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A V12 in an EV World Rolls-Royce is in an interesting position right now. The all-electric Spectre is already on the road, with a second EV in the pipeline, but early demand hasn’t quite matched expectations. That’s worth noting, since Rolls-Royce has publicly committed to going fully electric by 2030. Still, electrification hasn’t shut the door on combustion just yet. According to Autocar, BMW – Rolls-Royce’s parent company – has confirmed that its current V12 can be updated to meet upcoming Eu

For years, Rolls-Royce has prided itself on offering a standard of bespoke, coachbuilt models that are unlike anything else on the road. Reserved for only the most respected collectors, examples include 2021’s Boat Tail and 2023’s Droptail. Now, the British luxury marque is introducing the Coachbuild Collection, an invitation-only initiative whereby a limited number-production car is developed by the brand. These models are never to be repeated and acquiring one brings with it access to a series

In 2024, Rolls-Royce achieved remarkably strong sales for its first all-electric product, the Spectre, and it made sense for Goodwood to pursue another EV. Sales have fallen sharply since then, with the company's CEO saying customers are more interested in V12-powered products that are heavily personalized. But this downturn isn't stopping the Spirit of Ecstasy from wafting its way down Electric Avenue, and the second, as-yet unnamed EV from Rolls-Royce, an SUV, has been spotted winter testing i

Modifying a Rolls-Royce could be considered a cardinal sin for some, but Novitec's Spofec division has just proven that it can be done tastefully. Spofec specializes exclusively in modifying the ultra-luxury British brand's creations, and its latest release is for the Ghost Series II, giving Goodwood's smallest sedan a big boost in power and some subtle aesthetic tweaks. Equipped as standard with a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine developing 563 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, the facelifted

(Photography by Kim Fuller) • Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to earn his 78th career win on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. In the final round, Capps went 4.124-seconds at 303.24 mph in his 12,000-horsepower NAPA Auto Parts Toyota GR Supra, holding off Hyde to pick up his first victory of the seaso

Forefront of Technology Our modern world has reached a point where technology seems to be making big leaps and bounds at a rapid pace. What used to take months and years to develop can sometimes be done in a matter of days. When it comes to the automotive industry, most brands are focusing on improving safety, efficiency, and autonomous driving through the crucible of tech. There are still some who believe that flying cars are a possibility, and it seems one believer is Florida's Governor.

Roush Performance may be well known for supercharged extremism, but it can show restraint, and the return of its packages for the 2026 Ford F-150 is proof. Thanks to this restraint, pricing isn't too bad, either. Available for the XLT or Lariat trims, Roush offers base and Premium packages for $18,995 and $24,995, respectively. Obviously, those prices exclude the truck itself, which carries a $44,695 MSRP in XLT form and a $59,560 starting price as a Lariat model. For Roush's added premium, you

(Words and Photos by Cole Quinnell, Photos by Patrick Hill) There are roads that get you somewhere, and then there are roads that mean something. Route 66 is firmly in the second category. It’s not efficient, it’s not fast, and it’s rarely convenient. It is far more meaningful than that, especially to an American gearhead. It’s historic, a throwback to time when cars had fins and a road trip as THE family vacation. Pair that with the SEMA Show, the single largest trade show in the world dedicat

A chopped top is one of the most iconic, and extreme modifications you can make to a custom hot rod. Whether you are talking about a 1930’s hot rod, a 1940’s or 1950’s custom, or even a late model custom truck, if you take a few inches out of the top then you’ve made a statement. And while we’ve shared a few chop top how to videos over the years, it’s always fun to mix it up with another one. This time it’s a 1937 Chevrolet that is getting the chop and it is a whole different monster than most o

Here’s our 4th gallery from Mike Brooks coverage of the Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. If you missed the previous galleries, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year, and features some awesome Pre-1990 muscle cars, hot rods, street machines, and trucks. It’s a special event, that’s

Here’s our 5th, and final, gallery from Mike Brooks coverage of the Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. If you missed the previous galleries, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year, and features some awesome Pre-1990 muscle cars, hot rods, street machines, and trucks. It’s a special e

(Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year, and features some awesome Pre-1990 muscle cars, hot rods, street machines, and trucks. It’s a special event, that’s for sure, and when the weather is great like this year it is hard to beat. Longtime contributor Mike Brooks was on hand and snapping photos to share with all you BANGshifters, and you can chec

Here’s gallery #2 from Mike Brooks coverage of the Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. If you missed gallery #1, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year, and features some awesome Pre-1990 muscle cars, hot rods, street machines, and trucks. It’s a special event, that’s for sure, and wh

Corvette. The plastic fantastic. The most mass produced fiberglass car in American history. One of the best things about them is you don’t have to worry about dents or rust. Or at least not normally. But rust never sleeps in the furthest northern reaches of the United States where Mortske is at. Well technically he’s pretty far south in North Dakota, but it’s still North Dakota. They do cold and stuff at a whole other level up there. No gracias. But I digress. So if you want to have to do rust

Still Missed After All These Years Saab's story is one that's filled with clever innovations that ended far too soon. Despite multiple attempts to resuscitate it, its doors closed for good in 2016. That effectively ended the company's car manufacturing arm after 71 years. NEVS, the company that was supposed to restart 9-3 production, just folded this year. The brand is still very much missed, and a strong following for the Swedish automaker remains. We can spend countless hours talking about the

Built on Innovation Saab was one of the most innovative automakers that didn’t survive to the present day. While the Swedish marque is often remembered for later models like the 9-3 and 9-5, it also helped pioneer the practical use of turbocharging in everyday cars. There were likely other projects that never made headlines, including one in which Saab developed a unique V8 engine. According to a report from The Autopian, General Motors shelved that powertrain in favor of its own V6 engine. It i

Safety Debate One of the hottest topics in the automotive industry now is autonomous driving, regardless of its level of advancement or form. Auto makers have been touting their own autonomous tech for years now, but Tesla has always been at the forefront of that conversation, claiming its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature is the most advanced and safest. Despite these claims, we've all seen multiple lawsuits filed against the brand for accidents caused by the driving systems. Multiple people have

Euro NCAP Pushes Back on “Safety Equals Higher Prices” Narrative Euro NCAP is pushing back against a familiar industry refrain: that advanced driver-assistance systems are driving up vehicle prices. In an interview with Australia's Drive, secretary-general Michiel van Ratingen stopped short of directly accusing automakers, but made it clear the organization does not design its protocols to inflate costs. “Costs are a very important aspect of the whole discussion,” he said, emphasizing that Euro

Resolved Hyundai Motor recently recalled the 2026 Palisade due to a power seat issue that resulted in the death of a two-year-old girl. The issue also affects the Palisade's Kia counterpart, the Telluride. Sales were halted in mid-March when Hyundai recalled 68,500 units in North America following the fatal accident. Reuters reported that the South Korean automaker has finalized a software update for the 2026 model year of the Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles, which feature second- and thi

New car prices are higher than ever in the United States, with the average transaction price (ATP) surpassing $50,300 in late 2025 and the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) going past $52,600 as of December 2025. Because of this, many U.S. buyers are turning to the used car market, only to find that things are not that great there either. We’re now seeing used car prices near 2022 record levels as a result of strong demand and limited inventory–especially 3-to-4-year-old vehic

Speed limits will always be a contentious topic, but there’s no denying that one of the places they’re most needed is on city streets. Despite that, most speed limits in the US are set according to state laws, and established based on prevailing traffic speed. This method, known as the 85th percentile rule, is implemented in the same way on urban roads as on free-flowing rural highways. A few years ago, though, California passed Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43), a law that granted cities in the state th

Here is your livestream from the 2026 Santa Pod Springspeed Nationals! If you want to enjoy two days of great drag racing from England, then this is the livestream for you today. This is a National Drag Racing Championship event, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long. Watch and enjoy. The post Santa Pod’s Springspeed Nationals 2026 LIVESTREAM: Sunday Racing Action #livedragracing appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

With the silhouette of a doorstop, technology borrowed from BMW, Rimac and Hyundai, and production rooted in Saudi Arabia, this strange new electric vehicle prototype is truly one of a kind. Spotted testing in public by Response, the sharp-edged machine comes from Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first domestic EV brand, founded in 2022 by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. While GM’s largest SUVs are selling like hotcakes in the Middle East, and the UAE still retains its obsession with outrageous gas-powere

Harbor Freight is now the largest retail tool store in the country, and for good reason. They have been offering tools at cheap prices for decades, but in recent years took full advantage of the insane prices of the big brands and came out with their own tools with lifetime warranties and a jillion options at reasonable prices and it got everyone’s attention. Then they started in on generators and welders. And then it was cordless tools and tool boxes. After getting lots of attention for their

Man are there some deals right here! Holley has tons of parts on sale now to make room for new inventory! If you have been waiting for a deal on the right parts, then this just might be the time. Click on any of the photos below to go to the sale page where everything on sale is listed for up to 40% off!     The post Save Up To 40% Off During The Holley Winter Overstock Sale! Parts You Want And Need At The Best Prices Of The Year! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full articl