Review: 2024 Ford Mustang GT is the last of the V8 muscle cars

The 2024 model year marks the seventh generation of the Ford Mustang, which is now the last of the American muscle cars with a V8 engine option. Ford has said that the V8 will remain a mainstay in the Mustang for as long as it’s legally possible.Contin… Continue reading Review: 2024 Ford Mustang GT is the last of the V8 muscle cars

Ford taps into spirit of auto icons for full-suspension N+ ebikes

Ford has become the latest in a long line of auto makers to try and break into the ebike market, partnering with e-mobility outfit N+ for a licensing deal to launch full-squish two-wheelers inspired by the Mustang sports car and Bronco off-road SUV.Con… Continue reading Ford taps into spirit of auto icons for full-suspension N+ ebikes

Hackaday Links: March 12, 2023

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With a long history of nearly universal hate for their products, you’d think printer manufacturers would by now have found ways to back off from the policies that only seem …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: March 12, 2023

Ford announces Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition

Ford has unveiled new performance models for the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. These models include “Unbridled Extend,” adding track readiness to the electric Mustang, and boosted performance numbers via motor upgrades.Continue ReadingCategory: Au… Continue reading Ford announces Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition

World’s Only Flying Twin Mustang Goes On Sale

Given the incredible success of the P-51 Mustang during the Second World War, it’s perhaps no surprise that the United States entertained the idea of combining two of the iconic fighters on the same wing to create a long-range fighter that could escort bombers into Japan. But the war ended …read more

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The 1,000-hp 1969 Mustang Mach 1 “Hitman” with John Wick paint job

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

Mustang Dash Becomes Bookshelf Art Piece

Despite most of the common gauges remaining the same over the last 60 years, the automotive dashboard of days past used very different technology to those today. Cable driven speedometers were common, along with mechanical drive for the odometer, too. Fuel and temperature gauges were often wired directly to their …read more

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Ever hear of the Ford Cylon?

OK, we haven’t heard of a Ford Cylon either. However, there is now a Mustang Cobra out there that has been given a famous Cylon characteristic. [Monta Elkins] picked himself up an aftermarket third brake light assembly, hacked it, and installed it on said Mustang.

The brake light assembly contains 12 LEDs, which unfortunately, are not individually addressable. Additionally, by the looks of it, the brake light housing was not meant to be opened up. That didn’t get [Monta] down though. There’s more than one way to skin a cat, but he chose to use a hot knife to open …read more

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