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Shelby American Unveils 2026 Wide Body Super Snake-R, a Bold, Track Centric Sports Car with Coil Suspension and 850+ HP
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-14 00:45
Core Insights - Shelby American has launched the 2026 Shelby Super Snake-R, a limited edition sports car based on the Ford Mustang Dark Horse, featuring advanced performance enhancements and a focus on track capabilities [1][2][3]. Group 1: Product Features - The Shelby Super Snake-R is powered by a supercharged 5.0L V8 engine, producing over 850 horsepower, and is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission [2][3]. - The car incorporates a fully adjustable coil-over independent suspension, wider stance, and aerodynamic carbon fiber components, which contribute to its superior handling and performance [3][4][5]. - Despite the significant power increase of approximately 40%, the Shelby Super Snake-R weighs only 4,004 pounds, just 116 pounds more than the base Mustang Dark Horse [5][6]. Group 2: Market Positioning and Pricing - The starting price for the Shelby Super Snake-R is set at $224,995, which includes the base Ford Mustang Dark Horse [7]. - Shelby American has emphasized customer feedback in the development of the R version, aiming to deliver a vehicle with greater capabilities and performance [7]. Group 3: Company Background - Shelby American, a subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., specializes in manufacturing high-performance vehicles and has a rich history in motorsport [8]. - The company offers a range of performance vehicles, including authentic continuation Cobras and various Ford Mustang packages, and maintains a registry for each vehicle produced [8].
Mercury Insurance Unveils This Year's Most Affordable New Trucks and SUVs to Insure
Prnewswire· 2025-08-12 13:00
Chevrolet Once Again Takes Top Two Truck Spots; Honda Takes Four Spots Among Top 10 SUVs The top 10 list for SUVs, also beginning with the most affordable make and model to insure is: "Choosing a vehicle with utility doesn't have to break the bank, as any of these vehicles will help keep the cumulative cost of ownership down, which is something we have always emphasized at Mercury," said Gao. About Mercury Insurance Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering pe ...
X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-08-11 20:13
RT Wes (@wmorrill3)Love to see Ford mentioning "The best part is no part" and "Question the requirements" it's clear to see some lessons learned from Doug and Alan's time at Tesla.Adopting large castings, using the battery pack as the floor, heat pump (mentioned less hoses), 48v + ethernet (mentioned reduce wiring), zonal controllers are all innovations that have helped Tesla excel, so they are definitely picking a solid architecture here.Glad to see at least one legacy automaker make the investment to join ...
Carjackers lead police on DRAMATIC high-speed chase in LA on LIVE TV
MSNBC· 2025-08-11 19:31
Overnight, a dramatic chase and suspects still on the loose. This is now the California Highway Patrol that is in pursuit. On a California freeway, police in pursuit of carjackers who they say took over a series of vehicles, including a semitr.Authorities say the chase began after law enforcement received a call of a carjacking at gunpoint. Is believed to be carjacking suspects inside of this Ford F-150. They even shot at the rightful owner.The suspect's driving on the wrong side of the freeway. Move out of ...
Tariffs Dominate Earnings Calls on Wall Street
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-08 12:47
With over 80% of the S&P 500 market cap announcing second quarter earnings. There's one word that CEOs and analysts can't stop talking about. Tariffs.According to the latest Bloomberg analysis of earnings calls from Russell, 3000 companies tiers were mentioned nearly 4500 times. That's a massive surge from last year when none were being added Associated with that material's costs talked about 30% more frequently. And guess what's taking a backseat.Mentions of inflation thinking nearly 30% and diversity arou ...
BYD July Deliveries: Pullback Offers A GARP Opportunity (Technical Analysis)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-06 16:38
Group 1 - The analysis of BYD Company Limited stock was last conducted on April 8, focusing on a comparison with Ford and the impact of tariff disputes [1] - The core investment style emphasizes providing actionable and clear ideas derived from independent research [1] Group 2 - The service has successfully assisted members in outperforming the S&P 500 and avoiding significant losses during periods of high volatility in both equity and bond markets [2] - A trial membership is available to evaluate the effectiveness of the proven investment method [2]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-08-06 03:18
Donald Trump said Japan would accept imports of Ford’s huge F-150 pickup trucks, in the latest sign that the two countries are at odds in their understanding of a trade agreement the US President announced last month https://t.co/VGZygqsdYt ...
USTR Greer Touts Tariffs, Says Swiss Trade Talks Challenging
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-05 13:21
Trade Negotiations & Agreements - Deals with numerous countries are largely set, with paperwork to be finalized in the coming weeks or months [1][2] - Agreements are premised on countries opening their markets and fulfilling investment/purchase commitments [12] - The administration is focused on implementing reached deals and monitoring compliance, with potential tariff reinstatement for non-compliance [9][10][11][12] Trade Deficit & Tariffs - Tariff rates are largely determined by a country's trade deficit with the United States and their willingness to address it [3] - High tariffs are imposed on countries where a path forward on reducing the trade deficit and opening markets could not be fully resolved [5] - A 40% additional tariff will be imposed on sham transshipment, which has always been illegal [17] Country-Specific Trade Relations - The US has a nearly $40 billion trade deficit with Switzerland, and was unable to reach an agreement to reduce it [4] - Indonesia has made commitments on tariff levels and non-tariff barriers, including removing tariffs and addressing agricultural inspections and digital trade [10][11] Policy & Strategy - The administration is shifting from a 70-year policy based on purely efficiency to a new policy based on fair, balanced trade [19] - The president has the authority to regulate imports, and the administration is confident in its legal position regarding tariffs [25] - The administration is prepared to use whatever tools are necessary to rectify the trade deficit and change the global trading system [28]