Tag: "2011"

NHTSA updates 5-star testing

NHTSA updates 5-star testing

[ 0 ] July 30, 2010 by Rick

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to update its testing procedures and how they relate to the coveted 5-star safety rating. Safety technology in cars has changed and some of these changes will be put to the test and be made part of the grading process. This change is being made to [...]

Good news for 2011 Camaro buyers

Good news for 2011 Camaro buyers

[ 0 ] June 2, 2010 by Rick

It appears that there will be no minimal cost increases for the 2LT and 2SS modeled Camaro’s with a Hurst short-throw shifter being listed as a factory option and two colors will be offered at a premium. The 2011 V6 offering will be rated at 312 horsepower and a slight bump over 2010. Probably the [...]

Leno adds 2011 Mustang to stable

Leno adds 2011 Mustang to stable

[ 0 ] May 27, 2010 by Rick

Regardless of how you feel about the whole Tonight Show and Conan O’Brien business that went down a number of months ago, there is no denying the fact that Jay Leno is a car guy to the bone. In this edition of Jay Leno’s Garage, Jay gives the 2011 Mustang GT an in-depth review and [...]

Shelby says they’ll offer automatic GT350

Shelby says they’ll offer automatic GT350

[ 0 ] May 7, 2010 by Rick

Shelby American has stated that they will release their popular souped up 2011 with some options to appeal to a larger crowd. You will be able to pickup a GT350 without a supercharger or in an automatic model. The debut of the GT350 had it fully kitted out with a supercharger and a 6-speed manual [...]

2011 Mustang DUB Edition

2011 Mustang DUB Edition

[ 0 ] May 4, 2010 by Rick

Ford. Roush, and DUB Magazine have teamed up to usher in the new 2011 Mustang DUB Edition. The DUB edition utilizes the V6 Mustang which, if you remember correctly, churns out 305hp. This special edition Mustang comes outfitted with Roush body panels like the front fascia, quarter window covers in addition to strip package and [...]

2012 Camaro to get improvements

2012 Camaro to get improvements

[ 0 ] May 3, 2010 by Rick

Comments have already been streaming in on the latest and greatest Camaro and they haven’t been too positive when it comes to the interior. In this day and age where interiors are very high on the list of items consumers require to be nice (maybe because we spend so much time in our cars nowadays?) [...]

Features of Ford’s new 5.0 engine

Features of Ford’s new 5.0 engine

[ 0 ] April 29, 2010 by Rick

The following video shows some of the new features and improvements on the new 5.0 that can be had in the 2011 Mustang. It’s got my motor racing for a taste of the 412 horses that this bad boy puts out. It may not be one of the old Windsor 5.0’s but its bound to [...]

2011 Charger spied in Europe

2011 Charger spied in Europe

[ 0 ] April 19, 2010 by Rick

With the marriage of Fiat and Chrysler, apparently testing your 2011 Dodge Charger in the UK is a good way to avoid prying eyes. Unless, you’d think it would stick out too much? Nahhh.. While there will be some changes to lighting and the grille section of the vehicle, there are rumors of some 1960’s [...]

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Unveiled

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Unveiled

[ 0 ] March 10, 2010 by Mary Ann

Loaded with uber-cool carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber body panels and magnetic ride active damping system of its supercharged sibling, the ZR1, the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon edition can now reclaim the title of being the fastest Vette around. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first appearance of the Corvette at the 24 Hours [...]

New Mustang V6 Gets 31 MPG

New Mustang V6 Gets 31 MPG

[ 0 ] March 9, 2010 by Jason

The 2011 Ford Mustang today breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway. The Mustang’s official EPA ratings – completed this week – certify that coupe models equipped [...]

New Mustang With Powertrains In High Demand

New Mustang With Powertrains In High Demand

[ 0 ] March 3, 2010 by Jason

Ford Motor Company is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at its Cleveland operations to build a new fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang, which has expected class-leading highway fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 305 horsepower. The investment and jobs at Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 [...]