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This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Carroll Shelby, the automotive icon who created the Shelby Cobra and launched a performance-car empire. Shelby American is commemorating the occasion with a limited run of special-edition Mustangs. Based on the 2023 Ford Mustang GT, the Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition is limited to 100 units, and can be configured in coupe or convertible body styles. For anyone thinking of ordering one, though, it’s too late as they’ve already sold out. 2023 Ford Mustang Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition The changes start under the hood, where the Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter V-8 gets…

Quick Facts on EV Battery Drain Battery range is top of mind for most electric vehicle owners and potential EV buyers. Whether you have a long commute, take frequent road trips, or just run quick errands around town, know where the battery power in your electric car is going. Learn about all the things that drain your EV battery. Driving First things first, driving your EV will always drain the battery. The purpose of any EV battery is to provide power to propel the car along the road. Higher speeds require more energy than lower speeds. Additionally, the general rate…

With every new year comes a new iteration of car models that are updated to meet modern needs. Right now, we’re in the year 2023 and that means the cars with that number in their year/make/model designation are the most recent. Below are a few of the latest supercars, luxury cars and more that are currently listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Scroll down below to check them all out. 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider 2022 Lamborghini Huracan STO 2023 Bentley Continental GTC Source link

Fast Facts 2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Fast Facts Powertrain 3.8-liter V6 (310 horsepower @ 6,400 RPM, 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Nine-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive Fuel Economy, U.S. 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, Canada 13.7 city / 10.6 highway / 12.3 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price $37,240 (U.S) / $48,498 (Canada) As-Tested Price $44,315 (U.S.) / $54,147 (Canada) Prices include $1,150 destination charge in the United States and $2,050 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared. Nissan…

While it continues to invest billions of dollars in new production facilities for the supply of batteries for a future electric lineup, General Motors remains committed to its V-8 offerings and has even announced the development of a new sixth-generation small-block V-8. The automaker on Friday announced it will invest $854 million in four U.S. production facilities to prepare them to build components for the new small-block. The bulk of the investment will go to Flint Engine Operations in Michigan, which will assemble the V-8 and key components like the block and crank, as well as handle machining of the…

Elevated prices for products and higher borrowing rates led to record high transaction prices for new vehicles in December, with the average cost in the U.S. rising to a record $49,507, according to data from Kelley Blue Book released today. The report notes that ATPs — average transaction prices — have climbed above suggested retail prices — MSRPs — for more than a year. Sales volumes were up in December on a year-over-year basis by more than 5%, a situation Kelley attributed to improved supply. Overall sales for 2022, however, were off 8% year over year. “The transaction data from…

General Motors may be investigating a compact electric pickup to challenge current gas-powered options in the segment like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. During a tour on Wednesday of GM’s affordable EV design studio in Warren, Michigan, Automotive DriftBreath (subscription required) said it was shown a two-door electric pickup with a low roof and a bed measuring approximately 4.0-4.5 feet long. The Maverick’s bed is 4.5 feet. The description points to something like a modern version of former GM vehicles such as the Chevrolet El Camino and Holden Commodore Ute, as opposed to a traditional pickup. Marketing images…

General Motors is said to be considering adding a compact electric pickup to its lineup, as one of several models that might be priced at less than $30,000.  That’s according to a report Thursday from Automotive DriftBreath, which claims to have seen the pickup at GM’s “affordable EV design studio” in Warren, Michigan.  Automotive DriftBreath describes the pickup as futuristic and sporty, and it says that it’s a two-door truck with a 4.0- to 4.5-foot bed and a low roofline. It also says that the truck shown “could be a variation of the Chevrolet Montana or the Colorado S10, both…

Shell snatches up Volta and its unique ad-subsidized charging model. Elaphe and McLaren Applied Technologies aspire to make in-wheel motors quicker and more efficient. And we take the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid for a winter drive. This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports.  The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the king of the plug-in hybrid off-roaders for capability, and it’s easy to rack up the electric miles. But in a recent test drive, we also found it’s hard to keep the gas engine off amid blizzard conditions. Shell announced Wednesday that it will buy Volta, the EV charging network…

The first customer example of the Mercedes-Benz AMG One hypercar has been delivered more than five months after production started and more than five years after the car was first shown at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show. The first customer example is finished in black and was delivered to a customer in Germany. Just 275 examples are planned, with some confirmed buyers including Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, and David Coulthard. For anyone hoping to join that list, all build slots are gone, despite a starting price of 2.275 million euros (approximately $2.572 million). Even though a lot…