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TEST DRIVE: Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance is the Real Deal

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TEST DRIVE: Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance is the Real Deal

By Philip Royle - Jan 29, 2022, 8:40 AM ET

Shock and horror! A Mustang that’s both an SUV and an EV – and a review on RACER.com? Oh, the horror!Between the Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, Maserati Levanti, BMW X6 and more, sports SUVs are hot right now, and you’ve been living in denial if you thought the day wouldn’t...

Brute force: The 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

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Brute force: The 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

By Philip Royle - Jan 9, 2022, 8:29 PM ET

While pulling a trailer in excess of 6,500 lbs up a 9-percent grade with the pickup not even flinching, a scene from The Princess Bride came to mind.Fezzik: “I'm on the Brute Squad.”Miracle Max: “You are the Brute Squad.”Admittedly, long before stepping foot in the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD...

3,000-mile road trip: The 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid

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3,000-mile road trip: The 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid

By Philip Royle - Oct 12, 2021, 10:55 AM ET

My search was on for the perfect road-trip vehicle, I just never anticipated the answer being a pickup.The trip was a one-week round tripper, hustling from Los Angeles, Calif., to Lincoln, Neb., as quickly as legally possible to attend the 2021 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships. Door to door,...

A 710hp family hauler? Meet the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

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A 710hp family hauler? Meet the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

By Philip Royle - Aug 4, 2021, 2:43 PM ET

I learned a very powerful lesson during my weeklong evaluation of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. Was it that this 2021-model-year-exclusive, 710hp SUV can knock off a sub-4-second 0-60mph run with zero effort? Nah, that was a given. Perhaps it was that this beast carries its weight well, maneuvering...

Tow test: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3.0L Duramax diesel

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Tow test: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3.0L Duramax diesel

By Philip Royle - Jul 30, 2021, 6:55 AM ET

There’s only one downside to this truck: finding diesel at the pump. Beyond that, if I were truck shopping right now, this beast would be among the top of the list. In fact, it checks virtually every box on my tow vehicle must-have list. You should buy one.What’s that? You...

Charged up: Maintaining your trailer’s house battery

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Charged up: Maintaining your trailer’s house battery

By Philip Royle - Jul 24, 2021, 7:26 AM ET

It began with a burble and hiss, ending with a dead battery and the realization that the trailer’s built-in battery charger was doing more harm than good. “To the internet!” we yelled, where it was soon discovered that our option was to replace a large component of the trailer’s electrical...

Hooked on autocross: A brotherly SCCA journey

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Hooked on autocross: A brotherly SCCA journey

By Philip Royle - May 26, 2021, 3:24 PM ET

“I’ve liked cars for as long as I can remember – I always dreamed of driving cars fast. But I don’t think I ever thought about being a race car driver.”Those were among the first words spoken to me by Eric Peachey, younger brother to Justin as well as now...

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody track test: Red key vs black key

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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody track test: Red key vs black key

By Philip Royle - Apr 23, 2021, 1:20 PM ET

The words “living legend” first come to mind. “Badass” follows. Plus “overkill,” and dare I say “collectable.” But of the all superlatives that pop into my head, “last hurrah” are the saddest of the bunch when gathering my thoughts about the week I spent with the 797hp 2021 Dodge Charger...

Wheeling SCCA champ Guy Ankeny’s XS-B Miata

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Wheeling SCCA champ Guy Ankeny’s XS-B Miata

By Philip Royle - Apr 12, 2021, 3:38 PM ET

Competing in a fully prepared SCCA autocross car is a treat – and for most, a rarity. In the 24 years since I first stepped foot on an autocross course, I’ve done it precisely three times. The first two came in 2010 when I was hunting for a car to...

What SCCA’s Endurance Championship announcement really means

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What SCCA’s Endurance Championship announcement really means

By Philip Royle - Mar 30, 2021, 8:39 PM ET

In a surprise announcement earlier today, the Sports Car Club of America has unveiled a brand-new National Championship event, entering a growing amateur road racing market space it has (at least on the national level) long ignored. But while the details are currently few, there’s enough meat to dig into...

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