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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 27, 2021

2022 Hyundai Kona N revealed with 276 hp, unique DCT and 'Ring-tuned suspension

Here it is, the second full-fledged Hyundai N model to be fully revealed for America (the Elantra N has still been hiding in camouflage). The 2022 Hyundai Kona N is pretty much what you'd expect: a Kona with the heart of the Veloster N and some visual flair. And that's …

8 Best Midsize SUVs of 2021

From three-row family hauling crossovers to two-row, old-school off-roaders

VW previews its ID.4 GTX high-performance EV a day before it's revealed

GTX is the EV world's GTI equivalent

2021 Nissan Armada Review | Back to sea after a stint in dry dock

After numerous updates, the Armada still feels like near-luxury brawn

2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | Used Vehicle Spotlight

A strong pair of engines and a playful chassis make this one memorable coupe

Guy Martin aims to ride a 1,200-hp turbine-powered motorcycle to 400 mph

The land speed record attempt comes next year

A Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country with 12,000 miles is up for auction

No trees were harmed in the making of this rare K-car

Automaker trade group backs guidelines for driver assistance systems

It's a group Tesla is not part of, and Autopilot wouldn't meet the guidelines

Porsche 911 Sport Classic caught in Nurburgring spy photos

The roof and spoiler give it away

Lotus confirms new Emira will be its last car powered by gasoline

It's built on one of four new platforms that will power the brand's expansion

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Monday, April 26, 2021

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for April 26, 2021

Apr 26, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Performance Edition finalize specs, prices and delivery dates

The final details concerning the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT are out. Ford has additional specs, features and pricing to share with us today, along with an official release schedule. Plus, we also have a couple new details to share about the Performa…

Auto dealers post huge profits as chip shortage affects production

Mike Bowsher shakes his head in wonder when he hears yet another customer at one of his Buick-GMC dealerships near Atlanta has agreed to pay full sticker price of more than $71,000 for a top-of-the-line GMC Yukon XL Denali SUV that is still being ass…

What to bring off-roading: Packing a non-winch basic recovery kit

No matter where you go off the pavement, having proper vehicle recovery gear with you is as important as having a suitable set of tires. In many cases, you can't go very far in your vehicle if you don't have either. Owning a basic recovery kit is es…

Honda shows off interior design concept, and there's something to it

Usually when an automaker is announcing a design philosophy, it's for the exterior design of a car. And it typically comes with a flashy new concept car. Honda is taking a slightly different tack, with its latest design philosophy applying to interio…

2021 Dodge Challenger Review | It keeps going and going ...

The Energizer Bunny's got nothing on the Dodge Challenger. It just keeps going and going and going without a major redesign, turning the calendar over each year with new colors (this year it's Gold Rush! ) and trickling down elements from top-dog perf…

Toyota will enter a hydrogen-powered Corolla in an endurance race

Toyota's new all-electric bZ4X might be one of the most important Toyotas in recent history , but the Japanese giant is still taking a two-pronged approach to green fuels. Not only does it refuse to let go of the hydrogen reins, it's entering a hydrog…

GTO Engineering's Ferrari-inspired resto-mod is named 'Squalo'

British specialty-car builder GTO Engineering has a thing for the Ferrari 250 GTO. The firm is not alone in its infatuation — the GTO is so revered that it is considered to be the most valuable car of all time . But the British firm is reinterpreting …

Junkyard Gem: 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe

Even though Oldsmobile's best sales years came in the mid-to-late 1970s, when the Cutlass topped the American charts for several years, a strong case could be made that the Oldsmobile brand reached its pinnacle in model year 1970 . Olds shoppers that …

Tesla's bad week in China was months in the making

BEIJING — Tesla had a terrible week in China, but sentiment against the U.S. electric car company in its second-biggest market had been building as it struggled to keep pace with rapid growth. The pile-on by media and scolding by regulators show how…

Elon Musk is going to host Saturday Night Live on May 8th

NEW YORK — Technology mogul Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as CEO of electric car maker Tesla and spaceship maker SpaceX. He is going to host the iconic TV show "Saturday Night Live" on May 8th. Musk's scheduled May 8 app…

Friday, April 23, 2021

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

Apr 23, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

The Zephyr could help Lincoln, seriously

The Zephyr could help Lincoln. The concept car revealed this week at the Shanghai Motor Show is gorgeous and a conversation starter. People noticed Lincoln. The brand is quick to say the car, officially called the Zephyr Reflection Preview, is only…

Chevy Corvette gets three new colors for 2022

The National Corvette Museum Bash is happening this week in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Chevrolet used the opportunity to reveal three new Corvette colors for the 2022 model year. The three additions to the palette are officially named Amplify Orang…

2021 Hyundai Palisade Long-Term Update | Driver assistance tech tested

AVON, N.C. — In my last update of our long-term loan of a 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD , we discussed how it fared over 1,900 miles packed full of humans, dogs and cargo for a road trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. That was only half…

Toyota Land Cruiser 300-series spotted in the sheetmetal

The Toyota Land Cruiser will cease sales in America after 2021, but a next-generation model will soldier on in the rest of the world. Now, a fully undisguised one has been spotted ahead of its reveal this summer. The truck was spotted by Instagram u…

2021 Ford Bronco Sport Review | The outdoor adventurer

Chevy renews trademark for Cheyenne truck nameplate

General Motors has renewed its trademark of the Cheyenne nameplate used for decades by Chevrolet. The move fuels speculation that Wyoming's capital will again share its name with a truck on the American market in the not-too-distant future. Spotted …

Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition buyers get plastic pony collectible

Ford just keeps showering gifts on its Mustang Mach-E buyers. First, Ford offered compensation of up to $1,000 and 250 kWh of free charging to buyers whose cars have been delayed. Now, Ford is sending out a 3D-printed wire-frame plastic pony sculptur…

Honda to go all-EV after 2040, developing new e:Architecture platform

Honda aims to increase its ratio of electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to 100% of all sales by 2040, chief executive Toshihiro Mibe said on Friday. Speaking at his first news conference since taking the helm of Japan's second-larg…

2022 Mini JCW Hardtop and Convertible add new dampers, styling and tech

Mini released broad details on updates to its entire Hardtop and Convertible lineups back in January , and while photos of the John Cooper Works version were available, what Mini did to the car for 2022 was less clear. Today, Mini is clearing that up…

Alfa Romeo drops its Giorgio platform as it electrifies for the future

Alfa Romeo, a storied Italian automaker with a tremendous amount of goodwill from the automotive enthusiast crowd, is about to go through yet another major transformation. According to reports, including this one from Automotive News Europe , newly ap…

Thursday, April 22, 2021

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

Apr 22, 2021

Top Stories of the Day

11 Best Electric Cars and SUVs | Our top choices in three price segments

Like our planet's endangered climate, this list is subject to change. There are so many electric cars, SUVs and even trucks on the horizon, that it's only a matter of time before we get a chance to drive something great enough to be included on this …

Biden pledges U.S. to cut greenhouse gases by half as climate summit opens

WASHINGTON — Declaring that the United States and other big economies must "get this done," President Joe Biden opened a global climate summit Thursday aimed at getting world leaders to dig deeper on emissions cuts. The United States pledged to cut i…

2022 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV Review | Double the electric fun

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and slightly larger Bolt EUV carry the baton for GM's successful early entry into the electric vehicle space. Marketed as crossover SUVs, they operate more like hatchbacks, with compact footprints, easy drivability and fron…

2023 Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y, Audi E-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace | Specs compared

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the latest electric luxury crossover to enter a quickly growing segment. It brings with it the company's trademark creased design language along with high-tech features and an impressive amount of range. The Cadillac also h…

Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch could pack a lot more power than expected

Rumors surrounding Toyota's upcoming Corolla-based hot hatch are getting louder on a monthly basis. While the model hasn't been officially announced yet, the latest round of reports claims it will be more powerful than expected. As we previously rep…

It's a good time to get a great deal on a new sports car

Anyone who regularly follows our reporting on the biggest discounts on new cars already knows that the largest sums of money are generally lopped off the sticker prices of the priciest vehicles. It just makes sense. The formula holds true in April, w…

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volvo XC40 Recharge score high in IIHS tests

New electric cars continue their streak of impressive crash test results. The two latest to go through Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing are the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge . The former earned a Top Safety Pi…

GoCycle Fold-Up Electric Bike Review | A commuting alternative

With vaccines rolling out, it sure seems like only a matter of time before the days of full-time working from home will be coming to an end for many of us. That means the return of the commute. You know, sitting in traffic. Maybe driving some car tha…

Zero Motorcycles launches limited-edition DSR on Earth Day

Electric motorcycles are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors with zero emissions and just a wee bit of noise from their near-silent operation. Zero Motorcycles is looking to capitalize on the earth-friendly qualifications of its DSR electric dual…

It's good to be the king: SVE made Henry Ford II the world's nicest '81 Ford Capri

One of the perks of running a carmaker is that your wishes are orders when it comes to one-off builds. Henry Ford II enjoyed this privilege during his time at Ford's helm, and one of the cars created specifically for him to drive during his business …