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SRT Planning Third Car in Future?
With its first baby practically delivered and a second one lined up for the oven, rumors of a third SRT vehicle to accompany the Viper and Barracuda are beginning to surface.
2013 Shelby GT350 Gets Minor Styling Changes, New Color Choices
Shelby American is updating its GT350 for the 2013 model year, giving the post-title Ford Mustang GT program styling changes and new colors, while maintaining exclusivity with a limited production of 350.
2013 Ford Fusion Available For Purchase September 3
You can’t buy it yet, but the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion is starting to seep into dealer inventory listings and because of that, we can confirm that you will be able to buy one as early as September 3.
Ford Mustang GT500 to Run Goodwood Hill Climb in Honor of Carroll Shelby
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the most powerful pony car yet, and it will be participating in the Goodwood hill climb this year in tribute to the late Carroll Shelby.
Tesla Model S Can be Charged in an Hour
One of the biggest downfalls with EVs currently is the fact that they can take anywhere from six to eight hours for a full charge. Tesla is looking to change that with its Model S ‘supercharger’, allowing its newest electric sedan to reach a full charge in just an hour.
2013 ‘Red Tails’ Mustang to be Auctioned at EAA AirVenture
Aviation fans attending this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. will also see the latest in what has become a tradition of aviation-themed Ford Mustangs.
Fisker DOE Loan Questioned by GOP Senators
Government loans to Fisker are under fire by a pair or Republican senators who disagree with tax dollars going to a company that is owned, in part, by a foreign country.
Le Mans Helmet Cam Footage Shows First-Person Race Experience – Video
Always wanted to be a race car driver? This footage, taken from the helmet camera of Jordan Taylor in the #73 Corvette Racing ZR1, is a great representation of exactly what it would be like to pilot a Le Mans racer.
Tesla CEO Predicts Half of Cars Will be EVs by 2032
EVs are trying to break into the mainstream, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is predicting that within 20 years, at least half of our cars will be all-electric.
Ford Research Aims to Keep Drivers Focused on the Road
During a press conference in Dearborn yesterday, Jeff Greenberg, senior technical leader at Ford Research and Innovation, said “Ford has been a leader in delivering safer solutions for in-car communications and simplifying the user interface, and now we’re researching ways to use the car’s own intelligence to further help drivers.”
Dodge Dart Hatchback Maybe Revealed in Patent Drawings
Dubious news about a Dodge Dart hatchback is surfacing after an Italian forum posted patent drawings depicting what could be a hatchback version of the brand’s high mpg poster boy. Then again, maybe not.
Rick Hendrick Builds His Very Own COPO Camaro Engine
The COPO Camaro is a purpose-built car, meant for straight line racing. Buyers are offered a special engine build experience, an opportunity that famed race team owner Rick Hendrick took advantage of.
Ten Turbo Cars We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On
Turbocharged vehicles are quickly becoming the answer to having a fuel-efficient vehicle, with exciting performance. They seem to all be geared towards the sensible enthusiast, offering sporty dynamics, while still getting solid fuel efficiency. Here’s some of the upcoming turbo-charged vehicles you can expect in the next few years. We’ve got some spy-pictures, and concept…
Cummins to Display 4,000 Horsepower Engine at Goodwood
The existing Cummins ISBe engine can be found in heavy vehicles such as city buses, but the newest motor from the engine firm is going to be in a whole other class, producing the same power as the ISBe in just one of its sixteen cylinders.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevy Sonic Hatchback 2LT
In case your missed the first installment of AutoGuide’s Five-Point Inspection, this week we’re back to deliver a new car review written in jot note form.
2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Gets More Off-Road Capability, Interior Luxury
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is getting a few tweaks for the 2013 model year, aiming to make it a more capable off-road machine as well as a more connected one.
Ford Traffic Jam Assist is One Step Closer to Autonomous Driving
The purpose of Traffic Jam Assist, along with a further development of active parking assist, which will enable vehicles to park perpendicularly without touching the wheel, is to reduce the everyday stress of motoring, especially for those who endure heavy commutes
Ken Block ‘Gymkhana Five’ Teased With One Large Barge – Video
Can’t wait until July 9th to get your gymkhana fix? DC Shoes has released a trailer of Ken Block’s upcoming Gymkhana Five flick, ahead of its official debut in a couple of weeks.
2013 Ford F-150 Limited Debuts with Loads of Aluminum
Introducing the latest level in its growing lineup of luxury-trimmed trucks, Ford debuted the F-150 Limited today to best its previous “Platinum” top tier.
2013 Ford Taurus EcoBoost Certified at 32-MPG Highway
Ford has been pushing its EcoBoost turbocharging and direct injection gas engines hard in recent years, aiming to significantly improve its fleet wide fuel economy to meet CAFE targets while maintaining performance.
Ford Model T to Drive Around the World
When the Ford Model T first debuted, it was praised for more than just the assembly line it rolled off of: the car was recognized for its durability.
Chevrolet Cruze Recall Includes Two Major Issues
After issuing a recall for every Cruze that has been produced, it turns out that there are two problems plaguing the Chevrolet-built car, not just the one we originally reported.
2015 Mustang Could Spawn Rear-Drive Lincoln Sedan
Ford is well on its way in developing the new 2015 Mustang, and now its component set may find its way onto a rear-wheel drive Lincoln sedan.
First 2013 SRT Viper Sells for $300,000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction
As we mentioned earlier in the week, the first-ever production SRT Viper was heading to the Barrett-Jackson auction in Orange County, California with its proceeds benefiting the Austin Hatcher Foundation.
