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Category: US Motoring Press
From the archive: on this day in 1964
It’s difficult to overstate the sensation the Mustang’s unveiling caused, as some 22,000 Americans ran to a local Ford dealer to buy the first ever pony car that very day. Six months later, we first met a car that would become a legend. Three motors were offered in the Mustang: a 2.8-litre straight six, a… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1964
Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
American firm Hennessey has shown it is still very much in the tuning business despite dabbling in car production, by unveiling its latest creation – the VelociRaptor 500 Bronco. It takes the already rowdy 400 Bronco and bumps up the power. Last year, Hennessey revealed the VelociRaptor 400 Bronco with 395bhp, but the VelociRaptor 500… Continue reading Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
The Focus ST is already one of the best-driving front-wheel drive hot hatches you can buy, as evidenced by the fact Ford didn’t mess around with its chassis during the recent facelift. However, Ford has now looked to cater for those looking for a harder-edged Focus ST with the new Track Pack option. Not many… Continue reading Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
Best electric cars to buy 2022
Pressure is growing on UK motorists to ditch their petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and switch to pure-electric cars, but which are the best electric cars available to buy now on the UK car market? The number of electric cars on the UK’s roads continues to grow, as more new electric cars are launched and used… Continue reading Best electric cars to buy 2022
New Ford Mustang Dark Horse arrives with 500bhp
The new Mustang will receive a more powerful ‘Dark Horse’ variant and this is what it’ll look like when it reaches showrooms next year. Ford has given the Dark Horse a more aggressive exterior which provides a hint towards the more powerful V8 engine under the bonnet. Ford says the Mustang Dark Horse is the… Continue reading New Ford Mustang Dark Horse arrives with 500bhp
New 2023 Ford Mustang retains V8 power and steps up the tech
Ford has revealed an all-new version of its famous Ford Mustang at the 2022 Detroit Motor Show, with the world’s best-selling sports coupe retaining V8 power but adding to the offering in the tech and style stakes with more advanced kit inside and a revised look. Available in coupe and convertible form, the new Mustang… Continue reading New 2023 Ford Mustang retains V8 power and steps up the tech
Fuel prices drop 7p in September – but “should be 10p lower”
The price of fuel should be 10p lower than it currently stands, despite an average drop of 7p across UK forecourts in September, the RAC has claimed. However, the British Retail Consortium, which represents the major supermarkets – such as Asda and Tesco – has argued that reductions are being passed on “as they feed through… Continue reading Fuel prices drop 7p in September – but “should be 10p lower”
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Unfortunately, the chassis’ calm is slightly broken in the corners, because Renault has chosen to give the Mégane a steering rack that is very light yet very quick off-centre. This makes it needlessly difficult to steer smoothly or judge the amount of grip left. There is plenty of front-end bite to back up the steering… Continue reading Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
In this week’s Autocar, the new Maserati Granturismo is back, arriving with the Italian firm’s first EV powertrain. Audi is also set to launch farewell editions to mark the end of its R8 and TT sports cars. Pick up a copy to find out more. News Audi has launched its most powerful rear-drive car yet: the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now