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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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

Jun 10, 2020

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C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 rumored with massive rubber and moving aero

According to a recently leaked GM document , the C8 Chevy Corvette Z06 is next in the hopper. The rumors we've heard so far make us suspect the race-focused daily driver will be as big a leap over the previous Z06 incarnations as the mid-engined Sting…

You have another chance to get a near-new, 1,000-mile Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 roadster has begun to catch fire with collectors, and this example currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer will only fan the flames. It has just over 1,000 miles on the odometer, making it effectively a new car. This 2007-model S…

2020 Acura RDX Driveway Test | How does a stroller fit?

From the people who brought you the Luggage Test , it's the Stroller Test! I know, sequels, right? However, as someone who was recently in the market for a stroller and didn't want to buy a new/gigantic family vehicle to accommodate it (not to menti…

BMW X5 PHEV introduced: 389 hp, 30 miles of electric range

BMW expanded the fourth-generation X5 lineup with a gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain that turns the big SUV into an electric car for up to 30 miles. Alternatively, it puts nearly 400 horses under the driver's right foot. Called xDrive45e,…

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E picks up new color called Cyber Orange

Though the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E was revealed last fall , Ford wasn't quite done making little tweaks. The company is now announcing two new colors for the crossover: Dark Matter Gray and Cyber Orange, the latter of which is shown above. The orang…

Bubba Wallace to NASCAR: 'Get rid of all Confederate flags'

Before the race began at Atlanta Motor Speedway this past weekend, the track held a moment of silence to reflect on the death of George Floyd, as well as the ongoing racism and racial injustices that the black community and other minorities face in A…

Next-gen Nissan Rogue Sport spied testing through trees

Nissan has teased the next Rogue Sport already , but today marks the small crossover's spy shot debut. Named the Qashqai in other markets, the Rogue Sport is one of Nissan's small, budget crossovers. It stands above the tiny Kicks , but is smaller and …

2020 Ram 1500 4x4 Suspension Deep Dive

What is taking everyone so long? That's what I continually ask myself each time yet another all-new full-size pickup comes out with leaf spring rear suspension. Meanwhile, this 2020 Ram 1500 pickup represents a dozen years since coil spring rear susp…

2021 Ford Bronco Sport liftgate glass will open

Details about the upcoming Bronco Sport , the smaller version of Ford 's much-anticipated 2021 Bronco high-riding off-roader, continue to leak, and now Ford Authority has the rundown on the liftgate . Citing sources familiar with the vehicle, the site…

Next-generation Honda Fit First Drive | Now a hybrid but still TBD for U.S.A.

With roughly 7.5 million sold in 20 years, it's safe to say people love the Honda Fit, or as it's called in Europe and elsewhere, the Jazz. "Elsewhere" would be the key term since Honda's versatile subcompact hatchback is not only sold all over the w…

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for June 9, 2020

Jun 09, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Subaru Crosstrek updated with new engine, refreshed styling

For the 2021 model year, the Subaru Crosstrek is getting some mechanical and aesthetic updates, along with a new Sport trim (pictured above). The biggest difference you'll find for 2021 is the addition of a new engine to the lineup. While the base a…

[VIDEO] Police slash Minneapolis protesters' car tires in video

Mother Jones and the Minneapolis Star Tribune report that during the most intense period of protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd, police officers from two departments were filmed slashing tires in at least two locations. Authorities…

2020 Ford Escape plug-in vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: How they compare on paper

This year is when the entry-level plug-in crossover market really starts to heat up. Both Ford and Toyota have new models in the 2020 Ford Escape and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime . They join the segment veteran Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV , which has been …

N.C. speedway defies coronavirus orders, says its races are peaceful protests

Every new catastrophe in 2020 buries the one before it, so it's easy to forget that many parts of the country are still slowly emerging from restrictions put in place to deal with the novel coronavirus. North Carolina is in Phase 2 of Gov. Roy Cooper…

500-hp Acura V6 turns this classic 1974 Mini into a mid-engined sleeper

Originally designed on a napkin, the world-famous Mini launched by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1959 was envisioned as a cheap, practical city car for families on a budget. Now, 61 years later, it's a sought-after classic that many aftermar…

2020 Fiat 500X Sport Design Driveway Test

The Fiat 500X received a big update for 2019 with a new 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. As such, it's no surprise the 2020 Fiat 500X only sees minor updates, but one of them is rather striking, the introduction of the Sport trim level . However, it's …

Honda tags Civic, Accord, HR-V, Fit and more in fuel pump recall

American Honda Motor Company's recent issues with fuel pumps continue, as a new recall affects a large number of Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2018-2020 model years. The recall covers a total of 136,057 vehicles, including select 2018-2019 Acura …

Honda production knocked offline by ransomware cyberattack

Honda has suspended automobile and motorcycle production at several facilities around the globe due to a suspected ransomware cyberattack. According to reports in Japan, domestic production is back online and shipments are flowing out of its Japanese…

2021 BMW X5, X7 lose some luxury options, gain small price bumps

The Chevrolet Corvette isn't the only hot seller having supplier issues force the culling of popular options. Shoppers considering a BMW X7 might want to see if they can order a 2020 model — if they can find one — because one trim and a lot of option…

[VIDEO] 'Finnish Space Program' tries dynamite to send a car into space

How hard could it possibly be to send a ship into orbit? NASA has been doing it for years, and SpaceX has gotten in on the spacefaring fun . The latest group to attempt liftoff hails from Finland, with a bright yellow "spacecraft" that started life as…

Monday, June 8, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for June 8, 2020

Jun 08, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Pentagon has funneled billions in military vehicles, weapons to local police

Police on an armored vehicle patrol downtown Walnut Creek, Calif., last Monday after a protest resulted in looting. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) The high plains and rugged mountains of Wyo…

Wrecked 2020 Chevrolet Corvette value estimated at $48,000 more than a new one

American auction giant Copart is selling one of the earliest examples of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette built. The catch is that it was wrecked, and it's estimated to cost approximately $48,000 more than a new model. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Cor…

The 2020 Land Rover Defender is for sale, but supply is short

Land Rover announced the new 2020 Defender was officially on sale in America a week ago. Listings on various car sales websites indicate that yes, the Defender is here, and it is for sale. However, a new report from Automotive News dashes some cold w…

2020 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid cheaper, more efficient than RAV4 Prime

Though Toyota recently revealed some impressive specifications for its RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover , the 2020 Ford Escape plug-in has topped it in a couple of key areas. The first of which is the all-important fuel economy number: 100 mpg-e. T…

Protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge in march for George Floyd, police reform

SAN FRANCISCO — A diverse crowd of thousands of demonstrators outraged by the death of George Floyd tied up San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge with the acquiescence of authorities on Saturday, another sign of how their message has resonated ev…

2020 Volvo S60 T8 Long-Term Update | We broke the sunroof

Pro tip: Don't play with the wind deflector in your 2020 Volvo S60 . The same goes for most delicate and/or electronic things in cars. Parts break. You get sad. Money must be spent, and you move on. In case you were looking for an example of this, t…

Toyota Fortuner SUV reworked for international markets

Alongside the unveiling of the globally marketed Toyota Hilux , a new Toyota Fortuner SUV also debuted this week with refreshed looks, increased power, and better efficiency. Aiming to balance daily refinement with rugged capability, the updated 7-sea…

Ford Bronco Raptor to get the Explorer ST's 3.0-liter EcoBoost?

Eric at YouTube channel RevMatchTV , via Autoevolution , believes he knows what engine is slated for the Bronco Raptor. Crediting a source inside Ford, we're told the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 shared with the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator will slip u…

Jeep Wagoneer spied beached in mud, in need of a tow

If you don't get stuck at least once when off-roading, then you're likely leaving some fun on the table. Well, if you have a way to get unstuck anyway. That said, this isn't the kind of "stuck" Jeep would prefer to crow about. Some engineers out driv…

10 perfect gifts Dad will love this Father's Day

Want to turn your tent into a living room? Need the ideal BBQ tools? Ready to mix the perfect cocktail? How about a rangefinder to help you line up a tee shots? If any of these scenarios describe your father, keep scrolling. Make sure to treat Dad …

Friday, June 5, 2020

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

Jun 05, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Mercedes and F1 drivers rally around Lewis Hamilton's rage at George Floyd's death

Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton joined the worldwide chorus of voices condemning the death of George Floyd this week, saying he was "overcome with rage" at the brutality. And his employers at Mercedes say they back him 100 percent.…

Bubba Wallace encouraged other NASCAR drivers to speak up about George Floyd's death

Bubba Wallace is now embracing his platform as a NASCAR driver for positive change and is pushing his fellow competitors to do the same. Wallace, the only full-time black driver in any of NASCAR's top three series, detailed his decision this week to…

What would you drive in 2005?

To this point in our series of what would you drive in 19X5 , our editors' choices have largely been hypothetical. Even if we were old enough to drive in the era in question (or even born), we didn't have the money to buy something new and/or not terr…

Used-car sales surge in bargain-conscious coronavirus economy

A worker walks through the vehicles stored in the lots at the Cox Automotive Inc. Manheim Pittsburgh vehicle auctioning location in Cranberry Township, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At the height of the coronavirus…

2020 Cadillac CT4-V First Drive | The Cadillac of compact Cadillacs

With the launch of the 2020 Cadillac CT4, GM is pushing back into the smallest luxury sedan segment that in recent years has almost exclusively featured entries from Germany. We're pleased to see it return, and importantly, that it definitely came ba…

2021 Ford Bronco Badlands reportedly rides on steelies

A couple of weeks ago, spy shooters sent us a whole roll of shots featuring the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport . The obvious gotcha was seeing three grille designs on the camouflaged prototypes, as that gave proof to an April rumor about different front fasci…

Next-generation BMW X1 spied with aggressive nose

The BMW X1 , the brand's entry-level crossover, is nearly half a decade old at this point , so it's not a surprise that there are new-generation models out testing. One of our spy photographers caught this example in relatively thin camouflage for a co…

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Luggage Test | High-speed hauling

This is the biggest Mercedes-Benz money can buy. Wait, that's totally wrong. There's definitely a bus or big rig or Unimog out there. So, let's go with biggest civilian-grade Mercedes you can buy at a regular dealer. Cool? Alrighty. Where was I? Lug…

Oldsmobile sure was a crazy hodge-podge of cars

We've been doing an awful lot of recollection recently (gee, I wonder why) and for whatever reason, we keep stumbling back to Oldsmobile. Our What Would You Drive in 19-blank-5 series has a lot to do with that, especially the kitsch-tastic brochure p…

Subaru Crosstrek gets an injection of Baja racer DNA from Crawford Performance

Subaru's idea of updating the Crosstrek is dropping a bigger, 2.5-liter flat-four engine in the engine bay. American tuner Crawford Performance has other plans for the city-friendly crossover. It turned the model into an off-roader enhanced with a li…