Only hacks drive the Ford Mustang Mach-E. At least the yellow ones. Gravity’s Ford Mustang Mach-E is an official part of the NYC Taxi fleet. (Gravity) A startup called Gravity has launched a customized Mustang Mach-E into the New York City Taxi fleet. The Gravity Mustang Mach-E has a range …
Read More »These are the worst new car deals right now
‘Tis the season … for bad new car deals. Hyundai and Kia are getting top dollar for their in-demand models. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images) This year has been one of the worst for car shoppers with low supplies caused by the coronavirus pandemic leading to record high prices. …
Read More »Electric 1972 Chevrolet El Camino proves GM can electrify anything
General Motors is highlighting the flexibility of its future electric vehicle technology with a classic 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS that has been converted to run on battery power. Ligenfelter Engineering converted this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS to run on electric power. (Chevrolet) The “eLcamino” was equipped by Lingenfelter …
Read More »The Tesla Model Y just aced its crash test
The 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y has received the best Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) after performing well in its latest crash test. The 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. (Tesla) The make received the top “Good” score in all …
Read More »Formula One driver Nicholas Latifi received death threats after controversial season finale
Williams Formula One driver Nicholas Latifi said that he has received death threats for his involvement in the controversial finish of the championship-deciding season finale in Abu Dhabi. Nicholas Latifi finished 17th in the Formula One standings for 2021. (Mario Renzi – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) Latifi crashed with …
Read More »NASCAR is killing 550 hp cars for 2022
NASCAR is giving the fans what they’ve been asking for. NASCAR tested several configurations at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) After several days testing the all-new Next Gen Cup Series car at Charlotte Motor Speedway last week, NASCAR has decided to use 670 hp cars with 4-inch, low-downforce …
Read More »Auto racer Alex Zanardi released from hospital 18 months after cycling crash
Auto racing driver and four-time Paralympic hand cycling gold medalist Alex Zanardi has been released from the hospital 18 months after he was hit by a truck during a race and seriously injured. Zanardi is a four-time Paralympic gold medalist in hand cycling. (Matteo Nardone/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) Zanardi …
Read More »4 goofy gifts for American car fans
If you have a car enthusiast on your holiday-gift-guide” target=”_blank”>holiday gift< could be a bad idea, unless you really know what they want, but there are plenty of odd accessories featuring favorite brands that might be unusual enough to give them a smile and avoid being re-gifted. Here are a …
Read More »The Ford F-150 can charge an electric vehicle, but how quickly?
It’s share and share alike at Ford. The F-150 Lighning can share electricity with other vehicles via a 240v outlet powered by a built-in 9.6 kilowatt inverter. ( ) The F-150 PowerBoost hybrid and upcoming electric F-150 Lightning are each equipped with Ford’s Pro Power Onboard inverter that turns the powertrain …
Read More »Classic 1956 Porsche 356 completes Antarctic road trip
Renee Brinkerhoff is back from the brink. Renee Brinkerhoff used the sponsored and self-funded trip to raise awareness for the fight against human trafficking. (Valkyrie Racing) The 65-year-old Coloradan and her team completed a 356-mile journey across Antarctica in a 1956 Porsche 356 sports car in early December. The vehicle …
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