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Shelby American has revealed its latest creation, the 2023 Ford F-150 Centennial Edition. The Centennial Edition F-150 can be ordered in either 400- or 800-hp configurations, with only 100 units of the more powerful version being made.Pricing for the Centennial Edition includes the donor Lariat 4×4, 5.0L SuperCrew, and starts at $129,495 for the naturally aspirated truck and $138,495 for the supercharged version.Shelby American is continuing the long tradition of naming things after Carroll Shelby with the creation of more specially tuned creations. The performance outfitter kicked off the year with the introduction of a 750-hp Centennial Edition Mustang. In a slight twist, the newest creation built to honor the late Shelby is an F-150–based performance truck, capable of producing up to 800 horsepower. Based on the 2023 F-150 Lariat 4×4 SuperCrew, the Centennial Edition comes standard with the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V-8 that comes optional on the standard Ford model. That’s kind of boring, so Shelby also added an optional supercharger system complete with a performance air intake with high flow filter, aluminum heat exchanger and a billet throttle body with high-flow fuel injectors. The optional system brings total output to a much more reasonable 800 horsepower. Opting for either engine configuration will equip the Centennial Edition with a Borla cat-back exhaust system to snort exhaust fumes out the black dual exhaust pipes at the back. Shelby AmericanNot satisfied with an exhaust system and supercharger, the Shelby team fit the Centennial with Fox shocks that have adjustable dual speed controls. According to Shelby, the system allows the shocks to be adjusted from better off-road capability, to better track handling, and even to a more luxurious ride. Off-road capability is also aided by upgraded brakes that now live within a set of 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain KO2 tires.More Centennial ShelbyThe interior is updated as well, and now has two-tone leather upholstery complete with Centennial Edition logos. Shelby Centennial floor mats, billet racing pedals, and tinted windows complete the rest of the interior, with the official Shelby serial number printed on a plaque on the dash.Shelby AmericanNaturally, Shelby will only make 100 examples of the truck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth. The base 400-hp version carries a starting price of $129,495, while the supercharged truck starts at $138,495. The trucks come with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty, which includes the powertrain and still allows for stock features like over-the-air updates and the onboard generator. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Associate News EditorJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

The 2024 Mazda CX-5, CX-30, and 3 are all adding a new trim level called Carbon Turbo with a special color combo.They’re finished in Zircon Sand exterior paint and have an interior that combines brown Terracotta leather and black suede.We’ll get more details soon on the 2024 model-year pricing and equipment.Mazda is adding another spin on the Carbon Edition for the 2024 versions of the CX-30 subcompact crossover, CX-5 compact crossover, and 3 sedan and hatchback. Following the previous Carbon Edition that combined a gray exterior with a red interior, this new Carbon Turbo model flaunts a brown on brown color scheme.More Mazda Carbon EditionsAvailable only for models equipped with the optional 256-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four, the Carbon Turbo cars are finished in Zircon Sand exterior paint, a hue first introduced on the CX-50. They also get gloss-black trim pieces including mirror caps, grille trim, and wheels. Inside, the interior has brown Terracotta leather upholstery with black suede accents and gunmetal trim accents. The pictured interior is of a 2024 CX-5.MazdaThose are all the details we have until now, as info such as pricing will have to wait until Mazda releases specifics for each of these 2024 models. We’re not expecting any major updates to these cars for the new model year, but there could be some minor changes. These 2024 Mazda Carbon Turbo vehicles should be arriving at dealerships within the next few months.Senior EditorDespite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.   More

Chevrolet has released details for the 2024 Camaro, including a new Collector’s Edition commemorating the sixth-generation model’s final year.The Collector’s Edition has black paint, special trim, different wheels, and other goodies.It costs between $4995 and $5995 for the standard models and $14,995 for the supercharged ZL1.As Chevy prepares to open orders for the sixth-generation Camaro’s final model year, it’s releasing a special Collector’s Edition version of the muscle car. The 2024 Camaro Collector’s Edition is an option package that brings special visuals including black paint, badging, different wheels, and other extras. It’s available for the coupe and convertible and on the 1LT, LT, and 1SS trim levels; the supercharged ZL1 gets its own extra-special Collector’s Edition that will be limited to 350 units.More on the CamaroThe standard Collector’s Edition package, which costs $4995 for the 1LT, $5495 for the LT1, and $5995 for the 1SS, brings Panther Black metallic paint, black stripes, 20-inch black wheels, the front splitter from the 1LE performance package, and—on coupes at least—the ZL1’s rear spoiler. Chevy is highlighting that the Camaro’s original code name was Panther (not to be confused with Ford’s Panther platform, of course) by integrating Panther graphics into the Camaro badges on the doors and onto the steering wheel. There are also special floor mats and a welcome kit that includes two Camaro posters.ZL1 Collector’s EditionChevroletFor significantly more money, the ZL1’s Collector’s Edition upgrades include Panther Matte Black paint, a serialized badge notating which number the car is in the run of 350 units. Purchase of a ZL1 also includes a special Shinola watch meant to match the car.For the 1LT and LT1 trims, choosing the Collector’s Edition also requires adding the RS package. This puts the all-in prices for coupe models at $39,440 for the 1LT Collector’s edition, $47,385 for the LT1 Collector’s Edition, $49,890 for the 1SS Collector’s Edition, and $89,990 for the ZL1 Collector’s Edition.Chevy is also dropping the Camaro’s available turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four base engine for 2024. This leaves the 335-hp 3.6-liter V-6, the 455-hp 6.2-liter V-8, and of course the ZL1’s 650-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. Base prices rise accordingly, to $32,495 for the LT coupe and $38,495 for the LT convertible. Orders for the 2024 model open June 15, and production will end in January 2024.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Senior EditorDespite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.   More