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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 23, 2020

Sep 23, 2020

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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 breaks cover with 250-mile range

Volkswagen unveiled the ID.4, a compact crossover that spearheads its electric car offensive in the United States. Developed with battery power in mind from the get-go, this Tiguan-sized model is offered with rear- or all-wheel drive, and it was deve…

2021 BMW M3 and M4 revealed with a standard manual and up to 503 horsepower

As we expected from the spy photos , both the 2021 BMW M3 sedan and the M4 coupe share the extra big grilles introduced on the new 4 Series. But if you can look past the controversial nose, the new M3 and M4 have a lot to offer those seeking a more tr…

2021 BMW M3 and M4 get even more flair with M Performance Parts

The 2021 BMW M3 and M4 are definitely tailored for those looking to make a splash wherever they go. However, the base car can already be made flashier with a full catalog of BMW M Performance Parts released alongside the sedan and coupe. Many of the …

2022 Tesla Model S Plaid coming with three motors and more than 1,100 horsepower

Remember those modified Tesla Model S prototypes lurking around the Nürburgring last year ? They looked significantly more mean than your typical Model S Performance. And now we know they didn't just look mean. The company announced during its "Batter…

Tesla stock gets a shock from Battery Day

Tesla faced a stock market reality check on Wednesday after a much hyped "Battery Day" event which Wall Street analysts judged chiefly for its omissions and hazy delivery deadlines. Investors had expected two big announcements from Chief Executive O…

2021 Ford Ranger XL gets STX Special Edition Package for more tech on the base truck

A new STX Special Edition Package is now available on the 2021 Ford Ranger in its base XL trim. It brings some appearance and tech extras to the cheap, base level Ranger that were previously reserved for the more expensive XLT trim. The package cost…

Does the Mercedes-AMG GT need more power? Not really, but it's getting it

Mercedes-AMG seemingly disagreed with us when we labeled the GT's 469-horsepower output "more than adequate," because it's injecting more 54 horses into the driveline for the 2021 model year. It's also expanding the list of standard and optional feat…

BMW M 1000 RR is the first M-branded motorcycle

Meet the BMW M 1000 RR. It's BMW's first M-branded motorcycle, and as such, it's chock full of the best bits and pieces the German manufacturer could scrounge up in an effort to meet its maximum two-wheeled on-track performance capabilities. It all a…

2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line revealed with subtly aggressive design

We've known for a while that there would be a 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line. We've even driven it . But only now are we finally seeing the hopped up midsize sedan. And it looks fine. Don't get us wrong, it's still as handsome as any of the other Sonatas…

Geely's new EV platform will spawn new electric Volvo models

BEIJING — China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group on Wednesday launched its first electric vehicle-focused platform to enable automakers to more efficiently roll out models for different purposes or markets. As the global auto industry pursues electric…

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for September 22, 2020

Sep 22, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2020 Land Rover Defender 110 First Drive | As good as you hoped

MT EQUINOX, Vt. – Perhaps Americans have had their fill of wimpy, interchangeably styled crossover SUVs. Or, testosterone has found its way into our water supply. Either way, manly 4x4s with authentic designs and rich backstories are enjoying their m…

New Ford Maverick spy photos reveal size, suspension details

The upcoming Ford Maverick has been spied yet again, this time with a current Ford Ranger tagging along. Not only do these photos show off the true size of Ford's new baby pickup, but they also give us our clearest view yet of its rear suspension. …

NBA great Michael Jordan forms NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace as driver

Basketball great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin have partnered to form a new single-car NASCAR Cup Series team that will feature Bubba Wallace as its driver, the trio said on Monday. Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, wi…

2021 Detroit Auto Show pushed back to fall, and this move is permanent

The Detroit Auto Show just moved its 2021 show dates from June 11-26 to September 28 through October 9. In other news, the earth is still orbiting the sun. Honestly, it would be bigger news if the NAIAS announced it was keeping its originally schedul…

Lincoln Sync 3 Infotainment Review | Clean and eminently usable

Many of the newer Lincoln products might be vastly different in design and experience than their Ford counterparts, but infotainment software is still heavily shared between the two brands. That said, Lincoln has made a great effort to make its versi…

The BMW M8 leads this month's list of discounts

Back in June of this year, the BMW 8 Series was the most heavily discounted vehicle in America . This month, it's the 617-horsepower M8. Midsummer buyers of the 2020 BMW M8, which is offered in hardtop, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe bodystyles…

Lotus shows how drivers will be able to change the Evija's behavior

Lotus published footage of the Evija, its first series-produced electric car, undergoing shakedown testing on its Hethel, England, track. It also detailed the model's different driving modes, and the effect they'll have on the powertrain. Electric t…

Lucid previews a hot new Air that's 'quicker than quick'

Lucid published a short video that confirms the 1,080-horsepower version of its electric Air sedan will not remain the range-topping model for long. It looks like reports of a quicker, more powerful variant are about to materialize. Posted on the co…

Polestar plans to double showrooms this year and move into new markets

BEIJING — Polestar, the performance electric vehicle maker based in Sweden and owned by China's Geely, plans to double the number of showrooms in existing markets this year and expand to new countries in Asia and the Middle East, its CEO said on Tues…

Touring Superleggera Aero 3 applies unique style to modern Ferrari underpinnings

The long-running coach building company Touring Superleggera recently revealed its newest model, the Aero 3. It's sort of a spiritual successor to the company's Disco Volante from several years ago as it combines styling from streamlined race cars of…