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Friday, January 24, 2020

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

Jan 24, 2020

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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…

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

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…

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…

Thursday, January 23, 2020

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

Jan 23, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Suspension Deep Dive | Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road with KDSS

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner represents the 11th year of a fifth-generation design that debuted as a 2010 model. So it's not new, but that also doesn't stop it from being more successful than ever. Sales have been on the rise every year since, with a nota…

Chevrolet reportedly cutting 2020 Corvette production by 20%

The effects of the six-week-long United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors will linger for many months. Louisville Chevrolet salesman Mike Davenport has learned the company has slashed the number of eighth-generation Corvettes it will a…

2020 Roush F-150 5.11 Tactical Edition accepts the mission

You can buy this gorgeous one-off Aston Martin Jet 2 Bertone shooting brake

It was the last project built by Italian coachbuilder Bertone before it went bust, a one-off project designed and commissioned by the man who drove a 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 around the world in 80 days, and now's your chance to buy it alongside the f…

Mercedes halves EV production target due to battery shortage

FRANKFURT — Daimler has been forced to reduce production targets for its Mercedes-Benz EQC electric car from about 60,000 to 30,000 this year, due to a supply shortage of battery cells from LG Chem, Manager Magazin said on Thursday. Daimler wanted t…

2020 Cadillac XT6 Review & Buying Guide | Sneaking in through the back

The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is arriving late to the party, literally decades after some of its rivals. It's a new, three-row luxury crossover that serves as a much-needed, more-modern and less ostentatious family hauler than the Escalade (which is getting …

Mercedes-Benz E-Class getting tech, visual updates for 2021

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to give the fifth-generation E-Class a mid-cycle update that will include visual tweaks, more advanced driver assistance features, and new hybrid technology. The face-lifted sedan could make its public debut during the 2020…

Fun eBay finds for the average cost of a new car in America

The average new car in America costs more than $35,000. But here are some fun and interesting used options for someone who is looking for something with more personality for that price.

New Subaru concept crossover EV shown in walkaround video

Subaru held a technology briefing this week in Tokyo where it announced ambitious sustainability goals, but nearly lost amid the discussion of converting its fleet over to electricity was the unveiling of what appears to be an early concept version o…

This 1991 VW Golf Country Syncro is the raddest thing ever

Do you somehow you need it explained why this 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country Syncro 4x4 in TEAL(!!!) up for auction on Bring a Trailer is probably the best thing ever? OK fine. Well then, see that giant, almost comical lift? That's from the factory al…

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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

Jan 22, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Ford Bronco close-ups reveal suspension and removable roof

Now that know for sure that Ford is pretty serious about going after the Jeep Wrangler with is revived Bronco 4x4 , we have some detailed suspension photos that confirm much of what we surmised based on early photos of road-going prototypes. What we…

2021 Audi S3 interior completely exposed in spy photos, polarizes opinions

We've seen everything there is to see on the exterior of the next-gen Audi A3 and S3 , but now it's time for a peek on the inside. Our first impression: it pushes the current Audi interior design language further than any previously. The current A3 di…

Our favorite infant and child car and booster seats, updated for 2020

Mazda engineers say current Skyactiv-X might not suit U.S. market

We've been watching Mazda roll out the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv-X engine in Japan and Europe, waiting our turn. When European authorities released fuel economy information for the high-tech motor last June, we wrote, "Mazda has yet to make an…

2021 Nissan Pathfinder spied with chiseled new look

With an introduction for the 2013 model year and only mild updates since, the Nissan Pathfinder is overdue for a new generation. Fortunately, it seems that new generation is coming based on these spy photos. They show what looks to be the 2021 Pathfi…

2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor vs. 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon: How they compare on paper

For several years, the Ram 2500 Power Wagon has been the unquestioned king of heavy duty off-roaders. But competition is coming, and some of the strongest is from the 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor . We decided to take a look at these trucks' specs and f…

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses camouflage, shows off grille and lights

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class luxury sedan has been spied once again , this time with less camouflage. As a result, we get a good look at the shape of the hood and trunk, as well as our first look at the production lights and grille. The nose of the…

[VIDEO] GM puts eBoost brake system on a trailer and shrinks stopping distances

It's a familiar ritual for pickup truck makers to swap ownership of maximum tow ratings every few years. Now that pickups can tow City Hall, a new engineering concept developed at GM wants to help drivers manage what's hanging out behind the bed. Cal…

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Review & Buying Guide | Not the best and not the rest

The compact crossover segment is large (and getting larger). Every automaker seems to have a unique approach to this growing space, making it tough for consumers to pick the model that best suits their needs. The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox represents a m…

Meet the Aurus Komendant, Russia's answer to the Bentayga and Cullinan

Did you know Russia had a homegrown luxury car company, called Aurus? It's a brand developed by the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (the acronym is NAMI in Russian), a descendent of a Soviet-era outfit that dev…

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for January 21, 2020

Jan 21, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2020 Ford Super Duty First Drive Review | Big truck, bigger numbers

The numbers make you shake your head. Possibly laugh. They definitely get your attention. The 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty, be it the F-250 or F-350, can be optioned with a revised version of the 6.7-liter PowerStroke V8 diesel engine that now produ…

Paul Walker collection pulls in more than $2.3M at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

No fewer than 21 two- and four-wheeled vehicles from the personal collection of the late "Fast & Furious" franchise star Paul Walker crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale last week, bringing in more than $2.3 million combined, l…

Top 5 most expensive cars at the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction

Hundreds of vehicles saw their few seconds in the auction spotlight over the past week at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, and we have a short list of the top five most expensive to sell.

Ferris Bueller Ferrari 250 GT California replica sells for $396,000

Amazon pledges 10,000 electric delivery rickshaws starting this year

Amazon CEO and mega-billionaire Jeff Bezos took a trip to India this past week in order to attend a small-business conference and meet with several small-business owners, among other corporate errands. During his time, Bezos announced that Amazon pla…

Volvo vows to give away cars if there's a safety during the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 2, 2020, and that only means one thing for those not impressed by absurd feats of athleticism: The ads are coming. Volvo is the first to kick things off before the big game with the announcement of Safety Sunda…

Unrestored, 21k-mile 1971 Datsun 240Z looks showroom fresh

This jaw-dropping 1971 Datsun 240Z has just rolled onto the proverbial block at Bring a Trailer , and it's hard to imagine that it won't end up setting a record price for a first-generation Z. First of all, we have to take a moment to appreciate the …

Tesla rebuffs NHTSA, says it has no unintended acceleration problem

Tesla said on Monday there was no unintended acceleration in its vehicles, as it responded to a petition to a U.S. safety regulator to investigate and recall around 500,000 of the company's electric cars over the alleged defect. On Friday, the Natio…

Tesla city car sketched for a recruitment ad in China

When Tesla announced the opening of a Chinese R&D and design center earlier this month, the company also put out advertisements on its official WeChat account to recruit designers. The posters for recruiting car designers featured illustrations o…

VW's ID.4 electric crossover will debut at the New York Auto Show in April

The Volkswagen ID.3 may have kicked off the brand's global electrification offensive, but it's the ID.4 that will initially carry the banner here in the United States. We've already seen the swoopy crossover in spy shots in what looks to be close-to-…