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Monday, January 27, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for January 27, 2020

Jan 27, 2020

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2-door Ford Bronco mule spotted in the wild

It's safe to say that Bronco buzz has reached a fever pitch lately. The first examples of four-door models with production-like bodywork have started to show up on public roads. Heavily camouflaged though they are , they've given us quite a bit of inf…

Mercedes-Benz Unimogs reach the highest altitude of any wheeled vehicle

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog has further proven why it has such a reputation as one of the most capable off-roaders in the world by reaching the highest altitude of any wheeled vehicle. A pair of the trucks were driven up Ojos del Salado, the world's tal…

2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Drivers' Notes | Green monster

The 2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is crawling into the new year with some worthwhile upgrades, but it's still the same truck we've known for a long time. Now, you can enjoy Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or Amazon Alexa on the 8-inch infotainment screen as…

2020 Hyundai Kona Review & Buying Guide | It might be your cup of joe

The 2020 Hyundai Kona won't be for everyone. It's pretty small, it's a bit weird and if you're looking for that tall, commanding view of the road, you'd better look somewhere else. Yet, in the rapidly expanding realm of subcompact crossovers, the Kon…

Hyundai's Super Bowl spot highlights Sonata's remote parking tech

With the big game now less than a week away, we're likely to see the trickle of auto manufacturers' Super Bowl commercials transform into a flood. The latest comes from Hyundai, with a little help from some well-known small- and big-screen figures — …

2021 Kia Rio spied with heavy camo, wearing a mid-cycle refresh

The 2020 Kia Rio received an updated engine and transmission for the new year, but it looks like there's much more on the way for Kia's subcompact in the near future. We got the all-new Rio in the 2018 model year , but this heavily covered prototype i…

GM's Cruise Origin EV platform to be shared by many electric vehicles

GM on Monday announced that it was spending $2.2 billion at its Detroit-Hamtramck facility, part of its $3 billion commitment made after the UAW strike to transform Hamtramck into the company's first plant to exclusively build a wide variety of elect…

Rivian: Prices for truck, SUV will be lower than previously announced

MILL VALLEY, California — Electric vehicle startup Rivian on Saturday displayed its pickup truck and SUV at an event in San Francisco's Bay Area and said that when their prices are unveiled soon they will be lower than has been previously announced. …

Spied: Is this the Ford Mustang Mach 1 we've been expecting?

Spy shots circulated late Friday suggest that the Ford Mustang Mach 1 revival we've been hoping for may finally be near. This V8-powered mule appears to be an ideal fit between the current GT and Shelby GT350, slotting into the space currently occupi…

Fiat Chrysler's next-generation Uconnect is faster, built on Android

If you're a regular reader of Autoblog, you know that for a long time we've liked Fiat Chrysler's Uconnect infotainment system for its bright, clear, responsive touchscreen interface. Now, according to the company, it will be better than ever with Uc…

Friday, January 24, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for January 24, 2020

Jan 24, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

C8 Chevy Corvette winds up on cinder blocks in Detroit

We are (checks calendar) 23 days into the first year of the C8-generation Corvette, and despite incredibly limited production, a few examples of Chevrolet's new mid-engine sports car have made it into the wild. This one won't be making it any farth…

This could be the 3-row Jeep Grand Cherokee-based SUV

2020 Hyundai Venue Review | All-new and very blue

The 2020 Hyundai Venue is the latest entry to the burgeoning subcompact crossover segment, but rather than targeting the heart of that crowded group, it aims for the entry point with a small size and similarly small price. The all-new model for Hyund…

We rode in the BMW i3 Urban Suite to see what small-scale luxury is like

Chauffeur-driven cars are obnoxiously long, excessive luxury mobiles with large displacement, whispering engines. We're talking about Rolls-Royces , Mercedes-Maybachs and even stretch limousines. Perhaps the last vehicle on our minds for chauffeur dut…

Rivian will build high-end electric SUVs for Ford or Lincoln, its CEO says

Few auto companies that have yet to launch production of any vehicles have attracted as much interest and anticipation as Rivian , the decade-old electric vehicle wunderkind that has amassed a multibillion-dollar war chest from investors including For…

Shelby sells more hot-rodded F-150s than Mustangs

Ford justified its ongoing shift away from sedans and hatchbacks by pointing out customers are far more interested in high-riding models. Surprisingly, even tuner Shelby has seen its sales mix move in the same direction. While the firm doesn't relea…

2020 Roush F-150 5.11 Tactical Edition accepts the mission

Roush Performance teamed with tactical and emergency clothing and gear supplier 5.11 Tactical on a 2020 Ford F-150 pickup. Introduced during the firearms-themed SHOT Week in Las Vegas and called the 2020 Roush F-150 5.11 Tactical Edition, it's the la…

Watch rally champion Ott Tanak's spectacular crash at speed in Monte Carlo opening

World champion Ott Tanak retired from the Monte Carlo Rally after rolling his Hyundai spectacularly at speed on Friday and being taken to hospital for precautionary checks. Hyundai said in a statement that the Estonian and co-driver Martin Jarveoja,…

Volvo says XC40 Recharge sees strong initial demand

Volvo is launching its first all-electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD, later this year, and has just opened order books in certain markets. It's the first step toward the goal of having battery electrics make up a full half of Volvo's global ca…

Next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class spied, soft top and all

Development of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class appears to have reached the road testing stage, as a well-camouflaged example was caught undergoing what appears to be routine maintenance. This mule, clearly meant to be hidden from prying e…

Thursday, January 23, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for January 23, 2020

Jan 23, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

Suspension Deep Dive | Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road with KDSS

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner represents the 11th year of a fifth-generation design that debuted as a 2010 model. So it's not new, but that also doesn't stop it from being more successful than ever. Sales have been on the rise every year since, with a nota…

Chevrolet reportedly cutting 2020 Corvette production by 20%

The effects of the six-week-long United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors will linger for many months. Louisville Chevrolet salesman Mike Davenport has learned the company has slashed the number of eighth-generation Corvettes it will a…

2020 Roush F-150 5.11 Tactical Edition accepts the mission

You can buy this gorgeous one-off Aston Martin Jet 2 Bertone shooting brake

It was the last project built by Italian coachbuilder Bertone before it went bust, a one-off project designed and commissioned by the man who drove a 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 around the world in 80 days, and now's your chance to buy it alongside the f…

Mercedes halves EV production target due to battery shortage

FRANKFURT — Daimler has been forced to reduce production targets for its Mercedes-Benz EQC electric car from about 60,000 to 30,000 this year, due to a supply shortage of battery cells from LG Chem, Manager Magazin said on Thursday. Daimler wanted t…

2020 Cadillac XT6 Review & Buying Guide | Sneaking in through the back

The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is arriving late to the party, literally decades after some of its rivals. It's a new, three-row luxury crossover that serves as a much-needed, more-modern and less ostentatious family hauler than the Escalade (which is getting …

Mercedes-Benz E-Class getting tech, visual updates for 2021

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to give the fifth-generation E-Class a mid-cycle update that will include visual tweaks, more advanced driver assistance features, and new hybrid technology. The face-lifted sedan could make its public debut during the 2020…

Fun eBay finds for the average cost of a new car in America

The average new car in America costs more than $35,000. But here are some fun and interesting used options for someone who is looking for something with more personality for that price.

New Subaru concept crossover EV shown in walkaround video

Subaru held a technology briefing this week in Tokyo where it announced ambitious sustainability goals, but nearly lost amid the discussion of converting its fleet over to electricity was the unveiling of what appears to be an early concept version o…

This 1991 VW Golf Country Syncro is the raddest thing ever

Do you somehow you need it explained why this 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country Syncro 4x4 in TEAL(!!!) up for auction on Bring a Trailer is probably the best thing ever? OK fine. Well then, see that giant, almost comical lift? That's from the factory al…

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

What You Missed | Your Autoblog Daily Digest for January 22, 2020

Jan 22, 2020

Top Stories of the Day

2021 Ford Bronco close-ups reveal suspension and removable roof

Now that know for sure that Ford is pretty serious about going after the Jeep Wrangler with is revived Bronco 4x4 , we have some detailed suspension photos that confirm much of what we surmised based on early photos of road-going prototypes. What we…

2021 Audi S3 interior completely exposed in spy photos, polarizes opinions

We've seen everything there is to see on the exterior of the next-gen Audi A3 and S3 , but now it's time for a peek on the inside. Our first impression: it pushes the current Audi interior design language further than any previously. The current A3 di…

Our favorite infant and child car and booster seats, updated for 2020

Mazda engineers say current Skyactiv-X might not suit U.S. market

We've been watching Mazda roll out the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv-X engine in Japan and Europe, waiting our turn. When European authorities released fuel economy information for the high-tech motor last June, we wrote, "Mazda has yet to make an…

2021 Nissan Pathfinder spied with chiseled new look

With an introduction for the 2013 model year and only mild updates since, the Nissan Pathfinder is overdue for a new generation. Fortunately, it seems that new generation is coming based on these spy photos. They show what looks to be the 2021 Pathfi…

2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor vs. 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon: How they compare on paper

For several years, the Ram 2500 Power Wagon has been the unquestioned king of heavy duty off-roaders. But competition is coming, and some of the strongest is from the 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor . We decided to take a look at these trucks' specs and f…

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses camouflage, shows off grille and lights

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class luxury sedan has been spied once again , this time with less camouflage. As a result, we get a good look at the shape of the hood and trunk, as well as our first look at the production lights and grille. The nose of the…

[VIDEO] GM puts eBoost brake system on a trailer and shrinks stopping distances

It's a familiar ritual for pickup truck makers to swap ownership of maximum tow ratings every few years. Now that pickups can tow City Hall, a new engineering concept developed at GM wants to help drivers manage what's hanging out behind the bed. Cal…

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Review & Buying Guide | Not the best and not the rest

The compact crossover segment is large (and getting larger). Every automaker seems to have a unique approach to this growing space, making it tough for consumers to pick the model that best suits their needs. The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox represents a m…

Meet the Aurus Komendant, Russia's answer to the Bentayga and Cullinan

Did you know Russia had a homegrown luxury car company, called Aurus? It's a brand developed by the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (the acronym is NAMI in Russian), a descendent of a Soviet-era outfit that dev…