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Top Gear
a day ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
This is Ford's Super Mustang Mach-E racer for the 2025 Pikes Peak hillclimb
Downforce? Completed it, mate Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Ford will return to Pikes Peak in less than three weeks with a familiar face - five-time winner Romain Dumas - but a shiny new ride. Welcome to the 'Super Mustang' Mach-E: an all-electric load lugger slammed down and cranked up to 11. The Mach-E has received a considerable makeover for its summit, including negatively cambered wheels, that slammed body, devilish splitters all round and a quite terrifying rear wing. The latter is reminiscent of Suzuki's throwback Escudo Pikes Peak racer from 1996. Gran Turismo veterans will know the one.
Motor 1
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Ford Is Taking On Pikes Peak With This Insane Mustang Mach-E
Ford is finally doing it. After taking an electric van and an electric truck to Pikes Peak in back-to-back years, the Blue Oval is now going to attack the iconic hill climb with a Super Mustang Mach-E. Ford provided very few details about the wild-looking electric vehicle. It's clearly a Mustang Mach-E in style, but it rides much lower to the ground. It has an utterly bonkers rear wing hanging over an equally ridiculous rear diffuser. Sandwiched between the two massive aero elements are the crossover's tri-bar taillights and a perforated insert. Photo by: Ford The front of the EV has a massive front splitter that matches the audaciousness of the rear, and it looks much flatter and wider than the production Mach-E. If this is like Ford's other Super EVs, this is likely a Mach-E body on top of a dedicated racing chassis. Ford says the EV can create 6,125 pounds of downforce, surpassing the other two. The SuperVan 4.2 created 4,400 lbs of downforce, while the SuperTruck made 6,000 lbs . We don't know how much power the Super Mach-E is making, but if it's like the other two, it should have 1,400 horsepower on tap and three electric motors. This year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is on June 22. When Ford campaigned the SuperVan, it set a new record , beating the previous one by nearly 37 seconds. Ford didn't say if it wanted to break another one this year. Check Out More Ford News: Here's the 2026 Ford F-150 Lobo Totally Undisguised A Supercharged V-8 Ranger Raptor R Exists, But Not From Ford Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Ford Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Ford recalls more than a million vehicles for software glitch that makes rearview camera unreliable
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford is recalling more than a million vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to malfunction, increasing the chance of an accident, government auto regulators said. The software error, which Ford reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this month, may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze or not display when the vehicle is in reverse. The problem will be fixed by a dealer or via an 'over-the-air' update at a later date. A preliminary letter notifying owners of the safety risk is expected to be mailed June 16, with a second letter to be sent once the update is available, expected sometime in the third quarter of 2025. The following Ford vehicles — a total of 1,075,299 — are included in the recall: 2021-2024 Bronco 2021-2024 Edge 2023-2024 Escape 2021-2024 F-150 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600 2022-2024 Expedition 2022-2025 Transit 2021-2023 Mach-E 2024 Ranger 2024 Mustang 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus 2022-2024 Navigator 2023-2024 Corsair Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 25S49. Owners may also call the NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT review: Dancing with the desert dust in Hyundai's new electric off-roader
Nowadays, "overlanding" is all the buzz in the car community. What began with kitted-up Toyota 4Runners and Land Rover Defenders spawned a whole slew of watered-down "soft-roaders" that distill the outdoorsy attitude of harder-core off-roaders into more daily-friendly packages, such as the Subaru Outback Wilderness and the Ford Bronco Sport. The claimed intent behind the rise of these adventure-focused models is for them to be used as practical and efficient crossovers during the week and as capable remote camping carriers on weekends. Fully-electric off-roaders are nothing new, either. Consider the Rivian R1S, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV, and the upcoming Scout Traveler from Volkswagen. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT, however, takes on a more modest approach to electric off-roading, retaining the comfortable daily driver elements of the standard Ioniq 5 but adding a slew of upgrades to make off-road trips much easier–and plenty of the thought of taking a fully electric vehicle on a remote, off-road accessible camping trip is slightly nerve-wracking. I mean, what happens if you don't have the necessary range to get back out of the bush? It's not as if you can bring a few spare jerry cans with you, just to be safe. To offset these concerns, the Ioniq 5 XRT offers a respectable 259-mile all-electric range, meaning that you'll still need to be conscious about how far off the grid you travel, but it allows for plenty of exploration. I tend to think of the Ioniq 5 XRT as a more modest, real-world-focused alternative to the Ford Mustang Mach E Rally, which seems to be a bit excessive for what it will actually be used for. What I mean by this is that the Mustang Mach E Rally is very clearly focused on off-road performance rather than adventurous capability. Although it benefits from about the same level of all-electric range, at 265 miles, the Mach E Rally touts figures of 480 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque – much more captivating numbers than the Ioniq 5 XRT's 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque, at least on paper. My issue with the Mach E Rally, however, is that if you're traversing lazily groomed off-road trails, 700 lb-ft of torque is almost entirely unnecessary. Sure, if you're thrashing it around a dirt race course, it's a different story entirely, but how often are buyers really going to be doing this?The Mach E Rally makes its performance intentions even more clear with its inclusion of Brembo brake calipers and a "Rallycross-tuned MagneRide Damping System." The Ioniq 5 XRT, however, gets more realistic, purpose-designed enhancements. The Mach E is slightly more expensive, too, with a starting MSRP of $58,995, compared to the Ioniq 5 XRT's $55,400 MSRP, although the Mach E does offer substantially more power for the money. View the 75 images of this gallery on the original article The Ioniq 5 XRT's upgrades over the standard model include a 23mm lift in suspension height, chunkier Continental all-terrain tires, exterior protective cladding with a pixelated, urban camo-esque texture that's happy to get bashed to bits by rocks and twigs, and an enhanced rear departure angle thanks to an upwards-angled rear bumper. Aesthetically, the XRT also benefits from steelie-look aluminum wheels and an embossed rear-end XRT logo. Putting the Ioniq 5 XRT through its paces on an off-road challenge course in Coachella Valley, California, I was thoroughly surprised by the vehicle's ability to take a serious beating. Not only could the crossover handle it well, but its smooth suspension also soaks up every bump and slam, and its supreme build quality shone through without a single creak or squeak permeating my eardrums. All of that meant that I was as comfortable as can be while driving over properly harsh terrain at much higher speeds than I would ever operate one at if my own name was on the registration. When the terrain shifted from bumpy and rocky to a smoother, sandy course, I picked up speed with ease thanks to its plentiful 446 lb-ft of torque, set up the XRT-specific terrain mode to "sand", and pretended I was Walter Röhrl piloting an Audi Quattro Group B rally car. Incredibly, the Ioniq 5 XRT was light on its feet and playful, allowing for the occasional tail-swing, but became sticky as glue before things ever got out of hand, without cutting power to snow mode, and its tires get even stickier. Its wheels refuse to spin at all, even if you try really hard, and its throttle response becomes far more gradual and calculated rather than sudden and abrupt, which prevents it from becoming stuck. In fact, as hard as every driver tried to get the Ioniq 5 XRT stuck, not one of us found any success in our attempts. Though not quite as monstrously capable off-road as an electric G-Wagon, referring to the Ioniq 5 XRT as a "soft-roader" doesn't quite do its capability enough justice. Overall, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT presents an exciting opportunity to add a thrilling adrenaline rush to your next off-road adventure. If you're willing to take on the challenge of bringing a fully electric vehicle on an overland expedition but still require a vehicle that can tackle even the most strenuous daily duties, the Ioniq 5 XRT is a stellar option. Such capability and enjoyability, paired with Hyundai's build quality and the sublime platform that is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in general, is not to be ignored. Are you a fan of the Ioniq 5 XRT's unique and flamboyant style, or do you prefer the Mustang Mach E Rally's 700 lb-ft of torque? Would you confidently explore tough, remote terrain in the all-electric Ioniq 5 N, or would you insist on a petrol-powered, purpose-built off-roader? Let us know how you feel in the comments–we love to hear from you! Love reading Autoblog? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get exclusive articles, insider insights, and the latest updates delivered right to your inbox. Click here to sign up now!
