A bit Batmobile and a bit KITT, the star of the TV series Knight Rider, but with several influences derived from the Corvette could sum up the Pontiac Phantom, the muscle car produced exclusively as a concept designed by Bill Mitchell. The creator of the first two generations of the...

Pontiac Phantom: The engineless muscle car that never came to life

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The 2.3-liter Ecoboost is a small-but-mighty Ford engine that's powered Mustangs, SUVs, pickups, and more. Here's every Ford model with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 2.3L Ecoboost Engine

The V-6 engine used to be the happy medium, providing more power than a four-cylinder and better gas mileage than a V-8. Now, thanks to forced induction, V-6s can chug gas with the best of them and outperform many iconic eight-cylinders. In fact, there are cars packing V-6 engines that blow away anything with a Hemi V-8 under the hood.

10 V-6 Engines With More Horsepower Than A Hemi V-8

SlashGear has traditionally focused on advancements in terrestrial transportation like cars and motorcycles, but we've devoted plenty of space to discussion of marine engines as well. We've presented a guide to Yamaha outboard motors, a similar primer on boats powered by electric motors, and a spotlight on General Motors' partnership with a hybrid marine engine manufacturer. Most marine engines fall into one of three formats. Many recreational boats use outboard motors, which mount to a watercraft's transom and have a propeller shaft mounted perpendicular to the driveshaft.

6 Of The Most Powerful Outboard Boat Engines Ever Built

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The Ward's AutoWorld publication has been going for over a century, and many are likely familiar with their Ward's 10 Best Engines selection, which is published once a year. To appear on the list is a credit to an engine's reliability, performance, and design. The list includes rigorous testing and evaluation by a panel of the publication's editors who consider factors such as horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and the application of new technologies. Many iconic engines have appeared multiple times on the list since its inception in 1994.

The V8 That Won More Engine Awards Than Any Other

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

As they were driving along the A358, Mr Bennett said his wife's contractions became "worse and worse". "I thought I would have one [contraction] per junction," said Mrs Bennett, jokingly. "I thought four or five minutes per junction, I can do that," she added. As her contractions grew closer, Mr...

Mr Bennett said: "She pulled out a baby, just right there and then as I was driving along."

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

In 1970, General Motors signaled its return to dominance in the muscle car arena with a double play. First, the corporation lifted its self-imposed limit on engine size for intermediate cars, opening the door for increased performance. Then, they unleashed the Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6, a tire-shredding monster that left...

Rare 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6 for Sale: Numbers-Matching Muscle Car with Legendary V8 Power

Jodie Beer is jailed for six years for trying to take cocaine, pills and phones into Parc prison.

Prison officer smuggled drugs in juice cartons

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Diesel engines are used for a wide variety of purposes where torque is important. But what makes diesel engines so torquey?

This Is Why Diesel Engines Put Out So Much More Torque

A tribunal determines Dr Marc Whitehouse's fitness to practise to be impaired.

False prescriptions doctor's licence suspended

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

The 1973 Pontiac Firebird is an iconic car still beloved by many enthusiasts. But what engine powered this legendary vehicle and how much is it worth today?

What Engine Powered The 1973 Pontiac Firebird & How Much Is One Worth Today?

A drug dealer has been jailed for three years and eight months after admitting selling crack cocaine and heroin in Worcester. Kai Stretton was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday after police found evidence of his drug line operation on seized phones. The 18-year-old admitted two counts of being...

Dealer sentenced as drugs line shut down

Nigerian police are investigating the death of a Nigerian transgender TikToker known as “Abuja Area Mama”. The beaten and bruised body of 33-year-old transgender woman was found along a highway in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday, local media report. Abuja Area Mama had a loyal fan base on...

Nigerian transgender TikToker found dead

A story about a series of planned protests was among our most read stories this week in the south.

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

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Shark speedboat broken in engine theft

Fin Bowron from Boulmer says the boat's engine was stolen before he could take it for a second...

Shark speedboat broken in engine theft

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