Shane McGlaun

If you are a fan of Ford cars, you will have a lot less choice very soon. Ford has confirmed this week that it will not be bringing much in the way of new cars to the US. The only cars that will continue in Ford's home country are the ever-popular Mustang and the coming Focus Active crossover. You … [Read more...] about Ford to Kill All Cars but Mustang and Focus Active

The gang over at MotorTrend has spent some time looking into the crystal ball for what we can expect to see with the 2020 hybrid Mustang that Ford has confirmed. We know that Ford promises efficiency with V8 levels of performance and torque. What does that mean though? Speculation on Powertrain … [Read more...] about 2020 Ford Mustang Hybrid Predictions

Yesterday we mentioned that the electric racing car meant to take on the annual Pikes Peak Hill Climb from VW was unveiled. The car was very cool, and we had some official images and details on the car from the PR. Some new information has now turned up about the car and the driver. Interestingly … [Read more...] about New VW I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Details Emerge

Volkswagen (VW) has unveiled some stunning images of its impressive electric vehicle (EV) racer that is set to take on the challenging Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year. The racing car, named the I.D. R Pikes Peak, is a marvel of modern engineering, utilizing extensive carbon fiber … [Read more...] about VW’s I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Gets Official

A company out of Oklahoma called Classic Recreations has announced that it has landed a deal with Ford that will see it able to build officially licensed 1969-1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, Boss 429, and Mach 1 Mustangs. Each of the vehicles will be built to customer specs and have the latest in Ford … [Read more...] about Officially Licensed 1969 and 1970 Boss 302, Boss 429, and Mach 1 Mustangs Coming

Ford has announced that the F-150 truck fitted with a new 3.0L Power Stroke diesel engine will be at dealers next month. This engine will give the F-150 diesel trucks best-in-class diesel fuel economy, towing, and payload capacity. The engine is rated for 250 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. The … [Read more...] about 2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Rated for 30 mpg

Audi is synonymous with all-wheel drive, and when the company makes a rear-wheel drive only car, it's a big deal. The 2018 Audi R8 RWS is a limited edition with only 999 made total and only 320 of those coming stateside. RWS stands for Rear Wheel Series. The special edition version costs $141,250, … [Read more...] about 2018 Audi R8 RWS Starts at $141,250

KTM is set to bring two versions of the X-Bow to the US—finally. This announcement has been eagerly awaited by automotive enthusiasts who have long admired the X-Bow's unique design and performance capabilities. However, there are some caveats that might make you lean more towards the Ariel Atom … [Read more...] about KTM X-Bow to be Sold in the US as a Complete Car

Hennessey has announced that it will be doing some upgrades for the already fast Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Hennessey will offer an HPE1000 Supercharger upgrade kit. That kit will bring the power from 707hp stock to 1,012 bhp and 969 lb-ft of torque. Performance Enhancements The HPE1000 … [Read more...] about Jeep Trackhawk HPE1000 does the Quarter Mile in 10.5-seconds

Subaru fans are always wanting more power from the WRX and BRZ rides. The problem is that Subaru is not really into power gains for its performance cars. That might change with the 2019 Subaru WRX STI rumored for a slight power bump for the new model. The rumor comes from a 2019 model year VIN … [Read more...] about 2019 Subaru WRX STI Rumored for Power Bump

Car enthusiasts know that manufacturers want to test their prototypes at the Nürburgring for several compelling reasons. The Green Hell, as it's affectionately known, is not only punishing but also a badge of honor in the automotive world. The track's grueling nature makes it an ideal testing ground … [Read more...] about Nürburgring Video Compilation Shows All the Awesome Prototypes

If you like the Durango SUV, but you want the style of the SRT or R/T models minus the V8 and big price tag, a new appearance package is available that might be perfect for you. Dodge is offering a Durango GT Rallye Appearance package that retails for $1,495. That package brings with it a … [Read more...] about Dodge Durango GT Rallye Package Offers SRT Style