Retro is hip in cars again, and Ford is joining the wave of revivals with its new 2026 Mustang GT-FX. The appearance package for the all-new Mustang GT taps into Ford’s third-generation Fox-body Mustang that was in production from 1979-1993. Ford didn’t create a copy of the original; instead, it brought some recognizable design cues […]
Toyota’s Solid-State EV Battery: 745 Miles and a 10-Minute Charge
Having revolutionized hybrid vehicles with the world’s firstmass production of the Prius in 1997, Toyota is about to remake history, not by just making a plug-in but, by developing solid state batteries that will make the biggest problems with all electric car ownership range, charging times a problem of the past. Envision electric car with […]
Honda Unleashes Its First-Ever V8 with VTEC Power
The concept of a Honda V8 has been in the mind of enthusiasts all over the world decades. It was one of those what-if-discussions that continued to be brought up in garages, online forums and car meets. The last brand that would require a V8 was always Honda, a company that has proven to have […]
Ford Bets on the Affordable Fathom as Its Electric Pickup Strategy Takes a New Direction
The market for affordable EVs has reached its own new dawn, and the upcoming Fathom electric truck from Ford represents the clearest indication of what’s coming in this wave. Instead of just churning out another pricey electric rig, Ford appears to be adopting an entirely new strategy focused on value: affordability, smart engineering and practicality. […]
2027 Ford F‑150 Secret Cuts: What Features Are Buyers Getting Robbed Of?
The Ford F-150 enters the 2027 model year with a significant mid-cycle refresh that streamlines ordering complexity for dealership inventory and prospective buyers. While Ford has added new options and expanded certain engine choices, a leaked order guide reveals that several long-standing equipment packages and options have been discontinued. From engine swaps to entire equipment […]
Inside GM’s Experimental V8 Engines: Engineering the W-43 and DOHC Pontiac 427
General Motors tackled some of its loftiest engineering challenges during the late-1960s horsepower wars, when its divisions duked it out with larger engines, more trick cylinder heads, more robust internal components, and ever-more complex valvetrains. Down in that maelstrom, Oldsmobile penned an experimental 32-valve V8-the W-43-based on its 455-cubic-inch platform. The engine never made its […]
The Ford Engineer Who Solved a Problem Every Driver Hates
We all have minor gripes that occur in everyday life that don’t amount to much but are memorable due to their frequent occurrence. Among these is the exasperating situation where you pull up to the gas station pump and, sure enough, it’s on the other side of the vehicle from your fuel filler door. You […]
The ‘Killer’ W-43: Inside GM’s Most Powerful Experimental V8
The 1960s was a time when Americas car companies were competing to see who could make the loudest and most powerful cars. Every big company wanted to make something than what the other companies had. This was a time when engineers could try things and see how far they could push the limits. At General […]
Ford F-150 Owners Fight Back Over Oil-Thirsty Engines
The Ford F-150 has long been known as one of the most trusted pickups on the road. Over the years, the vehicle has gained a strong reputation for being durable, powerful, and able to tow heavy objects with relative ease. Ford dealerships nationwide have been touting the F-150’s rugged reliability, while customers have come to […]
GM’s V8 Recall Backfires Into a Major Engine Lawsuit
For decades now GM has been on a mission to build itself a powerful reputation based on roaring V8 engines that were found in numerous GM full-size truck and SUV offerings, none more sought after by many customers than vehicles powered by this well regarded L87, 6.2-liter V8. Many customers view this engine choice on […]