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The 774-horsepower Hennessey HPE750 Supercharged Mustang GT has become the first Mustang to surpass 200 mph, clocking in at 207.9 mph. Pro driver Brian Smith was able to surpass the 200 mph mark during a test run at the Continental Tiring Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas, this past May. Footage of the feat was also captured, highlighting all of the high-powered action.

Jay Leno was on hand for the incredible run, which he has plans to feature in an upcoming episode of his web series, "Jay Leno's Garage." He watched as Smith burned rubber on the track behind…

The soon-to-be-released 2017 Ford GT is one of the most-anticipated vehicles currently awaiting to infiltrate the market. Ford enthusiasts everywhere have been waiting for the carmaker to develop a new GT for quite some time, and as the release date gets closer, we're beginning to discover more details about the high-speed supercar. The latest and perhaps most exciting news to be delivered is that the 2017 Ford GT will output an astounding 700 horsepower! Promising high-speed thrills and endless power, the GT is destined to impress upon its arrival.

When the 2017 Ford GT begins shipping out at the…

The soon-to-be-released 2017 Ford GT is one of the most-anticipated vehicles currently awaiting to infiltrate the market. Ford enthusiasts everywhere have been waiting for the carmaker to develop a new GT for quite some time, and as the release date gets closer, we're beginning to discover more details about the high-speed supercar. The latest and perhaps most exciting news to be delivered is that the 2017 Ford GT will output an astounding 700 horsepower! Promising high-speed thrills and endless power, the GT is destined to impress upon its arrival.

When the 2017 Ford GT begins shipping out at the…

Ford's highly popular EcoBoost Challenge will be making a pit stop in Houston on Saturday, April 18 at NRG Park. The nationwide tour, which drew in fans from across the globe last year, attracting more than 28,000 people, will once again show off Ford’s incredible lineup of available EcoBoost models. Known for their power and efficiency, the automaker’s EcoBoost cars, trucks and SUVs are among some of the best vehicles in the automotive industry and have numerous awards for their capabilities.

Created to deliver excellent fuel economy without sacrificing power, Ford's EcoBoost engines do not…

Ford's highly popular EcoBoost Challenge will be making a pit stop in Houston on Saturday, April 18 at NRG Park. The nationwide tour, which drew in fans from across the globe last year, attracting more than 28,000 people, will once again show off Ford’s incredible lineup of available EcoBoost models. Known for their power and efficiency, the automaker’s EcoBoost cars, trucks and SUVs are among some of the best vehicles in the automotive industry and have numerous awards for their capabilities.

Created to deliver excellent fuel economy without sacrificing power, Ford's EcoBoost engines do not…

The fully remodeled, all-new 2015 Ford Edge was applauded by critics when revealed last summer, but at the time Ford hadn’t released any info regarding the SUV’s fuel economy and powertrain specs. Edge is scheduled to arrive this spring, so we’re sure prospective shoppers want to know exactly what the SUV’s revised engine lineup offers in terms of muscle and mpg. We’ve got the data, finally released by Ford, and think you’ll be happy with the numbers you see.

First off, Ford did a switcharoo with the engines in a bold move. Last year…

The fully remodeled, all-new 2015 Ford Edge was applauded by critics when revealed last summer, but at the time Ford hadn’t released any info regarding the SUV’s fuel economy and powertrain specs. Edge is scheduled to arrive this spring, so we’re sure prospective shoppers want to know exactly what the SUV’s revised engine lineup offers in terms of muscle and mpg. We’ve got the data, finally released by Ford, and think you’ll be happy with the numbers you see.

First off, Ford did a switcharoo with the engines in a bold move. Last year…

Dandelions, the landscaper’s curse and wish-making weed, may be used very soon to create sustainable tires. Did you know that the U.S. imports its rubber from Southeast Asia for roughly $3 billion annually? Yup, it’s a substantial sum. To cut back these costs and provide a more eco-friendly alternative to imported rubber, which relies on scarce rubber trees, a couple of outfits in the U.S. are working on extracting latex from a rare cousin of the American dandelion.

Everyone knows just how quickly dandelions multiply, with no fertilizer or irrigation needed, so growing them can be…