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Friday, October 16, 2020

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

Oct 16, 2020

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Spy photos seem to confirm 'Warthog' name for Ford Bronco Raptor

A beefed up Ford Bronco Raptor prototype has been spotted on public roads wearing a piece of camouflage labeled "Warthog," our spies tell us. It certainly seems a bit odd for something so blatantly labeled to show up on a road-going test vehicle, but…

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Review | More towing, same truck

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are close siblings, and they're getting closer every year. One of the Sierra's previous standout features, the Multi-Pro tailgate, can now be found on the Silverado for 2021 , providing even fe…

2022 Chevrolet Silverado spy photos capture interior upgrades

Spy photographers managed to catch a glimpse of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado's interior in a prototype spotted in the wild. While its cabin surfaces were still extensively camouflaged, the photographer was able to capture the truck's screens peeking …

Limited-edition McLaren Elva receives heritage-laced Gulf livery

McLaren tapped into its vast racing heritage to create a Gulf-themed version of the limited-edition Elva. Its partnership with the Pennsylvania-based oil company began in the 1960s, and it continues to this day. Like every Gulf-colored car released …

Lotus Evija shown in John Player Special livery at Goodwood SpeedWeek

Goodwood SpeedWeek is here , and Lotus is using the event to highlight the upcoming Evija electric hypercar . Lotus is calling this the car's "public dynamic debut," which is relatively true, though the lack of a public audience at Goodwood does put a …

2020 Goodwood SpeedWeek livestream video | Watch the racing right here

Goodwood SpeedWeek is now live! Starting today, Goodwood has a series of events that you'll be able to watch live online. The racing will go through this Sunday, October 18, and you can catch the first day's events at the livestream video above. Exp…

Subaru Forester Luggage Test | Packing up our long-term family crossover

Our 2019 Subaru Forester long-term test car has been a pack rat for many of us on staff at Autoblog. We've stuffed in camping gear, tires, landscaping supplies and much more over a number of months. However, we haven't given it a proper luggage test …

BMW, Mini recall nearly every PHEV model built in 2020 due to fire risk

BMW is recalling a majority of the plug-in hybrid models it built in 2020 because their battery pack poses a fire risk. That's 4,509 vehicles covered by the campaign in the United States, including some made by Mini. The list of cars affected by thi…

Foxconn, the company that assembled your iPhone, unveils electric car chassis

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer that's best known for assembling Apple products, has rolled out an automotive EV platform, part of a push to become a manufacturer of electric-car components. At the unveiling in Taipei, Foxcon…

Takata shipped 9 million substandard seatbelts, even belts for child car seats

This 2016 photo shows child seats manufactured by Japanese auto parts maker Takata at an automaker's showroom in Tokyo. (Reuters) TOKYO — A former unit of bankrupt airbag maker Takata Corp shipped 9 million "substandard" seatbelts to car com…

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

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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

Top Stories of the Day

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…