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Monday, November 2, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for November 2, 2020

Nov 02, 2020

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 First Drive | It keeps getting better

Although the current generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class launched in 2017, the luxury sedan has remained a class leader. And even Mercedes seems to be in agreement that not much needed to change for the mid-cycle refresh. The 2021 E-Class received on…

Mopar introduces Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator factory side mirror kit for doors-off driving

Looks like Jeep got tired of folks saying the Ford Bronco's mirror situation was better than the Wrangler's. You see, Ford designed the Bronco's doors so that when removed, the mirrors remain on the vehicle. Both the Wrangler and Gladiator are the op…

The Electric Brands eBussy is a charming and modular electric vehicle

It may not have a very exciting name, but that doesn't matter when the (potential) product is so darn cool. Meet the Electric Brands eBussy, which uses a modular design to (potentially) offer a whole range of passenger- and cargo-carrying configurati…

Jeep Gladiator gets Willys trim level for 2021 model year

The Jeep Gladiator gets a new but familiar edition for the 2021 model year, borrowing the Willys trim level from the Wrangler line. There are the requisite badges and stickers, but fortunately there's content included in the package that may make the…

2021 Nissan Rogue Luggage Test | It's much bigger than it looks

I would assume that a major reason someone buys a 2021 Nissan Rogue rather than a Honda CR-V , Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4 is because of its looks. The new Rogue, like its predecessor actually, is quite the handsome thing. It's nicely proportioned …

SSC will retry Tuatara top-speed record after doubts over initial attempt

The SSC Tuatara top-speed controversy is far from over. Jerod Shelby, founder and CEO of SSC, released a video where he says SSC is going to rerun the top-speed record. This comes just a couple days after SSC said there was an editing issue on the v…

Aston Martin reboots its EV offensive with Mercedes-Benz technology

Mercedes-Benz will provide Aston Martin the technology it needs to enter the electric car segment, according to the British firm's top executive. Its first battery-powered model is scheduled to arrive in 2025 at the earliest. As we've previously rep…

We really want to use an eCrate to restomod an old GM car. Here's what we'd build

You hopefully saw the news today of GM's introduction of its Connect and Cruise eCrate motor and battery package, which effectively makes the Bolt's electric motor, battery pack and myriad other elements available to, ah, bolt into a different vehicl…

Junkyard Gem: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car

Just before Ford downsized the Continental for 1980 and made the Town Car a separate model for 1981, the biggest and plushest new sedan in the Dearborn universe was the mighty Continental Town Car . Here's one from 1978, the second-to-last model year …

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Quick Spin | Autoblog's favorite carriage turns into a pumpkin

We've already said our goodbyes to the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 , but shortly before the Heritage Edition graced our stable, we also got our hands on this run-of-the-mill (if there is such a thing) 2020 GT350R in Cyber Orange. With its black acc…

Friday, October 30, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 30, 2020

Oct 30, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Hennessey will make the 750-hp, V8-powered 2021 Bronco that Ford won't build

Ford has ruled out putting a V8 engine in the 2021 Bronco , so American tuner Hennessey will step in to fill the void. It announced plans to offer the off-roader with an eight-cylinder whose output nearly matches the GT500 's. Available with two or fo…

GM VP alludes to a new Chevy Suburban HD

Though not available to retail customers, the previous-generation Chevrolet Suburban HD was the go-to vehicle for fleets that require something a bit more beefy than the run-of-the-mill Chevy full-size SUV. Think FBI or other government agencies that…

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Review | Think big

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas provides the basics in a great big package. Anybody in search of a large, three-row family crossover will find a properly spacious one here. Each seating row is so large that you could comfortably fill the Atlas exclusively …

Listen to SpeedKore's Hellephant-swapped 1970 Dodge Charger scream on a dyno

SpeedKore is at it again with another totally bonkers project. This time the company has gone and stuffed a Hellephant crate engine into a full carbon fiber-bodied 1970 Dodge Charger. If you recall the Hellephant hubbub from last year, you'll know t…

Spy photos show Porsche 911 Turbo ducktail prototype at the 'ring

A 992 Porsche 911 prototype decked out (so to speak) with a ducktail spoiler has been spotted running the Nürburgring again, prompting yet more speculation about this mysterious future model that has now been caught by spy photographers on multiple o…

Chevy K5 Blazer-E project lead gives us more details on the electric Connect and Cruise eCrate

The reveal of not just a gorgeous, electric converted 1977 Chevy Blazer, but a glimpse at the production Connect and Cruise eCrate motor and battery package left us with multiple questions about each project. So we got in touch with GM, and we were a…

GPS tracker leads Michigan police to a semi loaded with stolen cars

Michigan State Police officers say a GPS tracker led them to a moving truck loaded with stolen vehicles, including a handful of patrol cars. Law enforcement officials also discovered about $10,000 in cash in the truck's cab. Officers received a 911 …

Two never-titled 2001 and 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters for sale

The R129-generation Mercedes-Benz SL, which was sold from 1990 to 2002, is just beginning to be recognized as a collectible. Prices for really nice examples have come up into the teens, as seen in these two recent sales on the auction site carsandbid…

2021 Audi A6 Sport gains more power and an appearance package

There's a new 2021 Audi A6 Sport, but this is no special S or RS model. Instead, it's an entry-level 45 TFSI with a little extra horsepower. Where the standard 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder produces 248 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, the S…

Ferrari Purosangue test mule spied running about Europe

Here's a car we've heard plenty about but don't get to see too often: The Ferrari Purosangue . Unfortunately, this short glimpse of the Ferrari SUV out in the wild is of a test mule wearing a chopped and heavily modified Maserati Levante body. That me…