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Honda has released far more revealing teaser images showing more of the 2023 Honda Pilot’s new design.There will be a TrailSport trim level with off-road-oriented tweaks.Honda says the Pilot will be revealed in the fall, meaning it should go on sale late this year or early next year.We’re now seeing a lot more of the new 2023 Honda Pilot thanks to new teaser images that show the SUV’s front and rear ends. Honda had previously shown a camouflaged version from afar, but these latest photos reveal much of the three-row crossover’s new design that includes a larger grille, squared-off headlights and taillights, and a new bright blue color.Pictured here is the TrailSport trim level, which was first introduced on the outgoing Pilot (and the smaller Passport) but will include more intensive tweaks in the new model. Honda says that additions will consist of all-terrain tires, skid plates, suspension modifications, and a more sophisticated all-wheel drive system.Open GalleryMore on the PilotAs for the broader 2023 Pilot lineup, we expect the familiar EX, EX-L, and Touring trim levels to stick around. Three rows of seats will be standard, and the interior should get a significant overhaul with a new infotainment system, nicer materials, and a digital gauge cluster. We’re not sure of the new Pilot’s powertrain, but the current 3.5-liter V-6 may stick around, and a hybrid variant will likely be added.Look for more information to come soon on the new Pilot, as Honda says the reveal is planned for this fall. It will then go on sale either late this year or early next year, and we expect pricing to start around $40,000.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.This content is imported from OpenWeb. 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. More

The 2023 Chevy Tahoe’s RST trim level will offer a performance package with extra power and chassis tweaks.An upgraded exhaust adds 13 horsepower and 7 pound-feet to the 6.2-liter V-8.The package costs $8525 extra and it will be available late this year.Perhaps Chevrolet is a bit jealous of the Ford Expedition’s Stealth Performance package, as the 2023 Tahoe full-size SUV will now be adding a performance package of its own. Available for the RST trim level, the Performance Edition adds an upgraded exhaust, suspension tweaks, and different brakes.The exhaust adds 13 horsepower and 7 pound-feet to the RST’s 6.2-liter V-8 engine, bringing totals to 433 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque. Springs, dampers, and an anti-roll bar borrowed from the police-spec Tahoe are also included, meaning the Performance Edition sits 0.4 inch lower than stock. Larger front brakes provide extra stopping power, and the calipers are painted red.ChevroletMore Big SUVsChevy claims improved performance metrics, including a 5.8-second sprint to 60 mph, a 124 mph top speed, and shorter stopping distances. We’ll see how it performs on our test track when we’re able to get our hands on one; it’ll have its work cut out for it matching the Expedition Stealth Performance’s 4.9-second 60-mph run.The Performance Edition costs $8550 on top of the 2023 Tahoe RST 4WD’s $66,595 base price. It also includes the Luxury package, which typically costs $3025 and includes equipment such as heated second-row seats, adaptive cruise control, and a heated steering wheel. Tahoes equipped with the package will arrive at dealerships in the last quarter of this year.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.This content is imported from OpenWeb. 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. More

This Mustang, up for auction on the Bring a Trailer site, marks the first chapter in the “Shelby Mustang” saga. This 1965 Shelby GT350 flaunts the optional Le Mans stripes and special alloy wheels. Dealer invoice shows a total cost of $3,888.04 in 1965; the current bid sits at $275,000, with the online auction set to end on Thursday, September 15.If the first cut is the deepest, then this 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is as deep as it gets. Like many automotive enthusiasts, I considered the Ford Mustang an absolute superstar in my childhood, and it was, in fact, my first favorite car. Of course, by the time I roamed this earth it had already become an American icon, and the name of Carroll Shelby was revered by gearheads and fanatics.Bring a TrailerThis specimen, located in Pittsford, New York, is currently up for auction on the Bring a Trailer online auction site—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos. It was refurbished in California before ending up with its current owner in 2014. It flaunts the period-correct Wimbledon White paint with the standard rocker panel strips and optional Le Mans stripes. A letter from Howard Pardee, Director Emeritus of Shelby American Automobile Club, supplements its authenticity. Before scrutinizing pricing figures and condition, let’s first revisit what the first ever Shelby Mustang actually was.Carroll Shelby’s legacy was well under way when the first of the Shelby Mustangs hit the scene in 1965. As explained in our instrumented test of the 1965 Shelby GT350, he and his crew set out to convert the Mustang fastback coupe into a street-legal version of a NASCAR stock car. Upgrades included a modified 289-cubic-inch V-8 with an output of 306 horsepower and 329 pound-feet of torque, an array of chassis and suspension upgrades—such as Koni adjustable shocks, altered steering geometry, and an anti-roll bar along with torque-control arms—beefier brakes with 11-inch discs up front and drums in the rear, and 15-inch “mag-type” wheels. Of course, there were other enhancements, including closer ratios for the four-speed transmission, optional oil coolers, an extra-capacity radiator, and so on. Bring a TrailerAccording to documentation provided by the seller, the original dealer invoice shows a total cost of $3,888.04 back in 1965, which includes the Le Mans stripes as a no-charge option and “special alloy” wheels as a $214 option. For reference, the 1965 Shelby GT350 had a base MSRP of $4547. These figures are a drop in the bucket compared to the current bid, which sits at $275,000 as of this writing. If previous auctions are any indicator, the bids should continue to mount for this pristine-looking example, as another 1965 Shelby GT350 sold for $400,000 in September 2020, and a Shelby GT350R managed to fetch a whopping $875,000 in April 2022. Buying a piece of automotive history can actually be an extremely expensive feat.Car and DriverToday, we have a Shelby GT500 that puts out a monstrous 760 horsepower and can pull as much as 1.13 g’s on the skidpad. Suffice it to say that the original Mustang GT350 was the starting point of a legacy that is prized by today’s auto enthusiasts, and it’s still being written. From the C/D Archive: 1960sThis content is imported from OpenWeb. 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. More

Chevrolet announced in early September that it plans to bring back its “Build Your Own Engine” program for the Corvette Z06 starting in the second quarter of 2023. The program, which allows buyers to come into the factory and help workers assemble the engine before it goes into their car, will only be available for Corvettes utilizing the LT6 powertrain, which, for now, only means the Z06. “This is a real challenge for us because this is such a new engine and it’s much more complex than what we’ve ever done in the past,” plant director Kai Spande said at a 28th-anniversary celebration for the Corvette Museum, recorded by Corvette Blogger.”We’ve done some things that I think will be very much appreciated by those that build their engine,” Spande continued. What Price Glory?Previous iterations of the Build Your Own Engine program meant buyers would join assembly-line workers to help assemble their motor. For 2023, though, the Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant has designed a specific area of the plant where participants will be able to help assemble their engine alongside professionals without having to go down the line. The Build Your Own Engine program was a $5000 option in the past, according to Corvette Blogger. Considering all of the new accommodations the factory has made to add this option back to the floor, we’re betting it’s going to be a lot more expensive this time around. We’ve reached out to Chevrolet for official pricing. This content is imported from OpenWeb. 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. More

The 2023 Chrysler 300C is a limited-production send-off for the 300, with 2000 examples set to be sold in the United States.The 300C is powered by the familiar 6.4-liter Hemi V-8, producing 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque.The 300C starts at $56,595.After nearly two decades, the Chrysler 300 will cease production following the 2023 model year. But the 300 will not go quietly into the night, instead roaring towards the grave with a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8. This is the heart of the limited-edition 300C, revealed ahead of the Detroit auto show, with only 2000 units of the brawny sedan set to be built for the United States and an extra 200 for Canada. Chrysler 300s of the PastThat 391-cubic-inch engine cranks out 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, with Chrysler claiming a 4.3-second sprint to 60 mph and a 12.4 second quarter-mile time. Top speed is a claimed 160 mph. This engine was previously featured in the 300 SRT, built from 2012 to 2015, but that car’s version of this V-8 made 15 fewer horsepower. This engine also powers 392-badged Dodge Chargers, Challengers, and Jeep Wranglers, plus the Durango and Grand Cherokee SRT models. Now all that’s left for Chrysler to do is rip out the Pacifica minivan’s Stow ’N Go seats and replace them with the 6.4-liter to make a mid-engined muscle van.The 300C comes only with rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and stopping power comes from red four-piston Brembo brakes. The 300C is also fitted with a limited-slip differential and adaptive dampers. The exterior is styled with black chrome accents on the front end, black headlight and taillight bezels, and round black exhaust tips. The 300C rides on 20-inch wheels and the limited-edition model can be painted Gloss Black, Velvet Red, or Bright White.A new 300C logo—which echoes the tri-color 300C logo of the 1950s—adorns the front grille and is embossed into the headrests of the black Laguna leather seats. The seats, along with the doors and dashboard, also feature silver contrast stitching. Standard equipment includes a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, plus heated and ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel.The 2023 300C will cost $56,595, and Chrysler says orders are open now. Chrysler hasn’t revealed much about what lies beyond for the 300 nameplate, but CEO Chris Feuell was quoted in the press release as saying Chrysler will transform with “a fully electrified future.” The Airflow crossover concept from the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show looked nearly production-ready and is likely to form part of Chrysler’s EV lineup, but its unclear if the traditional 300 sedan will get an electron-powered revival.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.This content is imported from OpenWeb. 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. More