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“Mayhem” is the new 2012 Ford Mustang V6 Performance Package

Ford Mustang Facebook Fans Choose ‘Mayhem’ as New Name for V6 Performance Package • The Ford Mustang V6 Performance Package has been given a new name – “Mayhem Mustang Package” – thanks to a Facebook contest that asked for the help of nearly 1.4 million Mustang fans. • More than 3,000 submissions were made to […]


Commemorating 50 Years of Corvettes and Astronauts

DETROIT – On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard became the first American to travel into outer space. When he returned to terra firma, Shepard got behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette – and the legends of America’s favorite sports car and spacemen have been intertwined ever since. On May 7, 2011, approximately 30 […]


Corvette Muscle: GM Invests $131 Million in Bowling Green

Corvette Muscle: GM Invests $131 Million in Bowling Green Wed, May 4 2011 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, adding about 250 jobs. “This is a significant day for anyone who believes that […]


Chrysler Canada Introduces Mopar 2011 Charger

• Mopar® parts enhance performance and distinguish all-new 2011 Dodge Charger with limited-edition Mopar ’11 model • HEMI®-powered, high-speed engine controller and 3.92 final-drive drop 0-to-100 km/h times to low five seconds • Chassis features front and rear strut tower bars May 3, 2011 , Windsor, Ontario – Building on the success of last year’s […]


2009 – 2011 Hennessey HPE500 Supercharged Ram Upgrade

Hennessey HPE500 Supercharged Ram Upgrade Available for 2009 – 2011 5.7L Hemi Ram 1500 Trucks Power: • 505 bhp @ 5,400 rpm The HPE500 Upgrade Includes: • TVS2300 Supercharger System • HPE Air Induction System • Fuel Injector Upgrade • Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust • Professional Installation • HPE Engine Management Calibration • Chassis Dyno […]


Vaughn Gittin Jr’s 1969 RTR-X Mustang Smoking Tires

Vaughn Gittin Jr took out his 1969 RTR-X Mustang for a spin. And it was more like a hot run. We remind you that RTR has teamed up with Need for Speed to build the 1969 Mustang RTR-X. The RTR-X is a one-off project with that will debut at SEMA 2010.The final product will be […]


Corvette Performance Reaches Higher in 2012

DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that it will once again elevate Corvette’s performance capabilities with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that improve on-track performance and on-road comfort. They include enhancements to the high-performance Z06 and ZR1 models as well as interior upgrades across the Corvette lineup. Sports car fans will get […]


2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 to Enter One Lap of America

Speed and Agility of 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 to be Showcased During Upcoming One Lap of America April 27, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Dodge brand and Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team are joining forces for a return to the Tire Rack One Lap of America competition sponsored by […]



New Shelby GTS Package For 2011-2012 Mustang

NEW YORK – April 21, 2011 – Fulfilling the desire of Ford Shelby GT fans worldwide, executives with Shelby American Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) introduced today the new Shelby GTS post-title package for the 2011-2012 Ford Mustang at the New York International Auto Show. Available with a either […]