Electric motors bring the promise of incredible power, which is already being realized with the 1,000 hp Tesla Model S Plaid and GMC Hummer EV, but good old gasoline engines still have a lot of life left in them. That’s especially true of the classic American V8, which is being …
Read More »Someone turned the Ford Bronco into a tank
The new Ford Bronco drives like a tank. At least one of them does. Tucci Hot Rods built a Bronco with tank-style tracks. (Fordd) Tucci Hot Rods of Marcy, N.Y., replaced a Bronco’s wheels and tires with Mattracks tank-style tracks to turn it into the ultimate snow sports machine. The …
Read More »2022 GMC Sierra 1500 debuts as the 'Ultimate' pickup
The GMC Sierra 1500 is venturing farther into the luxury and adventure realms than ever before. The GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X and Denali Ultimate trims are new to the model. (GMC) The updated 2022 version of make full-size pickup debuts the new Denali Ultimate and AT4X trims, each with a …
Read More »NASCAR driver Carson Ware suspended after assault arrest
Part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Carson Ware was suspended on Wednesday after being arrested and charged with assault in Rowan County, North Carolina. Carson Ware drives part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) Ware, 21, has made nine Xfinity Series starts over the past two seasons, including several …
Read More »2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 secrets revealed ahead of debut
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a screamer. A new teaser video released ahead of its upcoming reveal suggests that the mid-engine sport car’s V8 engine can rev to a sky-high 8,600 rpm. That’s exotic car territory and faster than any American V8 before, a title previously held by the …
Read More »Ford Maverick Hybrid gets pickup-best 37 mpg
The Ford Maverick is a little hauler that’s in it for the long haul. The base Maverick Hybrid has a starting price of $21,490 and comes with steel wheels. (Ford) The hybrid version of the new compact pickup has received a 37 mpg combined fuel economy rating from the EPA, …
Read More »Ford's retractile exhaust tip system looks ready to rock
Ford may be putting its tail between its legs, so to speak. The system features an extendable tip and actuator. (Ford) The automaker has filed a patent application for a “retractile tail pipe” designed to make it easier for a vehicle to go off-roading. This simple patent drawing depicts how …
Read More »London parking space listed for $1 million
It is kind of a two-for-one deal, after all. The non-descript garage door leads into an alley. (Google Street View) A parking garage in London is being offered for sale at a whopping $1 million. The private spot is located in a building off Portman Square in Marlyebone, just a …
Read More »Chevrolet unveils its biggest, most powerful V8 engine ever ahead of electric push
make‘s V8s are going out with a big bang. (Chevrolet) The make Performance division has revealed the biggest and most-powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine it has ever built, even as General Motors accelerates its transition toward electric power. The 632-cubic-inch ZZ632/1000 crate engine was designed for drag racing builds and …
Read More »Sporty 2022 Honda Civic Si revealed with this old-school feature
It may be time to go back to driving school. The 2022 Honda Civic Si is all-new. (Honda) make has revealed that the 2022 Civic Si will only be available with a six-speed manual transmission that highlights its sporty nature, as was the case with the previous generation. (Honda) The …
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