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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 23, 2021

Mar 23, 2021

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Nissan 400Z leaked images reveal the production sports car

Production images of the upcoming Nissan Z have leaked, photographed at what appears to be a cargo staging area. The tentatively named 400Z shows a few differences from the Z Proto that we've seen, and two new colors are spotted. According to 400ZCl…

2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed debuts with more power, big handling improvements

Fast news is coming out of the UK today in the form of a new Bentley Continental GT Speed. Similar to the previous generations of the Continental GT, this latest version is getting the Speed treatment. Bentley may be talking endlessly about its green…

Ford F-150 EV spy photos give us close look at motor and suspension

One of our spy photographers has once again caught the electric Ford F-150 out testing . But this time, they got up close and personal with it, snapping some photos that give us our best look at the rear motor and suspension yet. One of the first thi…

Used Volvo V70 wagon for $20 million includes New York 'New York' vanity plate

Billed as the world's most expensive Volvo wagon, a dark blue New York-based V70 is currently for sale for $20 million (and probably will be for some time). It's not the car that makes the sale special, though. It's the New York state vanity plate th…

Lexus electric concept car teased ahead of reveal next week

Lexus released another teaser for its upcoming unnamed concept car and also gave us an official release date. A digital world premiere is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. EDT. No new information was revealed, but the new tease…

Ford Bronco Warthog front end partially revealed in new spy photos

A new round of spy photos of Ford's upcoming Bronco performance variant (expected to be named Warthog ) hit our inboxes Monday. Thanks to a set of "bumpers" designed for attaching rigs used for roll-over testing, we're getting our best look yet at the…

2022 Infiniti QX55 First Drive Review | A gorgeous value

Looking at the luxury crossover market, you can probably guess that there's a clear demand for fastback variants. All the German automakers offer multiple coupe-like crossovers. The rest of the industry hasn't been so sure, including Infiniti, which …

Triumph previews the electric TE-1 and its power-dense EV drivetrain

Triumph is preparing to add at least one electric motorcycle to its range. It released sketches of a concept and images of a close-to-production drivetrain to illustrate the path it plans to take to the world of electrification. Called TE-1, the pro…

Used Vehicle Spotlight: 2013-2016 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ

The 2013-2016 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ were landmark cars for the enthusiast community, arriving at a time when car lovers were mourning the loss of lightweight, rear-wheel-drive options that were inexpensive enough for young buyers to consider. The…

1990 Land Rover Defender camper is ready to take you far off the beaten path

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Overlanding would seem to be more popular than ever, and while you could pitch a rooftop tent on your 4x4, a far more comfortabl…

Monday, March 22, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 22, 2021

Mar 22, 2021

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Jeep Magneto: Electrifying the Easter Jeep Safari with a Wrangler EV

The Easter Jeep Safari has become synonymous with factory-backed concepts and customs, and this year is no different . The headline grabber of 2021 is called the Jeep Magneto, and it's truly unlike anything the off-road brand has ever assembled. As it…

Jeep debuts four new concepts at the 2021 Easter Jeep Safari

There's no doubt the most interesting vehicle Jeep will haul to Moab for the annual all-things-off-road celebration that is the Easter Jeep Safari is the electric Magneto concept. It's unique, in fact, so we wrote all about it in a separate story you…

Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition adds more power, downforce

Well, it seems we were onto something, Aston Martin really did give us a pace car edition of the Vantage. Or, in F1 parlance, a safety car edition. It's technically called the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition , and fortunately, it's not just a Vantage …

2021 Polestar 2 Road Test Review | The mystery sport sedan

The dog was patient enough as she waited for her human companion to finish his inquisitive orbit of the Polestar 2 . The guy had no idea what it was. The badge, finished in the same paint as the rest of the car, was unknown. The car's name, appearing …

Jeep expects the aftermarket will 'go nuts' with the new Wagoneer

Jeep hopes aftermarket tuners will view the new Wagoneer's rugged body-on-frame construction and powerful V8 engine as a blank canvas. Jeep is encouraging third-party companies to modify the SUV, and it plans to work with a handful of partners to bui…

2021 BMW 5 Series Interior Review | The mature choice

The 2021 BMW 5 Series went through its mid-cycle refresh this year, and an interior freshening was one of the top priorities. Improved tech is at the forefront of changes, but some subtle styling changes attempt to elevate it a little higher without …

992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS appears again in fresh spy photos

The upcoming Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been spied yet again, and with details of the 992 GT3 now official, it should only be a matter of time before we get the specs on Porsche's latest track weapon. Porsche has been testing the 992 GT3 RS in public s…

Aston Martin's oldest car prepares for its 100th birthday bash

Aston Martin will celebrate in style the 100th birthday of its oldest-known remaining car. It will send the 1921 A3 to the annual Concours of Elegance taking place in September 2021 on the near outskirts of London. Fittingly, the Concours of Eleganc…

AMG firing back at Porsche with an 800-hp plug-in hybrid GT 73e

Mercedes-AMG will take a swing at crosstown rival Porsche when it releases a range-topping evolution of the four-door GT powered by an 800-plus-horsepower gasoline-electric system. Tentatively called GT 73e, the high-performance sedan will make its d…

Lexus builds a one-off IS 350 with a record player in the glove box

The latest Lexus to undergo modification for the company's marketing efforts is called the Lexus IS Wax. That's because it's for vinyl lovers, and contains an actual car-mounted record player that, Lexus claims, does not skip. Earlier this month we …

Friday, March 19, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 19, 2021

Mar 19, 2021

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McLaren 720S GT3X throws out the rule book to go faster than a race car

Race cars are some of the fastest machines on Earth. And they could be faster, if it weren't for these pesky things called "rules." Proving this point is the McLaren 720S GT3X, which takes the basic GT3-class race car and cranks up the performance, b…

2021 Mazda CX-30 Interior Review | An affordable, premium heavyweight

There isn't a single tiny crossover out there at the 2021 Mazda CX-30's price point that has a more lavish and upscale interior. That makes perfect sense, considering it was exactly Mazda's aim to punch up into the entry-level luxury market. Mazda l…

Ford Bronco legendary Baja 1000 winner 'Big Oly' headed to auction

Before O.J., the most famous Ford Bronco was Parnelli Jones' Baja 1000 winner. The truck was barely a Bronco, completely rebuilt with technology never before been seen on an off-road racer. Nevertheless, it brought Jones and Ford renown for winning t…

The world's car community honors Sabine Schmitz

The world said its goodbyes to beloved former racing driver, Nürburgring wizard and all-around car legend Sabine Schmitz this week after she succumbed to a years-long battle with cancer. The 51-year-old won the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 1996 and 199…

This 6-wheel Fiat 500 C is way cooler than any 6x6 G-wagen

Now that seemingly everyone and their mom has a 4x4 pickup truck, some have turned to six-wheel beasts like the Mercedes G-wagen 6x6 in order to stand out. But with those trucks also fast becoming a cliché, we present this charming alternate take on …

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Porsche makes it clear: 911 won't be electric this decade — at least not fully

Setting the record straight once and for all, Porsche confirmed the 911 will not join its growing range of EVs during the 2020s. The model won't escape electrification, however, and it will gain a hybrid system in the coming years. Rumors about a ga…

The 2022 Genesis GV70 is available in a surprising rainbow of colors

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 xDrive30i are offered in only one color: blue. All other choices are a grayscale palette of white, black and gray. And if you've been around a luxury car dealership, you'll know this isn't an isolated incident. We suspect this …

Spy photos reveal Chevrolet Silverado 'ZR2' prototype suspension

Chevrolet is working on a Silverado with bigger teeth than its current Trail Boss, and new spy photos distributed today provide some proof that what we're looking at is more than some appearance package. Whether GM chooses to refer to it as a "ZR2 " o…

Ford to build F-150, Edge without some computer modules, install them later

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it for now will assemble its flagship, highly profitable F-150 pickup trucks and Edge SUVs in North America without certain parts and idle two assembly plants due to the global semiconductor chip shortage. Th…

Thursday, March 18, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for March 18, 2021

Mar 18, 2021

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Hyundai unveils spaceship-inspired Staria minivan; close encounters coming soon

Hyundai has lifted the veil off of the Staria, a new minivan whose design draws inspiration from spaceships. Developed for businesses and families alike, the people-mover will go on sale in select global markets in 2021. Several versions of the Star…

RVer flat-tows new Jeep Wrangler in low gear; carnage ensues

If you've ever seen photos of an interference engine that has been over-revved, you probably think you know what catastrophic engine damage looks like. This 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's engine bay absolutely redefines the concept. This four-door lo…

2021 Genesis GV80 earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award

The 2021 Genesis GV80 just earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety . Ever since Tiger Woods crashed a GV80 , the new Genesis crossover has been in the safety spotlight . There are still no safety ratings from the …

Trailer safety chain stops couple's pickup from plunging into Idaho gorge

When trucker Rod Drury pulled up to the wrecked camper on the Malad Gorge Bridge on I-84 near the Snake River in southern Idaho on Monday afternoon, he was sure it was the scene of a fatality. And it almost was. As he approached the wreck, he realize…

2021 BMW 4 Series Review | Just call it Cyrano

Like Cyrano de Bergerac, it's impossible to get past the nose of the 2021 BMW 4 Series. Keen to make a bolder, even controversial design statement, BMW has expanded its signature kidney grille to an extent not seen since the early 1950s when tall rad…

A chat with Derek Jenkins, Lucid Motors senior V.P. of design

A few years ago , we spoke with the folks at Lucid Motors — specifically CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson and Senior Vice President of Design Derek Jenkins — as they worked to develop the Air electric luxury sedan and break ground on their Arizona factory.…

Acura announces 2021 TLX Type S on-sale date and approximate price

Acura is clearing up a few nagging questions we had about the 2021 TLX Type S today. The company's latest announcement spells out both the starting price and a precise on-sale date. You'll be able to drive a 2021 Acura TLX Type S home in May this y…

2021 Honda Accord Luggage Test | The segment leader is declared

Every 2021 Honda Accord has a trunk that measures 16.7 cubic-feet in volume, including the Accord Hybrid whose past versions had severely reduced cargo capacity. That means it should have the best cargo space of any midsize family sedan. Although I'v…

Perseverance records itself driving on Mars, and it sounds brutal

One of the unexpectedly interesting things about Perseverance, the plucky rover that landed on Mars last month, has been its ability to record sound, using two onboard microphones . We've heard the haunting, wispy wail of the most lonesome desert wind…

Toyota cuts production in North America due to supply chain issues

WASHINGTON — Toyota and Honda announced new North American production cuts, citing supply chain issues that have wreaked havoc with the auto industry. Toyota said it would cut production this week at four plants in Kentucky, West Virginia and Mexico…