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Coming EU standards for the environment mean that automakers have to redesign their air conditioning systems moving into 2017. Mercedes has an interesting new system that will be used in its high-end S and E-class cars that uses CO2 as the refrigerant. To get the CO2 systems to work required a redesign of critical components of the AC system. The hoses and seals of the AC … [Read more...] about CO2 AC Systems Coming to Mercedes S and E-Class in 2017

Among the custom Mustangs that Ford will have on hand at SEMA 2015 will be this black beast of a track car created by Bisimoto Engineering. The car started as a normal 2.3L EcoBoost optioned Mustang and was then used by Bisimoto to design 14 parts for EcoBoost drivers. When done, the car produces 900hp in its far from stock form. The engine is heavily modified with custom … [Read more...] about Bisimoto EcoBoost Mustang Teased Ahead of SEMA 2015 Reveal

Ken Block is a racing driver that runs rally and other types of events. He is probably best known for his popular YouTube videos called Gymkhana. I think the hottest car he has ever driven in those videos was the 845hp all-wheel drive Mustang. This Escort is a slick little Gymkhana ride as well packing 333hp at the wheels. It makes that power from a 2.5L four-cylinder … [Read more...] about ’78 Ford Escort Mk2 RS is Ken Block’s Latest Hoonmobile

We recently heard some details about the new electric Aston Martin RapidE that will launch in 2017 and now Aston Martin have unveiled a concept version of the car. The electric Aston Martin RapidE will apparently come with around 550 horsepower, although Aston are also planning a faster model with around 1000 horsepower. … [Read more...] about Electric Aston Martin RapidE Gets Official

Hyundai is going to have a big presence at SEMA this year with a slew of custom cars and SUVs in its exhibit. The latest to be teased is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson that has been dubbed the Adventuremobile. One of the biggest additions is a Treeline Tamarack roof-top tent for the car with room for two campers inside. The SUV also has Goal Zero solar panels to power accessories. On … [Read more...] about Customized Hyundai Tucson aims at Campers

Scoot Networks is a company in San Francisco that rents electric mopeds to people to help them get around. Scoot has announced that it has teamed up with Nissan to bring ten Nissan New Mobility Concept vehicles to the network service. The Nissan EVs are called Scoot Quad and mark the first time Scoot has offered a vehicle on four wheels. The Nissan vehicles have a driving … [Read more...] about Scoot Quad is a Nissan EV that can go 40 Miles per Charge

Cadillac has rolled out new versions of its two performance cars, the ATS-V and CTS-V called Crystal White Frost editions. The special editions are highlighted by special matte-finish paint. These special versions also get unique wheels pictured in the photo and a couple other packages as standard. Those other standard packages include the Carbon Fiber and Luxury packages. … [Read more...] about Cadillac ATS-V and CTS-V Crystal White Frost Editions Debut