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Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse SC Has More Than Twice The Power Of A 911 Carrera

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Ford has begun accepting orders for the Mustang Dark Horse SC. Model sports a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 developing 795 hp. Pricing starts at $108,485 including destination and gas guzzler tax. When Ford unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC earlier this year, they were tight-lipped on performance specifications. The company has now spilled the beans by revealing the supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine produces 795 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque. That puts it just shy of the flagship Mustang GTD, which is rated at 815 hp and 664 lb-ft. However, it easily beats the standard Dark Horse’s naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 developing 500 hp and 418 lb-ft. We’ll save you the math and note that’s an increase of 295 hp and 242 lb-ft. It’s also more than twice the output of a 388 hp Porsche 911 Carrera. More: Ford’s Dark Horse SC Pricing Pushes The Mustang Into Porsche Territory That’s impressive and the engine enables the Mustang to out power the dearly departed 717 hp Dodge Challenger...
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Automakers Killed Sedans For SUVs, Now They Want Them Back

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Sedans are gaining interest as SUV prices continue to climb. Ford, Stellantis, and Infiniti are considering new cars. New fuel rules could make sedans more attractive again. During the first quarter of 2026, the Toyota Camry did something it hadn’t achieved in almost a decade: it outsold every one of its stablemates, including the ever-dominant RAV4. It wasn’t even all that close. The Camry delivered 78,255 units, up 11.3% year over year, while the RAV4 managed 59,869 units, down 48.1%. To be fair, the SUV is caught mid-transition to a new generation, which distorts the comparison. Nevertheless, automakers are beginning to spot a new trend. Traditional cars might be about to make a comeback, and plenty of brands are taking notice. More: Chrysler Could Get A Sedan Back, But It Won’t Be Like You Remember It Crossovers and SUVs became popular for several reasons including practicality, but most notably because they offer higher profit margins to automakers. Brands market...
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Mercedes C-Class EV Going Sedan-Only Because America Hates Wagons, Unless They’re BMW M5s

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Mercedes says it has no plans to build a wagon version of the new C-Class EV. Electric C 400 4Matic packs 482 hp and up to 473 miles of WLTP electric range. BMW teased i3 wagon, could bring next M3 Touring to US after M5 Touring success. If you’ve ever said you’d buy a wagon but then bought an SUV instead, congratulations, you’ve helped kill one of the most beloved body styles in the business. Mercedes has confirmed it currently has no plans for an estate version of the new electric C-Class , which would make it the first C-Class ever to skip the long-roof option. That’s not just a break from recent tradition. Every small Mercedes sedan since the very first C-Class took over from the 190 in the early 1990s has been offered in shooting brake form. True, it was only fleetingly offered in the US, but it’s been a staple of Benz’s European lineup for decades. Also: AMG’s Sleeper Wagon Has Over 500 HP And A Deployable Rear Wing Now though, Mercedes is set on ending a 30-ye...
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Toyota Was Mocked For Going Slow On EVs, Honda And VW Are Now Paying For Going Fast

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Automakers in the US are taking sharply different paths toward EV adoption. Some, like Toyota and Mercedes, continue with a measured approach to new EVs. Others, such as Honda and Stellantis, are cutting back on their planned EV launches. The auto industry is at a crossroads with EVs, and this is becoming increasingly evident. Nearly every automobile manufacturer has been forced into some level of self-reflection as far as electric cars are concerned. Some are forging ahead in hope, while others are slowing down and reassessing their plans as market demand fluctuates and prices rise. Also: These Are The Best-Selling EVs In America This Year So Far The recent developments in the industry portray the picture of how fragmented everything has become. Some have already abandoned or delayed EV projects since it has emerged that the growth they were envisaging was not that imminent. Others are in the process of doubling down and are taking this as a chance to leapfrog, as com...
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One Of Only 19 Corvette-Powered Ferrari Killers Ever Built Just Sold For $520,000

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Powering this classic American sports car is a 377 cubic-inch Chevy V8. This rare example recently traded hands for $520,000 on Bring a Trailer. Bill Thomas Race Cars is thought to have built as few as 19 Cheetahs. Plenty of automotive enthusiasts dream about building a car of their own, but very few actually muster up the courage (and funds) to make it a reality. Back in the 1960s, Californian engineer Bill Thomas was one of the few who attempted to build a legitimate Ferrari and Shelby Cobra killer, and one of his rare creations was recently up for sale. Bill Thomas gained experience building race-prepped Corvettes for GM in the mid-1950s before founding his own company, Bill Thomas Race Cars , in 1960. With the support of Chevy’s Performance Product Group boss Vince Piggins, Thomas locked in the supplies for important C2 Corvette parts to build his own race car around. Read: Steve McQueen’s 1963 Shelby Cobra Is All Original And Insanely Cool Working in partnership ...
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