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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 24, 2021

Mar 24, 2021

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2022 Hyundai Kona N caught undisguised during video shoot

The 2022 Hyundai Kona N was caught on German roads during a video shoot this week. Our spy managed to snag photos of it from just about every angle, giving us our first complete picture of Hyundai's new performance-oriented CUV. We often seen spy p…

Why Stellantis needs Chrysler

Stellantis has a secret weapon. It's called Chrysler. Rumors swirled this year that the 96-year-old namesake brand of the former Chrysler Corp. could be on the chopping block, but Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares promptly shot them down . Now what? The …

2021 Chevy Tahoe Suspension Deep Dive | Explaining the IRS you should be happy about

For years, the Chevrolet Tahoe had something in common with the Ford Mustang: both were the last holdouts in their respective segments to employ solid rear axles long after it became obvious that independent rear suspension would make them better. Fo…

GM's latest production delays: Colorado/Canyon, Cadillac CT4/CT5, Camaro

DETROIT — General Motors Co extended production cuts in North America on Wednesday due to a worldwide semiconductor chip shortage that has impacted the auto sector. The U.S. automaker said its Wentzville, Missouri, assembly plant would be idled duri…

Tesla Model S and Model X apparently getting touchscreen shifter

Tesla already made headlines for the yoke-style steering wheel that might be offered on the refreshed Model S and Model X. But it seems the wheel is only the start of the company's efforts to reinvent tried-and-true vehicle controls. The Tesla Owners…

Subaru previews more outback- and wilderness-friendly Outback Wilderness

Subaru's popular Outback will inaugurate a line of off-road-focused models bundled under the Wilderness label . The firm released a preview image to give us an early look at what it calls its most capable station wagon to date. Starting with the Outb…

Toyota 86 is reportedly delayed to differentiate it from Subaru BRZ

Subaru's second-generation BRZ made its global debut in late 2020, and it's scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2021, but Toyota's version of the car remains shrouded in secrecy. Although it's still on its way to production, a recent report claims it…

Didi ride-hailing service considers New York stock IPO at $100 billion valuation

HONG KONG - China's top ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing is leaning toward picking New York over Hong Kong for its initial public offering (IPO), eyeing a valuation of at least $100 billion via the float, two people with direct knowledge of the matter …

Tesla officially launches bitcoin car transactions in the U.S.

As promised earlier this year , Tesla customers can now buy its electric vehicles with bitcoin, its boss, Elon Musk, said on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward for the cryptocurrency's use in commerce. "You can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin…

'Judge Dredd' movie truck could be your ride for the dystopian future

While there are many vehicles that adopt a dystopian future aesthetic , few have actually been a part of the media that has helped shape our idea of such a world. One of those few could be in your garage: this movie vehicle from the 1995 film "Judge D…

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 23, 2021

Mar 23, 2021

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Nissan 400Z leaked images reveal the production sports car

Production images of the upcoming Nissan Z have leaked, photographed at what appears to be a cargo staging area. The tentatively named 400Z shows a few differences from the Z Proto that we've seen, and two new colors are spotted. According to 400ZCl…

2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed debuts with more power, big handling improvements

Fast news is coming out of the UK today in the form of a new Bentley Continental GT Speed. Similar to the previous generations of the Continental GT, this latest version is getting the Speed treatment. Bentley may be talking endlessly about its green…

Ford F-150 EV spy photos give us close look at motor and suspension

One of our spy photographers has once again caught the electric Ford F-150 out testing . But this time, they got up close and personal with it, snapping some photos that give us our best look at the rear motor and suspension yet. One of the first thi…

Used Volvo V70 wagon for $20 million includes New York 'New York' vanity plate

Billed as the world's most expensive Volvo wagon, a dark blue New York-based V70 is currently for sale for $20 million (and probably will be for some time). It's not the car that makes the sale special, though. It's the New York state vanity plate th…

Lexus electric concept car teased ahead of reveal next week

Lexus released another teaser for its upcoming unnamed concept car and also gave us an official release date. A digital world premiere is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. EDT. No new information was revealed, but the new tease…

Ford Bronco Warthog front end partially revealed in new spy photos

A new round of spy photos of Ford's upcoming Bronco performance variant (expected to be named Warthog ) hit our inboxes Monday. Thanks to a set of "bumpers" designed for attaching rigs used for roll-over testing, we're getting our best look yet at the…

2022 Infiniti QX55 First Drive Review | A gorgeous value

Looking at the luxury crossover market, you can probably guess that there's a clear demand for fastback variants. All the German automakers offer multiple coupe-like crossovers. The rest of the industry hasn't been so sure, including Infiniti, which …

Triumph previews the electric TE-1 and its power-dense EV drivetrain

Triumph is preparing to add at least one electric motorcycle to its range. It released sketches of a concept and images of a close-to-production drivetrain to illustrate the path it plans to take to the world of electrification. Called TE-1, the pro…

Used Vehicle Spotlight: 2013-2016 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ

The 2013-2016 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ were landmark cars for the enthusiast community, arriving at a time when car lovers were mourning the loss of lightweight, rear-wheel-drive options that were inexpensive enough for young buyers to consider. The…

1990 Land Rover Defender camper is ready to take you far off the beaten path

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Overlanding would seem to be more popular than ever, and while you could pitch a rooftop tent on your 4x4, a far more comfortabl…