Author: Jason Cooper
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Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible Debuts With 795 HP
Ford has unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible during Monterey Car Week, bringing the 795-horsepower supercharged V8 from the coupe into a roofless configuration. While the convertible is expected to sacrifice some torsional rigidity compared with the coupe, Ford has focused the new model on open-air driving without giving up the engine’s full performance…
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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Opens Orders With 395-HP Hemi V8
Ram has opened orders for the first version of its new 1500 Rumble Bee street truck, bringing a 395-horsepower Hemi V8, widebody styling and performance-focused hardware to the 2027 model year. The Rumble Bee is part of a growing resurgence of street-focused pickups, following Ford’s F-150 Lobo and Ram’s earlier reveal of its V8-powered Rumble…
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2027 Cadillac XT5 PHEV Debuts With 96-Mile Electric Range in China
General Motors has officially unveiled the 2027 Cadillac XT5 PHEV, introducing a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the luxury midsize SUV for the first time. The second-generation crossover is currently exclusive to China, where it is manufactured and sold. The new plug-in hybrid arrives as Cadillac adjusts its electrification strategy and brings hybrid technology back into…
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Denza N8 Claims Up to 623 Miles of EV Range, But There’s a Catch
BYD’s Denza is once again drawing attention with the newly revealed range figures for its N8 and N8L electric SUVs. Data released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shows the Denza N8 can claim up to 623 miles (1,003 kilometers) of range with a 130.15-kWh battery under China’s CLTC testing standard. A…
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Lucid Gravity GT-S Brings 1,070 HP to a Seven-Seat SUV
Lucid has unveiled the Gravity GT-S, a high-performance electric SUV that combines seating for up to seven people with 1,070 horsepower and supercar-like acceleration. Inspired by the Air Sapphire sedan, the Gravity GT-S can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds. The new model arrives during Monterey Car Week as Lucid’s quickest…
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McLaren McL 6GT Concept Revives the Manual Supercar
McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT, a new manual supercar concept developed under the codename P50, as the British automaker explores a more analog direction for its future performance cars. The concept represents a significant shift for McLaren. The company built its modern reputation by maximizing measurable performance, but increasingly sophisticated electronic systems have made…
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Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible Brings 795 HP to Open-Air Driving
Ford is bringing open-air performance to its most powerful Mustang variant yet with the new Dark Horse SC Convertible. The formula is largely unchanged from the coupe, with the major difference being the addition of a convertible roof. The Dark Horse SC is powered by Ford’s supercharged 5.2-liter V8, producing 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft…
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2027 Porsche Macan EV Gets New Features as Sales Slow
The Porsche Macan EV got off to a strong start, outselling its combustion-powered counterpart globally last year. Porsche delivered 45,367 battery-powered Macans during the period, compared with 38,961 combustion-powered models. That momentum has since weakened. Global Macan sales fell 23% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, while sales of the electric model…
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Nissan Boosts Incentives to Drive U.S. Sales Growth
Nissan is gaining market share faster than its competitors, but the automaker is paying heavily to maintain that momentum. As the broader automotive industry reduces incentives, Nissan increased its average vehicle incentives to $4,005 in July, a 14% increase from the previous year. By comparison, the industry average fell 10%. While automakers such as Toyota…
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Fully Loaded BMW M2 xDrive Can Reach $92,400
BMW’s new M2 xDrive may be the smallest member of the M lineup, but checking every available option can push its price deep into larger-M-car territory. The all-wheel-drive M2 starts at $73,600 before destination and handling fees, but a fully loaded example configured through BMW USA reaches $92,400. The BMW M2 xDrive adds 185 pounds…
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