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Friday, April 9, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 9, 2021

Apr 09, 2021

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Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup's design team: 'It's not a truck'

The Hyundai HCD-15 Santa Cruz was one of the biggest hits of the North American International Auto Show back in 2015. A year later, the company promised that a production version was a matter of when, not if. Well, it's been half a decade since then,…

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner Trail Special Edition boasts better colors and a cooler

The TRD Pro has been the top-dog 4Runner model for seven years now. It's the most hardcore in terms of capability and appearance, which perhaps has made it desirable enough to warrant the hefty price tag. There is another factor, however: There has b…

BMW motorcycles as big as a Smart car will tread on Harley-Davidson's turf

BMW's motorcycle-building division is thinking extra-big. It's preparing to unveil a pair of jumbo-sized motorcycles that will be based on the R18 cruiser and aimed at a segment dominated by Harley-Davidson's biggest models. Patent filings discovere…

Freightliner electric semi and commercial trucks available to order

Way back in 2018 , Freightliner revealed that it was working on electric commercial trucks and that it would put a small fleet into service to test them. Three years, 38 trucks and nearly 750,000 miles later, the company has announced that it will sta…

Big rig driver ends California chase by crashing into murder suspect's pickup

A good Samaritan in a semi truck put an end to a California car chase the hard way Tuesday by putting his big rig in the path of a fleeing murder suspect. While police officers hung back during the two-hour pursuit, Ahmed Shabaan decided to take matt…

Mil-Spec M1-R First Drive Review | The ultimate Hummer H1 gets better

In 2018, we got our first introduction to Mil-Spec , a company that sought to do to Hummer H1s what other resto-mod companies like Singer and Icon have done to other classic cars. Its initial run of hopped-up Hummers showed quite a bit of promise with…

UPDATE: MG reveals Cyberster, its electrifying return to the roadster segment

MG has released official photos of its Cyberster electric roadster concept, which will be shown in April at the Shanghai auto show.

Jurassic Park Ford Explorer-themed sneakers are a thing

In the nearly 20 years since its release, the 1993 film "Jurassic Park," from Hollywood legend Steven Speilberg, has become something of a cultural phenomenon. it has spawned four sequels — with a fifth, "Jurassic World, Dominion," due in 2022. And…

A pair of Mitsubishis, the Mazda CX-30 and electric incentives | Autoblog Podcast #673

This week's Autoblog Podcast features Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore and Consumer Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski as they debate the merits of the redesigned Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 coupes and whether or not they are distinctive and powerful enough to att…

Porsche issues stop-sale order, recall of 2021 718 Boxster, Cayman models

Porsche has issued a stop-sale on 718 Spyder, Boxster and Cayman models equipped with its adored 4.0-liter flat-6 due to a defective batch of engine connecting rods. Porsche says the defective rods may crack and loosen, which can lead to engine failu…

Thursday, April 8, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 8, 2021

Apr 08, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Road Test Review | Revisiting the past in Ford's future

DETROIT — The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is a lot to unpack. It's a crossover. It runs on electricity and wears the Mustang name, specifically the legendary Mach badge . Some of this might feel contradictory, but in a few short years, it will not be a n…

2021 Acura TLX A-Spec Long-Term Update | How's it handle?

A couple of months have passed since we took delivery of our new 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec long-term tester , and the miles are starting to pile on — the odometer just clicked past 6,000. I was particularly eager to get behind the wheel of our TLX, as my…

2021 Ford Explorer adds Enthusiast ST trim, expands Hybrid availability

Ford is adding a few new trim variants partway through the Explorer's 2021 model year . The most intriguing is a budget-oriented "Enthusiast ST" model, but there's also a rear-drive Platinum and Platinum Hybrid on the way. We haven't seen the Enthusi…

Tiger Woods was speeding at nearly double the 45 mph limit before crash

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods was speeding when he crashed his courtesy Genesis GV80 CUV in Southern California in February, leaving the golf superstar seriously injured, authorities finally revealed Wednesday. Woods was driving between 84 and 87 mph on…

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 torture test: 186 mph for over 3,100 miles straight

Porsche put out a news bulletin today detailing some of the highlights from the test sessions it held for the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 . The numbers are predictably astounding, as is typical from Porsche. Engineers ran the new 4.0-liter flat-six for ove…

V8-powered 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor R spied testing alongside Ram TRX

Spy photographers captured Ford engineers testing what appears to be a 2022 F-150 Raptor R alongside a Ram TRX this week, giving us a sneak preview of the first major battle in the coming war for super-pickup dominance. Ford has remained tight-lipp…

BMW motorcycles as big as a Smart car will tread on Harley-Davidson's turf

Toyota Mirai, Lexus LS show off Advanced Drive assists with OTA updates, AI

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp unveiled on Thursday new models of Lexus and Mirai in Japan, equipped with advanced driver assistance, as competition heats up to develop more self-driving and connected cars. Toyota's latest launch comes as automakers, ele…

Chinese company offers 'M3 Big Mouth Front Bumper' for E60 5 Series

A Chinese company is offering a body kit for the E60 BMW 5 Series (2004-2010) that it's literally dubbing the "M3 Big Mouth Front Bumper." It's inspired by exactly what the name suggests and includes an M5 emblem. It is available on the general shopp…

Audi finally brought the RS 6 Avant to the States and you can win one

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. No donation or payment necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes. See official rules on Omaze. There's nothing a group of auto…

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 7, 2021

Apr 07, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

V8-powered 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor R spied testing alongside Ram TRX

2021 Hyundai Veloster N DCT First Drive Review | Your lap record awaits

We're big fans of the Hyundai Veloster N around here, and suffice it to say that we were happy with it as it was (the Performance package box checked, naturally). If it ain't broke, why fix it? Well, the fact of the matter is that while we may be in …

2004-2006 Pontiac GTO | Used vehicle spotlight

Three simple letters borrowed from a well-known Italian automaker kicked off the muscle car revolution that sent hearts racing for a decade starting in the year 1964. The Pontiac GTO may be best known today for Tri-Power carburetors, Hurst shifters, …

How much car tech is too much, and how much is it really worth to you?

There's this basic skill, taught in driver's-ed: Don't drive just down the middle of your lane. Passing pedestrians or a bicycle? Hug the center stripe. Lots of oncoming traffic? Favor the lane's right edge. Adjust your driving line to fit the circum…

GM CEO Mary Barra bets the General can grow beyond cars and trucks

Pam Fletcher wants to change the way General Motors Co makes money. The veteran GM engineer's Global Innovation team is looking for new enterprises to expand the automaker's sources of revenue well beyond vehicle sales and is incubating ventures fro…

2022 Hyundai Kona N seems to only get the dual-clutch automatic

Bad news, manual transmission fans. It seems the 2022 Hyundai Kona N hot crossover is only getting the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The news came in a press release detailing the transmission: "Hyundai's N DCT technology was first…

2022 Buick Envision Plus three-row crossover is like an Envision, plus

Buick exited the sedan segment when it axed the Regal , but it's going all-in on crossovers and SUVs. It released a dark preview image that gives us an early look at a three-row family-hauler named Envision Plus. Announced only for the Chinese market…

Japanese firm buys Caterham and pledges to keep the Seven alive

British boutique carmaker Caterham moved a lot closer to Japan, one of its biggest markets. VT Holdings, its Japanese importer since 2009, purchased the brand and immediately pledged to honor its heritage. Neither party disclosed details about the s…

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class gets updated styling

Approaching its third model year, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is getting a mild refresh. That is, a very mild refresh. The changes are essentially cosmetic only, including some body trim changes and new colors and wheels. The biggest change is that …

Lancia 037 prototype number one up for auction

A legend in rallying, the Lancia 037 marked the end of an era. It was simultaneously the first car to win the legendary Group B constructors' championship, but also the last non-AWD car to win an overall WRC title. And, it did so by defeating the jug…

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 6, 2021

Apr 06, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive Review | More than a redesign

It only takes a minute behind the wheel of the 2022 Outlander to understand how Mitsubishi's alliance with Nissan and Renault has allowed it to reap dramatic rewards. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander isn't just redesigned, it's a thorough rethink on how…

2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 First Drive Review | Breaking barriers

ROSAMOND, Calif. – Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1 busted the sound barrier back in 1947, inspiring a generation of speed freaks that anything is possible with a can-do spirit and the right hardware. However, it wasn't until 1969 that the supersonic maiden f…

New Nissan Z caught with a bold blue interior

Photos keep sneaking out of the facilities where Nissan is putting together pre-production Z sports cars . They've already confirmed that the final car looks just like the Z Proto concept . Now a photo shared with us from the Nissan Z Club forum reveal…

GMC explains why the Hummer EV SUV has only 830 horsepower

GMC's 2022 Hummer EV pickup made its debut in late 2020 with a headline-grabbing 1,000-horsepower rating. Its SUV sibling broke cover yesterday with 170 fewer horses, so GMC executives had some explaining to do. Al Oppenheiser, the EV's chief engine…

GMC offers more 2024 Hummer EV SUV details, photos

GMC has shared more details about its 2024 Hummer EV SUV after its debut during the NCAA Final Four tournament. The SUV which follows the Hummer EV pickup, is smaller, more maneuverable and has a few features the truck doesn't. GM says it's meant to …

Cyberlandr is a pickup camper for the Tesla Cybertruck

The Tesla Cybertruck isn't set to start production until 2022, but we already have our first Cybertruck camper conversion, the Cyberlandr . And just like its EV pickup host vehicle, the Cyberlandr boasts all manner of twenty-first-century amenities an…

2022 Chevy Camaro reportedly drops 1LE pack for V6 and Turbo models

The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro V6 and Turbo are reportedly losing their respective 1LE packages. Muscle Cars and Trucks broke the news the other day, citing the 2022 Camaro order guides. We checked the guides, too, and the 1LE package is indeed missing fo…

Subaru BRZ accessories and STI performance parts revealed

The Japan-market, 232-horsepower versions of the Toyota GR 86 and Subaru BRZ were announced jointly this morning. While the latter is visually the same as the 228-horsepower U.S.-market car unveiled in November , it was the first time Japan has seen i…

2021 Honda Accord Review | Wasn't broke, still fixed it

The Frangivento Sorpasso is a new all-Italian supercar with a V10 and mega customization

Little-known Italian car maker Frangivento just announced a new model (with two versions) called the FV Frangivento Sorpasso — one is named the Sorpasso Stradale, and the other is the Sorpasso GTXX. In case you hadn't heard of "Frangivento" before (d…