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Wednesday, August 27 

Steve Saleen Sells His Pre Production 2005 Ford GT On Ebay
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Steve Saleen is selling his number 5 of 9 pre-production 2005 Ford GT Coupe on eBay for a nice $130,100 dollars. The auction also states the exact vehicle was used in the movie "Rocky Balboa" and "The Fast and the Furious 4". Check out a video about the car inside.

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620 HP Hennessey Challenger Hits The Streets With Eleven Second Quarter Mile Force
More in: Dodge | Comments | Permalink | 1,798 Views

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) is well known for its ability to take fast Mopars-such as the Dodge Viper-and make them go faster. The all-new Challenger SRT8 has just hit the streets with its 6.1L Hemi V-8 and in traditional fashion HPE already has performance upgrade packages available. Despite packing 425 hp, HPE knew that many Dodge Challenger SRT8 buyers would want improved power and performance to make their new hot rods even hotter. Now Challenger owners can have Viper and ZR1-like power in the form of 620 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.

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Tuesday, August 26 

Car And Driver Dreams Up 5 Futuristic Mustangs
More in: Concepts, Ford | Comments | Permalink | 4,265 Views

Car And Driver have come up with a handful of futuristic renderings of the Ford Mustang, a classic for the past 44 years. Those renderings include the "Foal Edition", "Malaria Edition", "II II", "Smokey and the Bandit Edition", and "Mustang Edition". Kind of weird if you ask me. Check it out here.

Monday, August 25 

Katech Designs Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ClubSport
More in: Chevrolet, Performance, Racing | Comments | Permalink | 6,895 Views

Katech Performance, ever attuned to the collective conscious of the Corvette universe, knew this – enthusiasts wanted a lighter weight Z06 tuned for the track. Now they have it. The Corvette Z06 ClubSport package – available exclusively from Katech Performance and Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dearborn, Mich.) – incorporates an array of aftermarket products that, in unison, reduce curb weight to 2,915 lbs. (2,825 lbs. fully optimized) while improving grip, cornering, braking and downforce.

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Friday, August 22 

Custom Rossi 66 To Be Completed For SEMA 2008
More in: Chevrolet, Classics, Concepts, SEMA | Comments | Permalink | 13,713 Views

We are pleased to introduce to the Corvette enthusiasts of the world, the new Rossi 66. Taking the most graceful lines of the 1966 C2 split window Corvette, we have crafted an entirely new body designed and engineered specifically for the current C6/Z06/ZR1 platform. We believe the result speaks for itself! The Rossi 66 was entirely designed and engineered digitally and is the culmination of nearly 100 years of combined experience amongst three of the most experienced automotive designer, sculptor, and engineer in the business. Emphasis added...this is NOT a kit car!

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Thursday, August 21 

2012 Chevrolet C7 Corvette To Get Twin Turbo V6
More in: Chevrolet, Concepts, Performance, Racing | Comments | Permalink | 16,299 Views

Popular Mechanics is reporting that General Motors may possibly be offering a twin turbo six cylinder motor option for the 2012 C7 Corvette. The recently released ZR1 most certainly broke ground on new performance levels, handling, and comfort, but it is believe the design team behind the new Camaro will begin working with the Corvette team to re-design this beast once again into an awesome machine. Keep checking back for more details.

Wednesday, August 20 

Ford Launches 2010 Mustang Site
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Ford is making an effort to create hype for the 2010 Mustang by launching a mini website, the2010mustang. There are no photos online as of yet and the site includes a countdown of when the new car will be revealed which is not for a while. The site is in flash and does provide for some pretty cool action shots of Mustangs. Check it out here.

Tuesday, August 19 

GM Brings High Performance Crate Engines And Components To Online Shoppers
More in: Chevrolet, Engine, General Motors, Performance, Racing | Comments | Permalink | 21,777 Views

GM Performance Parts has launched an online superstore that promises to simplify shopping for high-performance engines, parts and components. The site, www.gmperformanceparts.com, is the first OE performance parts site that actually allows consumers to purchase their hardcore hardware online, and have it shipped straight to their door. One of the most onerous tasks of any engine builder is assembling the shopping list, and then actually buying the goodies. Days, sometimes weeks of planning, research and shopping are involved before the parts are laid out, ready to assemble.

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Monday, August 18 

Nearly 40 Years Later, Dodge Redefines Modern American Muscle
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The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger merges the best American muscle-car characteristics — unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology — to delight driving enthusiasts across several generations. “Our all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger is a modern-day muscle machine representing the best from the past and present,” said Mike Accavitti, Director – Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing, Chrysler LLC. “Nearly 40 years following the debut of the original, we are bringing Dodge Challenger back and loading it with essential hardware, styling and technology desired by today’s buyer.”

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Friday, August 15 

Ford Mustang Wins 2008 Motorist Choice Award
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The Ford Mustang, America’s best-selling sports car for 22 years, has been honored with the 2008 Motorist Choice Award in the Sporty Car segment by car buying information Web site IntelliChoice.com and automotive consulting firm AutoPacific. The Motorist Choice Awards were designed to recognize vehicles that appeal to both the heart and head. The awards are calculated by combining IntelliChoice.com’s cost of ownership data with AutoPacific’s owner satisfaction information culled from more than 40,000 new car and truck buyers.

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Thursday, August 14 

First 2009 Dodge Challenger SE's Mailed
More in: Dodge | Comments | Permalink | 32,611 Views

RedLetterDodge is reporting that the first 2009 Dodge Challengers have been mailed to their owners' destinations, both of which are in Ohio of all places. Two SE models were delivered to the state and only 500 will be made this year. Are you one of them?

Wednesday, August 13 

25 Hertz Ford Mustang GT-H Convertibles Up For Auction
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Kruse International will be auctioning off 25 2007 Ford Hertz Shelby Mustang GT-H Convertibles on August 15th in Seaside, California. If you are interested in owning one of the 500 vehicles produced, visit the Kruse International website at www.Kruse.com for more information.

Tuesday, August 12 

Streetfire's Alexis Godschalk Gets Up Close With Drifting King, Sam Hubinette
More in: Dodge, Racing | Comments | Permalink | 37,922 Views

Holy crap! Streetfire.net's own Alexis Godschalk had the chance to interview drifting king Sam Hubinette in his drifting Dodge Viper and amazingly during the interview, held his composure as Hubinette slid sideways towards Alexis sitting in his chair. Crazy!


Fun intro take with Samuel Hubinette

Monday, August 11 

SMS Announces New 296 Supercharger System For Challenger
More in: Dodge, New Products, Performance, Racing | Comments | Permalink | 41,117 Views

Automotive icon Steve Saleen and his new company SMS are proud to introduce the first product in the SMS line of ultra-high performance technical parts, the SMS 296 Supercharger™, designed, engineered, manufactured and assembled in-house at our 150,000 square foot facility. Mopar owners of 2005 to 2009 HEMI 5.7 and HEMI 6.1 vehicles are now able to boost under hood horsepower by up to 45% with innovative new dual-screw supercharger.

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Friday, August 8 

Shelby Distribution Offers New Aluminum Body Daytona Series Coupe
More in: Classics, New Products, Performance, Racing | Comments | Permalink | 48,139 Views

Shelby Distribution USA are now offering the Shelby Daytona Coupe CSX9000 sports car as an aluminum rolling chassis, complete with turn key minus engine and transmission. The standard features include:

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Thursday, August 7 

Glass Roof Mustang Shines Light On 45th Anniversary Of The Ford Mustang
More in: Ford | Comments | Permalink | 50,331 Views

Ford Mustang, the country's best-selling sports car for 22 consecutive years and one of the auto industry's most successful nameplates ever, celebrates its 45th anniversary with a new panoramic glass roof option that opens the world to pony-car enthusiasts from Maine to Maui and all points between. The segment first, factory-installed glass roof is available as a $1,995 option on Mustang V-6 and GT models.

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Wednesday, August 6 

Ford's One Of A Kind AV8R Mustang Sells For 500k
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Ford Motor Company's one-off vehicle, the Mustang AV8R sold for $500,000 Thursday evening at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction, part of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2008, the world's largest annual aviation event. Ford built the Mustang AV8R specifically for the EAA Gathering of Eagles charity auction. Proceeds from the sale will support EAA youth education and inspirational experiences that prepare young people to become the engineers, pilots and innovators of tomorrow. Ford is the exclusive automotive partner of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and recently announced that it has extended its partnership with the event through 2011.

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Tuesday, August 5 

''Saving General Motors'' Takes a Look Inside GM
More in: Chevrolet, General Motors | Comments | Permalink | 55,130 Views

On Wednesday, August 6th at 9PM Eastern, 10PM Pacific, CNBC will be playing an original documentary called "Saving General Motors" staring CNBC's Phil LeBeau, who takes an inside look at General Motors' struggling transformation to keep up with consumer demand.

Featured guests are Dale Earnhardt Jr, Rick Wagoner, Bob Lutz, a review of the new 2010 Camaro, an in-depth look at the Chevrolet Volt, and more. Check out the documentary to see if General Motors can survive. Click here to view documentary highlights on CNBC's website.

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