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The Ringbrothers tuner firm has turned its hand to the famous 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang with a handbuilt body shaped to update the original’s appearance by widening and lengthening it one inch. A 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 crate engine puts power down through a 10-speed automatic transmission and connects to a Flowmaster exhaust.The creation of “Caged” took over 4200 hours and is built with nearly 100 percent Ringbrothers one-off pieces.The Ringbrothers have taken the cloth off their most recent restomod, a Mustang convertible they’re calling “Caged.” The car was designed in conjunction between the firm and the customer, who asked for a “subtle, stock-like appearance.” Hidden under the familiar body lines is an extensively reworked chassis. The bodywork was widened and lengthened by one inch, and the chassis was converted into a unibody.

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Putting more than 4000 hours into the process of building the car from start to finish, in Ringbrothers fashion, the end product is one of a kind. The only factory Mustang parts used in the build are the center caps for the wheels. “Every piece of this car has been touched and updated with the original design cues in mind, down to the iconic Mustang taillight bezels, gas cap, and running horse emblems,” according to Jim Ring of Ringbrothers.Tucked under the hood and behind a redesigned front grille sits a 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 crate engine paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Exhaust is handled by custom-built headers and a Flowmaster exhaust system. “Caged” rides on a set of 18-inch Evod Industries wheels meant to mirror the style of the original rally wheels, while shock absorption is performed by Penske Racing Shocks RS Edition coil-overs. The car also features an independent rear suspension and a set of Baer brakes to slow the new old horse down.

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“Caged” is a passion project built with the objective to evolve and modernize the original Mustang’s bodywork while also staying true to its aesthetics, and according to Jim Ring, “There’s a lot of nuances that went into the design, and we’re proud of that aspect of the build. Only the expert eye will be able to discern the subtlety of the differences.”
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Ferrari has recalled 23,555 vehicles for potentially leaking brake fluid, which could lead to partial or complete loss of braking ability. The recall affects a variety of models spanning 2005 to the present, including the multimillion-dollar F60 America and LaFerrari cars.The NHTSA report was filed on July 26 and includes a relatively simple remedy of replacing the brake fluid reservoir cap. Ferrari has recalled 23,555 vehicles from the 2005 model year to 2022. Ferraris up and down the model line are affected by the recall, including multimillion-dollar limited-production cars like the F60 America and LaFerrari. The full list is included in the article. The scope of vehicles affected represents a sizable portion of Ferraris produced since 2005.A similar recall detailing brake failure risk was issued in October 2021, and it affected certain 2010–2015 Ferrari 458s and 2016–2019 Ferrari 488s, totaling nearly 10,000 vehicles. However, those models are not included in this recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filings indicate a problem with the brake fluid reservoir cap of affected vehicles, where it fails to vent properly, creating a vacuum in the reservoir which can cause brake fluid to leak. If enough fluid leaks, the car could lose partial or complete braking ability, which is dangerous for the driver. The remedy stated in the documents involves replacing the reservoir cap with a modified version that should vent properly, as well as installing software to provide an alternate warning should brake fluid levels still reach dangerous levels. Dealers and owners will be notified on September 24. In the meantime, owners should pay attention to any brake or brake fluid warnings, and in the event of a warning, pull over and wait for Ferrari Roadside Assistance to tow the vehicle to the nearest dealer. As always, owners can check the NHTSA recalls site to see if their car is affected. Below is the full list of affected models from oldest to newest:2005–09 Ferrari 4302005–11 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti2009–17 Ferrari California2010–11 Ferrari 6122012–16 Ferrari FF2013–17 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta2013–15 Ferrari LaFerrari2015–17 Ferrari California T2016 Ferrari F60 America2017 Ferrari F12 TDF2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta2017–20 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso2018–20 Ferrari GTC4 T2018–22 Ferrari Portofino2018–22 Ferrari 8122019–20 Ferrari 488 Pista2020–22 Ferrari F8 Spider2020–22 Ferrari F8 Tributo2021–22 Ferrari Roma
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For the tens—no, make that dozens—of people who enjoy Car and Driver’s Window Shop, the 100thepisode is a milestone worthy of quiet reflection. Think about how much the world has been changed by petty arguments about obscure cars on a Zoom call. How perspectives have shifted, assumptions shattered, and conclusions overturned. It’s one thing for friends to indulge in obscure banter, another thing to expect others to watch.But several of you have watched. Spending valuable moments of your life watching us obsess over trivial things. For that, we thank you.For this gala 100th episode, editor-in-chief Tony “T.Q.” Quiroga has issued a diabolical challenge: find a running vehicle that costs $1000 or less. Originally the idea had been to find something under $100, but that won’t even buy a tank of gas. So $1000—ten bucks for each of the 100 episodes—is this week’s challenge. As if this “weekly” show is produced with scheduled regularity.The panel expands this time with all the usual gang of goofballs. Besides T.Q. himself, there’s senior editor Elana Scherr once again proving that her inherent sensibility is undermined by a passion for ancient things held together with spray paint. Road & Track’s John Pearley Huffman continues Window Shop’s tradition of featuring a Buick someone has surely been murdered within. Favorite C/D contributor Jonathon Ramsey apparently thinks old Ford Explorers need to be bought in pairs. Executive editor K.C. Colwell offers up something or other. Senior editor Joey Capparella goes with a fermented, ancient Korean thing—like kimchi for the automotive soul. And deputy editor of video Carlos Lago also participates.That’s 100 irregularly issued episodes down, and nothing but an indefinite future laying in front of us. Such are the vicissitudes of YouTube.

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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Each year, a panel of self-proclaimed experts denies 800 very wealthy people the right to park their old cars on a lawn. They’re denied entry to the nation’s most exclusive car show, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. For the rest of us, we might feel bad that we’re scrolling instead of strolling the fabled lawn. It’s true that a few of us from Car and Driver will be there to report back on all the action and the cars, because it’s what we do. And again this year, we’ll also be live-blogging the entire weekend here on our site.But we’re not like the 200 owners who compete with the fanciest, most pristine automobiles in the country. Winning a Pebble ribbon is a social and economic triumph among collectors, whose cars receive an instant jump in their assessed values and whose mailboxes will receive invitations to private events we could never enter. The rest of us, however, can still enjoy the automotive cornucopia of Car Week from the comfort of home. Follow us here and at @caranddriver on Instagram for the inside scoop, and also try the options below.

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Pebble Beach Motoring Classic (August 8-17)Many of the Pebble cars won’t drive more than a mile from their enclosed trailer to the lawn, but those on the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic run for 1500. Starting August 8, a group of 30 cars will start from Kirkland, Washington, and take nine leisurely days to reach Monterey, California. If you live along the route, you may spot them. Last year’s entry fee was $14,000, and given that the entrants are real owners who likely are busy just keeping these antiques running, you probably won’t see them on Instagram.
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (August 21)Without spending $525 per ticket and lots more on hotels and food, you can stream the Concours d’Elegance starting at 1:15 p.m. Pacific time on August 21. Bookmark the official Pebble Beach livestream and settle in for a few hours. No one will charge you $25 for a cocktail or kick you out of the VIP section. Follow on social media using these tags: #PebbleBeach and #PebbleBeachConcours.

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Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (August 17–20)The rarest Le Mans race cars will lap Laguna Seca over four days between August 17 and August 20. These cars are the featured marque for 2022 and are divided into four classes spanning 1923 through 2005. That’s in addition to historic Formula 1 and Trans Am racers. Radwood will also be there on August 19 with about 50 cars. You can stream the races live on YouTube (this is the 2021 stream) or follow on social using these tags: #RolexReunion #MontereyCarWeek #WeatherTechRaceway #Radwood.Legends of the Autobahn (August 18)A trio of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz clubs host their own all-German show on August 18 at the nearby Pacific Grove Golf Links. Follow these tags and accounts: #legendsoftheautobahn @bmwcca @audiclubna @mercedesbenzclubofamerica.The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering (August 19)The Quail positions itself as the glitziest of Pebble events, and it’s plenty sparkly, even if the main reason everyone’s there—the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance—is happening two days later. There’s a reason for the confidence: The Quail is impeccable. Follow #thequail on August 19.
Bid on a Classic (August 19–20)Gooding & Company is the exclusive auction house at Pebble Beach. Last year, buyers blew $107 million in one day (one-fifth of that total went to one car, a 1995 McLaren F1). The bidding isn’t televised, but if you sign up as a registered bidder, you can watch online and bid while you’re boiling macaroni. A stipulation: You’ll need a letter of guarantee from a bank willing to pay any debt you’re unable to finance. That’s not something a neighborhood credit union will underwrite, and Gooding will ask a lot more questions before they accept an application. Also, be prepared: Any bid is final and any winning auction price must add a 12 percent buyer’s premium for cars under $250,000. Add another 10 percent to the balance if it’s over that amount. Then the car ships to your home. Easy!
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Concorso Italiano (August 20)In person, you can eat lasagna on a golf course next to a sea of 1000 Italian cars. This is the 35th year, and no doubt people will be posting about it. Find the show at the Bayonet Golf Course on August 20. Follow @concorsoitaliano and #concorsoitaliano.Concours d’Lemons California (August 20)Hagerty has bought out concours and car shows across the country, from Greenwich to Amelia Island, from Radwood to the Concours d’Lemons. We say this because the Lemons guys are not quite the rambling band of misfits they started out as. Hey, cash rules. But the cars at this show are still trash, deliberately so. Follow @concoursdlemons and #concoursdlemons on August 20.

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Nissan will end production of the Maxima sedan in mid-2023.The current model arrived for 2015 and is the eighth generation of the sedan.Nissan suggests that an upcoming electric model could adopt the Maxima name in the future.After more than four decades and eight generations, the Nissan Maxima will end its run next year. Nissan confirmed to C/D that it will end production of the sedan in mid-2023. Sales have fallen recently, as Nissan only moved 3753 units of the Maxima in the first half of 2022, compared with 78,610 Altimas sold over the same time period.

Another Maxima may still be in the cards, however, as Nissan’s official statement says that the company is “prioritizing electric vehicles” and advises us to “stay tuned for future Nissan Maxima news.” We think this means that the upcoming Nissan EV sedan, slated to arrive in 2025, will wear the Maxima name. It will be built in Mississippi alongside an Infiniti sedan, and teasers show a futuristic face similar to the Ariya crossover’s, plus a curved roofline.

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Still, the Maximas of yore as we best remember them—as sporty sedans with V-6 engines and available manual transmissions—are no more. As a three-time 10Best winner (both the second- and third-generation Maxima SE models were awarded), the Maxima has long been one of our favorite Nissans. It even graced the cover of Car and Driver, for the June 1994 issue.

The current generation was our top-ranked large sedan for some time, but it has become more irrelevant as it has aged. Its segment, too, has dwindled, with Ford dropping the Taurus and Hyundai and Kia also discontinuing the Azera and Cadenza. Toyota persists, as it is replacing the Avalon with the Crown for 2023, and Dodge and Chrysler still sell the aging Charger and 300 sedans.We’ll see what the future holds for a possible Maxima EV, as we may soon hear more news about this upcoming model that could debut within the next few years.
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The 2023 VW ID.4 adds a new base model that starts at $38,790, which is thousands less than last year.The newly introduced ID.4 Standard has a smaller 62.0-kWh battery that VW estimates has a range of 208 miles; other ID.4s feature an 82.0-kWh battery and 255–275 miles of range, per VW.The 2023 model year also brings subtle styling changes, a 12.0-inch touchscreen, and quicker fast-charging speeds.The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is now more accessible to budget-minded buyers thanks to a new base model with a smaller battery. The new Standard trim level starts at $38,790, which is $3735 less than last year’s entry-level ID.4 Pro. For 2023, that price gap rises to $5000, since the Pro trim now starts at $43,790.

Of course, saving money by picking the ID.4 Standard means sacrificing range, as Volkswagen estimates its 62.0-kWh battery pack will only provide 208 miles per charge (its EPA rating is pending). Compare that with the larger 82.0-kWh battery on all the other ID.4 models that VW predicts will offer between 255 and 275 miles of range. The larger battery also benefits from an increased 170-kW fast-charging capability. The company doesn’t provide estimated charging times for the smaller battery, but it does make Plug and Charge standard, which simplifies public charging with its automated payment system.
For 2023, the entire ID.4 lineup receives subtle styling changes that include gloss-black bits on the front bumper as well as new wheel and paint options. Every Pro S now has an illuminated VW logo and light line on its nose as well as a light-up logo on its rump. Inside, there’s a newly standard 12.0-inch touchscreen and USB-C charging. The Standard trim is also said to be dressier than previous Pros, with stitching on its dash and nicer seating materials than the old cloth upholstery. Stepping up to S models also ups the luxe thanks to two new faux-leather options and different stitching on the door panels. There’s also a redesigned center console and heated rear seats are a new option on the ID.4 S Plus.
Every model still benefits from a host of standard driver-assistance tech, which now includes VW’s park-assist feature. Plus, the EV SUV’s standard automated emergency braking now includes cyclist detection. The 2023 model year also sees ID.4 production move to the U.S. at the VW’s Chattanooga factory. The new models are expected to reach dealerships this fall.
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GM will soon double the number of roads in Canada and the U.S. that work with its Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist system. The newest GM vehicles with the Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP) will be the first ones to get the no-cost, over-the-air update later this year. The eligible 2022 models include the Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, and Lyriq; the GMC Hummer EV and Sierra 1500; and the Silverado 1500—although the chip shortage means it may not be available on every vehicle it’s intended for right now.There will soon be a lot more roads in the United States and Canada that work with Super Cruise. That’s because GM announced today that later this year it’ll be doubling the number of roadways that work with its hands-free driver-assist system. The current network includes about 200,000 miles of mapped divided highways. The plan to double its size means that drivers will be able to travel hands-free on over 400,000 miles of roads throughout the two countries.

What’s even more notable is that GM says the expansion won’t continue to be limited to the interstate. The updated Super Cruise will be operational on a combination of divided and undivided state and federal roads. Among the most iconic of the new routes are the Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), the Overseas Highway (U.S. Route 1), and the Mother Road (U.S. Route 66).

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The company also said that new vehicles with its Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP) that are already equipped with Super Cruise will be the first to benefit from the expansion. The list of 2022 models that are eligible for the full update includes the Cadillac CT4, CT5, and Escalade; the Chevy Silverado 1500; the GMC Hummer EV and Sierra 1500. They’ll just have to receive an over-the-air update at no additional cost, which will be available later this year.Meanwhile, models such as the Cadillac CT6 sedan (now defunct) and XT6 SUV as well as the Chevy Bolt EUV, which feature the company’s Global A platform, are also eligible for the upgrade, but a GM spokesperson told Car and Driver that they’ll “receive a smaller portion of the expansion.”Back in May, we learned that the 2023 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe will be getting Super Cruise. The ’23 GMC Yukon and Cadillac Lyriq also have the hands-free system. However, we’re still unsure how the semiconductor shortage could affect Super Cruise’s availability or how it might affect other new models that look to add it.
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The 2023 GMC Canyon will debut on August 11, with GMC providing a teaser for the new midsize pickup truck ahead of its reveal.The teaser shows a Canyon AT4X with the Edition 1 package, and the trim level appears to include beefy bodywork and a tough-looking front bumper with a bull bar.The 2023 Canyon should follow the Chevy Colorado by offering a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine and no option for a two-door, regular-cab configuration.Last week, Chevrolet took the wraps off the new 2023 Colorado, showing a butch new design that will be available exclusively with four doors and a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder. Now, we are getting a peek at its corporate cousin, with GMC showing a teaser for the 2023 Canyon and announcing that the mid-size pickup truck will be revealed in full on August 11.The teaser image shows half of the new Canyon’s front end, and GMC says that this example is the AT4X model with the Edition 1 package. The AT4X trim, first introduced on the GMC Sierra, will be the most off-road-ready variant in the range, and we can see a chunky front bumper with a large bull bar rising up in front of the grille. The headlights appear to be split into two pieces, with the rectangular upper section consisting of LED daytime running lights and the lower trapezoidal section featuring the main headlights.

The grille is blacked out, and it appears that auxiliary fog lights sit in the middle of the front bumper. The 2023 Canyon AT4X also looks to ride on capable all-terrain tires. We expect the Canyon to adopt the same turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain and cab configuration as the Colorado, and the Canyon should also come in a luxurious Denali trim.Check back for more information on the 2023 Canyon when all is revealed on August 11. GMC says reservations will open for the AT4X with Edition 1 package when it is unveiled.
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