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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Numbers Matching For Sale
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The Mustang is one of Ford‘s most iconic vehicles, and one of its most loved derivatives was the classic BOSS 302. Ford is certainly aware of that and is hence bringing the BOSS 302 back. However, if you prefer the original 70’s model to the current day version, you’d be looking long and hard to…
Ford Introducing 15 Cars To China By 2015
Ford is planning a product-lineup bonanza in China, with plans to introduce 15 new vehicles there as part of its Asian expansion plans. The announcement was made at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, where Ford also outlined plans to more than double the number of dealerships currently open: from 340 to over 700. Ford will…
2013 Dodge Viper Teased; Stability Control Confirmed
The Chevrolet Corvette’s dominance in the U.S. sports car segment has gone unchecked since Dodge dropped the V10-powered Viper last year. But that will all change in 2012 with the re-introduction of the, “icon of the Dodge brand’s performance car lineup.” In addition to this news, Dodge has released a single teaser photo of the…
2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Will No Longer Get Manual Transmission
Cadillac is dropping the option of a 6-speed manual gearbox on their 2012 model year CTS Coupe and Sedan models equipped with the 3.6L V6 engine. While the high-performance, V8 powered CTS-V range will still give buyers the option to change their own gears, regular versions of the CTS will now have a sole transmission…
Dodge Viper ACR Destroys Corvette ZR1’s Miller Motorsports Park Lap Record
Although having already spent much time driving Viper ACRs; Montreal native Wittmer continues to be impressed by the car’s capability.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Confirmed by Marchionne
The Jeep Grand Cherokee will once again be offered with a diesel powerplant says Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne. Jeep cut the diesel option from its flagship SUV when it introduced the current generation model and Jeep has been officially quiet on its return – until Marchionne’s comments now. An exact date for the new diesel…
Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec Accessories Line Lets Owners Customize Their Ride
After first showcasing a line of Z-Spec accessories at the SEMA Show last year, Chevrolet has now announced it will move the new in-house aftermarkets parts lineup from concept to reality, debuting the first items on the new Sonic sub-compact. Available parts include a new ground effects kit, exhaust tip, roof spoiler, mirror caps, grille…
Chevy Volt Named Best Engineered Vehicle Of 2011 by SAE
The Chevrolet Volt has been named “Best Engineered Vehicle of 2011” by SAE International’s Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine. SAE International is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. For a group of engineers to name a car the “best engineered” is prestigious…
2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio Debuts Ahead Of New York Auto Show Reveal
Fiat has just released photos of their 500 Cabrio, the open-top version of their much-lauded 500 hatchback, a week ahead of its official debut at the New York Auto Show. Rather than a traditional convertible body style like the MINI Cooper, the 500 uses a retractable canvas roof panel that still retains the overall shape…
2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Owners Can Buy Custom Print
Making a momentous occasion much more special (and a bit more costly), purchasers of the hotly anticipated 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 can also shell out the cash for a custom print of the car they just bought. Available online from Ford Images and only to people who have purchased the Boss 302, there is…
General Motors Plans To Cut Volt Costs Are “On Track”
A program initiated by General Motors CEO Dan Akerson meant to cut $10,000 from the cost of the Chevrolet Volt is well under way, according to a report by the Detroit News. “We have a cost reduction plan all the way through 2020 and Generation 3,” said Alan Taub, vice president for global research and…
Ford F-150 Recall Expanded to Include 1.2 Million Trucks
Ford has bowed to pressure from the government’s safety regulator, greatly expanding a previously issued recall for the F-150 pickup truck. In February Ford announced a recall for 144,000 of the vehicles, but now that number has climbed to 1.2 million, and includes 2004 to 2006 model year F-150s as well as a select few…
300-HP Dodge Avenger Rally Car Revealed to Announce Mopar and Magneti Marelli Partnership
Set to make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show later this month, Mopar has revealed its Dodge Avenger rally car showing off its new relationship with Italian aftermarket parts supplier Magneti Marelli. Based off of a stock 2011 Dodge Avenger Heat, the combination of Italian aftermarket parts and American muscle…
Mopar ’11 Charger Revealed; Limited to Just 1,000 Units
Mopar’s newest offering will be limited to only 1,000 units and will feature a fine collection of Mopar parts to upgrade the already potent performance of the 2011 Dodge Charger. Equipped with the infamous 5.7-liter HEMI, the Charger will push out 370-hp and 395 ft-lbs, optimized by the Super Trac Pac option. The Super Trac…
2013 Chevy Malibu Revealed Via Facebook Leak
This is your first look at the 2013 Chevy Malibu which was ‘leaked’ late last night on the automaker’s Facebook page – although the image has since been removed. Looking less dramatically-new than the previously-teased Camaro-styled taillights would suggest, Chevy is hoping to build off the success of this model’s predecessor and has said this…
Chevy Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition Revealed With More Powerful V6
A special edition Chevrolet Camaro has been announced to celebrate the car’s 45th anniversary. Available as a 2012 model, the Camaro will sport a graphics package featuring a red stripe, unique badging and 20-inch wheels. In addition, aesthetic upgrades include lighting modifications with dark silver trim on the foglights and taillight bezels. Horsepower will also…
Callaway Cars Delivers A 540 hp Silverado
In addition to the engine upgrades, Callaway will also special exterior badging and embroidery on the headrests and floor mats, plus a three-year, 36,000 mile limited warranty.
2012 Cadillac SRX Confirmed With 300-hp 3.6-Liter V6
As we first reported back in February, Cadillac will equip its SRX crossover with just one engine from now on; a 300-hp 3.6-liter unit borrowed from the Chevy Camaro and Cadillac CTS. Replacing both the turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 and the old 3.0-liter V6, the new engine is up 35-hp and 37 lb-ft on the old…
Dodge Challenger Catches Fire On Assembly Line
A Dodge Challenger was struck down far before its time at the Brampton, Ontario factory—bursting into flames right in the final stages on the assembly line. The fire was caused by a heat lamp that had ignited some paperwork that was attached to the car. Nobody was injured and no other cars were counted as…
Ford Unveils Super-Fast Transit SuperSportVan
Because your new washer and dryer combo from Sears just can’t get home fast enough, Ford unveiled a hotted-up version of their Transit van, subtly named the SuperSportVan. The SSV, unveiled at the (where else?) Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, England, is a short-wheelbase Transit stuffed with a 3.2-liter five-cylinder engine with 200 horsepower and…
2011 Chevrolet Cruze With Detached Steering Wheel Caught On Video
While we reported on the recall regarding the Chevrolet Cruze and its defective steering wheel issue, we didn’t realize just how severe the problem was until we saw video of the defect, and the very real consequences it could pose. A Youtube user uploaded a video of one of the vehicles, which shows the steering…
Former Top Chevy Volt Engineer Hired Away By BMW
General Motors has recently lost one of its star engineers who had been largely responsible for the Chevrolet Volt, Opel and Vauxhall derivatives. According to Automotive News Europe, Opel executive Frank Weber was accepted into BMW, and will answer directly to Klaus Draeger, BMW’s head of research and development. The external hiring from a competitor…
China Suspends Jeep Wrangler Imports Due to Safety Issues
The administration also contacted Chrysler, asking the automaker to find the root cause of the issue and fix it, stating Manufacturer and importers should take precautionary measures for the vehicles involved to ensure consumers’ safety.”
2012 Chevrolet Impala to Get New 3.6L Engine, Big Bump in Power
With a new Impala not set to debut for several more years, the already stale model is in serious danger of becoming as relevant as an ’80s music montage. To help combat the car’s sinking appeal, Chevrolet will debut a restyled version for 2012 with some important changes that are more than skin deep. With…
