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Thursday, July 16, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 16, 2020

Jul 16, 2020

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The company formerly known as Chrysler is now Stellantis

Introducing Stellantis. Talk to your doctor before using Stellantis as side effects may include model redundancy, the overwhelming urge to apply Dodge badges to Peugeot crossovers, and weak stream. Honestly, how can you not poke just a little fun at…

2021 Ford Bronco's Sasquatch package is automatic-only ... for now

Enthusiasts have been diving into the available configuration tools for the 2021 Ford Bronco , and while access to them has been sketchy, one particular detail has emerged: The attractive Sasquatch package — which adds 35" tires and locking different…

Saleen announces Big Oly-inspired Bronco and a long list of aftermarket parts

American tuner Saleen will channel the Bronco's racing heritage into a heavily-modified 2021 model built as a tribute to Big Oly, the off-roader that won the Baja 1000 twice in the hands of Parnelli Jones. It added that future Bronco owners will be a…

We talk Ford Bronco and other adventures with Oscar-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin

There's not a lot that Jimmy Chin hasn't done. While he's most famous for co-directing the Academy Award-winning documentary "Free Solo," his personal achievements are impressive in their own right: He's skied off the summit of Mount Everest, was par…

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo revealed with many of the Turbo S model's upgrades

Earlier this year , Porsche made the unusual decision to reveal the next-generation high-speed 911 Turbo line with the most potent Turbo S variant . A few months later, the company is finally showing the core 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo model in coupe and c…

2022 BMW 2 Series coupe spied with classic rear-drive proportions

A couple months ago, photos leaked of the 2022 BMW 2 Series coupe's front and rear fascias , but we didn't get a good look at the car as a whole. One of our spy photographers has rectified that with shots of more camouflaged examples that help us get …

750-hp Mustang from Beechmont Ford costs $45,000 with a warranty

In 2018, Beechmont Ford Performance (BFP) in southwest Ohio (not far from Lebanon Ford ) was hawking the BFP Drag Pack nitrous-charged Mustang . A trunk full of Nitrous Outlet fire turned the 'Stang's stock 460 horsepower into 800, and with help from m…

330-horsepower Ghibli Hybrid is Maserati's first electrified model

Maserati kicked off its electrification campaign by releasing a hybrid version of the Ghibli, its entry-level model. The sedan gains a mild hybrid system, subtle visual tweaks, and many technology upgrades inside. Unveiled online, the brand's first …

Meet the Beetles: We drive VW Bugs from 1964 and 2013

As you may have seen, we've been running a series of stories on classic Volkswagens including the Karmann Ghia and the original GTI . And now we come to the most famous of VWs, the Beetle, a 1964 example to be precise. It also happened to arrive in my…

Fisker trying to secure Volkswagen's MEB platform for the Ocean

Henrik Fisker took his beating, stayed in the ring, and appears to be getting on top of the fight to be an electric vehicle automaker. At the beginning of the week, Fisker Inc. announced a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Sparta…

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 15, 2020

Jul 15, 2020

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2022 Nissan Ariya EV crossover revealed with stylish looks and up to 300-mile range

Not quite a year ago, Nissan showed its Ariya electric crossover concept with a clean, elegant design inside and out. And as it turns out, the production 2022 Nissan Ariya, just revealed, looks exactly like it. It's also boasting some impressive numb…

5 cool features on the 2021 Ford Bronco

We have the 2021 Ford Bronco two-door and four-door covered from every angle at this point. The return of the Bronco has us pumped to learn more, and we assume you're looking for the same. So, we thought we'd go over a few cool features you may have …

We compare 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport specifications to their ritzy Land Rover competiton

The 2021 Bronco and Bronco Sport are the spearheads for Ford's new 4x4 sub-brand, with the former taking the fight directly to the Jeep Wrangler and the latter providing Ford with a more rugged alternative to the Escape. We've already looked at how t…

Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid goes off-roading in near-complete silence

Jeep published a short video to preview the plug-in hybrid variant of the Wrangler. Named 4xe, the first Wrangler with a plug will be capable of driving without burning a drop of gasoline for relatively short distances. Published on YouTube, the 15-…

Airstream Basecamp 20 debuts with more space for all inside the silver bullet

A new Airstream Basecamp trailer just debuted. It's the Basecamp 20, and it's meant to serve as the larger upgrade model to the Basecamp 16 — we reviewed one just over a year ago . Airstream has made the silver bullet camper trailer longer, taller and…

C8 Corvette hoods are flying open, and over-the-air update could help solve that

Chevrolet is examining reports of the 2020 Corvette's hood flying open while the car is moving. The company stressed the issue isn't due to a design- or a manufacturing-related defect, and it's looking at leveraging some of the technology packed into…

2021 Toyota Camry gets updates, what may be a performance hybrid in XSE trim

The 2021 Toyota Camry is getting a series of updates to keep the staple family sedan fresh, Toyota announced early Wednesday. In addition to some cosmetic changes, the 2021 Camry will debut Toyota's new Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of driver aids. Toyot…

2021 Toyota Avalon Nightshade Edition debuts, and the sedan gets more tech

The 2021 Toyota Avalon is going through some minor changes in the new model year. We already told you all about the new all-wheel-drive option in our First Drive , but Toyota has even more to tell us today. Leading off is a new Nightshade Edition. It'…

2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition debuts with 'track-tuned' suspension, no more power

The 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition is happening, so … get excited? We're not entirely sure how to feel about this little sedan yet, but it sure is attention-grabbing. As the name would suggest, this Corolla should feel more at home than others on a…

Now is your last chance to enter to win a 600+ horsepower Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon

Omaze is offering up the chance to win this 'wicked' wagon, worth $125,000

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 14, 2020

Jul 14, 2020

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2021 Ford Bronco comes out kicking with impressive specs and innovative design

We knew the 2021 Ford Bronco was going to be a big deal, but we're not sure anyone was fully expecting this return of the legendary nameplate to be as thoroughly comprehensive and impressive. From the SUV's specs to the innovative methods used in its…

2021 Ford Bronco Sport revealed: big Bronco's rugged little brother

There will be those who dismiss the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport as the knockoff crossover Bronco for poseurs. However, now that we know the specs, have learned more about its capability, and recognize that it was thoughtfully designed with the needs of a …

2021 Ford Bronco trim breakdown | All seven trims and how they differ

Everybody who loves off-roading knows what a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is. Most Jeep enthusiasts will know what a Sahara or Sport is, too. They're just some of the many trims Jeep offers the Wrangler in. These days, the Wrangler configurator lists 13 tri…

These are the 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport paint colors

The 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport look pretty exciting on paper, but how about in the metal? One of the most compelling things about a new vehicle design can be its available paint finishes, and Ford's new 4x4s are coming out of the gate with qui…

2021 Ford Bronco First Edition reservations sell out, Bronco website 'stampeded'

You know you've got a popular product when people are having trouble giving you their money. When the 2021 Ford Bronco was revealed last night , we — and you, probably — noticed right away that Ford's Bronco reservation site was apparently struggling …

2021 Ford Bronco pricing starts at $30,000

In addition to being fully revealed, Ford is taking reservations for the 2021 Ford Bronco in all trim levels. It's a fully refundable deposit, but you're still going to want to know what you'll have to pay when the SUV is available, if nothing else t…

2021 Ford Bronco Sport priced around $28,000

Making its debut alongside its truck-based bigger brother the Bronco , the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is here to capture buyers who like the Bronco look and feel, but want something a little smaller and easier to manage around town. With that comes a pric…

2021 Ford Bronco vs 2020 Jeep Wrangler | How they compare on paper

You're wondering, we're answering. The long-awaited 2021 Ford Bronco is finally here, and it seems like a thoroughly impressive effort, yet it's also quite obviously aimed at the Jeep Wrangler . The retro look, the removable roof and doors , the go-any…

The 2021 Ford Bronco's modular body offers new open-top possibilities

The 2021 Ford Bronco appears poised to take the off-roading segment by storm, but there's more to being a Jeep Wrangler competitor than simply being a capable 4x4. A good chunk of the Wrangler's charm — the majority for some buyers, even — is rooted …

2021 Ford Bronco Suspension Speculative Deep Dive | Rubicon meets Ranger Raptor

Ford hasn't released all of the new Bronco suspension details I'd like to see, but I did learn enough to come away impressed. OK, I'll admit it. They can have my $100 deposit right now. I'm saying this because they seem to have hit a target that lies…

Monday, July 13, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 13, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

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2021 Ford Bronco reveal livestream: Watch it here tonight

Ready to watch the 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport live stream reveal? Keep it locked on the video above, as Ford plans on streaming its big show for all to see on YouTube tonight. Ford says the reveal will start at 8 p.m. ET, so make sure you find…

The first era of the Ford Bronco — 1966-96 — in pictures

The second coming of the Ford Bronco may be upon us, but it wasn't too long ago that the notion of the return of Ford's iconic Bronco nameplate was rooted almost entirely in the realm of fantasy. Nostalgic enthusiasts watched the years go by as it se…

The 1966 Ford Bronco press preview: Here's how the original was revealed

With the debut of the 2021 Ford Bronco just hours away, we've been pouring through heritage materials provided by Ford, examining the historical connections between the new SUV and its predecessor, and perhaps looking for clues as to what Ford has in…

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is a concept with a dramatic sense of timing

Just a few days after teasing its existence , and on the verge of the Ford Bronco's release, Jeep has revealed its V8 Wrangler. The good news is that this Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 looks good and surely sounds good. The bad news is that it's just a co…

Dodge explains why it will build the Durango SRT Hellcat for only six months

Dodge will manufacture the 710-horsepower, Hellcat-powered Durango SRT only for approximately six months. The company explained that, while it won't stop production after building a pre-determined number of SUVs, it won't be able to extend the model'…

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer First Drive | And then there were two

Chevrolet already has a tiny crossover in the subcompact space called the Trax, and while it's not exactly a looker, it has seen respectable sales over the years. As the crossover boom marches on, Chevy believes there's room for another small crossov…

Electric car maker Fisker to go public at $2.9 billion valuation

Electric car maker Fisker will go public through a merger with a "blank check company" backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc at a valuation of $2.9 billion, the companies said on Monday. Reuters reported last week that the speci…

Tesla slashes Model Y SUV price as pandemic weighs on auto sector

Tesla Inc cut the price of its sport utility vehicle Model Y by $3,000, just four months after its launch, as the U.S. electric carmaker seeks to maintain sales momentum in the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduction follows price cuts in May on Tesla's Mo…

Yep, 2021 Jeep Gladiator diesel starts at $41,040

When Jeep announced the 2021 Gladiator would get an EcoDiesel option, we expected pricing similar to the Wrangler — the third-generation VM Motori 3.0-liter V6 oil-burner is a $4,000 option, with the required ZF eight-speed automatic another $2,000. …

Tesla Model 3 Sentinel Mode records Porsche 911 theft

Once a Tesla owner activates the vehicle's Sentry Mode, the car goes on standby, ready to use its cameras to record any potential threats as they approach. Considering how much interest — good and bad — Teslas attract, there are likely thousands of S…