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 Kyle Johnson

Ken Block Shows Off Retro-tastic Hoonifox Mustang

Ken Block Shows Off Retro-tastic Hoonifox Mustang

Ken Block is giving some much-deserved love to the iconic Fox Body Mustang with his latest creation. Block teamed with Ash Thorpe, who helped design the Batmobile for the upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson, to create the vision for the Hoonifox — a Fox Body-style Mustang with all-wheel drive and a real mean demeanor. Another […]

 Ben Parker

Stunt Driver Ken Block Takes a Snowy Joy Ride in an F-150 Raptor

Stunt Driver Ken Block Takes a Snowy Joy Ride in an F-150 Raptor

When it comes to driving in snow, most of us grip the wheel in fear, hoping for the best. Stunt driver Ken Block grips the wheel too, but mostly in excitement. The California-born 49-year-old is a professional rally driver who started out with the Vermont SportsCar team in 2005. He’s also one of the co-founders […]

 Richard Bazzy

[VIDEO/PHOTOS] Ken Block Introduces the Gymkhana Escort

[VIDEO/PHOTOS] Ken Block Introduces the Gymkhana Escort

Ken Block is a brilliant, beautiful madman when it comes to modifying something old and turning into something insane. This, and his appreciation for the history of Ford’s RS program, likely played a significant factor in Ford Performance tapping Block’s expertise for the also-insane-in-a-good-way 2016 Ford Focus RS. This kind of brilliant insanity shone through […]

 The News Wheel

[Watch] Ken Block and Raj Nair Steal the Show in Episode 1 of Rebirth of an Icon

[Watch] Ken Block and Raj Nair Steal the Show in Episode 1 of <em>Rebirth of an Icon</em>

If the decision were ever made to reboot The Odd Couple and give higher-ups at Ford the ability to decide who plays the parts of Felix and Oscar, then we would nominate Ford Product Development Chief Raj Nair and Gymkhana star Ken Block for the roles. They’ve got a pretty natural, easy, and surprising chemistry, […]

 The News Wheel

[VIDEO] Mom in Toyota Minivan Spoofs Ken Block’s Gymkhana Series

[VIDEO] Mom in Toyota Minivan Spoofs Ken Block’s Gymkhana Series

Ken Block is one badass dude, so it only makes sense that his Gymkhana video series would be spoofed by one badass mom. Yep, shoe retailer Famous Footwear decided to make a video of its own, called Momhkana, starring a mom and her kids racing around the suburbs, drifting and performing donuts, all in a […]

 The News Wheel

[WATCH] Ken Block Hoons the Focus RS Prototype through Ford’s Cologne Plant

[WATCH] Ken Block Hoons the Focus RS Prototype through Ford’s Cologne Plant

This morning, Ford pulled the covers off of the 2016 Ford Focus RS, hopefully in effect putting an end to the seemingly endless rash of spam-blogs from MotoringCrunch wondering uselessly whether Ford would be putting this particular model “in the bin.” (Just kidding! They’ll probably post the same blog filled with nonsense words another six or […]

 The News Wheel

Hoonicorn RTR, Ken Block’s Gymkhana 7 Mustang, Wins SEMA

Hoonicorn RTR, Ken Block’s Gymkhana 7 Mustang, Wins SEMA

It's a 1965 'Stang with 865 horsepower, AWD, and a whole bunch of Road Warrior style. Who is going to top that?

Okay, folks. We can just go ahead and shut SEMA down right this instant. No need to go through with the next three days. We already have a winner for the absolute best thing at the show, and the honor goes to Ken Block’s Gymkhana 7 Mustang, which he has affectionately dubbed the Hoonicorn RTR. […]

 The News Wheel

[Video] Ken Block Gives Grand Tour of the Hoonigan Shop

[Video] Ken Block Gives Grand Tour of the Hoonigan Shop

The inimitable Ken Block was kind enough to open the doors to the Hoonigan Racing Division (HRD) shop and give the folks at Ford Racing—and, by extension, all of us—a peak at where the magic is made. Generally, the only way Block grants anyone access to the Hoonigan shop is if they have purchased a […]

 The News Wheel

Ken Block Wins Seventh 100 Acre Wood Rally in Eight Years

Ken Block Wins Seventh 100 Acre Wood Rally in Eight Years

The 2014 Rally America National Championship season began in fine form for Ken Block, who drove his (and co-driver Alex Gelsomino’s) Ford Fiesta to a victory at the season-opening 100 Acre Wood Rally on Saturday night. A 100 Acre Wood Rally victory is not unfamiliar territory for Block: he has won seven out of the […]

 Kyle Johnson

Ford Sells Timber from Kentucky Battery Park to Benefit Glendale Fire Department

Ford Sells Timber from Kentucky Battery Park to Benefit Glendale Fire Department

Ford is preparing to build a $5.8 billion battery park in Glendale, Kentucky, and already finding ways to give back to the local community ahead of its grand opening in 2025. The automaker announced a $41,589.75 donation to the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department using proceeds from the sale of lumber collected at the future site […]

 Kimiko Kidd

3 of the Most Scenic Drives in Kentucky

3 of the Most Scenic Drives in Kentucky

Looking for a way to spend a weekend in the Bluegrass State? Check out the views and recreation opportunities found along these three scenic byways in Kentucky. Before You Hit the Road: Make sure you’ve completed these essential maintenance tasks Cumberland Cultural Heritage Highway Nature lovers should consider setting aside a weekend to tour the […]

 Ben Parker

General Motors Taken Over by Dr. Evil in Super Bowl Commercial

General Motors Taken Over by Dr. Evil in Super Bowl Commercial

Yeah baby, yeah! General Motors went “EVil” with its Super Bowl LVI commercial. The company has been teasing the appearance of Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers franchise leading up to the big game. But last night, he was exploring how to use GM’s Ultium technology — with the help of a few friends. EVerybody […]

 Kurt Verlin

Toyota Invests $461 Million in Kentucky Plant

Toyota Invests $461 Million in Kentucky Plant

The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for the next generation of cars, it will have invested more than $8.5 billion

 Kyle Johnson

Ford BlueOvalSK Battery Park Builds on Strong Kentucky Presence

Ford BlueOvalSK Battery Park Builds on Strong Kentucky Presence

Ford is turning to one of its key hubs for manufacturing as a crucial part of its electrification strategy. Last week, Ford announced a $5.8 billion battery manufacturing park in Glendale, Kentucky, which adds to the Blue Oval’s robust presence in the Bluegrass State. Made in Kentucky: The Ford Expedition is powerful and impressive The […]

 DeAnn Owens

Nissan Sentra Cup Motorsports Series Starts This Weekend

Nissan Sentra Cup Motorsports Series Starts This Weekend

This weekend marks the start of the new Canadian motorsport series, the Nissan Sentra Cup. It will take place at the Shannonville Motorsports Park, which opened in 1974. Located near Belleville, Ontario, the park will see 30 drivers take the course. In total, the Nissan Sentra Cup Motorsports Series, which was announced in late 2019, […]

 Kyle Johnson

Ford Sponsoring Saturday’s 147th Kentucky Derby

Ford Sponsoring Saturday’s 147th Kentucky Derby

Last year, Ford was all too thrilled to announce that it had signed on to become the official vehicle of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Ford broke the news on March 9; by the end of that week, well, let’s say that things got pretty weird. While there was ultimately a Kentucky Derby in […]

 Kurt Verlin

13th Million Toyota Rolls Off Kentucky Assembly Line

13th Million Toyota Rolls Off Kentucky Assembly Line

Toyota’s Georgetown campus spans 1,300 acres and represents an $8 billion investment that is home to over 10,000 Kentucky-based employees

 Kyle Johnson

2021 Ford F-150 Coming to Rocket League This Weekend

2021 Ford F-150 Coming to Rocket League This Weekend

What can’t the 2021 Ford F-150 do? The North American Truck of the Year and uncontested champion of towing, payload, and even snoozing adds yet another notch to its ever-holey belt: member of the Rocket League roster. Changing the Game: 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid hits the marks for power, performance Watch: Ford F-150 arrives […]

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