2015 Mustang Export Begins, Pricing for UK Announced
The global launch of the 2015 Ford Mustang is officially underway, with the first shipments boarding freight ships headed for Asia. The Mustang is also now officially on sale in the UK, where it can be had from £28,995. “Henry Ford exported the sixth Model A assembled in 1903 and we continue this legacy today,” […]
1964th 50 Years Limited Edition Mustang Raises $170K
The 1,964th 50 Years Limited Edition Ford Mustang hit the auction block and caused quite a stir, ultimately raising $170,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction. The winning bidder was one Jack Fairchild. The proceeds from the auction benefit Get Your Heart Racing, which supports Henry Ford Health System’s Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute. […]
Read Mary Barra’s Remarks to the Intelligent Transport Society
Yesterday, GM CEO, Mary Barra, spoke at the 21st annual Congress of the Intelligent Transport Society, highlighting a bright future for driving, and emphasizing General Motors’ place in it. You can read Mary Barra’s remarks to the Intelligent Transport Society below: Thank you for that warm welcome. It’s a great pleasure to join you tonight. […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is known as a rough-and-tough city. Once the automotive capital of the U.S, Detroit was neglected for decades. Today, Detroit is reclaiming its place as a cultural and tourist capital with new athletic stadiums, a massively-renovated theater district, and the automotive spirit that once built Detroit is renewed as carmakers like Chrysler and Ford […]
‘Go Like Hell’ Only $1.99 This Month for Kindle
The 2009 "non-fiction novel" chronicles the men behind Ford Motor Company's push to topple Ferrari in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s.
If you’re a fan of racing, reading, and reading about racing (though we couldn’t possibly recommend racing whilst reading), then you’re in for a real treat this month. Among the April batch of Kindle Book Deals is the superlative Go Like Hell, which chronicles the quest of Henry Ford II, Lee Iacocca, and Carroll Shelby […]
On This Day: Charles Brady King Drives First Automobile in Detroit
Detroit is known the world over as the Motor City, owing to its long association with the automotive industry. But did you ever wonder just who it was that definitively put the “motor” in Motor City? In many ways, it was a man named Charles Brady King. What’s so special about him, you might ask? […]
JFK’s Lincoln Continental Recreated for Parkland Film
Parkland is an upcoming film that focuses on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. To help make the events seem more authentic, writer and director Landesman created an almost exact replica of the Lincoln Continental the president was riding when he was shot by a sniper. The original 1961 four-door convertible limousine is currently on […]
Birthplace of the Model T Thrives 110 Years Later
Although the city of Detroit is the butt of many jokes, it really only takes a closer look to find some of America’s hidden gems in this city. One of which is the Ford Piquette Plant – the birthplace of the Model T. The plant was opened just a year after Henry Ford founded the […]
The Early Years of the Lincoln Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company recently rebadged what was formerly known as Lincoln to The Lincoln Motor Company. The slightly refreshed name allows customers to identify Lincoln with Ford more easily, but Ford did not always own the luxury automaker. Lincoln was founded by former Cadillac manager, Henry Leland, and his son, Wilfred Leland, in 1917. […]
Toyota Still Thinks EV Demand Isn’t High Enough in U.S.
There’s demand for EVs that EV manufacturers cannot meet, but is that demand high enough to replace half the market by 2030?
Mustang Mach-E GT First Impressions Are In
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is proving to be quite a hit, but the real big guns are coming out. The Mustang Mach-E GT — and the super-quick GT Performance Edition — are getting ready to blow onto dealer lots (and probably not stay very long before they’re snapped up). Press types got their hands […]
Brad Keselowski Joins Roush, Austin Cindric Takes No. 2 Car for Penske
Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion Brad Keselowski has a new home at Roush Fenway Racing. After he was announced as departing Team Penske “to pursue other opportunities within the sport,” Keselowski was revealed Tuesday as the new driver of the No. 6 Ford Mustang. Another Rowdy Horse: The 2021 Ford Bronco is here at last, […]
Can We Talk About Ricky’s Car on “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”?
Disney Plus debuted early last month, and while my fiancée and I have had a blast strolling down memory lane watching all the classics, we’ve also enjoyed some of the original content on the streaming service. Specifically, we’re huge fans of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. While there’s no adorable baby Yoda (…yet), […]
Where Are the Cars of ‘In The Heights’?
Like the rest of the theater nerds in America, I woke up this morning and started to obsessively check online for the first full trailer of In The Heights. This film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes’s Tony Award-winning musical is arguably one of the most anticipated releases of summer 2020. While I […]
Cosworth Announces a Three-Cylinder Engine with 250 Horsepower and No Turbo
Cosworth announced it designed a three-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower, but here’s the kicker: it’s not turbocharged and its emissions compliant. By comparison, the Ford Fiesta ST has a three-cylinder engine that produces 197 horsepower, but it’s turbocharged. The BMW i8 hybrid sports car also comes with a three-cylinder option, which comes closer with […]
Mid-Engine Corvette C8 Delayed for 6 Months
Chevy confirms the long-awaited model won’t debut at the Detroit auto show
Sports car enthusiasts who’ve been eagerly awaiting the new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8 will have to wait a little longer. Rumors have been flying for months that the C8 would debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. However, Chevrolet said last week that it wouldn’t be introducing any new vehicles at […]
3 Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Cadillac
For years, the Cadillac brand has established itself as the maker of supreme luxury vehicles. While you may know the basics about the automaker, here are some more in-depth facts about Cadillac and its history.
Volo Auto Museum Auction Will Free Up Space for New Vehicles
Take a break from the sun and head to the museum for a little air conditioning and cool cars. #moviecars #voloautomuseum pic.twitter.com/l2pstReprZ — Volo Auto Museum (@Voloautomuseum) May 26, 2018 While some auto museums have auctions due to a lack of business, that’s not the case for the Volo Auto Museum in Lakemoor, Illinois. Home […]