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Monday, October 12, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 12, 2020

Oct 12, 2020

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2021 Honda Accord | Tech updates and improved Hybrid highlight mid-cycle refresh

The 2021 Honda Accord is getting some trim shake-ups, some refinements to the powertrain in its hybrid variant, and some minor styling updates to keep the midsize sedan fresh. On the styling front, you'll have to really squint to see the difference…

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe gets more powerful and efficient engines with its fresh styling

After showing the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe back in June, Hyundai has finally seen fit to give us details on what will power the updated crossover. The entire engine lineup has been changed to larger, more powerful and more efficient engines. And now the…

Why Jeep didn't make the new Grand Wagoneer retro with wood panels

Jeep's born-again Grand Wagoneer made its debut as a close-to-production concept without the wood panels that characterized its predecessors . While some were surprised by this omission, the company's lead stylist said it's intentional, and he added h…

Here's why the 2021 Ford Bronco isn't available with a folding windshield

The 2021 Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler both let motorists feel the wind in their hair, but only the latter gives users the option of feeling the bugs in their teeth. While the Wrangler's windshield can fold flat on its hood, the Bronco's was desi…

2021 Kia K5 Review | New look, new name, still a value leader

The 2021 Kia K5 replaces the long-running Kia Optima as the brand's midsize family sedan, and it brings with it bold, aggressive exterior styling and a seriously comfortable driving experience. Not only that, it's a good value compared to the competi…

Hennessey 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat HPE1000 will top 1,000 horsepower

This news should come as no surprise to anybody. Hennessey says it's planning to make a Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat HPE1000, which is an even more powerful version of the incoming Durango SRT Hellcat . Through a series of upgrades, Hennessey has the 6.…

Ram's 700 mini-truck blends Fiat genes with 1500 styling cues

Ram's on-again, off-again sub-1500 pickup is allegedly on its way to production, but we haven't seen it yet. In the meantime, the company's Mexican division introduced a trucklet named 700 built on a unibody architecture. The 700's positioning sugge…

2021 Honda Ridgeline styling cues reportedly to appear on other Honda crossovers

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline just received a significant refresh that brought squared-off truck-like styling to Honda's only pickup. Whether or not it's more attractive is in the eye of the beholder, but it certainly looks tougher. According to Motor Tre…

Trump steel tariffs brought job losses to swing state Michigan

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump promised a new dawn for the struggling U.S. steel industry in 2016, and the lure of new jobs in Midwestern states including Michigan helped him eke out a surprise election win. Four years later, Great Lakes Works — o…

Omaze is raffling off a 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo

BMW's first production car with a turbo was rare, with less than 1,700 units produced, and one of them can be yours thanks to Omaze.

Friday, October 9, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 9, 2020

Oct 09, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Spy photos reveal Ford Maverick's tailgate stamping

The compact Ford Maverick pickup's identity has been further confirmed by a set of spy photos released Friday depicting uncovered portions of its tailgate. Thanks to a handy access flap that was left open in plain sight, our spies were able to snap s…

Roush tune gives the Ford Ranger an extra 47 hp, 65 lb-ft. for under $1,000

Michigan-based tuner Roush is giving the Ford Ranger a generous serving of power for a relatively small amount of money. Legal in all 50 states, its Performance Pac 1 increases the truck's horsepower and torque outputs. You'll be disappointed if you…

Buy this Demon-powered Jeep Gladiator that FCA won't build

Given the pattern of product planning at FCA — er, Stellantis — you know it's just a matter of time before Jeep stuffs a Hellcat V8 under the hood of the Gladiator (despite official denials ). But why wait for an insanely powered Gladiator? And why se…

Toyota Land Cruiser reportedly retiring from the American market after 2021

Act fast if you want to explore the outdoors in a new Toyota Land Cruiser. It seems 2021 will be the current-generation SUV's last model year on the American market, according to a recent report, and it's not coming back. An anonymous dealer source …

This classic MGB roadster is a modern EV new from the ground up

The Lucas electronics were the bane of many vintage MGB owners, but the Prince of Darkness is nowhere near these classic MG roadsters that are fitted with EV drivetrains. The battery-powered MGBs are not conversions of vintage cars. Instead, the Bri…

2021 Toyota RAV4 Review | Variety for the masses

Being bland used to be a pretty solid way to ensure a car's popularity. Bland may not inspire, but it won't offend, either. That sure seemed like Toyota's playbook for decades, but things have changed (in the marketplace and with Toyota), and nowhere…

2021 Audi R8 RWD brings light weight and low-ish price to supercar line

A couple of years ago, Audi brought back a rear-wheel-drive variant of the R8 called the RWS . It was lighter than the regular all-wheel-drive models, and substantially cheaper. But it was limited to 320 examples. If you had your heart set on one but …

Acura MDX teaser photos show an upscale interior

After teasing us with an exterior image of the fourth-generation Acura MDX a week ago, Acura has now followed up with images of the interior. The exterior teaser was done up in "Tron" style, but these interior shots go beyond outlines to reveal some …

[VIDEO] Today: Petersen, Mullin museums giving in-depth virtual tours of new exhibits

In search of some classic car education this Friday? Both the Petersen Automotive Museum and the Mullin Automotive Museum have you covered. There's not one but two virtual museum tours coming your way today, and both of them have us intrigued. Peter…

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