Ford is on a mission to lap Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack in a time of less than seven minutes using the Mustang GTD, a feat only a handful of high-end exotics have achieved. However, the automaker won’t go blindly into its attempt which is expected to take place in the fall. An extensive testing program at…
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was redesigned for 2024, and included in the range is the All-Terrain wagon which can be had for a starting price of $75,850, including a $1,150 destination charge. The All-Terrain is the only E-Class wagon offered in the U.S., and it comes at quite the premium. The starting price is $12,400 higher…
Alfa Romeo is likely to go bigger rather than smaller for a fifth model line due in 2027, brand boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has revealed. In an interview with Autocar published on Monday, Imparato said the decision on the fifth model line would be made by the end of the year and that the most likely…
Rivian is working on a new system of clamps to secure cargo in the beds of pickup trucks. In a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in early 2023, but only published by the agency on May 30, Rivian discusses bed-mounted decking with pressure-operated latches. Force applied to the…
BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh race car is the latest in the automaker’s series of art cars—and it won’t be confined to a gallery or museum. It will race at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, scheduled for the weekend starting June 15. Unveiled in Paris, the art car is the work of New…
Porsche unveiled a hybrid powertrain for the 911 as part of the current 992 generation’s mid-cycle refresh. It launches in the 911’s GTS grade but will eventually spread to more grades, including the Turbo. 2025 BMW 3-Series BMW unveiled an updated 3-Series. It’s actually the second round of updates for the current generation of BMW’s…
A recently discovered Ford patent filing details an EV battery swapping system with an unusual design. Most battery swapping systems to date are designed to work with floor-mounted battery packs, but a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May, and originally filed by Ford in 2018, discusses drive-up…
Ford released the first full image of its F-150 Lightning SuperTruck The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will have 6,000 pounds of downforce at 150 mph The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck appears to be in it to win it at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will generate massive amounts of downforce…
The Mustang GTD’s suspension can change from firm to soft in 15 milliseconds Pushrod-actuators for the suspension are straight out of race cars The dampers, carbon fiber body, active aero, and supercharged engine all make for a $325,000-plus Mustang The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is being developed as the ultimate track-focused Mustang, using knowledge honed…
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the first electric car entering production for the automaker Jeep said the Wagoneer S will go over 300 miles on a charge Pricing starts at $71,995, but less expensive models will come Jeep’s been selling an electric vehicle overseas since 2022, but its first model powered by batteries for…
