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Camilo Pardo Reveals the Merkury 4
From 2005-2006, Ford created its halo car in the form inspired by the legendary GT40. Penned by the brilliantly talented Camilo Pardo, the beautiful American supercar remains as beautiful to behold as ever. The boys from the specialist aftermarket firm, GT Guy LLC, couldn’t agree more and have asked Pardo to create a one-of-a-kind chrome…
Custom Ford Explorer, F-Series Trucks Previewed Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show
The world’s largest aftermarket expo is just days away and Ford has released a second batch teaser images, highlighting the customization potential of its truck and SUV offerings. Three modified versions of the new Ford Explorer will be on hand at the 2011 SEMA Show. The first, called the “Business Edition” Explorer is built by…
A German Take On the Corvette, The Endora SC-1
The Chevrolet Corvette is a great sports car and its relatively affordable price tag means it is a common sight. So what to do if you want a Corvette but also want to stand out from the crowd? Easy, get it re-skinned from a coach-building company. There is no shortage of companies providing this service…
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…
2012 Ford Fiesta Sport Appearance Package Announced With Sportier Stick Shift
Ford has just released a new sport appearance package for the 2012 Fiesta, adding some exterior goodies and perhaps even a slight improvement in acceleration. The package comes complete with black mirrors and a black grille surrounds, as well as a rear roof spoiler and some 16-inch wheels. As for the improvement in speed, well,…
Detroit 2011: Mopar Chrysler 200 Super S a Work in Progress
Chrysler displayed a sportier Mopar-tuned version of its new 200 mid-sized sedan at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Dubbed the Chrysler 200 Super S, the concept provides a look at what a future sport-oriented version of the 200 may look like. Mopar lowered the car by three inches and added a number of accessories including…
2011 Chrysler 200 S by Mopar to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Joining a sizable group of other Moparized vehicles on display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will be the 2011 Chrysler 200 S. Rumors had indicated Chrysler was working on a more sport oriented ‘S’ version of the 200 and while this Mopar model isn’t likely to come to market, a line…
Sub Lime 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Stroked to 8.1-Liters; And It Could Be Yours
Other neat options on this car include the A833 four-speed manual gearbox, stout Dana 60 rear end with 4.10 gears, power brakes with front discs, 26-inch radiator, black hood stripes, tie-down pins and a luggage rack.
2011 Roush Sport Mustang is All Show
We’ll admit this is a little odd, but we can also understand where Roush is coming from. The Mustang-tuner’s 2011 Roush Sport Mustang package has been announced and it doesn’t pack the performance we expect. In fact, it doesn’t really pack any performance. Instead, for $4,600, Roush will outfit your 2011 Mustang with a sportier…
Shelby GT500 Blows Up on the Dyno [Video]
What happens when you mix a 550-hp Shelby GT500 and push 24 lbs of boost though it to make 800-hp? Well, if you’re unlucky, it explodes in a fiery mess. At least that’s what happened to the owner of this car. There’s little information about the explosion floating around, but you don’t want to miss…
Tim Allen’s One-Off Saleen Mustang RRR ‘Capser’ Turns Up for Sale
Little has been seen or heard about the car since Allen took delivery, though now, it’s apparently showed up for sale. The current vendor claims they’ve had the car since 1997, but it appears that this one-of-a-kind Mustang has been driven rather extensively.
Is GM Looking to Revive Performance Divisions or Roll-Out More Accessories?
At last week’s SEMA Show, General Motors rolled out a selection of modified vehicles hinting at more than one direction the automaker may go when it comes to performance vehicles. In an article by Automotive News the suggestion was raised that GM may look to bring back performance brands – which it cut from its…
Modified Mustangs of the 2010 SEMA Show [Gallery]
We’ve already brought you extensive coverage of Ford‘s official Mustang presence at the 2010 SEMA Show, including the RTR-X 1969 Fastback, but that’s only a small glimpse of the modified Mustangs at the world’s largest aftermarket expo. A wander through the numerous halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center reveals a very long list of…
SEMA 2010: Redline Dodge Charger Concept Revealed in Las Vegas [Video]
Having just officially announced the new 2011 Charger last week, Dodge has revealed a special RedLine version of the muscle sedan at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Built by Mopar’s “Underground” division the car is based on the 5.7-liter HEMI R/T model and gets a long list of upgrades. Outside there’s a more…
SEMA 2010: Redline Dodge Charger Highlights Mopar Parts in One Mean Package
Having just officially announced the new 2011 Charger last week, Dodge has unveiled a special RedLine version of the car at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Built by Mopar’s “Underground” division the car is based on the 5.7-liter HEMI R/T model and gets a long list of upgrades. Outside there’s a more aggressive…
SEMA 2010: Chevy Showcases New Accessories With Red Flash Camaro Show Car
One of several Camaros on display at the Chevy booth at SEMA, the Red Flash Camaro Show car is “the opposite of a sleeper.” Taking the already impressive lines of the fifth-gen Camaro to a new level, the best part about the Red Flash Camaro is that almost all of the accessories attached to the…
SEMA 2010: Team Need for Speed 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X Unveiled
Ford crammed literally dozens of cars and trucks into its booth at the SEMA Show this year, but of the group there was one definitive showstopper. During the press conference, only one car remained under wraps and that was the Team Need for Speed 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X, built with input by Ford driver Vaughn…
Ford Police Interceptor Stealth Concept Looking for Crimes Against Cars at SEMA
With so many crimes against automotive design and general good taste set to be revealed at the SEMA Show this week, he no holds barred approach to car customization could use a little policing. And what better way to keep the peace than in Ford‘s Police Interceptor Stealth concept. Set to debut tomorrow alongside a…
Bulgarian Tuner Adds Some Much-Needed Style to the Camaro’s Interior
One of the major complaints about the latest-generation Chevy Camaro is regarding the interior. Exterior styling is spot-on, and there’s no arguing the powerplant is potent, but the cockpit is most certainly lacking in terms of material quality and design. Bulgarian tuner, Vilner, has gotten their hands on the first Chevy Camaro in Bulgaria and…
Ford Reveals Nine Custom Mustangs Headed to SEMA
It looks like there might not be room for anyone but Ford at the SEMA Show this year. The Blue Oval has already announced a lineup of eight Fiestas, seven F-Series trucks and a selection of other vehicles that include everything from a Taurus to a Lincoln MKX; and now Ford has released info on…
Italian-Tuner Romeo Ferraris Builds 667-HP Corvette Complete With Carbon Wrap
With the Japanese rabidly tuning European cars, why should it be a surprise to see Italians tuning American domestics? Romeo Ferraris is notoriously known for creating some extravagantly tuned European and Italian vehicles, from Fiats to Mercedes, but now they’ve gone over to America and picked themselves up a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 adding their own…
Chevy Teases SEMA Cars: Off-Road Z71 Silverado HD, Motorsports-Inspired “Jake” Corvette
As SEMA approaches Chevy has just released a teaser video showing its official lineup of vehicles, which will join a long list of other creations from different aftermarket tuners in the GM booth. Included with the video is a short blurb stating that these, “great show cars that translate into products you can buy down…
David Beckham’s Matte-Gray Camaro by Platinum Motorsport
While his wife may be out promoting Land Rover, David Beckham is doing a little unsolicited promotion for Chevrolet, thanks to his recently completed custom Camaro. While we can’t unequivocally confirm that this Camaro belongs to the soccer star, allow us to put two and two together, matching two threads from Camaro5 and Luxury4Play. The…
Chrysler 300 SRT10 Gets Viper Power; SEMA Debut Likely
Chrysler has just released a short video of a very special Chrysler 300. At first look it appears to be little more than a standard 300 with some oversized rims. But wait, that’s not an SRT8 badge on the back, but an SRT10 badge, suggesting the Viper’s 8.3-liter V10 engine is under the hood. Posted…
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