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Friday, July 17, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for July 17, 2020

Jul 17, 2020

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Chevrolet announces electric full-size pickup with 400-mile range

General Motors confirmed one of the 20 electric cars it plans to release by 2023 will be a full-size Chevrolet pickup. It quietly announced the model in the 179-page 2019 sustainability report it published this month. Chevrolet pledged its yet-unnam…

[VIDEO] We obsessively covered the 2021 Ford Bronco

It's always nice when something is worth the wait. The 2021 Ford Bronco was revealed this week, and besides simply doing our jobs by providing all the details to our faithful audience, we were genuinely inspired to dig up as much as we could about th…

That didn't take long: Chinese carmaker previews Ford Bronco-esque SUV

American motorists aren't the only ones who fell head over heels for the new Ford Bronco. Across the Pacific, China-based Wey announced an SUV called P01 that incorporates some of the off-roader's styling cues. Up front, the P01 is characterized by …

Fit Is Gone! Honda drops subcompact hatch in U.S.

The Honda Fit is quitting the U.S. market at the conclusion of the 2020 model year. Going forward, the Honda HR-V crossover (which is based on the same platform as the Fit) and the Honda Civic hatchback will be the entry-level offerings for the brand…

Honda Civic Si on hiatus for 2021, Coupe body style dropped entirely

There won't be a 2021 Honda Civic Si, Honda announced today. Those who want the sport-injected version of the Civic will have to wait for the redesigned 11th-gen that Honda confirmed will be on sale for the 2022 model year. Honda says the Si model is…

Manual-transmission Honda Accord dead for 2021

Honda confirmed Friday that the manual-transmission option will disappear entirely from the 2021 Accord sedan, marking the end of the bread-and-butter family sedan's decades-long dedication to the stick-shift. In fact, not only is the manual Accord…

New electric Kia spied, looks like the production version of the Imagine Concept

Last we heard, Kia had plans to bring forth a production version of the Kia Imagine Concept vehicle . These spy photos today suggest that the intel was good, and Kia is well on its way to transforming its concept into a production car. The shape and …

Goodwood Speedweek announced as official Revival and Festival of Speed replacement

Goodwood has canceled its traditional headliner events for 2020 due to the coronavirus, but the estate has just revealed plans for a Festival of Speed and Revival replacement. It's going to be called Goodwood Speedweek. The event will take place Oct…

2021 Chevrolet Blazer Review | How you like me now?

Once upon a time, the Chevy Blazer was a big, serious, truck-based answer to the Ford Bronco. It certainly isn't today. While the Bronco has been reborn and sticks to its original off-roading roots, the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer follows a completely diff…

VW trademarks electric versions of classic model names, including the Beetle

A few weeks ago, the folks at electric VW forum VW ID Talk discovered that the German automaker trademarked the name "e-Samba" with the European Union Intellectual Property office. That same forum has now found a few other names based on classic Volk…

Thursday, July 16, 2020

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

Jul 16, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

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

Top Stories of the Day

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

Top Stories of the Day

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…