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Thursday, April 22, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 22, 2021

Apr 22, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

11 Best Electric Cars and SUVs | Our top choices in three price segments

Like our planet's endangered climate, this list is subject to change. There are so many electric cars, SUVs and even trucks on the horizon, that it's only a matter of time before we get a chance to drive something great enough to be included on this …

Biden pledges U.S. to cut greenhouse gases by half as climate summit opens

WASHINGTON — Declaring that the United States and other big economies must "get this done," President Joe Biden opened a global climate summit Thursday aimed at getting world leaders to dig deeper on emissions cuts. The United States pledged to cut i…

2022 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV Review | Double the electric fun

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and slightly larger Bolt EUV carry the baton for GM's successful early entry into the electric vehicle space. Marketed as crossover SUVs, they operate more like hatchbacks, with compact footprints, easy drivability and fron…

2023 Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y, Audi E-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace | Specs compared

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the latest electric luxury crossover to enter a quickly growing segment. It brings with it the company's trademark creased design language along with high-tech features and an impressive amount of range. The Cadillac also h…

Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch could pack a lot more power than expected

Rumors surrounding Toyota's upcoming Corolla-based hot hatch are getting louder on a monthly basis. While the model hasn't been officially announced yet, the latest round of reports claims it will be more powerful than expected. As we previously rep…

It's a good time to get a great deal on a new sports car

Anyone who regularly follows our reporting on the biggest discounts on new cars already knows that the largest sums of money are generally lopped off the sticker prices of the priciest vehicles. It just makes sense. The formula holds true in April, w…

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volvo XC40 Recharge score high in IIHS tests

New electric cars continue their streak of impressive crash test results. The two latest to go through Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing are the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge . The former earned a Top Safety Pi…

GoCycle Fold-Up Electric Bike Review | A commuting alternative

With vaccines rolling out, it sure seems like only a matter of time before the days of full-time working from home will be coming to an end for many of us. That means the return of the commute. You know, sitting in traffic. Maybe driving some car tha…

Zero Motorcycles launches limited-edition DSR on Earth Day

Electric motorcycles are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors with zero emissions and just a wee bit of noise from their near-silent operation. Zero Motorcycles is looking to capitalize on the earth-friendly qualifications of its DSR electric dual…

It's good to be the king: SVE made Henry Ford II the world's nicest '81 Ford Capri

One of the perks of running a carmaker is that your wishes are orders when it comes to one-off builds. Henry Ford II enjoyed this privilege during his time at Ford's helm, and one of the cars created specifically for him to drive during his business …

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 20, 2021

Apr 20, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

2022 Hyundai Tucson First Drive Review | A bold leap forward

Take one quick glimpse at Hyundai's already-robust roster of SUVs, from the mini Venue to the plus-size Palisade and you'll find no shortage of utes. There's six in all – that's more than Jeep – plus a mixture of hybrids, electrics and combustion eng…

2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek | Used vehicle spotlight

Buyers looking for a small crossover or sport utility vehicle are spoiled with choices, whether they are looking to buy new or lightly used. Every major automaker doing business in America has at least one little 'ute on the market, and in many cases…

Honda SUV e:prototype revealed at Shanghai Auto Show

Honda has revealed a new concept at the Shanghai Auto Show, currently under way. Its rather uncreative and strangely punctuated name, Honda SUV e:prototype, describes exactly what it is — an all-electric sport utility vehicle. With the Honda e elect…

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness priced just over $38,000

Pricing details are out for the 2022 Subaru Outback and Legacy, and the big news is the price for the newly introduced Wilderness trim. It rings in at $38,120, which is partly because it comes standard with the turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder in…

Acura Infotainment Review | Just give it some time

Acura's True Touchpad infotainment system is a hot topic at Autoblog HQ. Some of us utterly detest its functionality. Others, myself included, will plead its case as a worthy alternative to normal infotainment systems. "It's not that bad," I'll say o…

Why this Porsche 911 Turbo S special edition wins at cars and coffee

For many Porsche collectors, exclusivity is inextricably linked to desirability. That might make this particular version of the latest, 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S particularly covetable, at least in the U.S. This is the Turbo S 20 Years Porsc…

GM announces 'Work Appropriately,' to continue working from home

DETROIT — General Motors on Tuesday outlined plans to allow remote work after the pandemic, in part to cast a wider net for recruiting programmers, marketers and other talent needed for its connected, electric vehicle strategy. "The future of jobs w…

Video shows man flinging a rabies-infected bobcat

Surveillance camera footage showing a man throwing a rabies-infected bobcat across his front yard has gone viral. The unidentified North Carolina resident sent the feline airborne after it attacked and bit his wife. TikTok user Keitchmcgeaux publish…

Mercedes-Benz T-Class: a first look at the new small family van

Mercedes-Benz, although commonly thought of as a luxury-car brand, in actuality has a sprawling lineup that includes commercial vehicles like the Sprinter and the Metris (the European V-Class). To that group, the German automaker soon will add one mo…

Angry Tesla owner storms display at Shanghai auto show: 'The brakes don't work'

Tesla Inc. looks to be coming under increasing pressure in China with two government entities firing off missives about the company's behavior and treatment of its customers in a single day. The trouble started early on Tuesday when China's state-ru…