Initial engine tests indicate peak power
of 205 bhp, within 5 bhp of original

(July 13, 2023) CREWE, England — The first new Speed Six in 93 years will made its global debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed this month. The most successful Bentley racing car ever, the Speed Six is regarded as one of the most important Bentleys in history. The newest Speed Six — Car Zero — will be used in a development program consisting of real-world durability and track based testing, before being retained by Bentley ahead of the build of 12 customer cars — all of which are already sold.

(July 12, 2023) WASHINGTON — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into older model Ford Escape compact crossovers after reports of an alleged safety defect that could cause the front doors to inadvertently open while driving, according to Automotive News. About 346,000 Ford Escape vehicles from the 2020-21 model years could be affected.

(July 11, 2023) MotorTrend presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is moving to a new location in the heart of downtown Pontiac, as well as featuring a new format for one of the highlights of the event, the popular Direct Connection Grudge Race. Direct Connection is the Dodge performance parts brand, relaunched in March 2022, offering factory-backed performance parts through the Dodge Power Brokers dealer network.

(July 11, 2023) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions will return to the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival this Oct. 13-14 with an estimated 600 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more to cross the auction block at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Tennessee.