DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13, 2011 – When Ford Designer Melvin Betancourt created a one-of-a-kind 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca for auction at an upcoming charity event to benefit cardiovascular care, research and education at Henry Ford Health System, he says it was a labor of love that came straight from the heart.

Betancourt, 49, suffered a serious heart problem 11 years ago, and he credits the doctors at Henry Ford with saving his life.

“I went to the doctor thinking I had a bad cold and the specialists at Henry Ford told me I had what is called an aortic dissection – a tear in the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body,” recalled Betancourt. “As a result, my aorta had grown to the size of a softball, and I needed immediate open-heart surgery.”

If left undetected, aortic dissections can lead to sudden death. Read more!

The Chevrolet Camaro you see in the adjacent image was tuned by West Coast Customs, with the vehicle having recently been offered for charity by Mecum Dallas.

According to Garage Style Magazine, the vehicle, a 2010 convertible, managed to raise $333,000, with the proceeds going to Operation Mend, a charity that includes the Ronald Reagan UCLA medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, and the VA-Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and aims to treat US Army members that were severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As you can see, the vehicle’s list of exterior mods includes goodies such as a glamouflage theme, a front lip, custom side skirts with air intakes, as well as a set of generously-sized chromed rims. Read more and see images!

Hello, folks, it’s been a while. A friend of us bought a custom car cover from the guys at http://www.buyautocovers.com and was very happy with his purchase. When he told us about his order, we decided to post an article about these car covers, because nobody wants to leave his ride exposed to the vagaries of the weather.

The sales team spoke with our friend at length about his needs for a cover and they quickly came to a very reasonable choice that factored in his needs and budget. He was very impressed with the craftsmanship of the car cover, and said “It fits like a glove!” What’s more, he even tested its strength, water-resistance in a downpour and was very pleased with the result, because he had bought a high quality product that matched his expectations at a good price. Read more!

Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro

Black on Black 2012 Coupe or Convertible | Limited to 20 Examples
For 20 years Hennessey Performance has been making fast cars go faster. In celebration, the Hennessey 20th Anniversary Edition supercharged HPE650 Camaro is available in a limited run of just 20 examples. Available exclusively in a black on black paint scheme, with a choice of coupe or convertible, this 655 horsepower supercharged 2012 Camaro represents the power and styling that has defined HPE’s distinctive brand of performance vehicles. Read the specs and check out the gallery!

More than 500 of North America’s rarest and most valuable muscle cars and Corvettes will be returning to Chicago, November 19-20 for the Third Annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. The interactive show and exhibit features the most extensive collection of museum-quality vehicles ever assembled under one roof. The attached release includes some additional show highlights and details. Please include this in your upcoming events calendar or let me know if you’d like additional information or would be interested in attending/covering the event. Read the full story with full details on Read more!

DETROIT – The 2012 Camaro ZL1 recently recorded a 7:41.27 lap at the Nurburgring. That is nearly 40 seconds quicker than a Camaro SS tested at the legendary German track in 2009. Measuring 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and including some 154 turns, the Nurburgring’s Nordschleife (“north loop”) is widely considered the world’s most-demanding course.

The Camaro ZL1 used for the lap was a production-intent model, with no performance modifications, driven by Camaro Performance Engineer Aaron Link. The Camaro ZL1 recorded its time of 7:41.27 from a flying start.

“The Nurburgring is unlike any track in the world,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “Each lap includes fast straights, sweeping off-camber turns, hairpin corners, and elevation changes. In order to do well on the ‘Ring, the car has to do everything well – including acceleration, braking, and lateral grip. Breaking an eight-minute lap in a 2+2 production car is a tremendous accomplishment, and validates that the Camaro ZL1 will truly be track-ready from the showroom.”

More than 30 percent of the Camaro SS was re-engineered for the Camaro ZL1, which arrives at U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2012. Watch the video on Read more!

2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor expands off road prowess with new torsen front differential and off-road front camera. Watch Raptor in action.

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Forza Motorsport 4 – American Muscle Car Pack Trailer

1965 Pontiac GTO,
1968 Pontiac Firebird,
1970 Buick GSX,
1970 Dodge Cornet Super Bee,
1966 Chevrolet Nova SS,
1969 Shelby GT500 428CJ,
1971 Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi,
1967 Dodge Cornet W023,
1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock,
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

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ROUSH Performance announces exclusive 2012 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang Hyper-Series vehicle package

September 19, 2011 (Plymouth Township, MI):
Lively. Tireless. Active. Fierce. Excited. The vehicle design team at ROUSH Performance
continues to build on their theme of DETROIT MUSCLE | REDEFINED by launching a limited
quantity of ROUSH Stage 3 (RS3) Mustangs aptly defined as the Hyper-Series.

The 2012 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang is powered by a 50-state legal TVS 2.3L ROUSHcharger®
system that delivers over 540HP and 465 ft/lbs of torque. The powertrain works in concert with
the ROUSH-calibrated suspension that lowers the Mustang by almost an ince, and enables the
vehicle to pull over 1G of lateral force on a dry skid pad. The ROUSH-tuned performance
exhaust delivers a throaty growl that let’s everyone know that you’re piloting some Detroit
Muscle. Read more!