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Previewing a near-soundless paradigm for drag racing, Ford presents an all-electric version of its Mustang Cobra Jet dragster. The high-powered one-off will bring 1,400 hp to the drag strip later this year, with Ford estimating a low-eight-second quart… Continue reading Ford uncages 1,400-hp all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet dragster
Contravans has become one of the American gurus of cheap, simple camper vans designed to get people on the road quickly and easily. Now it’s sizing its way up from the typical couples van to the family van. Its simply named Family Camper Van package tu… Continue reading Fiery $35K+ Ford mini-campervan seats and sleeps a family of five
Known for its head-turning lineup of customized Hummers, Michigan’s Mil-Spec Automotive has turned its attention to America’s favorite truck. Its new, reenergized F-150 gives Ford’s own Raptor a run for its money, gaining a touch more edge to go along … Continue reading 500-hp Mil-Spec Ford F-150 super-truck slays the Raptor
With auto production at a virtual standstill throughout North America, automakers are repurposing their vast manufacturing resources toward helping fill the shortage of medical supplies around the continent. Ford is partnering with 3M and GE Healthcare… Continue reading Ford uses manufacturing muscle and F-150 parts in coronavirus battle
An electrified camper van has long been an attractive idea, but only recently have we been seeing the kind of robust EV platforms needed to make it a reality. On the plug-in hybrid side, one new example is the Ford Transit Custom PHEV, which has alread… Continue reading Electrified Wellhouse camper van makes roadways and campsites greener
Ford has announced it will be adding the Transit commercial van to its planned lineup of electric vehicles in the US and Canada. After the Mache-E and the upcoming F-150 EV, the Transit EV will become the next connected EV on Ford dealer lots in a move… Continue reading Ford announces all-electric Transit van for USA
In Oklahoma there’s a company called Classic Recreations that restores or reproduces classic muscle cars but with an injection of modern tech. The company’s latest effort is called the “Hitman” and it’s a glorious 1969 Mustang Mach 1 restomod with a Jo… Continue reading The 1,000-hp 1969 Mustang Mach 1 “Hitman” with John Wick paint job
Every car show has two things: lots of great vehicles for browsers to peruse and sports cars. Fast-paced cars are such a staple that most car shows feature them front and center. Displays of supercars, hypercars, muscle cars, and more are found through… Continue reading In photos: Sports cars galore at the Chicago Auto Show 2020
One of the greatest things about auto shows is the oddball vehicles that often come out of private collections, museums, and warehouses of the local area. In Chicago, there are a lot of goofy things to see while perusing the latest and greatest automak… Continue reading In photos: Oddballs and oddities at the Chicago Auto Show 2020
Many modern vehicles let owners use the Internet or a mobile device to control the car’s locks, track location and performance data, and start the engine. But who exactly owns that control is not always clear when these smart cars are sold or leased anew. Here’s the story of one former electric vehicle owner who discovered he could still gain remote, online access to his old automobile years after his lease ended. Continue reading When Your Used Car is a Little Too ‘Mobile’