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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 31, 2021

Mar 31, 2021

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2021 Aston Martin DBX First Drive Review | A crossover that makes you forget it's a crossover

Many times we test high-powered crossovers but view them through the same lens as their performance-oriented siblings. Is this a Mustang? Is this a Porsche? Is it worthy? The list of crossovers subjected to navel-gazing and hand-wringing is long. Rat…

2021 Toyota 4Runner Review | A legend fends off father time

Forget the end of internal combustion; let's cancel commuter culture

2020 saw the biggest drop in manmade carbon emissions in recorded history. Was this a result of aggressive EV subsidies or a market-based correction? Were our God-given conveyances ripped from our fingers by an evil communist regime? No, the cars did…

2000-2006 Honda Insight | Used Vehicle Spotlight

Any car that heavily commits to a certain goal is instantly intriguing. Some chase the fastest lap time . Others aim to accomplish the highest top speeds . For the original Honda Insight, that goal was fuel efficiency. With original fuel economy rating…

Biden infrastructure plan: What's in it, how it would be paid for

President Joe Biden says his proposal for an aggressive series of infrastructure investments would require $2 trillion in spending over eight years but could create millions of jobs. It would be funded by higher corporate taxes. A closer look at whe…

Range Rover gets even more posh with SVAutobiography Ultimate editions

Land Rover is fending off a growing list of rivals by taking the Range Rover, its flagship model, even further upmarket. It released a special-edition trim named Ultimate that gains a specific two-tone look, a long list of luxurious interior features…

Toyota Land Cruiser 78 upgraded to deliver vaccines to remote areas

While coronavirus vaccine production and distribution is ramping up across the globe, there are still plenty of hurdles to overcome. In particular, there's the issue of getting vaccines to remote parts of the globe. To help with that, Toyota, in coll…

2022 Porsche 911 pricing is out, and it gains Android Auto availability

The emblematic Porsche 911 is entering the 2022 model year after learning a few tech tricks from the Taycan. It gains a new infotainment system that's compatible with Android Auto, and the range now includes the race-bred GT3. While the German firm …

Three of Ken Block's Hoonigan builds are up for sale, including his RS200

Earlier this year, Gymkhana master Ken Block and Ford announced an amicable and uneventful divorce, with Block declaring himself a "free agent." This quiet split may have slipped past your scopes, but one bit of fallout from the separation is guarant…

GoCycle introduces fourth-generation folding e-bike

It's been 12 years since Former McLaren designer Richard Thorpe launched the original GoCycle. Now, his company Karbon Kinetics Limited has launched its fourth-generation e-bike, using the latest in materials technology and weight-saving engineering …

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 30, 2021

Mar 30, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness literally takes the wagon to new heights

MALIBU, Calif. — About half a century ago, a power company fleet manager wandered into a Subaru dealership in northern Japan. Searching for a vehicle for servicing electrical lines across the region's mountainous and snowy terrain, the manager eventu…

Kia EV6 GT will do 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, plus new pics and other specs revealed

The parade of new electric vehicles continues with the 2022 Kia EV6, a crossover-ish vehicle with surprisingly aggressive performance numbers. Although we have previously seen the EV6 , today we get new pictures and key specs, including a maximum rang…

Lexus LF-Z Electrified previews future Lexus hybrids and EVs

While the company has yet to release a fully electric car or even plug-in hybrid in the U.S., the company is adamant that it's ramping up electric plans. One way it's doing this is with concept cars, and the latest is the Lexus LF-Z Electrified, just…

VW of America's 'Voltswagen' rebrand — it's official

After the chaos of Monday's accidental leak, which many (Autoblog included ) initially interpreted as an April Fool's misfire, VW of America hurriedly outlined its intent to rebrand in support of its long-term electrification plans. Starting in May, V…

Ford Bronco joins the Easter Safari fun with new custom builds

Ford is getting in on the Easter Safari (Yes, that Easter Safari ) action this year with some custom 2021 Bronco and Bronco Sport builds to be shown at Moab's annual off-road gathering. This year, Ford is partnered with RTR Vehicles (known primarily…

Mini Electric Pacesetter will lead Formula E, hints at future JCW cars

Just a few days ago, Mini teased a wild electric hatchback with pace car-style lights. And just as we expected, it's the new safety car for Formula E. It's called the Mini Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW, which is a mighty long name for such a li…

Falcon Motorsports is selling an F7 supercar and everything you'd need to build more

Michigan-based Falcon Motorsports built seven examples of the F7, and one was reportedly destroyed, so finding a used example takes a great deal of searching. While it's too late to order a new one, you can buy the entire product line (including the …

Auto industry urges Biden to back 'comprehensive' EV plan

WASHINGTON — Major automakers, parts companies and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union urged U.S. President Joe Biden to support a "comprehensive plan" on electric vehicles and called for hefty government tax credits and numerous other financial ince…

SK Innovation threatens to pull its battery operations out of the U.S.

SEOUL — South Korea's SK Innovation Co Ltd said on Tuesday it is considering all options including pulling its battery business out of the United States if President Joe Biden does not overturn a trade panel's decision against it by April 11. "The c…

Escape city life with this 2021 Subaru Outback giveaway

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability is subject to change. No donation or payment necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes. See official rules on Omaze. From the mountains of Colorado to…