FORD BRONCO, KING of the HAMMERS and Ford Performance will compete in the 17th annual King of the Hammers Ultra4 off-road to defend last year’s 1-2-3 podium sweep.
In 2022, specially-prepared Ford Broncos dominated the Every Man Challenge 4600 Stock Class and will be shooting for a win in the 4400 Unlimited Class. Billed as the toughest one-day off-road racing series in America, the 17th annual King of the Hammers, held February 2-11, presents the utmost challenge to showcase state-of-t...
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HENNESSEY SUPERCHARGED CADILLAC ESCALADE
In addition to the HENNESSEY SUPERCHARGED CADILLAC ESCALADE, performance-boosting H650 upgrade is also available for the 6.2-liter Chevy Suburban, ChevyTahoe, and the GMC Yukon.
Texas-based Hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle builder, Hennessey Performance, has released a comprehensive new performance upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon. Hennessey's boost in output for vehicles with the GM 6.2-liter V8 takes power from the...
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NSX TYPE S, ACURA’S LAST HURRAH
Cam VanDerHorst watched the last second-gen – NSX Type S, Acura’s Last Hurrah - being built at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center, and blogged about it on Hagerty.com
When enthusiasts see references to “350/350” the first thing that usually comes to mind is Chevrolet’s venerable vintage 350 cubic-inch, 350 horsepower small-block V8. When Acura talks about 350/350, it’s all about the 350th of 350 NSX Supercars built, specifically the unique second-gen Type S showcased here.
More than a ...
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JEAN BUGATTI, DREAM MERCHANT
A creative visionary ahead of his time, JEAN BUGATTI, DREAM MERCHANT turns 114 and continues to inspire Bugatti Automobiles' team in Molsheim!
Ettore Bugatti’s first son, Gianoberto Carlo Maria Bugatti, was born in Cologne, Germany, on January 15, 1909. In Molsheim, he became known as Jean, the French equivalent to “Gian”.
Having grown up surrounded by a family of visionary artists, Jean benefited from an upbringing that would allow him to flourish as an automotive engineer. It quick...
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CADILLAC ELECTRIFIED V-LMDh RACECARS
Cadillac reveals the liveries for the three all-new CADILLAC ELECTRIFIED V-LMDh RACECARS that will make their competition debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona this month.
The three distinctive designs represent the teams campaigning the all-new Cadillac V-LMDh, each with a different bold color from the Cadillac V-Series emblem.
“Cadillac is ready to compete against the very best in North America and internationally — including one of the world’s toughest races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans,” said Glo...
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’23 CADILLAC ESCALADE V ROCKETSHIP
With 682 horseys, the ’23 CADILLAC ESCALADE V ROCKETSHIP is one galloping Clydesdale, blogs Howard Walker.
Simply press the “start” button and listen to the explosion from the tailpipes. It’s the sound of a small nuclear bomb detonating. Or an entire grid-full of NASCAR stock cars coming to life.
Yes, it’s loud. OK, obnoxiously loud. Loud enough to send household pets and small children scurrying for cover. Loud enough to set-off pretty much every car alarm within a quarter-mile radius.
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’24 MUSTANG 500-HORSEPOWER DARK HORSE
All-New ’24 MUSTANG 500-HORSEPOWER DARK HORSE is powered by potent fourth-gen Coyote V8!
“Mustang has always pushed the envelope. From Mustang GT to Dark Horse, this is our best 5.0-liter V8 yet. It’s naturally aspirated awesomeness,” said Ed Krenz, Mustang chief engineer. “And Mustang EcoBoost fans are also getting a boost in power to make every Mustang more fun and visceral to drive.”
For the pinnacle of 5.0-liter V8 performance and track capability, the Mustang Dark Horse features a uniqu...
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SWEET EMOTION: HIPPIE DODGE VAN
Dan Fisher blogs about a reborn Dodge Tradesman - SWEET EMOTION: HIPPIE DODGE VAN – that pays homage to a famous Aerosmith song.
For as long as he can remember, Ohio native and Englewood, FL resident Junior Sammet, always had a fondness for the vanning lifestyle. In 1975, fate led Junior to a junkyard his Dad owned in Painesville, OH, right up to the wreck of a ‘75 Dodge Tradesman 200 that he bought for $900.
“It was my first hippie van,” Junior said. “It used to be a plumber's van unti...
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JAGUAR TCS RACING ELECTRIC I-TYPE 6
The most advanced all-electric Jaguar racecar ever, the JAGUAR TCS RACING ELECTRIC I-TYPE 6 has a top speed of 200 mph!
The new Jaguar I-TYPE 6 is the most advanced and efficient electric Jaguar racecar ever; designed to win the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Lighter, more powerful and faster, the Jaguar I-TYPE 6 will set new performance benchmarks for an all-electric racecar. It features regenerative braking so powerful it has no conventional rear brakes!
Technology tran...
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LIMITED-EDITION AUDI R8 V10 GT
Limited to 150 units in the U.S. with consecutive numbering and exclusive content, the 602 horsepower LIMITED-EDITION AUDI R8 V10 GT is the most powerful RWD Audi ever!
Audi of America pays tribute to the first generation 2012 Audi R8 GT from 2012 with the all-new R8 GT. The naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine now comes with 602 horsepower – making it the most powerful rear-wheel drive series production model in the brand’s history. A new Torque Rear drive mode was developed exclus...
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