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Yesterday Tesla shattered market estimates for both their revenue and profits for Q3 2020. Despite the global pandemic dampening auto sales this year, it was the company’s best quarter ever. While on the conference call after the financial results were released, CEO Elon Musk was asked to shed a little more light on what we can expect from the upcoming Cybertruck and a timeline on when it might finally enter production. This might not come as a surprise to Tesla skeptics, but according to Musk, the design of the Cybertruck still isn’t finished. Musk said he was working with Tesla’s design chief, Franz von Holzhausen, as recently as last week on tweaks to the Cybertruck’s design. “I was in the studio last Friday with Franz and the team looking over some improve...

That sum nets buyers a base Elantra SE, which offers a good deal more kit than its equivalent predecessor. Notably, the entry-level 2021 Elantra comes standard with a number of features previously left off the SE trim, including four-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch alloy wheels, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, the latter of which works wirelessly with the car’s standard 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display. See all 18 photos Stepping up the $21,895 Elantra SEL adds proximity key with push-button start, hands-free trunk opening, and heated front seats. Another $950 adds the Convenience package, which includes a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster, adaptive cruise control, an electronic p...

Earlier this year, an all-new Fiat 500 debuted in Europe as an adorable, electric city car. It’s the successor to the Fiat 500 the Italian brand once sold to us Yanks. Unfortunately, this new EV version won’t be imported to the United States. And neither will the recently revealed 500 3+1, a new three-door version that features a small, rear-hinged door behind the conventional front passenger door. See all 13 photos That makes it distinct from the other three-door hatchback we’re most familiar with, the Hyundai Veloster. That vehicle features a B-pillar and a front-hinged rear door on the passenger side. Meanwhile, the new 500 3+1 doesn’t have a B-pillar, so if both doors are open, there’s a gaping hole in the bodyshell—making it a lot more convenient to ...

Taking a little bit of inspiration from Hyundai’s i20 World Rally Championship racer, the new i20 N is one of the hottest tiny-hatches to come around. It’s a quicker, sharper, more hardcore version of the little i20 city car Hyundai sells overseas, and it looks like a total hoot to hoon about in. Alas, the i20 N isn’t earmarked for the United States. Even so, here are the highlights of this little hot hatch—there are many. The i20 N is ready to chew up racetracks and autocross courses thanks to its turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that makes 201 hp and 202 lb-ft of torque. That power is sent exclusively to the front wheels by way of a six-speed manual transmission, too. Hyundai beefed up the gearbox to cope with the N’s extra power. It also features automatic rev-...

They are all spoken for. Within 10 minutes of opening the order books for the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, an electric full-size pickup truck, the first model year is sold out, said Vice President, Global Buick and GMC Duncan Aldred. GMC opened reservations on October 20 as the 2022 GMC Hummer EV made its global debut. Each reservation came with a $100 deposit. Several thousand hand-raisers were put on a waiting list, Aldred said. Production of the 2022 Edition 1 begins in the fall of 2021 and it is a limited run, but GMC officials will not say how many vehicles that entails. See all 78 photos 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Starts at $112,595 All 2022 Hummers are the top-end, high-performance Edition 1 that starts at $112,595. It is only available in white, with black from the beltline up. Power come...

The order books are already open for the 2022 GMC Hummer EV that debuted last night. And it looks like the reimagined icon will be quite a bit more expensive than the Tesla Cybertruck—not to mention other emerging electric pickups. Prices will start at $79,995 for the base Hummer EV, on the high end of the full-size pickup market, but we’ll have to wait a long time for that version, which will be the least-expensive Hummer variant. GMC Hummer EV—Not Exactly Coming Soon In fact, that base model won’t arrive until spring 2024, packing a two-motor drive system and estimated range of more than 250 miles. These trucks are quite potent, delivering 625 hp and a healthy 7,400 lb-ft of torque. The 2X trim steps up to more than 300 miles of range, as well as extra goodies such as adaptiv...

Just weeks after debuting the Bronco Overlanding Concept, Ford is gearing up to introduce another delectable concept vehicle. On social media, Ford released multiple teasers of a concept Bronco wearing a familiar-seeming mint green paint job. In one post, Ford hints at a potential collaboration with outdoor clothing company Filson. “This year, we plan to honor the Bronco legacy and create a new concept vehicle for 2021,” the FordBronco account posted on Instagram. “And when you’re doing that, might as well have the best.” Those last six words just happen to be Filson’s slogan. This partnership seems even more likely when you look at another teaser that shows the concept Bronco’s twill interior, which looks very Filson. Oh, and several months ago, F...

Earlier today, we told you all about GMC’s Hummer EV rollout and pricing strategy. To sum it up, the cheapest Hummer EV will run $79,995—but those don’t show up until spring 2024. First up is the Edition 1, a limited run of an unknown quantity of units that will shock your pocketbook with a starting price of $112,595. Of course, its specs (and trappings) look formidable. But whatever future Hummer you’re eyeing, you might be concerned about dealers pricing tactics—namely, hefty markups on hot, limited-availability vehicles. We have some good news for you. Automotive News is reporting that Duncan Aldred, vice president of global Buick and GMC, told investors on a call this absolutely won’t happen. Yes, no-haggle pricing—once a bedrock of GM’s defunct Satur...

Volkswagen is making considerable changes to the Arteon for 2021. Along with its reworked front end, the upscale VW features an improved interior with upgraded technology. The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon hits dealerships before the end of the year with a base price of $38,190. That’s $1,175 more than the 2020 model. See all 28 photos All Arteon models come standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. That said, all-wheel-drive is available. Peek inside the cabin, and you’ll see Volkswagen has redesigned the Arteon’s dashboard and added new trim details. A 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster is now standard, along with an 8.0-inch touchsc...