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Friday, October 23, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 23, 2020

Oct 23, 2020

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2021 Ford Bronco: Here are the top features 190,000 reservation holders want

We knew the 2021 Ford Bronco was going to be a hot SUV based on interest in the vehicle, the sharp retro styling and the impressive feature set. Exactly how hot was the question, and we have a much better idea of that now that Ford has revealed the n…

2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T Road Test | A taste of the GTS

I slip out of the house under the cover of darkness. It feels like a getaway. In reality it's a midweek errand, though the distilled driving dynamics of the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T lend the air of an escape. It's mentally freeing to drive a sports …

Ram 1500 TRX fuel economy figures are out — and economy isn't the right word

Ram published many statistics when it introduced the 1500 TRX, but one part of the puzzle was missing: fuel economy. It finally released those figures, and they confirm that supercar-like power brings supercar-like thirst. Driven with a light right …

GMC shows how the 2022 Hummer could have looked even more futuristic

Excitement filled the room when GMC asked its designers to resurrect the Hummer in April 2019, but a tinge of uneasiness permeated the department after executives locked in an early 2020 unveiling date. Luckily, stylists knew what they wanted early o…

2021 Mini Cooper 1499 GT adds sporty, retro attitude to the three-cylinder Mini

When you think of sporty Minis, you probably think of the Mini Cooper S and John Cooper Works models with their (relatively) large turbo four-cylinder engines. But with the 2021 Mini Cooper 1499 GT special edition , Mini is trying to bring a dash of s…

Dodge says three new variants of the Charger and Challenger are on their way

Introduced in 2008, the current Dodge Challenger is one of the oldest new cars on the American market. It's not ready to retire, and documents published by Canadian union Unifor confirm it will remain in production until at least 2023. Better yet, th…

2021 Jaguar E-Pace spied on the Nurburgring hiding its styling changes

We just spied a Jaguar E-Pace lapping the Nürburgring covered in camouflage from front to back. Jaguar released the first E-Pace as a 2018 model year , so we're fast approaching what will be the model's first light refresh. Things don't appear to be …

Brabus turns AMG GT 63 S into a wide-bodied, 900-horsepower Rocket

With a 3.1-second zero-to-60-mph time, the GT 63 S is one of the quickest members of the Mercedes-AMG lineup. German tuner Brabus saw room for improvement, so it added the sedan to its Rocket range of supercars by making it considerably more powerful…

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe aces its crash tests, but it's not a Top Safety Pick

The 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe , the brand's smallest four-door model, performed well in a series of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) but missed earning a Top Safety Pick award due to its headlights. The 2 …

Tesla releases Full Self Driving Beta as regulators watch closely

The U.S. auto safety regulator on Thursday said it was closely watching Tesla's release of a software version intended to allow its cars to drive themselves, saying it stood ready to protect the public against safety risks. Tesla on Tuesday night re…

Thursday, October 22, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 22, 2020

Oct 22, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

The Hummer EV Edition 1 is sold out and it'll be years before other trims arrive

When the 2022 GMC Hummer EV was revealed , GMC noted that there would be lower trims available. The company has since provided a few more details on those lower trims, which is helpful to know now that the only trim on sale next year, the Edition 1, w…

2022 GMC Hummer EV dimensions, clearances and off-road features explained

There are two things that almost everyone immediately thinks of when they hear the word "Hummer." And they are size and off-road capability. Looking at the numbers on the 2022 GMC Hummer EV , it seems the electric pickup has literal truck loads of eac…

2020 Polestar 1 Road Test | A humble suggestion

"Wow, what a stunner!" That was my first thought when I saw the Polestar 1 in my driveway. Its chunky grille, sleek proportions, big, glossy black wheels over gold brakes, and broody Midnight Blue paint evoke an automotive emotion adjacent to lust. …

2021 Toyota Corolla Apex First Drive | Not the pinnacle of cheap performance

Toyota has had something of a performance car revival over the past few years. It has released the Toyota 86 and Supra sports cars, and has even developed TRD versions of the Camry and Avalon . Things are even more exciting overseas with the wild, tur…

Mercedes-Benz SUVs recalled: Backlit grille logo can turn off the power steering

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 12,799 units of the GLE and the GLS equipped with a backlit star on the grille. It noticed a problem with one of the wiring loom's grounds can deactivate key functions, like the power steering. Sold as a $500 option, the i…

Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig Concept is a classy, functional tribute to Forest Service trucks

For decades, Ford has offered Broncos in emergency vehicle form for all variety of services. One of the more well-known ones has been the U.S. Forest Service with their distinct green SUVs. With that in mind the company, along with outdoor gear manuf…

Your Bentley interior can literally rock with stone trim

The ultra-luxury car market has been moving in the direction of ever more customization to provide buyers the most unique products possible. The latest move comes from Bentley and its Mulliner division, which has added some special interior trims to …

Torsus builds a monster-truck school bus even adults will want to ride in

Riding in a yellow school bus is part of growing up for many Americans, but it's an experience most of us are happy to leave behind the minute we get a driver's license. Czech Republic-based firm Torsus has unveiled a giant bus named Praetorian that …

De Tomaso claims it's moving to America so we can relearn how to design cars

De Tomaso is a truly international carmaker. It was founded by an Argentinian racing driver, it's ostensibly based in Italy, and it's owned by a Hong Kong-based group of investors. Now, it has announced the next leap in its geographical game of hopsc…

Here are 12 electric pickups in the works

With the unveiling of the GMC Hummer EV, the list of planned electric pickups is expanding. Legacy automakers like Ford and Chevy have theirs coming, as do startups like Tesla, Rivian and Bollinger, as well as some lesser known brands. Here are all t…