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Scattered across Japan is a mythical chain of stores that bring wonder and excitement to all who visit. ‘Up Garage’ reads boldly in blue and red over yellow, a name well-known to JDM enthusiasts. But for those who think manga is some new American political term, a visit to Up Garage feels like visiting eBay Motors in the real world. Think of it as eBay circa 2008, back when genuine bargains could still be found. That’s because Up Garage isn’t your average parts shop. Everything here is used – wheels, bumpers, headlights, exhausts, and more. Best of all, no two…
Ford on Thursday showed what its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV might look like as a NASCAR race car. The prototype is designed to look like a Mach-E, but is actually built around a carbon-fiber tub chassis with components from a current NASCAR Cup Series car, including the suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels, Ford said in a brief statement. NASCAR unveiled its own electric SUV prototype, without any manufacturer-specific styling, in 2023. This Mach-E prototype shares some of its specs—both have tri-motor powertrains and 78-kwh battery packs—but Ford did not comment on these similarities. The powertrain differs from the offerings in…
Ford on Thursday unveiled a prototype Mustang Mach-E electric SUV outfitted for NASCAR racing. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker’s 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn’t have much in common with the Mach-E road car. It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and components from a current NASCAR Cup Series race car, including suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels, Ford said in a brief statement. Three motors provided an undisclosed amount of power for the Mach-E electric race car, with energy supplied by a 78-kwh battery pack. That’s in…
The 2025 Polaris Slingshot has been revealed with a round of updates Power in the 2025 Slingshot comes from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder delivering up to 204 hp Pricing for the 2025 Slingshot starts at $24,999, excluding destination The Polaris Slingshot is about to enter its 10th year on the market, and Polaris plans to continue its tradition of making ongoing updates to the wild three-wheeler. The latest 2025 model, unveiled on Thursday, introduces a host of changes aimed at improving style, comfort, and drivability, and the first examples are scheduled to reach dealerships in March. The 2025 Slingshot is offered…
We returned after an overnight stay in Deal, but with 40 miles of that trip left, the car said I had just 50 miles of range. Despite reducing my speed, the prediction was dropping quickly, thanks to the heating required in the icy conditions. The nav also seemed concerned, routing us to a service station chargepoint. Advertisement – Article continues belowHappily, the top-up was very quick. I plugged into a fast charger with 22 per cent range left, but barely had time to peruse the magazine rack or buy a coffee before a MINI App notification said the Countryman was…
The first of several planned new Mitsubishi electric vehicles will be a small electric SUV, Automotive DriftBreath reported on Sunday. This new model will arrive in the U.S. in the second half of 2026, according to the report, which cites comments from Mitsubishi executives to dealers at the 2025 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New Orleans that concluded last weekend. 2025 Mitsubishi lineup An anonymous source with knowledge of the matter told Automotive DriftBreath that the EV is expected to be a “small crossover coupe-styled vehicle similar to the planned Nissan Leaf replacement”—a model that Nissan has confirmed is in…
Ford has revealed the Megazilla 2.0, a supercharged 7.3-liter V-8 rated at over 1,000 hp Ford said the engine is designed for competition use For street use, Ford has a new supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 rated at over 800 hp Ford has taken its already formidable Megazilla V-8 crate engine to the next level with the introduction of the supercharged Megazilla 2.0. Unveiled on Thursday at Ford’s second annual motorsports season launch event held in Charlotte, North Carolina, the new engine is built for extreme performance, delivering enough grunt to rival hypercar powerplants as well as Mopar’s Hellephant crate engine. Like…
Could consolidate 50+ ECUs typical in new EVs to just a few Nets a 3-5% gain in efficiency and range, faster charging Simplifies assembly, cuts weight, extends reach of OTA updates Karma Kaveya EV arriving in 2026 is built on Intel architecture The idea of the software-defined vehicle is, it seems, a billion-dollar buzzword in today’s auto industry. Truly, the money’s on it. In November, Volkswagen—recognizing Rivian’s progress in the area—invested up to $5.8 billion in a new joint venture with the U.S. EV maker. The investment is aimed at creating both the electric architecture and the software for what…
Polestar, a couple of years back, gave its engineers a unique challenge: to design a Polestar 2 optimized for the harsh winter conditions in the company’s home of Sweden. The result was the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle, a one-of-a-kind concept inspired by the performance and capabilities of winter rally cars. The popularity of the original concept persuaded Polestar to dream up similar concepts based on the newer 3 midsize SUV and 4 compact crossover, which have joined the original 2 in an expanded Arctic Circle collection that Polestar will formally introduce during the 2025 F.A.T. Ice Race at Austria’s Zell…
RM Sotheby’s will sell a Ford GT40 Mk II on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at its upcoming Miami auction The car raced in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Ford famously triumphed over Ferrari The current estimate is between $8 million and $11 million The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans marked a pivotal point in motorsports, as Ford broke Ferrari’s dominance in the prestigious French endurance race with a stunning 1-2-3 victory. Determined to defeat the Italian marque after several failed attempts in the years prior, Ford developed the GT40 and, together with customer teams,…