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Thursday, October 15, 2020

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

Oct 15, 2020

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2021 Lexus IS First Drive | A model remodel

The Lexus IS has now been with us for more than two decades. First introduced in 1999, it celebrated its 21st birthday this year and, to mark the occasion, Lexus hit the compact sedan with a significant overhaul, including a revamped powertrain lineu…

2021 Ford Mustang order guide leaks: Performance Pack 2 gone, safety tech standard

The 2021 Ford Mustang order guide is out, and there are a few notable changes we didn't know about until now. Most important, Ford is dropping the Performance Pack 2 option from the GT trim. As a replacement, Ford expects folks to order the new Mach …

2020 Subaru Outback Roof Rack Driveway Test | Double cross

There is only one vehicle on the market with a roof rack system like the 2020 Subaru Outback. Literally everything else has either flush-mounted or raised rails where some form of crossbars are connected with "towers" (OK, so there's whatever you'd c…

2021 Honda Civic sedan loses manual transmission, costs more

With a new generation of Civic arriving for 2022 , it's no surprise the 2021 Honda Civic has a pared-down lineup. Previously, the company announced that the coupe was being discontinued, and the Si performance models would be on hiatus until the next …

America's top-selling vehicle, the Ford F-Series, is now the most stolen

After 43 consecutive years at the top of America's sales chart, the Ford F-Series is adding another trophy to its collection. It was the most stolen car in the United States in 2019, according to the annual Hot Wheels report. Yes, 38,938 examples of…

Elon Musk cuts Tesla Model S base price to $69,420

The base Tesla Model S will now retail for $69,420, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet Tuesday, announcing that the "gauntlet has been thrown down" in response to Lucid's announcement that its 406-mile Air sedan would be priced to compete with Tesla's lar…

Acura MDX Prototype reveals slick new looks, with Type S close behind

The next-generation Acura MDX is here, almost. This three-row crossover you're looking at is technically being called the MDX Prototype by Acura, but it's about as close to production as any prototype can get. And what a looker it is. Acura has foll…

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera leads this month's list of discounts

The average price of a new car in America last year was $35,932. This month, the biggest discount off the retail price of a new car in America is awfully close to that figure at $34,001. For those keeping track (as we do every month with a post like …

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross refresh gives the crossover an Aztek-ectomy

As expected from spy shots , the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received a styling refresh, and it changes the somewhat controversial rear end. It also brings some tweaks to the infotainment, and for markets outside the U.S. a plug-in hybrid. The …

2021 VW Golf R will be revealed next month

We may not be getting the VW GTI Clubsport that was just revealed, but we're going to get something even more potent: the 2021 VW Golf R. And we apparently don't have to wait long to see the monster Golf. Racing driver and former Top Gear America ho…

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

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

Oct 14, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 order books open, and Ford reveals its price

The order books for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 are officially open. You can place an order by calling your local Ford dealer as, no, there won't be any online reservation system for this model. In addition to being able to get in line for a Mach 1…

Lucid Air base sedan targets Tesla Model S, with 406-mile range for $77,400

Lucid is going after the Tesla Model S with its base-model Air sedan, which will pack 406 miles of range on a single charge, with a starting price of $77,400 (or $69,900 after the $7,500 federal tax credit). With this announcement, Lucid's four initi…

2021 Honda Accord Buying Guide | Nip and tuck time!

Honda takes the idea of a "mid-cycle refresh" of its cars rather literally, and sure enough, three years into what is likely to be a six-year lifespan, the current generation Accord sees a comprehensive round of updates . Yet, true to the company's no…

VW Golf GTI Clubsport unveiled with Golf R-beating power, front-wheel drive

Volkswagen didn't wait long to inject more power into the eighth-generation Golf GTI. It unveiled the Clubsport model, which offers Golf R-beating power while retaining the standard car's front-wheel drive configuration. Lifting the hood reveals an …

Jim Farley allowed to continue racing his 1966 GT40 even as Ford CEO

Jim Farley, who replaced Jim Hackett as Ford's CEO , revealed his new responsibilities won't prevent him from hitting the track. He obtained permission from Executive Chairman Bill Ford to continue racing. "It was probably the second conversation we …

2022 Volkswagen Taos revealed with in-betweener compact size and rugged styling cues

Volkswagen is expanding its crossover lineup with the compact 2021 VW Taos. Although it is instantly recognizable as a Volkswagen with plenty of styling cues shared with the Tiguan and Atlas Grand Sport, the Taos gets VW's new horizontal LED lighting…

2021 Honda Passport Review | Achieving lots with less

The 2021 Honda Passport is quite obviously a Pilot that has had some inches and a row of seats lopped off its tail. Sure, it has a different grille, big black wheels, chunkier roof rails and extra ground clearance, but the similarities are impossible…

German tuner Startech gives the Tesla Model 3 a makeover

For those of you who like the idea of the Tesla Model 3 but find that it looks too much like a duck-billed platypus, well you're in luck. The bumper kit you see here will be sold by Startech, the offshoot of German tuner Brabus tasked with creating a…

2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 returns with less weight, equipment than W12

Following up on the launch of the W12 version , the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur is once again getting an "entry-level" variant with a V8. It's not as powerful as the W12, and a couple fancy features aren't included. But it's lighter, more fuel efficient,…

[VIDEO] Segway Ninebot GoKarts for $200 off and more | Best Amazon Prime Day 2020 Deals

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability is subject to change. Amazon Prime Day 2020 is here! 'Tis the season to find the best deals on TVs, electronics, toys, household items, car accessories…

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

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

Oct 13, 2020

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Mercedes-Benz EQC 4x4² is an electric monster truck on portal axles

Mercedes-Benz dropped an EQC onto a pair of beefy portal axles to demonstrate what its electric technology is capable of off the beaten path. Badged 4x4², the concept is a glimpse at future battery-powered off-roaders . Normally fitted to the planet'…

NHTSA investigating reports of Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires

Chevrolet's Bolt electric car is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after three examples sustained similar fire damage. Although the cause of the blaze is still unknown, the agency pointed out the fire da…

Possible Toyota Yaris GRMN caught in new spy photos

New spy photos fresh from Germany give us yet another look at Toyota's upcoming subcompact hot hatch. While the Toyota GR Yaris is not destined for American showrooms, we're always happy to see Toyota hard at work developing enthusiast cars. Our spie…

Travis Pastrana's new Gymkhana Subaru billed as 'wildest WRX STI ever'

This black Subaru WRX STI is going to be the next fireball of a racecar to be featured in Hoonigan's Gymkhana video series. It's billed as the "wildest WRX STI ever" by Subaru, and we're not going to argue with that claim. Just look at it. The raw c…

The world loves boring car colors, and here's the latest proof

It takes nothing more than a glance at a busy parking lot or a quick scroll through a handful of online car configurators to see which colors are the most popular for new cars in America. For those who relish the full spectrum of the rainbow, it's di…

2021 Kia Sportage Review | Sporty-ish value

The 2021 Kia Sportage picks up right where last year's mid-cycle refresh left off, with some modest improvements to design and technological updates that make driving easier and safer. An often overlooked vehicle in the increasingly crowded compact c…

1985 Honda CRX Si Retro First Drive | One from the golden era

Autoblog wasn't around for the literal first drive review, but as they say, it's better late than never. Take a trip down memory lane in our latest retro first drive. With automotive press launches curtailed, some manufacturers have taken to revisi…

Tesla cuts prices of Model S variant in United States, China

Tesla said on Tuesday it has cut the price of its Model S "Long Range" sedan by 4% in the United States, days after the electric-car maker reported record quarterly deliveries. The company, which is expected to report third-quarter results on Oct. 2…

Bouncy house inventor made children laugh, will now do the same for car collectors

Every time a child has jumped for joy over the past few years, a little more jingle went into the pocket of bouncy house inventor Bob Regehr. And that money, in turn, went into his car collection, which is now headed for auction. The bounty from the…

[VIDEO] $400 off a Sony X900H 65" 4K TV and more | Best Amazon Prime Day 2020 Deals

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability is subject to change. Amazon Prime Day 2020 is here (tomorrow)! 'Tis the season to find the best deals on TVs, electronics, toys, household items, car …

Monday, October 12, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for October 12, 2020

Oct 12, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Honda Accord | Tech updates and improved Hybrid highlight mid-cycle refresh

The 2021 Honda Accord is getting some trim shake-ups, some refinements to the powertrain in its hybrid variant, and some minor styling updates to keep the midsize sedan fresh. On the styling front, you'll have to really squint to see the difference…

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe gets more powerful and efficient engines with its fresh styling

After showing the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe back in June, Hyundai has finally seen fit to give us details on what will power the updated crossover. The entire engine lineup has been changed to larger, more powerful and more efficient engines. And now the…

Why Jeep didn't make the new Grand Wagoneer retro with wood panels

Jeep's born-again Grand Wagoneer made its debut as a close-to-production concept without the wood panels that characterized its predecessors . While some were surprised by this omission, the company's lead stylist said it's intentional, and he added h…

Here's why the 2021 Ford Bronco isn't available with a folding windshield

The 2021 Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler both let motorists feel the wind in their hair, but only the latter gives users the option of feeling the bugs in their teeth. While the Wrangler's windshield can fold flat on its hood, the Bronco's was desi…

2021 Kia K5 Review | New look, new name, still a value leader

The 2021 Kia K5 replaces the long-running Kia Optima as the brand's midsize family sedan, and it brings with it bold, aggressive exterior styling and a seriously comfortable driving experience. Not only that, it's a good value compared to the competi…

Hennessey 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat HPE1000 will top 1,000 horsepower

This news should come as no surprise to anybody. Hennessey says it's planning to make a Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat HPE1000, which is an even more powerful version of the incoming Durango SRT Hellcat . Through a series of upgrades, Hennessey has the 6.…

Ram's 700 mini-truck blends Fiat genes with 1500 styling cues

Ram's on-again, off-again sub-1500 pickup is allegedly on its way to production, but we haven't seen it yet. In the meantime, the company's Mexican division introduced a trucklet named 700 built on a unibody architecture. The 700's positioning sugge…

2021 Honda Ridgeline styling cues reportedly to appear on other Honda crossovers

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline just received a significant refresh that brought squared-off truck-like styling to Honda's only pickup. Whether or not it's more attractive is in the eye of the beholder, but it certainly looks tougher. According to Motor Tre…

Trump steel tariffs brought job losses to swing state Michigan

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump promised a new dawn for the struggling U.S. steel industry in 2016, and the lure of new jobs in Midwestern states including Michigan helped him eke out a surprise election win. Four years later, Great Lakes Works — o…

Omaze is raffling off a 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo

BMW's first production car with a turbo was rare, with less than 1,700 units produced, and one of them can be yours thanks to Omaze.