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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 13, 2020

Oct 13, 2020

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Mercedes-Benz EQC 4x4² is an electric monster truck on portal axles

Mercedes-Benz dropped an EQC onto a pair of beefy portal axles to demonstrate what its electric technology is capable of off the beaten path. Badged 4x4², the concept is a glimpse at future battery-powered off-roaders . Normally fitted to the planet'…

NHTSA investigating reports of Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires

Chevrolet's Bolt electric car is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after three examples sustained similar fire damage. Although the cause of the blaze is still unknown, the agency pointed out the fire da…

Possible Toyota Yaris GRMN caught in new spy photos

New spy photos fresh from Germany give us yet another look at Toyota's upcoming subcompact hot hatch. While the Toyota GR Yaris is not destined for American showrooms, we're always happy to see Toyota hard at work developing enthusiast cars. Our spie…

Travis Pastrana's new Gymkhana Subaru billed as 'wildest WRX STI ever'

This black Subaru WRX STI is going to be the next fireball of a racecar to be featured in Hoonigan's Gymkhana video series. It's billed as the "wildest WRX STI ever" by Subaru, and we're not going to argue with that claim. Just look at it. The raw c…

The world loves boring car colors, and here's the latest proof

It takes nothing more than a glance at a busy parking lot or a quick scroll through a handful of online car configurators to see which colors are the most popular for new cars in America. For those who relish the full spectrum of the rainbow, it's di…

2021 Kia Sportage Review | Sporty-ish value

The 2021 Kia Sportage picks up right where last year's mid-cycle refresh left off, with some modest improvements to design and technological updates that make driving easier and safer. An often overlooked vehicle in the increasingly crowded compact c…

1985 Honda CRX Si Retro First Drive | One from the golden era

Autoblog wasn't around for the literal first drive review, but as they say, it's better late than never. Take a trip down memory lane in our latest retro first drive. With automotive press launches curtailed, some manufacturers have taken to revisi…

Tesla cuts prices of Model S variant in United States, China

Tesla said on Tuesday it has cut the price of its Model S "Long Range" sedan by 4% in the United States, days after the electric-car maker reported record quarterly deliveries. The company, which is expected to report third-quarter results on Oct. 2…

Bouncy house inventor made children laugh, will now do the same for car collectors

Every time a child has jumped for joy over the past few years, a little more jingle went into the pocket of bouncy house inventor Bob Regehr. And that money, in turn, went into his car collection, which is now headed for auction. The bounty from the…

[VIDEO] $400 off a Sony X900H 65" 4K TV and more | Best Amazon Prime Day 2020 Deals

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability is subject to change. Amazon Prime Day 2020 is here (tomorrow)! 'Tis the season to find the best deals on TVs, electronics, toys, household items, car …

Monday, October 12, 2020

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

Oct 12, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

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.