Johannesburg, 1 September 2022 With the third generation of the Audi RS 3 Sportback and the second generation of the RS 3 Sedan, Audi is relaunching the sporty top-of-the-line pair in the compact high-performance segment. The award-winning five-cylinder engine now has more torque, making it even more powerful.
Name and Surname: Neil Edmondson
Builders Name and/or Shop name: Steelroad Rods & Customs
Photos By Jan van der Walt
Neil Edmondson wanted a big truck to pull his boat after his Ford Ranger almost ended up floating next to his boat. Neil wanted something big that would stand out. Well, you don't get much bigger than an F250 with a lift kit.
The project began in earnest about six years ago, shortly after Michael pulled the covers off his Severed Ruby Rodeo (SM, May 16). The ute was a resounding success. Then, when Michael and his wife Lanis family began to grow, the two-seater became less than practical. I had a little Toyota motor Id built years ago and it was just sitting there. So Id always wanted to get another Corolla, Michael recounts.
Building a custom truck of this caliber takes a lot of time and attention to detail, which clearly shows here. In the above video, you get a quick glimpse at the wiring involved. This includes custom-built harnesses, distribution blocks, and monitors on the dash. Speciality harnesses were needed to allow communication between all four iDash modules, transmission control module, MoTeC power distribution modules and M142 engine control module. As well as all other onboard electronics.
Today, Ford opens the first electrified chapter in its legendary Supervan series with the global unveiling of the ultra-high-performance Ford Pro Electric SuperVan. This is at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
After completely stripping the interior, Ringbrothers began fabricating a complete custom interior. They started with a gauge cluster reminiscent of a WWII bomber to go with Restoration Hardware bomber-style seats. The exterior sheet metal was showing its age, too. Therefore, several custom panels were fabricated up front. Including new headlight surrounds and dimple-died trim that fill in the gap between the body and the bumper.
Robert McGaffin photographer
The One That Almost Got Away
By Rob Fortier
Photography by John Jackson
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept features an inspired design that can bring revolution to the look of a BEV. However, it seems to still be offering some similarities to the brands muscle car past.
The looming extinction of muscle cars as we know them has left Dodge in a sticky predicament. How would Dodge transition from a muscle-car to an electric car, whilst still remaining that popular cool factor they are known for? The year 2023 will be the swan song for the ICE-powered Charger and Challenger. Stellantis seems unafraid of the big change that has to happen.
RestoMod promotes the South African aftermarket industry by keeping everyone updated on its latest happenings.
