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!

The owner of this Chevrolet Corvette C5 crashed it early morning last month. Check out the video to see what happened after.

If you’ve been following the hype online over the next Camaro, you know we’ve been brewing up something special for a while now. And if you haven’t been, then boy are you in for a surprise. We’ve taken Camaro to a new level — enough to rival the road course performance of any other world-class sports car. Introducing Camaro ZL1 — the most powerful, high performance Camaro ever built. Coming early 2012. Watch the video!

Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. today introduced the limited edition 2012 Shelby GT350 during the Chicago Auto Show, being held at the McCormick Place complex. A convertible, the first since 1970, and two new body colors (red and blue) will be options for the 2012 model year. In addition, a limited production of 350 total 2012 Shelby GT350s will be built.

“Last year, we brought back the GT350 45 years after it was launched,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. “They look and sound just like the ones we built in 1965. We’re repeating history by offering two additional colors and building a few convertibles for the second year of production.” Read more!

2011 Dodge Challengers Are Becoming Even More the Envy of the Muscle Car Market
Green with Envy Launches on Challenger R/T Classic and SRT8® 392 Models

February 9, 2011 , Chicago -

The expanding muscle car market is going to be “Green With Envy” as the Dodge brand today announced a first-time, limited production run of the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and SRT8® 392 models featuring Green With Envy exterior color.

Both Dodge Challenger models are improved for 2011 and deliver more of what American muscle-car enthusiasts want – unmistakable design, powerful HEMI® V-8 engines with new technologies and world-class handling and braking. Executed with quality and precision, the two new Challenger Green With Envy models provide an extra dose of exclusivity. Read more!

ZL1: Chevrolet Camaro Enters The Realm Of Advanced Performance Technology

2011-02-09

* LSA 6.2L supercharged engine will produce an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW) and is matched with a six-speed manual transmission with a dual-disc clutch system
* Packed with performance technologies, highlighted by Magnetic Ride Control, and advanced materials – including a vented carbon fiber hood insert. Extensive aerodynamic development designed for high-performance driving
* Development ongoing, targeting launch at the beginning of 2012. Read more!