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Owner Of Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Hits 900K Miles With Newer Truck

Victor Sheppard, the person who famously drove his Toyota Tundra for over one million miles, is on the verge of reaching the extraordinary milestone as soon as once more. This time, he is pushing the bounds of longevity in his 2014 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab with a 5.7-liter V8 engine.

Sheppard reached out to Pickup Truck Talk to share his newest accomplishment. The odometer on his 2014 Tundra rolled over the 900,000-mile mark only recently, bringing him nearer to a different potential million-mile journey.

Back in July 2016, we coated his exceptional feat when he crossed the million-mile mark in a 2007 Tundra SR5 Double Cab with a 4.7-liter V8. The 2014 mannequin, which is now approaching the million-mile mark, was initially bought by Sheppard as a substitute for the 2007 Tundra simply earlier than it hit the million-mile milestone.

Toyota, impressed by Sheppard’s loyalty and the million-mile achievement, supplied him a trade-in deal – the 2007 model for a 2016 Limited Crew Cab. The firm even studied the 2007 truck while designing the new 2022 Tundra. Opting to maintain the 2016 mannequin as a private car, Sheppard continued to make use of the 2014 Tundra for each day work, accumulating an astonishing quantity of mileage within the course of. Remarkably, Sheppard did all of the driving himself.

Sheppard lately shared insights into the upkeep journey of his resilient truck. In addition to routine engine upkeep, he changed the alternator and had the transmission serviced at 780,000 miles. However, because of delays in repairs, he determined to take issues into his personal arms and clocked an extra 80,000 miles earlier than lastly putting in a brand new transmission. The transmission challenge, inflicting the truck to lose velocity whereas climbing hills, offered a singular problem.

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Ford Mustang Mach 1 Goes Head-to-Head Against Dark Horse In Close Drag Race Battle

On paper, one would assume the Ford Mustang Dark Horse is a straightforward victor on this pony-versus-pony showdown. Packing 500 horsepower and Ford’s quick-shifting 10-speed computerized, it is the present efficiency champion within the Mustang household. Surely it may well outrun a previous-generation Mach 1 with a six-speed handbook, proper?

The Mach 1 debuted in 2020 as way over simply an look package deal. Ford tweaked the 5.0-liter V8 to make 480 horsepower, solely 20 hp away from the Dark Horse. That ranking dropped to 470 in subsequent years, nevertheless it’s nonetheless roughly equal to a brand new GT. We’ve seen simply how shut the seventh-gen Mustang trims are in a drag race, so there’s little cause to doubt this might be a detailed match, too.


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New Aston Martin Valour brings 705bhp V12 and manual gearbox

Aston Martin has unveiled a new supercar inspired by the impressive one-off Victor, featuring a powerful 705bhp V12 engine and a six-speed manual gearbox.

The Valour takes design elements from the original V8 Vantage and Aston Martin’s 1970s prototype racer, ‘The Muncher.’ It is a celebration of Aston Martin’s 110th birthday and its iconic 12-cylinder engine.

Only 110 units of the Valour will be produced, with prices ranging from £1 million to £1.5 million. Buyers have the opportunity to personalize their cars through Aston Martin’s Q bespoke service, offering unique liveries, carbon fiber body finish, and various interior options.

Unlike the Victor, which was based on a surplus One-77 prototype chassis, the Valour has a custom-built body structure derived from the V12 Vantage.

The 5.2-liter V12 engine, based on the DBS, delivers 705bhp and 555lb ft of torque to the rear wheels via a specially designed six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. Choosing a manual gearbox over the automatic options found in other Aston Martin models was important to maintain the driver-centric experience, according to Aston Martin engineering boss Simon Newton.

The Valour aims to be a state-of-the-art driver’s car with the spirit of a timeless classic. Modifications include front and rear shear panels, a rear suspension tower strut brace, and fuel tank bracing for added rigidity. It also features adjustable dampers, a new power steering setup for enhanced feedback, and standard-fit carbon ceramic brakes.