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Monday, February 10, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for February 10, 2020

Feb 10, 2020

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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV spied uncovered

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade made its big debut a little over a week ago, complete with its fancy interior and displays , but the company has only shown the short-wheelbase model. One of our spy photographers has picked up the slack and caught the long-…

First production 2020 SSC Tuatara unveiled at Philadelphia Auto Show

Last summer, SSC North America announced that the first production Tuatara was introduced to its owner during Monterey Car Week, yet no photos of the handover were provided. The Washington-state-based carmaker was oddly low key about the event, havin…

Two-door Ford Bronco spied with production body

It's happening! The two-door variant of Ford's new Bronco 4x4 has been spotted in the wild, this time wearing what appears to be the earliest version of its production-intent body work. We previously speculated that it could be some time before a two…

Jeep Gladiator incentives as high as $9,000 amid lackluster sales

Remember earlier last year when the 2020 Jeep Gladiator was so hot, dealers were adding over $10,000 to the price ? Yeah, those days are well and truly over. According to CarsDirect and Automotive News , Jeep and its dealers are now discounting the pic…

2020 Toyota Camry TRD Drivers' Notes | A polarizing sedan

Nobody expected a 2020 Toyota Camry TRD model before Toyota announced both this sporty sedan and the Avalon TRD at the same time. And even after that, we had a hard time believing that the Camry and Avalon TRD versions would be legitimately compellin…

[VIDEO] My favorite vehicles at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show | Behind the Wheel S02 // E07

Behind the Wheel is a video series that shows you a bit of what it's like to work at Autoblog. The editors and video producers will show you the cars we have in our fleet, and you'll get a behind the scenes look at some of the personalities that help…

VW Atlas Tanoak is pretty much dead, but a smaller pickup is a possibility

CHICAGO — Nearly two years ago, Volkswagen showed off the Atlas Tanoak concept , a midsize pickup truck based on the Atlas crossover. It had rugged, truck-like looks, and according to VW's Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy, Hein Schafer…

Five quick thoughts on the 2020 Volvo S60 T8 hybrid

The 2020 Volvo S60 joined our long-term fleet in January, just in time for a blast of snow and ice. It's handsome inside and out, handles well and is an interesting choice for luxury sedan buyers. I spent a long weekend in the Volvo shortly after its…

2020 Chevrolet Blazer Review & Buying Guide | It sure isn't boring

We'll say one thing for the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, it isn't boring. By channeling the spirit of the Camaro , if not its literal styling, the Blazer brings some excitement to a midsize SUV segment mostly known for anonymous kid haulers or outdoorsy roa…

[VIDEO] Jay Leno learns all about the Porsche Taycan

Hours apart, two of the biggest names in automotive television posted videos with Porsche's new electric, the Taycan Turbo S . Jay Leno of Jay Leno's Garage dropped his 38-minute experience with the car, while Top Gear released two Chris Harris clips …

Friday, February 7, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for February 7, 2020

Feb 07, 2020

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2020 Chicago Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Deep dish

CHICAGO — The Chicago Auto Show featured a range of debuts, from the powered-up Ford GT to the desert-conquering Jeep Gladiator Mojave. While there were few truly ground-breaking products, Chicago did give us the opportunity to get better looks at ca…

Executive shakeup at Ford in wake of earnings report, rough Explorer launch

Jim Farley DETROIT — Ford Motor Co on Friday said that top executive Jim Farley will assume the role of chief operating officer, positioning him as potential heir to Chief Executive Jim Hackett. Farley, president of new businesses, technolo…

The 2020 Honda Civic Type R drops the fake vents up front, still wildly popular

CHICAGO — Honda surprised us with a Civic Type R update at the Tokyo Auto Salon a short time ago, but today's Chicago Auto Show was the first chance we had to get up close and personal with the refreshed hot hatch. Many of the changes are minor, but …

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs Accord and Camry | How they compare on paper

Admittedly, this comparison isn't exactly coming at prime time for the midsize hybrid sedan segment. We're pretty sure we can hear a cricket or two chirping. Not only are midsize sedans waning in popularity as crossovers boom, so are conventional hyb…

2020 Subaru Outback Luggage Test | Score one for wagons

I'm reporting to you from my home in Portland, Ore., which is pretty much ground zero for 2020 Subaru Outback ownership. They're absolutely everywhere, challenged only by its little Crosstrek brother for new-car ubiquity. A big reason for that is own…

The Ducati Superleggera V4 is a 230-hp carbon fiber rocket

According to Ducati, the "Superleggera V4 is the most powerful and technologically advanced production" motorcycle that has ever rolled out of the factory in Borgo Panigale, Italy. Considering the amazing two-wheeled masterpieces that Ducati has buil…

Have it your way: GMC's Hummer EV will offer several powertrain options

General Motors confirmed plans to resurrect the Hummer nameplate on a GMC-badged electric pickup , and it's beginning to release details about the drivetrain that will power the model. Speaking to investors, company president Mark Reuss announced buye…

2021 Jaguar F-Type pricing announced, including a big decrease

CHICAGO — Jaguar unveiled the redesigned 2021 F-Type coupe and convertible just before the end of 2019, but pricing was kept in the dark. Today, at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show , Jaguar put numbers to trims, and the starting price remains the same at $6…

Jeep Wrangler JPP 20 shows off new Mopar accessories

Do you like the appeal of factory accessories, but find it tiresome to order them all individually? Well, assuming you're looking to buy a 4-door Jeep Wrangler this year, you're in luck! For 2020 (and 2020 only), Jeep will sell you a loaded-up Mopar …

Carmakers and coronavirus: A list of plant closures in China

Automakers and parts suppliers have shut factories in China, in line with government guidelines, or have flagged a hit to profits following the coronavirus outbreak. Below is a list of latest announcements by car companies: • BMW said production at …

Thursday, February 6, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for February 6, 2020

Feb 06, 2020

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2020 Ford GT gets more power, full carbon fiber body in surprise update

Just when you thought the Ford GT was yesterday's news, Ford hits us with an unexpected shot of supercar. With a few years of production remaining (scheduled to finish in 2022), Ford has decided to make the last half of its run of GTs a hair better t…

2021 Chrysler Pacifica gets fresh face and brings back all-wheel drive

The rumors were true, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has brought back all-wheel drive as an option after it disappeared from Chrysler minivans in 2004. Not only that, buyers don't have to choose between having more traction or more cargo flexibility, as …

2020 Mercedes-Benz Weekender: Live the luxurious European van life here in the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz argued living the #vanlife and living well aren't mutually exclusive by expanding the Metris range with a camper named Weekender. The mobile studio apartment made its debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. The German company has historic…

Refreshed 2021 Chevy Equinox gets expanded tech, new RS trim

Chevrolet's compact Equinox crossover is getting the old nip-and-tuck for 2021, and it'll benefit from more access to safety tech and a brand-new RS trim to boot. The Equinox has been a bit of a roller coaster for Chevy content-wise, with significa…

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to offer class-leading 52 mpg combined

The U.S.-spec 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will offer a class-leading 52 mpg combined in its most efficient guise, the company announced Thursday at the unveiling of its midsizer at the Chicago Auto Show. The Blue model, which will be the most frugal v…

2020 Dodge Charger Widebody Daytona wrecked with 296 miles on the clock

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition can do 0-60 faster than you can say its name, and one new owner appears to have proven that it can all go wrong just as quickly. This one-of-501 sedan currently resting on a Copa…

2020 Nissan Frontier packs a new V6 destined for the next-gen truck

The next-gen Nissan Frontier is nearly here, but the long-running, current Frontier pickup is going out with a bang. Nissan used the Chicago Auto Show to announce that the 2020 Frontier will be equipped with the powertrain headed into the next-gen tr…

Toyota Trail Edition Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner add off-road gear

The Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra already are offered in a myriad of off-road-themed trim levels, including TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and TRD Pro. Now, Toyota is adding 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra Trail Editions, because in the great o…

Jeep Gladiator Mohave is your high-speed desert Jeep

The traditional top of the Wrangler and Gladiator range is the Rubicon, a truck focused on crawling over rocks and tight dirt trails. Now the Rubicon has a faster-moving, desert-oriented twin, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mohave. The trim level is exclus…

Bertone's Lamborghini-V12-powered minivan was ahead of its time

PARIS — Italian design house Bertone traveled to the 1988 edition of the Turin auto show (which was still a big deal in the late 1980s) to unveil a Lamborghini-powered design study. This wasn't unusual, as the two companies had worked together for de…

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for February 5, 2020

Feb 05, 2020

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2021 Cadillac Escalade makes its grand debut among the stars during Oscars week

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has arrived in high style in Los Angeles during Oscars week. With no January Detroit Auto Show, there's no better place for the next generation of Cadillac's iconic luxury SUV to be revealed than star-studded L.A. We got to…

2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2020 Lincoln Navigator | How they compare on paper

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade arrived late last night, and we all know what that means: It's comparison time. Specifically, we're pitting the new Escalade versus the 2020 Lincoln Navigator. The sales gap between the long-time competitors has grown dange…

2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV will debut at the New York Auto Show

LOS ANGELES, California — Cadillac pulled the wraps off its 2021 Escalade today at an event in Los Angeles, and we were there to see it all play out live and in living color. But while we have some specifications for the long-wheelbase ESV version, t…

Mazda files patent applications for inline-six technology, new transmission

We've known for some time that Mazda is one of the OEMs getting back on the inline-six engine bandwagon, and a report from Japan gives us a glimpse of some of the automaker's plans. Mazda has filed patent applications for both new exhaust components …

2020 Nissan Titan XD First Drive | A perplexing niche

The 2020 Nissan Titan XD is an odd duck. Back when the XD launched in the 2016 model year, it carved a confusing little niche for itself, somewhere between light-duty and heavy-duty. And for its mid-cycle refresh, that niche has only gotten perplexin…

Tesla stock's wild ride: Madness or visionary investing?

DETROIT — Eight months after it seemed headed for the corporate junkyard, Tesla is now worth more than General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler combined, even though the Big Three together sell more cars and trucks in two weeks than Tesla does in a who…

Ford stock drops after disappointing 2019 numbers, 2020 forecast

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.'s profit last year plunged by more than $3.6 billion, weighed down by slowing U.S. sales, the cost of a botched SUV launch and some big pension expenses. The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker said it made $47 million in 2019, do…

With Tesla envy, GM pitches investors on its EV and technology future

DETROIT — General Motors has watched with frustration and envy as the market value of electric carmaker Tesla has ballooned to more than triple GM's size, but Wednesday the Detroit automaker will present the case that its EV and self-driving technolo…

2019 Subaru Forester Long-Term Update | I can see clearly now!

One of the biggest complaints among drivers is that visibility is getting worse in cars. In the neverending pursuit of better crash test ratings and rakish aggressive styling, pillars are getting thicker, and the view out is getting ever more tank li…

[VIDEO] Nico Rosberg dances with the Ferrari Monza SP1 in Italy

Nico Rosberg retired from Formula 1 immediately after winning the 2016 World Championship, but that hasn't kept him away from cars. If anything, it opened up the former Mercedes-AMG driver's options to new brands, new experiences, and new tracks. Usi…