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Friday, October 18, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 18, 2019

Oct 18, 2019

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Mil-spec Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger want to report for duty

AM General just bandied its Jeep Gladiator Military-Grade Truck (MXT) at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association of the U.S. Army a few days ago. Now, General Motors Defense presents its entry based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 at the s…

2019 Aston Martin designed by Daniel Craig is this year's Neiman Marcus car

The Neiman Marcus holdiay gift catalog is known for its extravagant offerings that sometimes involve cars. One year there were gold-painted Infiniti Q60 coupes , and another year there weren't high-powered Mustang convertibles, which ended up at a Mic…

2020 Honda Civic Review & Buying Guide | Variety show

The Honda Civic has long represented smart, sensible transportation. It was affordable to buy, fuel and maintain. Many folks didn't even bother shopping around to see what else was out there. If you're expecting a "but things are different now" verdi…

2020 Subaru Crosstrek gains more equipment and a slightly higher price tag

Subaru gave us a brand-new Crosstrek for the 2018 model year , and we liked it. Last year was the year of the plug-in hybrid Crosstrek , and in general, we liked that one too. Those players in the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek lineup remain the same as last ye…

Hyundai turns an eight-seater van into a 402-hp drift machine

Hyundai's go-fast N division followed up on the 275-horsepower Veloster N by turning a homely, people-carrying van into a professional drift machine. The conversion was carried out by the South Korean firm's Australian division, and it was built to h…

9,800-mile 2006 Mitsubishi Evo IX MR likely to set a record on Bring a Trailer

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution may be gone from the U.S. market, but it is not forgotten. And it's clear that for some fans, the passion for the rally-inspired Mitsu burns as brightly as ever. We saw that a delivery-miles example can crack the six-f…

Lexus trademarks enigmatic LX 600 nameplate

An American trademark filing suggests Lexus is about to expand its lineup of SUVs with a range-topping model named LX 600. The new nameplate asks many more questions than it answers. Discovered by AutoGuide , the filing seemingly corresponds to a str…

Listen to the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio's howling Ferrari V6

There's a lot that makes the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio special, from its name to its handling. But arguably its biggest claim to fame is the twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 under the hood that was derived from a Ferrari engine. It makes 505 horsepo…

Here's every mid-engine supercar for 2020

Our list of every mid-engine supercar on sale for model year 2020, including the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette.

[VIDEO] Mazda teases its Tokyo-bound EV again — and it's a crossover coupe

Another 15-second teaser clip, the third so far, stars Mazda's coming electric vehicle in the role of coquette. This time we get a glimpse of the body shape, and coming as a shock to no one since Mazda practically admitted it, we'll be seeing a cross…

Thursday, October 17, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 17, 2019

Oct 17, 2019

Top Stories of the Day

Workers celebrate deal with GM, show union power in industry

DETROIT — On the picket lines at a General Motors transmission plant in Toledo, Ohio, passing cars honked and striking workers celebrated a tentative contract deal by munching on 10 pizzas dropped off by a supporter. They had carried signs for 31 da…

Ford's future EVs will get free charging at 12,000-station network

Ford is sweetening the deal for its future electric car owners. The "Mustang-inspired" EV crossover that's on its way will come with access to 12,000 charging stations Ford is calling the "FordPass Charging Network." While they might have the Ford n…

Ford will bring more than 50 tricked-out vehicles to SEMA: Here's a preview

Ford says it will bring more than 50 customized vehicles to SEMA, including many tricked-out versions of its all-new 2020 Escape and Explorer SUVs, in ways that aren't always about pure performance. Ford, which says it will have the largest OEM exhib…

The 2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first EV

Polestar may be the first brand you think of when pondering electric Swedes these days, but Volvo has one now, too. It's called the XC40 Recharge, and it's exactly what you'd expect an electric version of the XC40 to be. Here are the vitals: It has …

Next-gen Mercedes C 63 AMG to get plug-in hybrid four-cylinder

Autocar reports that the next-generation Mercedes-AMG C 63 will give up its membership to the V8 club and become a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid. You read that correctly. The news isn't exactly new, it only adds more confirmation to what's been whispe…

eBay Finds of the Day for less than $8,657

Here are some bargain-priced used vehicles for sale on eBay for less than $9,000.

Belgian solar car team wins 3,000-km race through Australian outback

MELBOURNE — A team from Belgium's KU Leuven University has won a 3,000-km (1,864-mile) race for solar-powered cars through the Australian outback, as the cars arrived in the South Australian capital of Adelaide on Thursday. The Bridgestone World Sol…

Look Ma, no air! Checking out Michelin's futuristic Uptis tires

"Well that just doesn't look right." When you're used to looking at something that hasn't fundamentally changed in more than a century, a radical switch-up is going to be jarring. Like finding a digital display in Big Ben or a palm tree standing in t…

Toyota Ultra-Compact BEV is a tiny electric car for tiny Japanese streets

Behold: The electric Toyota city "car" of the future. However, the "car" isn't much bigger than a golf cart. It's called the Ultra-Compact BEV, and Toyota isn't kidding around about it being small. Set to make its debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, …

2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Grappler is ready for SEMA and the dirt

With a 201-horsepower engine and sprightly handling, the 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is a natural for modification. At least, it's a natural for improved on-road performance. But Hyundai has gone the opposite direction with the off-road oriented Velo…

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 16, 2019

Oct 16, 2019

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Autoblog Subcompact Crossover Comparison | Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Jeep Renegade, Kia Soul

LAKE LEELANAU, Mich. — Consumers, and consequently automakers, are increasingly moving away from sedans and into crossovers as drivers seek more space and utility on roads heavily populated by larger and taller vehicles. While the various crossover s…

Look at the huge diffuser on this prototype Tesla Model S at the Nurburgring

Tesla is back at the Nürburgring. After the automaker took a brief break in testing for an attempt at a new Ring EV production-car record lap, our spy shooters caught a couple of new test cars running around the German racetrack. This time the cars l…

2020 Ford Bronco badge and startup screen possibly discovered

The latest potential leak of 2020 Ford Bronco information is an interesting one, as it seems to reveal the new SUV's startup screen, and more interestingly, its logo. The tip comes from online forum Bronco6G , which found a YouTube user who had upload…

Two for 2: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe revealed in that many variants

We weren't expecting the 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be revealed until closer to the L.A. Auto Show, but here we are about a month away with the official photos and info. We should start off with the looks of the first four-door 2 Series to reac…

2020 Porsche Macan Turbo First Drive | More power and then some

STUTTGART, Germany — The 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo proves to be incredibly surefooted when hammered through the treelined switchbacks around Stuttgart. With its upgraded suspension, now-standard 20-inch wheels and Porsche's Traction Management (PTM) a…

2020 Audi E-Tron Drivers' Notes | Normal, for better or worse

The 2020 Audi E-Tron is the first in what's meant to be an ever-increasing lineup of electric Audis. If this crossover is anything to go by, it's a lineup we're going to like. For the time being, the E-Tron is alone. Many Audi dealerships have E-Tro…

Refreshed Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ spied running around the Nurburgring

The Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are officially confirmed for a second generation , but it looks like this current car will not go softly into the night. One of our spy photographers just caught a camo'd up BRZ/86 pounding around the Nurburgring with a fe…

2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Drive Review | Take off your shoes and stay awhile

MONTE CARLO, Monaco — The all-new Bentley Flying Spur solves one of the principal dilemmas I faced in the principality of Monaco. Despite the tiny tax haven's prime location on the Mediterranean, and its reputation as a desirable seasonal seaside res…

Mazda teases electric car again with peek at interior

Mazda is again touting the new electric vehicle it plans to reveal at the Tokyo Motor Show, this time teasing it from the inside. A 15-second video homes in on features found on the center console, namely, the blocky shifter for the automatic transmi…

2021 Nissan Rogue spied hiding major updates inside and out

The Nissan Rogue is a phenomenally popular compact crossover, despite the fact that it's a fairly mediocre offering. Nissan now has a chance to address the model's shortcomings and build on its strengths, with a redesign coming for the 2021 model yea…

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 15, 2019

Oct 15, 2019

Top Stories of the Day

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R first track drive | Sublime in Lime

Few things in this world are better than the 5.2-liter flat-plane-crank V8 in the 2020 Ford Mustang GT350R. Yeah, that's right, literally. If you doubt it, you just haven't experienced revving it to the 8,250-rpm redline shifted through a six-speed m…

Let the Chevy Corvette C8.R's 5.5-liter V8 serenade you as it laps Road America

The track-going version of Chevrolet's eighth-generation Corvette showed its face in October 2019. Now, video footage shot on Road Atlanta has revealed what it sounds like when it's going flat-out. The C8.R 's first public track run is a memorable on…

Dodge could resurrect the ACR nameplate on a track-hungry Challenger

Dodge will reportedly celebrate the Challenger's 50th birthday by introducing a track-focused variant of the coupe that will resurrect the American Club Racer (ACR) nameplate. It will arrive as a cocktail of the automaker's best race-bred parts, incl…

Ford Fusion-size crossover spied with lifted wagon looks

Last year, Ford made it clear that it was done with conventional car bodystyles and would instead focus on crossovers. But we haven't seen any signs of what would replace its classic sedan nameplates until now. One of our spy photographers caught For…

AM General's war-ready Gladiator could re-enlist Jeep in the U.S. Army

AM General and Jeep unearthed long-buried ties to turn the Gladiator into a light tactical vehicle for the United States Army. The two companies unveiled a concept named Gladiator Extreme Military-Grade Truck (XMT) during the Annual Meeting and Expos…

2021 Genesis GV70 spied for the first time at the Nurburgring

The first Genesis crossover, the GV80 , has been seen a few times, both as a prototype in spy shots , and as a concept a few years ago . Now we get our first look at its smaller, upcoming sibling, the 2021 Genesis GV70. It shares a number of design cues…

2019 BMW M4 CS Drivers' Notes Review | For the BMW faithful

BMW felt it needed a 'tweener car in the M4 lineup as this generation closes in on its lifecycle. The M4 GTS served as the ultimate track car, while the M4 Competition was only slightly warmer than the regular M4. This M4 CS ended up being the car ma…

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition demands plenty of green

Chrysler has added a Red S Edition package to the Pacifica range for the 2020 model year. The equipment group is available on the gasoline-powered and hybrid variants of the minivan, and the package punts Chrysler's family-hauler into luxury-car terr…

Lexus LC convertible possibly spied in production form

Following a concept reveal at the beginning of the year and confirmation of production a few months ago , we've finally got a glimpse of what may be the production Lexus LC convertible. The droptop was spied during a photo shoot in Los Angeles. It app…

Audi officially brings the A6 Allroad back to America for 2020

Audi's rugged A6 Allroad wagon will return to American shores in 2020 after a 15-year hiatus. The announcement ends months of rumors , black magic-laced tweets , and industry whisperings. The Allroad will join the 600-horsepower RS 6 Avant as the seco…