Ford and Los Angeles–based Galpin Auto Sports have a history of partnering on unique automotive creations that dates back half a century—Galpin is credited with helping to popularize custom vans and street rods in the 1960s—and here to prove that the relationship is as lively as ever is the F-150 Halo Sandcat. This Galpinized Ford F-150 was created to promote Xbox One’s upcoming Halo 5: Guardian shoot-’em-up game, which debuts October
Ford and Los Angeles–based Galpin Auto Sports have a history of partnering on unique automotive creations that dates back half a century—Galpin is credited with helping to popularize custom vans and street rods in the 1960s—and here to prove that the relationship is as lively as ever is the F-150 Halo Sandcat. This Galpinized Ford F-150 was created to promote Xbox One’s upcoming Halo 5: Guardian shoot-’em-up game, which debuts October
– Say you’re RAF Wing Commander Andy Green, preparing to become the world’s first human to drive a car faster than 1000 mph. You’re gonna want to know that your stopping mechanisms are in top working order. That means testing the various air brakes, wheel brakes, and parachutes that will eventually bring the Bloodhound SSC to a halt. We can’t blame Commander Green for wanting to do a few shakedown runs—but
– Say you’re RAF Wing Commander Andy Green, preparing to become the world’s first human to drive a car faster than 1000 mph. You’re gonna want to know that your stopping mechanisms are in top working order. That means testing the various air brakes, wheel brakes, and parachutes that will eventually bring the Bloodhound SSC to a halt. We can’t blame Commander Green for wanting to do a few shakedown runs—but
– Call it a case of sibling rivalry. The new NSX is certain to enliven Acura showrooms when it arrives late this year, but what about Honda? Sure, the brand will be getting the new Civic Type R and possibly also a tiny mid-engine two-seater, the S1000, a more powerful export version of the Japanese-market S660 kei-car roadster. But how about a real, dedicated sports car that could be a halo
– Call it a case of sibling rivalry. The new NSX is certain to enliven Acura showrooms when it arrives late this year, but what about Honda? Sure, the brand will be getting the new Civic Type R and possibly also a tiny mid-engine two-seater, the S1000, a more powerful export version of the Japanese-market S660 kei-car roadster. But how about a real, dedicated sports car that could be a halo
-If you’re a racing fan, you’ve probably watched plenty of in-car videos of laps around the famous Le Mans circuit. We’re betting you haven’t seen one like this: Nissan mounted a 360-degree camera to the roof of a GT-R, letting you view a lap from angles not even the driver can appreciate. Technology! – Now, caveats apply. See how there’s no numbers on the “speed” and “RPM” gauge overlays? In
-If you’re a racing fan, you’ve probably watched plenty of in-car videos of laps around the famous Le Mans circuit. We’re betting you haven’t seen one like this: Nissan mounted a 360-degree camera to the roof of a GT-R, letting you view a lap from angles not even the driver can appreciate. Technology! – Now, caveats apply. See how there’s no numbers on the “speed” and “RPM” gauge overlays? In
– Ford has announced that Lincoln’s relentlessly mediocre “flagship” MKS sedan is going away in 2016. (Yes, they still make that car.) The announcement came at an event trumpeting the increase of Ford Explorer output at Ford’s Chicago assembly plant, where the MKS is currently produced. “Chicago Assembly Plant is vital to our global manufacturing footprint and will continue to manufacture the Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor vehicles
– Ford has announced that Lincoln’s relentlessly mediocre “flagship” MKS sedan is going away in 2016. (Yes, they still make that car.) The announcement came at an event trumpeting the increase of Ford Explorer output at Ford’s Chicago assembly plant, where the MKS is currently produced. “Chicago Assembly Plant is vital to our global manufacturing footprint and will continue to manufacture the Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor vehicles
