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The world of auto repair and customization is vast and ever-evolving. When standard parts no longer suffice, many vehicle owners and enthusiasts turn to special order parts to meet their unique needs. These custom or hard-to-find components can transform the functionality and appearance of a vehicle, or simply ensure that rare models continue running smoothly. But navigating the process of acquiring special order parts can be complex, requiring attention to detail, research, and a bit of patience.

This guide delves into everything you need to know about special order parts for autos, from identifying when you need them to understanding the ordering process.

What Are Special Order Parts?

Special order parts refer to vehicle components that are not commonly stocked by dealerships, auto shops, or parts retailers. These parts may be out of production, custom-designed, or specifically tailored to a particular make or model. In some cases, they are required …

The Unveiling of the Wildcat Face: A New Era in Automotive Design

Automobile design is an ever-evolving field, where innovation meets aesthetics. One of the latest advancements to capture the attention of car enthusiasts and designers alike is the introduction of the “Wildcat Face” in new auto designs. This bold and aggressive styling trend is reshaping the way we perceive vehicle exteriors, symbolizing both power and elegance.

With an intense gaze reminiscent of a predator ready to pounce, the Wildcat Face is not merely a design feature. It represents a new chapter in the automotive industry, where form meets function with seamless precision. Let’s dive deep into this design phenomenon and explore how it’s shaping the future of cars.

What is the Wildcat Face?

The term “Wildcat Face” refers to the distinct and assertive front-end design of certain new vehicles. It features a wide, angular grille that often extends across …

Tesla’s three available suites of driver assistance software have been the subject of controversy, lawsuits, investigations, and frequent changes. They’re changing again. A little over a year after saying the systems could function safely without radar, Telsa has told the federal government it will put radar back into its cars.

The company hasn’t formally announced the move yet. But it has applied for permission from the Federal Communications Commission to build new radar systems. The application says the company needs clearance to build radar devices again by “mid-January 2023.”

Tesla’s Three Systems

Tesla sells three different levels of partial-automation software. None of them offer true self-driving — there are no self-driving cars for sale in the U.S.

Autopilot is standard equipment on every Tesla vehicle. It uses a smart cruise control to match the car to the speed of the surrounding traffic. A lane-centering function helps keep the car in …

Production of the Ford GT will end soon, but not before a series of 67 track-only specials are made.

While recognisably a version of the second-generation GT, the new Ford GT Mk IV has a unique “long tail” carbon-fibre body draped over an extended wheelbase. 

Other notable changes we can see are a significantly lower stance, a full aerodynamics package including a massive rear wing and diffuser, and what seems to be a wider stance.

Powering the GT Mk IV is a heavily modified version of the GT’s 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, which will sport a larger displacement and a whole host of other modifications.

Work on the engine has yet to be completed, but Ford says it should produce around 597kW, or 800hp in the old money.

To put that in perspective, the regular road-going version of the GT has 492kW to its name, while the previous track model, the …

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