We knew the folks at Mopar were planning something big for this week’s SEMA show, and on Tuesday collective jaws dropped when the covers were pulled off a 1,000-horsepower crate engine dubbed the Hellephant. The engine, which also generates 950 pound-feet of torque, is a supercharged V-8 with 7.0 liters of displacement, or 426 cubic …
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2019 Porsche Panamera GTS first drive review: Luxury for every occasion
My 2019 Porsche Panamera GTS test car came with ceramic brakes, rear-wheel steering, and a frighteningly thick booklet explaining the driving laws—significantly, the penalties for breaking them—in Bahrain. The words “jail term” appeared often enough to dissuade me from ordering the V-8’s cavalry into action on public…
Ford earns trio of SEMA awards and Jeep grabs one too
Ford arrives in Las Vegas every year ready to take charge at the SEMA show. This year is no exception, as the automaker has more than 50 vehicles on display. Ford isn’t just there to show off some cool stuff though, as once again the Blue Oval takes home a handful of awards hardware. The …
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