposed name. It's named after a tiny town in New Mexico that is currently home for about 6,000 residents. Volkswa…

2021 Ford Explorer Review | The gutsy grocery getter

Most three-row family crossovers are just minivans in disguise. What's going on inside them matters far more than the oily bits – it's the number of cupholders that count, not cylinders. The 2021 Ford Explorer is different. Although certainly spaciou…

2021 Chevy Silverado confirmed to get GMC Sierra's multi-function tailgate — and sooner

In a confirmation of earlier reports , the Chevy Silverado is getting the multi-function tailgate from the GMC Sierra . But it's arriving sooner than expected, as it will be available on the 2021 model early next year. Reports had suggested it could be…

Ram introduces latest 'Built to Serve' pickup honoring U.S. Air Force

Ram announced Thursday that the third of its five-truck "Built to Serve " series will officially launch Friday. The latest edition, finished in either Anvil or Billet Silver, honors the U.S. Air Force on the anniversary of its founding. "Ram continu…

2020 Audi A6 Allroad Cargo Area Driveway Test | A wagon full of wheels

A couple weeks back, Audi sent over a spankin' new 2020 A6 Allroad for our first-drive opportunity. Since I have no mini-mes to drive to or from, well, anywhere, I fell back on a tried-and-true mantra: When life gives you wagons, make cargo runs. Tha…

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 16, 2020

Sep 16, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Nissan Z Proto previews the retro, rear-drive, turbo, manual future of the Z

The Nissan Z Proto is finally here, and it looks like it offers just about everything enthusiasts have been hoping for. It blends styling highlights from the Z's long history into one, clean, modern package. And under the stylish skin is a twin-turbo…

What should the next Nissan Z be called?

With the Nissan Z Proto officially revealed , a lot of questions have been answered. We know what it looks like, and it looks quite good. We know it will have a twin-turbo V6 and manual and automatic transmission options , which also sounds good. But i…

Ferrari Portofino M brings 'Modificata' to the brand's GT convertible

The Ferrari Portofino originally made its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show, and after three years, it's time for an update to the brand's 2+2 retractable hardtop, which arrives in the form of the 2021 Ferrari Portofino M. More power, a new gearb…

Ford's beefed-up Bronco prototype stars in new teaser photo

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a Ford Bronco Raptor? Is it going to be called the Warthog? In order, the answers are, no, no, maybe and maybe. All we know is that it's beefy, and Ford shared a photo of it going full-send on its twitter account Tu…

2021 Honda Civic Review | The sun is about to set

Cue up Semisonic , it's closing time for the current-generation Honda Civic. It sure had a good run, though, as it managed to get back all the mojo that had been lost with its underwhelming and barely competitive predecessor. Available in sedan, hatch…

2021 Kia Telluride Review | Fashion and function

It's a rare thing when a three-row family conveyance can be deemed cool, but we're pretty sure the 2021 Kia Telluride manages to pull it off. Credit almost entirely goes to its refined, tastefully adorned and classically proportioned styling. There's…

GM to manufacture its own entire family of Ultium Drive EV components

General Motors Co is set to announce plans on Wednesday to put into production an interchangeable "family" of electric vehicle (EV) drive systems and motors, boosting manufacturing efficiencies as it transitions to a fully electric lineup. The move,…

Rivian's electric R1T pickup has at least one thing in common with the Eagle Talon

Over half a dozen carmakers have entered the race to bring a modern-day electric pickup to the market. Rivian took a significant step towards the finish line when it started building pre-production prototypes of the R1T. Published on YouTube, the mi…

Mercedes ready to roll out solid-state battery tech for production in city buses

"In general, vehicles with solid-state batteries as standard were not expected until the middle of this decade. Mercedes-Benz is faster: the new eCitaro G is the first series production city bus in its category anywhere in the world to be equipped wi…

Watch a freight train loaded with new cars lose a fight with a low bridge

In life, there are bad days, and then there are extra-bad, "you just caused $2 million in damages" days. A train engineer experienced the latter when he lost an ambitious battle against a low bridge. Footage posted on YouTube shows freight cars slow…