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Ford has just revealed the 2021 Mustang Mach 1, and on it are a bunch of track-focused upgrades from the high-performance Shelby GT350 and GT500 Mustangs. The Mach 1’s 480-hp V-8 is equipped with the GT350’s intake manifold, oil-filter adapter, and oil cooling system. The optional handling package is fitted with the GT500’s rear spoiler […] More
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is back after 17 years with some upgrades from the higher-performance Shelby GT350 and GT500. The new Mach 1 is powered by a 480-hp 5.0-liter V-8 with a standard six-speed manual transmission from the Shelby GT350, although a 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters is available. The Mach 1 will arrive […] More
For 2021, the AMG GT43 four-door will bring buyers into the AMG high-performance fold with slightly less cash outlay—it starts just over $90,000. The AMG GT43 has many of the features of the four-door GT, including 4Matic, a nine-speed transmission with AMG Dynamic Select drive modes, the AMG sport suspension, and an electronically deployable rear […] More
Tesla’s 2020 Model S Long Range Plus is now EPA rated for 402 miles. Tesla says it was able to accomplish this feat thanks to mass reduction, updated regenerative braking, and a wheel/tire combination that reduces drag and rolling resistance. The result is that the current version of the Model S Long-Range Plus can travel […] More
The 2021 Lexus IS gets an eye-catching redesign and chassis upgrades on both F Sport and non–F Sport models. With the optional 10.3-inch infotainment screen, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability now come in the sedan, and both rear- and all-wheel-drive models are offered. The IS300 and IS350 should reach dealers by late this […] More
Ford and partner Electrify America have announced they’ll provide 250.0 kilowatt-hours of free power for Mustang Mach-E drivers. The offer is equivalent to three to five fill-ups, depending on the battery pack of the Ford EV. Ford also announced that its $799 Ford Connected Charge Station wall box is now available from dealers. Mustang Mach-E […] More
The Europe-spec Ford Transit van is now available with a Trail package that adds a Raptor-style front grille. The Trail model also gets extra body cladding and different wheels. Ford offers all-wheel drive in the 2020 Transit in the U.S., but the company hasn’t said whether or not the Trail package will be available here. […] More
Former racer Willy T. Ribbs, the first Black driver to race in the Indianapolis 500, has a message for NASCAR in the wake of the announcement that it is banning the Confederate flag at its events. “Now that NASCAR has taken a step,” Ribbs told our friends at Autoweek, “they better keep on stepping. This […] More
