Good morning enthusiasts!

Today’s issue is packed with American muscle 💪 

Before we get into it - if you applied for our open role keep an eye out on your email next Monday. We’ll be responding to everyone 🤝 

Let’s get cracking with our usual now!

The Roadmap:

1. The future of the Ford Mustang

2. New bills in California

3. Hennessey Ram TRX vs. Corvette Z06

4. Kei trucks are illegal, but golf karts are fine in Rhode Island

5. Fails

6. Electrifying Updates

   • Chevy Camaro could return as an EV

   • Can’t get your hands on the Cybertruck? Get this instead

   • No electric supercars yet, says Lamborghini CEO

   • Cybertruck mods

7. Meme Corner

Read Time: 5 minutes

The future of the Ford Mustang

With muscle cars being killed off or turned into EVs, it begs the question - will fun, affordable cars exist a few years from now?

Ford CEO Jim Farley has some good news for us…

On future Mustang models:

On expanding the Mustang line-up:

On an electric Mustang:

In other Mustang news…

• Over 7,500 people (U.S. & Canada) applied to buy the $325,000-plus Mustang GTD in just 37 days

• That’s 5x higher than Ford’s planned production

• As such, further applications are closed in the U.S. and Canada for the next 2 years

• Ford is planning to set the ‘fastest American production car‘ lap record at the Nurburgring, after debuting at Le Mans in June

If the GTD is not on your radar, this 850-hp supercharged Ford Mustang Dark Horse by Hennessey might be of interest.

New bills in California

Pay Per Mile

• California is the leading nation when it comes to EV adoption. However, this means that the state is losing money earned from gas taxes

• It makes $300 in tax from every gas-powered vehicle

• To counter this, a 6-month pilot program has been started to charge drivers for every mile they drive in an ICE or EV

What this means 👇️ 

• Participants need to install a device in their car that tracks their mileage or submit before and after photos of the odometer

• They’ll also receive $400 for participating in the program

• If the program manages to bridge the funding gap, it’ll become a law

Speed Limit Warning Beep

• Senator Scott Wiener has proposed a bill that would require vehicles to provide a visual and audio signal if the driver goes 10 mph over the speed limit

• 50% of passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses would be required to comply with the regulation by 2029, and all vehicles by 2032

• The bill narrowly passed its first test in the Senate, but it’s unclear if it will become a law

Hennessey Ram TRX vs. Corvette Z06

Here are some stats before we get to the drag race:

Vote before you watch the video.

Kei trucks are illegal, but golf karts are fine in Rhode Island

Here’s the rundown:

• Rhode Island is asking kei-vehicle owners to turn in their registrations

• This is despite the law which makes vehicles over 25 years old legal to import and own

• They claim the reason for the law is safety-related, but golf karts are still street-legal

1. FSD fail

A Tesla Model 3 driver narrowly avoided a collision with a train while in FSD mode.

He managed to take control at the last second after the vehicle failed to stop, possibly due to the poor visibility conditions.

2. “You can’t park there”

The drunk driver of this Toyota Camry not only drove the wrong way on a bridge, but also managed to drive on the pedestrian walkway and then get stuck.

3. How not to win a drag race

Not many details are available besides the fact that this GTO had over 3000+ hp.

(also, did anyone see what happened to the Mustang?👀)

Chevy Camaro could return as an EV

Soon after they announced the end of the Camaro last year, officials told us "While there is no immediate successor, this is not the end of the Camaro’s story.”

Now, GM President Mark Reuss said that the nameplate could be revived, albeit as an affordable EV, with a broader appeal beyond enthusiasts.

Little else is known about the car, and expect it to be a while before it makes a return.

But once it does…

Can’t get your hands on the Cybertruck? Get this instead

The Cybervessel!

Here are the specs:

• It can hold up to 20oz of liquids

• A vacuum seal lid and double-walled body ensure your drinks stay warm/cool

• The flask is available in either stainless steel or powder-coated matte black, just like the vehicle it draws inspiration from

• It’s compatible with all Tesla vehicle cupholders

• Price? $50

Unfortunately, it’s not bulletproof; the last I checked, it’s sold out.

Here’s the link anyway if you’re interested.

No electric supercars yet,
says Lamborghini CEO

In our last few issues, we’ve highlighted the slowdown of EV sales.

Electric supercars have taken a hit too, with Rimac struggling to sell its Nevera.

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann further voiced his concerns, stating that EV sportscars lack the “emotional aspect” of their ICE equivalents.

Lamborghini is, however, open to hybrids as synthetic e-fuels, hoping they will prolong the life of internal combustion engines.

Cybertruck mods

In our last issue, we featured a list of Cybertruck crashes.

Today, we’re showcasing two modded Cybertrucks.

#1: Rose Gold Cybertruck

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This particular truck was modified by Omar’s Wheels & Tires in Dallas, Texas.

It sports a rose gold chrome wrap with matching 30-inch solid disc wheels from Forgiato.

Forgiato has some other cool modified Cybertrucks on their Instagram page.

#2: Dukes of Hazzard Cybertruck

This Cybertruck sports a Dukes of Hazzard-themed wrap from Teck Wrap.

• It costs $415 for a 5×59-foot roll

• It sports large ‘01’ stickers as a tribute to the General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger used in the movie series

• Blue stickers above the door frame read “General E’

More images and details can be found on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum.