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Friday, September 18, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 18, 2020

Sep 18, 2020

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Ford reveals the electric F-150's futuristic, LED-festooned front end

Ford recently announced the electric F-150 will be the most powerful version of the 14th-generation truck. It released a dark preview image that indicates it will also be the most futuristic-looking member of the range. Although the yet-unnamed elec…

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Manual Road Test | 7 speeds for basic needs

On a Tuesday morning back in June, a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S effectively fell into my lap. "Hey man. Last-second 911 Carrera S with a manual just got scheduled for tomorrow. I'm sending your way." Sure, it would be the fifth car to rotate throug…

Ford testing 2021 Bronco with Sasquatch package and manual gearbox?

Shortly after the 2021 Ford Bronco debuted, enthusiasts playing around with the configuration tools unearthed a somewhat troubling detail: The attractive Sasquatch package — which adds 35" tires and locking differentials and is ostensibly available o…

These are the best new car deals in America

You can save thousands of dollars off the price of a new car, truck or SUV. Here are the best new car deals in America for September, 2020.

This supercharged, Shelby-tuned first-generation Dodge Durango could be yours

Dodge confirmed it will only build the Hellcat-powered Durango for six months. If you miss your chance to buy one, or if you want something a little rarer, a dealer in Texas is selling a first-generation Durango tuned by Shelby. Don't let the body k…

McLaren Senna GTR LM cars created by MSO to honor the F1 GTR's Le Mans success

The McLaren Special Operations division has outdone themselves again. Today, we get to present to you five McLaren Senna GTRs that were commissioned in a group. Their design and liveries are meant to re-create the five McLaren G1 GTRs that raced in t…

Peugeot to return to Le Mans in 2022

Peugeot Sport announced Friday that it will return to top-tier motorsports in collaboration with works team Total, fielding a new Le Mans Hypercar Prototype in 2022. The announcement came in the lead-up to the 88th running of the famous 24 Hours of L…

Kamui Kobayashi puts Toyota in pole position for Le Mans 24 Hours

Kamui Kobayashi put Toyota's No. 7 car on pole position on Friday for a condensed and rescheduled Le Mans 24 Hour race being held without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese veteran made sure of the champions' fourth successive …

Vanderhall steps out of three-wheeler segment with electric Wrangler rival

Utah-based Vanderhall announced its first four-wheeled model will be an electric off-roader that looks like a cross between a Jeep Wrangler and a dune buggy. Called Navarro, it's scheduled to go on sale in 2022. The SUV is recognizable as a member o…

RCMP: Tesla driver was asleep while car was doing over 90 mph

It has been awhile since we've had a good example of a Tesla driver endangering those around him while under the delusion that his car is magical. But here's one: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say they caught a driver — and we use that term loose…

Thursday, September 17, 2020

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

Sep 17, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

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…