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The Changes Hiding in the 2027 Corvette Order Guide

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The Changes Hiding in the 2027 Corvette Order Guide

New RPO codes and package shuffles in the 2027 Corvette order guide reveal where Chevy is taking the C8 next.

Mustang Dark Horse SC First Look: A GT500 in All but Name

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Mustang Dark Horse SC First Look: A GT500 in All but Name

The supercharged Mustang Dark Horse SC lands as the hardcore Dark Horse variant enthusiasts have been waiting for.

The Dark Horse SC Track Package Pushes the Limits

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The Dark Horse SC Track Package Pushes the Limits

Ford's track package for the Mustang Dark Horse SC adds the aero and cooling upgrades that matter most for repeated hot laps.

The 2026 Shelby GT500: Latest Update and Full Details

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The 2026 Shelby GT500: Latest Update and Full Details

Where the long-rumored 2026 Mustang Shelby GT500 actually stands, cutting through months of 'coming soon.'

Shelby Super Snake-R: Full Walkaround

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Shelby Super Snake-R: Full Walkaround

Shelby American's Super Snake-R is a track-focused evolution of the legendary nameplate — here's the full walkaround.

The ZR1's US Track Records: A Circuit-by-Circuit Breakdown

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The ZR1's US Track Records: A Circuit-by-Circuit Breakdown

Where the Corvette ZR1 has rewritten the record books on American circuits, including Car and Driver's Lightning Lap.

A Ford Engineer With Fewer Than 40 Nürburgring Laps Just Ran 6:49 in the GTD

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A Ford Engineer With Fewer Than 40 Nürburgring Laps Just Ran 6:49 in the GTD

Ford development engineer Steve Thompson put down a 6:49 Nürburgring lap in the Mustang GTD Competition — with limited track time on the Nordschleife.

The ZR1 Just Won Road & Track's PCOTY. Again. This Is Now a Dynasty.

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The ZR1 Just Won Road & Track's PCOTY. Again. This Is Now a Dynasty.

The Corvette ZR1 takes Road & Track's Performance Car of the Year again, beating the Mustang GTD and Lamborghini Temerario head-to-head.

The Manthey Kit Explained: How Porsche Turns Fast Cars Into Record Setters

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The Manthey Kit Explained: How Porsche Turns Fast Cars Into Record Setters

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS with Manthey Kit at Road Atlanta shows exactly what the upgrade does to a lap time.

The 2026 Shelby GT350 Is Now a Convertible. With 810 HP.

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The 2026 Shelby GT350 Is Now a Convertible. With 810 HP.

Shelby's new GT350 convertible keeps the manual and adds 810 horsepower — an unusual combination in 2026.

The Corvette ZR1X, Tested: Just How Quick Is It in the Real World?

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The Corvette ZR1X, Tested: Just How Quick Is It in the Real World?

MotorTrend put the 2026 Corvette ZR1X to the test — including a wet-track session where it ran with the best.

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The Changes Hiding in the 2027 Corvette Order Guide

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The Changes Hiding in the 2027 Corvette Order Guide

Mustang Dark Horse SC First Look: A GT500 in All but Name

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Mustang Dark Horse SC First Look: A GT500 in All but Name

The Dark Horse SC Track Package Pushes the Limits

· 1 min read

The Dark Horse SC Track Package Pushes the Limits

The 2026 Shelby GT500: Latest Update and Full Details

· 1 min read

The 2026 Shelby GT500: Latest Update and Full Details

Shelby Super Snake-R: Full Walkaround

· 1 min read

Shelby Super Snake-R: Full Walkaround

The ZR1's US Track Records: A Circuit-by-Circuit Breakdown

· 1 min read

The ZR1's US Track Records: A Circuit-by-Circuit Breakdown

A Ford Engineer With Fewer Than 40 Nürburgring Laps Just Ran 6:49 in the GTD

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A Ford Engineer With Fewer Than 40 Nürburgring Laps Just Ran 6:49 in the GTD

The ZR1 Just Won Road & Track's PCOTY. Again. This Is Now a Dynasty.

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The ZR1 Just Won Road & Track's PCOTY. Again. This Is Now a Dynasty.

The Manthey Kit Explained: How Porsche Turns Fast Cars Into Record Setters

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The Manthey Kit Explained: How Porsche Turns Fast Cars Into Record Setters

The 2026 Shelby GT350 Is Now a Convertible. With 810 HP.

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The 2026 Shelby GT350 Is Now a Convertible. With 810 HP.

The Corvette ZR1X, Tested: Just How Quick Is It in the Real World?

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The Corvette ZR1X, Tested: Just How Quick Is It in the Real World?

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