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Ford has hinted at how much power the recently-revealed Mustang Dark Horse SC’s 5.2-litre supercharged V8 produces. Image: Ford The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC made its global debut on 15 January 2026. However, when the Blue Oval brand whipped the wraps off the latest model in its Mustang lineup, it remained tight-lipped about how much power this model’s 5.2-litre supercharged V8 produces. However, at a recent auction, where the first example (VIN 001) of this hardcore Mustang was sold for over R20 million , the US automaker hinted at its power output; saying “well over” 522 kW. Although the Mustang Dark Horse SC’s (seen here specified with the Track Pack) exact power output remains unconfirmed, this could suggest that it may produce as much power as the GT500, which employs a similar ‘Predator’ motor. The Mustang GT500 is endowed with 566 kW. Compared to the standard (US-spec) Mustang Dark Horse, which is equipped with the firm’s familiar 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 ‘Coyote’...

Chinese automaker JMC has announced its plans to expand its South African bakkie portfolio in 2026. Vigus. Image: JMC Following JMC’s (Jiangling Motor Corporation) re-entry into the South African light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with the Vigus Plus and Vigus Pro – the latter of which we sampled at the local launch in January 2026 – the Nanchang-based automaker has confirmed its plans to expand its bakkie portfolio in 2026 with three new models. Salvador Caetano Auto South Africa will oversee local importation and distribution for the JMC brand. At the SA introduction of the initial Vigus lineup, the automaker revealed a pre-production version of the new Vigus , which is scheduled to be released in 2026. The model on display sported a set of 20-inch wheels, shod in all-terrain tyres. Expected to launch in SA in the first quarter of 2026 , the new Vigus will join the current models in the brand’s local bakkie portfolio. In other markets, this derivative is available with t...