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MOTORZ TV Live SEMA Stream Online Now

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:13:17 -0600

If you want to check out what's going on at the SEMA Show right now in Las Vegas, check out the MOTORZ TV Live Webcam and see the Ford booth and Central hall being set up right now! Also check out the Live Webcam page for a show schedule of live installations being performed by the MOTORZ TV crew during the week of SEMA!

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by Ford Vehicle Personalization

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:43 -0600

Powered by imagination, this Ford Mustang showcases Ford Custom Accessories' The metallic gold design cues are inspired by such premier fashion designers as Prada, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga' The vehicle features unique Carbon Black Metallic exterior custom paint that is accented by gold 20-inch wheels and gold-tinted headlights and fog lamps' Inside, the gold theme continues with leather seat and door trim inserts, steering wheel cover and shifter boot' [ Ford ]

2009 SEMA Preview: Lingenfelter Camaro'd Pontiac Trans Am 455 TA

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:50:31 -0600

Arriving at the SEMA Show next week, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering will be delivering their 2010 Camaro LTA which packs a 455 cubic inch V8 engine that's been bored and stroked with ported and polished LS7 heads' The car takes inspiration from the 1971 TA and includes white and blue paint, custom front end, ducktail spoiler, 20 inch honeycomb wheels, and more' [ Camaro5 ]

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:48:15 -0600

World championship drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr' has introduced a new generation of Mustang to the world with the Mustang RTR' The extremely limited-production Mustang RTR-C puts still more muscle behind the already incredible 2010 Ford Mustang GT' Balancing 550 tire-shredding American horsepower with new-generation design influences, Vaughn has incorporated state-of-the-art technology with first-rate carbon fiber body construction to make the Mustang RTR-C one incredible-looking, raw performance machine' [ Ford ]

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by Street Scene Equipment

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:15:14 -0600

Street Scene Equipment once again leads the way with race-like styling for the street, and power, handling and style incorporated into the perfect package' This Mustang from Street Scene Equipment is sure to turn heads wherever it goes' [ Ford ]

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by Steeda Autosports

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:54:06 -0600

The Steeda Q350 – embodied with the very soul of Mustang performance – provides a dynamic, super responsive and absolutely confident driving experience' With more wins, records and championships in production-based Mustangs than any other specialty manufacturer, the Steeda Q350 is both track tested and street legal' From the racetrack to the open road, the Steeda Q series never fails to amaze, combining the dynamics and agility of a high-performance sports racer with the everyday practicality and comfort of America’s original pony car – all in one integrated package' [ Ford ]

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by Galpin Auto Sports

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:56 -0600

The Mustang GT Convertible is the true American thrill machine, and that thrill doubles with a Ford Racing 550-horsepower supercharger and one-of-a-kind custom wide body' This is the car to have – whether you’re out on the road with the top down or in the city for a night on the town' [ Ford ]

2009 SEMA Preview: Chevrolet Shows Off New Products

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:09:20 -0600

@digg@ Chevrolet is jumping in on the 2009 SEMA Show Action as well and released a YouTube video of their upcoming cars at this years show' Judging by the video, it looks like there will be some hot products there next week' Make sure you check out Muscle Car Blog during the week for updates' [ Chevrolet ]

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by Pauls High Performance

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:47:35 -0600

This 2010 Mustang GT is unmistakably built for the quarter-mile drag strip, with low elapsed times in mind' From the functional hood to the rear wing, its aggressive wheels, tires, exhaust and custom-designed Paul’s High Performance products are all specifically tuned for maximum performance' Following in the Paul’s High Performance tradition, this GT screams “Record breaker!” while showing off Mustang’s impressive new body styling, which is way ahead of the competition' [ Ford ]

2009 SEMA Preview: Heide Performance Products Dodge Daytona

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:02:58 -0600

Heide Performance Products are just placing teh finishing touches on their custom 2009 Dodge Challenger for the 2009 SEMA Show next week' The vehicle concept is called the Dodge Daytona, which takes the idea of the old SuperBird and Daytona vehicles and making it out of a new supercharged Dodge Challenger' Look for this hot car next week at the SEMA Show' [ HPP ]

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by H&R Special Springs

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:19:02 -0600

H&R Special Springs has taken a new 2010 Mustang and built a time machine that is making the future visible now' Working from awesome new styling cues, H&R brings the future closer; from the personalized colorized wheels and subtle LED lighting accents on the exterior to the luxurious white accents inside, custom tuning is the wave' [ Ford ]

2009 SEMA Preview: 2010 Ford Mustang by 3dCarbon

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:22 -0600

The 3dCarbon Mustang is different from all other Mustangs because it is the true Boy Racer – an award-winning, full-body styling concept that was originally introduced with the 2005 Mustang body style' 3dCarbon introduces the 2010 Boy Racer – an evolution of styling from the old to the new featuring a bold aerodynamic design' The 3d Boy Racer is sure to turn heads' [ Ford ]

Dodge Challenger�s Gone Plum Crazy

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:36:21 -0600

Dodge today announced an exclusive production run of the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and SRT8 featuring the classic Plum Crazy Pearl Coat exterior color' Both Dodge Challenger models deliver the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics — unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful HEMI� V-8 engines and technology — now with an extra dose of nostalgia'

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI by Ken Block Gives Domestics A Run For Their Money

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:29:33 -0600

Although it's not considered a muscle car, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI is one impressive car that would give many domestics a run of their money' What is even more impressive is Ken Block's turbocharged 2'65 liter boxer 4 that produces 565 horse power, 590 foot pounds of torque' Edmunds Inside Line got to test drive Blocks's badass car and covered video of the event' Head on over to the Inside Line page to check out the smoking action'

Win Two FREE Tickets to SEMA Show 2009!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:16:10 -0600

In partnership with Ford Motor Company, MOTORZ TV is giving away a pair of tickets to the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (provided by M80 Marketing on behalf of Ford) which takes place 11/3-11/6' The giveaway ends October 28, 2009 (next Wednesday)' This is open to the general public! Full Story'''

Steeda Builds 2010 Q Series Mustang for 2009 SEMA Show

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:24:23 -0600

A few months ago we teased you with a disguised "sneak peak" of our latest high performance Mustang - now, in advance of it's upcoming official debut in a few short weeks, we are pulling the wraps off and are releasing a much more revealing image of the newest, meanest, and best styled Steeda Mustang to ever rip the asphalt: The 2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series!

Webcam Event: MOTORZ TV Live at SEMA Show 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:59:04 -0600

Last week the big announcement that MOTORZ TV will be live at the SEMA Show hit the news, and it gets even better this week with a brand new announcement that you'll be interested in if you can't make it to Las Vegas for this year's SEMA Show! The entire 3-day-long event will be streamed live (audio & video) to the MOTORZ TV website so you can not only see and hear everything that goes on, but get a bit of a behind-the-scenes look as well! Full Story'''

2010 Saleen S281 To Debut At 2010 SEMA Show

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:17:31 -0600

Saleen Performance Vehicles will be releasing a new 2010 Mustang at this years 2009 SEMA Show' Dubbed S281, actual details about the new Mustang are scarce outside of the three photos uploaded on their Flickr page' [ Autoblog ]

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Will Offer Convertible Option

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:12:43 -0600

In a recent Q&A session on the GM Fastlane Blog , GM CEO Fritz Henderson leaked details of a convertible Camaro that will debut in the first quarter of 2011 as a 2012 model' Reporters asked if it was possible that the convertible option would come any sooner given the heavy demand for the Camaro, at which Henderson relied "no"' Camaro convertible fans will just have to hold out for two more years'

2011 Ford Mustang Getting Powertrain Updates

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:05:11 -0600

Speculation has risen across the net about what options Ford will be revealing at the 2010 Los Angeles auto show' Ford's Global Product Development Chief, Derrick Kuzak, indicated of a new "more powerful, 300+ horsepower base V6 is in the offing, along with the widely-expected 400-horsepower 5'0-liter V8"' Additional rumors include an aluminum block version of the current 5'4 liter supercharged V8 found in the Shelby GT500, which may show up in 2011' Guess we'll have to wait till the LA auto show' [ Autoblog ]

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Supercharged by Vortech Engineering

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:02:28 -0600

Ever wonder what it's like to drive a Supercharged 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS built by Vortech Engineering? Well Edmunds Inside Line has done just that, stating that the car is "Ripping fast; stupendous sounds; easy to drive"' A full test video is available at their site '

Drop Top Customs Chevrolet Camaro To Make Debut At 2010 SEMA Show

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:03:31 -0600

Drop Top Customs are debuting their custom Chevrolet Camaro at the 2010 SEMA Show and created a YouTube video to show off the hot new car' The price for having one of these custom rides is around $18,000, not including the original sticker price' [ Autoblog ]

Ford Mustang On Track For 2009 Championship Titles

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:12:56 -0600

The car that was "born to race" is doing just that in 2009 and winning races and championships nationwide' The 2009 race season is proving to be a banner year for the Ford Mustang' In addition to celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, the iconic pony car has won two series championships already and is positioned to possibly win championship titles in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Funny Car Series, SCCA Speed World Challenge GT Series, and Formula Drift Professional Drifting Championship Series'

See MOTORZ TV Live at SEMA 2009!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:32:38 -0600

Chris Duke, host of hit automotive DIY show “MOTORZ TV” will perform live installations on Ford vehicles at the Ford Motor Company booth at the SEMA Show 2009 in Las Vegas this November' San Diego, CA, October 15, 2009 — Duke Networks, LLC, producer of the hit DIY automotive show “MOTORZ TV” (www'motorz'tv), is proud to announce that MOTORZ TV Host & Executive Producer Chris Duke has been chosen by eBay Motors and CarDomain Network to exclusively host and perform parts installations on vehicles live at the Ford Motor Company booth during the SEMA Show (www'semashow'com) in Las Vegas, Nevada, this coming November' Full Story'''

Ford and Roush Fenway Racing Reveal 2010 Nationwide Mustang

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:06:23 -0600

A new era of Mustang racing rolled out here today, piloted by an All-American driver and with a returning sponsor familiar to loyal NASCAR fans' Three major events were rolled into one today as Ford teamed up with Roush Fenway Racing and Con-way Freight to unveil the No' 16 Con-way Freight Mustang with driver Colin Braun at Roush Fenway Racing headquarters in Concord, N'C' Ford announced in July that Mustang, the iconic pony car that has raced for all 45 years of its existence, would compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series beginning in July 2010 when a limited rollout of NASCAR’s new car begins at Daytona International Speedway' Today marked the first time the NASCAR Mustang was seen in public'

All-New Chevy Caprice Police Car Reports For Duty In 2011

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:11:14 -0600

An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011' It’s a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a host of specialized equipment and features' Chevrolet made the announcement at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention, in Denver, Colorado' The Caprice PPV will be available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011'

Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang Test Drive

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:01:27 -0600

Our friends over at Autoblog got the chance to test drive the Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang around Fountain Valley, California calling it "one sterling 'Stang"' There are only 45 available with a price tag that retails at $89,950, and all are sold through Galpin Motors of Southern California' The vehicle's styling was completely rolled, smoothing out the body lines and hiding power under each panel' To check out this silver bullet, head on over to Autoblog '

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Getting Production Increase

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 06:54:14 -0600

Automotive News is reporting that General Motors is considering increasing production of four vehicles, one of which is the new 2010 Camaro' With a demand being set for the Camaro, GM is planning to add a third shift to one of their plants on Ontario' Good news for factory workers' [ Auto News ]

Custom 2010 Camaro Constructed for Competition in 2010 Formula DRIFT Championship

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 06:51:07 -0600

BR Racing by Luke Lonberger in partnership with Conrad Grunewald Racing reveal they are in the process of building a 2010 Camaro SS in preparation for the 2010 Formula DRIFT Championship competition' "I am very excited to be able to drive such an iconic American muscle car in the Formula DRIFT Championship," said Conrad Grunewald, driver and owner of Conrad Grunewald Racing' "Our main goal is to have the Camaro ready for the 2009 SEMA show but our preseason testing should start immediately after the show' I have a great amount of confidence that BR Racing and Luke Lonberger can build this Camaro into a highly competitive car and I look forward to getting back out on the track'"

Hurst Performance Auctioning Custom Camaro on eBay

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 06:41:02 -0600

SEMA, in cooperation with General Motors and Hurst Performance Vehicles, announced today that it will auction the first pre-production HURST/Camaro prior to the 2009 SEMA Show' The proceeds are to benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, a program that fosters industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket' The car will be auctioned on eBay Motors during the two weeks prior to the show'