Monday, January 27, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for January 27, 2020

Jan 27, 2020

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2-door Ford Bronco mule spotted in the wild

It's safe to say that Bronco buzz has reached a fever pitch lately. The first examples of four-door models with production-like bodywork have started to show up on public roads. Heavily camouflaged though they are , they've given us quite a bit of inf…

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Mercedes-Benz Unimogs reach the highest altitude of any wheeled vehicle

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog has further proven why it has such a reputation as one of the most capable off-roaders in the world by reaching the highest altitude of any wheeled vehicle. A pair of the trucks were driven up Ojos del Salado, the world's tal…

2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Drivers' Notes | Green monster

The 2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is crawling into the new year with some worthwhile upgrades, but it's still the same truck we've known for a long time. Now, you can enjoy Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or Amazon Alexa on the 8-inch infotainment screen as…

2020 Hyundai Kona Review & Buying Guide | It might be your cup of joe

The 2020 Hyundai Kona won't be for everyone. It's pretty small, it's a bit weird and if you're looking for that tall, commanding view of the road, you'd better look somewhere else. Yet, in the rapidly expanding realm of subcompact crossovers, the Kon…

Hyundai's Super Bowl spot highlights Sonata's remote parking tech

With the big game now less than a week away, we're likely to see the trickle of auto manufacturers' Super Bowl commercials transform into a flood. The latest comes from Hyundai, with a little help from some well-known small- and big-screen figures — …


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2021 Kia Rio spied with heavy camo, wearing a mid-cycle refresh

The 2020 Kia Rio received an updated engine and transmission for the new year, but it looks like there's much more on the way for Kia's subcompact in the near future. We got the all-new Rio in the 2018 model year , but this heavily covered prototype i…

GM's Cruise Origin EV platform to be shared by many electric vehicles

GM on Monday announced that it was spending $2.2 billion at its Detroit-Hamtramck facility, part of its $3 billion commitment made after the UAW strike to transform Hamtramck into the company's first plant to exclusively build a wide variety of elect…

Rivian: Prices for truck, SUV will be lower than previously announced

MILL VALLEY, California — Electric vehicle startup Rivian on Saturday displayed its pickup truck and SUV at an event in San Francisco's Bay Area and said that when their prices are unveiled soon they will be lower than has been previously announced. …

Spied: Is this the Ford Mustang Mach 1 we've been expecting?

Spy shots circulated late Friday suggest that the Ford Mustang Mach 1 revival we've been hoping for may finally be near. This V8-powered mule appears to be an ideal fit between the current GT and Shelby GT350, slotting into the space currently occupi…

Fiat Chrysler's next-generation Uconnect is faster, built on Android

If you're a regular reader of Autoblog, you know that for a long time we've liked Fiat Chrysler's Uconnect infotainment system for its bright, clear, responsive touchscreen interface. Now, according to the company, it will be better than ever with Uc…

Friday, January 24, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for January 24, 2020

Jan 24, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

C8 Chevy Corvette winds up on cinder blocks in Detroit

We are (checks calendar) 23 days into the first year of the C8-generation Corvette, and despite incredibly limited production, a few examples of Chevrolet's new mid-engine sports car have made it into the wild.  This one won't be making it any farth…

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This could be the 3-row Jeep Grand Cherokee-based SUV

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2020 Hyundai Venue Review | All-new and very blue

The 2020 Hyundai Venue is the latest entry to the burgeoning subcompact crossover segment, but rather than targeting the heart of that crowded group, it aims for the entry point with a small size and similarly small price. The all-new model for Hyund…

We rode in the BMW i3 Urban Suite to see what small-scale luxury is like

Chauffeur-driven cars are obnoxiously long, excessive luxury mobiles with large displacement, whispering engines. We're talking about Rolls-Royces , Mercedes-Maybachs and even stretch limousines. Perhaps the last vehicle on our minds for chauffeur dut…

Rivian will build high-end electric SUVs for Ford or Lincoln, its CEO says

Few auto companies that have yet to launch production of any vehicles have attracted as much interest and anticipation as Rivian , the decade-old electric vehicle wunderkind that has amassed a multibillion-dollar war chest from investors including For…


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Shelby sells more hot-rodded F-150s than Mustangs

Ford justified its ongoing shift away from sedans and hatchbacks by pointing out customers are far more interested in high-riding models. Surprisingly, even tuner Shelby has seen its sales mix move in the same direction. While the firm doesn't relea…

2020 Roush F-150 5.11 Tactical Edition accepts the mission

Roush Performance teamed with tactical and emergency clothing and gear supplier 5.11 Tactical on a 2020 Ford F-150 pickup. Introduced during the firearms-themed SHOT Week in Las Vegas and called the 2020 Roush F-150 5.11 Tactical Edition, it's the la…

Watch rally champion Ott Tanak's spectacular crash at speed in Monte Carlo opening

World champion Ott Tanak retired from the Monte Carlo Rally after rolling his Hyundai spectacularly at speed on Friday and being taken to hospital for precautionary checks. Hyundai said in a statement that the Estonian and co-driver Martin Jarveoja,…

Volvo says XC40 Recharge sees strong initial demand

Volvo is launching its first all-electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD, later this year, and has just opened order books in certain markets. It's the first step toward the goal of having battery electrics make up a full half of Volvo's global ca…

Next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class spied, soft top and all

Development of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class appears to have reached the road testing stage, as a well-camouflaged example was caught undergoing what appears to be routine maintenance. This mule, clearly meant to be hidden from prying e…