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November 22, 2006 by Mike
According to StangsUnleashed.com, Ford Motor Company will be bringing back the 1967 Playboy Pink Mustang to the wildly popular and retro styled Mustang’s 2008 color options. Although it’s doubtful that FoMoCo would ever name the color Playboy Pink or even reference the name “Playboy” but when you see it driving down the road, it will [...]
November 20, 2006 by Mike
According to TheCarConnection, one of their readers has captured some convincing evidence that’s Chevrolet’s 2008 Super-Vette project, dubed the “Blue Devil”, is a go. “Yonni G, a student near Milford , Mich. – the site of GM’s proving grounds – spotted this prototype on public roads last week.” TCC further suggests, “The rumor mill suggests [...]
November 17, 2006 by Mike
Who said the French can’t do anything right? Cesam’s Chrysler 300C made it’s US debut in Las Vegas at the 2006 SEMA Show and from what we can tell, this 300C has had everything done right. Some of the more prominent body customizations include a custom chin spoiler coupled with a one-off grille which really [...]
November 16, 2006 by Mike
As part of Ford’s Bold Moves campaign several of NASCAR’s Ford Racing Team were asked to drive the “hell out” of a couple Ford GT 500s and they did that with a vengence on Ford’s Dearborn test track. For this ride and drive Carl Edwards was actually caught on tape saying “I called it a [...]
November 16, 2006 by Mike
Ford announced at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that it is reviving the legendary 5.0-liter 302 cubic inch V-8 engine for the aftermarket with a new line of BOSS 302 crate engines, which will go on sale in early 2007. Making its debut in 1969, the original BOSS 302 powered a limited production [...]
November 15, 2006 by Mike
According tio MSNBC, “The New York Police Department souped up its car fleet on Monday by adding a new version of a classic muscle car – the 2006 Dodge Charger. Top speed: 150 mph.” Full Story… Tags: Dodge Tweet
November 14, 2006 by Mike
Seventy percent of drivers admit to ignoring the seasonal needs of their cars, according to the Car Care Council. With winter fast approaching, the Denver Post has put together a short checklist of sesonal items needed for safe winter driving. Full Story… Tags: Safety Tweet
November 10, 2006 by Mike
According to Reuters, “Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. will consider plants and assets that are being shed by U.S. automakers as the Japanese company looks to expand manufacturing capacity in North America, a top Nissan executive said on Thursday. Nissan is also moving production of the Quest minivan from its Canton, Mississippi, plant to a facility [...]
November 8, 2006 by Mike
Recently PRIMEDIA’s Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords did a side-by-side comparison of a Roush Stage 3 Mustang and a Z51 Corvette, the Mustang owners arch nemisis. The question posed is “How does a heavily modified Mustang compare with a car like the Corvette?” Follow this link to find out… Tags: Chevrolet, Ford Tweet
November 7, 2006 by Mike
E3 Joins the Fight Against Global Warming The increase in the Earth’s average temperature, otherwise known as global warming, is attributed to increased amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses. While there are still naysayers that say global warming is not a threat, there has been a documented rise in the Earth’s temperature in [...]
November 7, 2006 by Mike
Quality is key to building a performance motor and MAHLE has been manufacturing high quality pistons for gearheads and racers alike for years. Their latest MAHLE PowerPak to hit the market is their complete piston assembly kit for the 305ci small block chevy. These dual coated pistons are also available in .030″ and .060″ over [...]
October 30, 2006 by Mike
Want more deep throaty sound from your Muscle Car’s exhaust? We have the answer for you with the brand new Cherry Bomb Extreme. Misleading because of its small size, the Cherry Bomb Extreme proves that loud things can come in small packages. The short body style was created with a straight through wing plate design [...]
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