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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Mustang GTD is the Fastest, Most Powerful Production Mustang in History

Mustang GTD is the Fastest, Most Powerful Production Mustang in History

The all-new 2025 Mustang GTD — the apex of any Mustang ever engineered by Ford — sets a new performance bar with 815 horsepower, 664 pound-feet of torque and a top speed of 202 miles per hour, the most of any street-legal Mustang ever.The certified horsepower and torque, along with the Mustang GTD’s cutting-edge ... Continue reading

Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon Puts Race-Derived Construction on Full Display

Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon Puts Race-Derived Construction on Full Display

You’re right to call me out—my earlier take was off. What I can verify right now: The Auto Channel’s 4-car comparator existed by January 20, 1998. ... Continue reading

Lucid Gravity X Concept: A Trail-Ready SUV Designed to Push Boundaries and Redefine Adventure

Lucid Gravity X Concept: A Trail-Ready SUV Designed to Push Boundaries and Redefine Adventure

Lucid Gravity X will be displayed on the Concept Lawn at the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, August 17 NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 -- Lucid Group, Inc. , maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today revealed the Lucid Gravity X (Gravity Cross) concept, an SUV that redefines what a trai ... Continue reading

EV News This Week August 14, 2025

EV News This Week August 14, 2025

Ford is gearing up to launch a $30,000 midsize electric pickup in 2027, built on a streamlined Universal EV platform that cuts parts and boosts production efficiency. The truck is spacious, quick (think Mustang EcoBoost performance), and has its roots in a stealth skunkworks team rethinking EV costs from scratch. ... Continue reading

The Ultimate Driving Machine Turns 50: A Tribute to the BMW 3-Series

The Ultimate Driving Machine Turns 50: A Tribute to the BMW 3-Series

Hello, Has it been 50 years since BMW launched the 3-Series with the 316, in 1975? Yes, indeed, and the book, BMW 3-SERIES 50 YEARS by Tony Lewin arrives November 4th - its the most complete and up-to-date history of legendary model. Perfect for 3-Series owners and enthusiasts, and perfect for a holiday gift guide, too ... Continue reading

Don't Sweat It: New Electric Era EV Chargers Help Cut Carbon Emissions and Save Energy, So You Can Keep Cool This Summer

Don't Sweat It: New Electric Era EV Chargers Help Cut Carbon Emissions and Save Energy, So You Can Keep Cool This Summer

Electric Era's patented battery backed power-conditioned DC fast chargers eliminate peak grid load for more energy efficient charging and reduced utility grid impact and energy costs. SEATTLE, Aug. ... Continue reading

Spirit Airlines Serves Up Southern Hospitality with the Launch of New, Nonstop Service from Savannah

Spirit Airlines Serves Up Southern Hospitality with the Launch of New, Nonstop Service from Savannah

Airline celebrates new Savannah (SAV) service with Free Spirit® bonus points promotion on flights between SAV and Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville and Detroit DANIA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE American: FLYY) landed at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) for the first time today ... Continue reading

The Andersons Appoints Emmanuel Ayuk as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

The Andersons Appoints Emmanuel Ayuk as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

MAUMEE, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2025 -- The Andersons, Inc. announces that Emmanuel Ayuk will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary, reporting to President and CEO Bill Krueger, beginning September 2, 2025. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Spare Motor for Boats (PBT-4155)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Spare Motor for Boats (PBT-4155)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 14, 2025 -- "I wanted to create a spare motor for a boat that can be used in an emergency," said an inventor, from Mesa, Ariz., "so I invented the QUICK SAVER. ... Continue reading

SEABOURN ANNOUNCES NEW OCEAN VOYAGES AND EXPEDITION ITINERARIES FOR 2027-2028

SEABOURN ANNOUNCES NEW OCEAN VOYAGES AND EXPEDITION ITINERARIES FOR 2027-2028

2027 ocean voyages will visit hidden-gem ports in Alaska, Japan, Europe and more, while 2027–2028 expeditions will span the globe from Arctic to Antarctica SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2025 -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, has announced its 2027 summer ocean and 2027–2028 expedition itineraries, ... Continue reading

Hesai Secures New Lidar Design Win from Toyota

Hesai Secures New Lidar Design Win from Toyota

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 -- Today, Hesai Technology , a global leader in lidar solutions, announced a new design win from Toyota, one of the world's largest automakers. ... Continue reading

Dodge Showcases New 2026 Muscle Lineup at Woodward Cruise

Dodge Showcases New 2026 Muscle Lineup at Woodward Cruise

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 14, 2025 -- Continue Reading Dodge is driving into Woodward Cruise weekend on Saturday, August 16, in Metro Detroit with a new lineup of 2026 model year muscle, including the new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak and 5.7-liter HEMI®-powered Dodge Dur ... Continue reading

2025 KIA K4 GT-Line Turbo – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 KIA K4 GT-Line Turbo – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Have I got a new car deal for you! Kia's 2025 K4, spiced up with top-grade GT-Line trim, and powered by a very lively 190hp Turbo motor, will set you back just $31,445 out-the-door. ... Continue reading

The Race to Crown the Fastest Street Car in America returns this September: HOT ROD Drag Week 2025!

The Race to Crown the Fastest Street Car in America returns this September: HOT ROD Drag Week 2025!

Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive races through four cities in one month!!!, HOT ROD Drag Week will be hosted at the Maryland International Raceway and also hit Numidia Dragway in Numidia, PA, Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA, and Cecil County Dragway in Rising Sun, MD from Sunday, Sept. ... Continue reading

Dubai Police Add Audi RS7 Performance Squad Car

Dubai Police Add Audi RS7 Performance Squad Car

Dubai Police have enhanced their renowned fleet of luxury patrol vehicles with the addition of the new Audi RS7 Performance.This move underscores their commitment to improving security and safety by adopting cutting-edge technologies and continuously upgrading their world-class tourist patrol fleet in collaboration wit ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference

Genuine Parts Company to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference

ATLANTA, Aug. 14, 2025 -- Genuine Parts Company , a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, announced today that Will Stengel, President & CEO, and Bert Nappier, EVP & CFO, will present at the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference at 10:2 ... Continue reading

CITGO Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

CITGO Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Second quarter net income of $100 million, EBITDA1 of $325 million and Adjusted EBITDA1 of $346 million Second quarter total throughput of 858,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), crude processing of 816,000 bpd and overall average crude utilization rate of 101% Quarter-end liquidity of $2.6 billion, including full availability ... Continue reading

Allstate: Where and when Labor Day driving gets dicey

Allstate: Where and when Labor Day driving gets dicey

New data from Allstate reveals the busiest cities, most congested highways and riskiest travel windows for Labor Day weekend. NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. ... Continue reading

Understanding Ford's EcoBoost Engine: Performance & Reliability

Understanding Ford's EcoBoost Engine: Performance & Reliability

Discover how Ford’s EcoBoost engine delivers power, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Learn about turbocharging, direct injection, and performance benefits. ... Continue reading

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