Muscle Car Blog News

TrainhornsDelivered.com Offers Train Horns For Muscle Cars Too

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:15:16 -0600

A company by the name of www'trainhornsdelivered'com is now offering train horns for muscle cars! Although they are usually found on trains and semi trucks as safety tools, the popular mod can also be added to your Ford Mustang GT, Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Challenger'

NASCAR Facility Sending First Car to Barrett-Jackson Auction for Charity

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:01:24 -0600

The change at 311 Branson Mill Road in Level Cross, N'C', a facility that has produced more race winners than any other shop in the history of NASCAR, is amazing' The employees of a newly-formed Petty's Garage are transplanting that legacy of success into a new endeavor producing performance automobiles there' The first car from the historic garage will be a custom 2009 Dodge Challenger to be sold for charity at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in January 2010'

SMS 570X Dodge Challenger Is One Beast Of A Muscle Car

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:55:02 -0600

Automotive blogging Juggernaut Autoblog got the chance to drive SMS' new 700 horsepower 570X Dodge Challenger and by the attitude of their review, it looks like it's a badass car' While the exterior styling is a bit different, it's what is under the hood that counts' Head on over to Autoblog to check out their test drive '

Ford Announces New 2011 Police Interceptor

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:13:22 -0600

Ford Motor Company announced today it will produce an all-new purpose-built Police Interceptor specially designed and engineered to replace the Ford Crown Victoria law enforcement vehicle lineup in 2011' The new Ford Police Interceptor is being developed in conjunction with Ford’s Police Advisory Board, which provided input during the past 14 months on key vehicle attributes, such as safety, performance, durability, driver convenience and comfort' The new Police Interceptor will be offered without interruption when production of the Ford Crown Victoria ends in late 2011'

Pontiac G8 GXP Down To 16 Cars Left

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:11:44 -0600

According to their Twitter account , Pontiac is down to only 16 G8 GXP's left in dealer stock around the entire country which marks a sad day for performance fans' Other vehicles in stock include 570 G8 GT's, 1,500 G5's, 400 Torrent's, 139 Solstice Coupe base models and 160 GXP models, 350 Vibe's (no one cares about the Vibe), and 530 G6 GXP's' What made the G8 GXP so bad ass? The fact it has a 402-horsepower LS3 V-8 that kicks out a 0 to 60 MPH time in 4'7 seconds' Not too shabby' [ Jalopnik ]

Saleen Reveals 2010 Saleen S281

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:05:32 -0600

Saleen Performance Vehicles today unveiled the first in its 2010 premiere line of high-performance cars, the 2010 Saleen S281' This is the second Saleen vehicle launched this year, following the 2010 435S introduced in August'

Ford Hosts Gamers To Compete Against Virtual Lap Times

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:46:30 -0600

Ford recently took a group of gamers out to the desert who have played endless hours of the popular console game Need for Speed SHIFT, to compete head to head with their virtual lap times in their profiles' Testing a handful of 2010 Ford Mustang GT's, watch the video below to see the results of Ford's test' [ Jalopnik ]

Ford Introduces Industry First Inflatable Seat Belts To Enhance Rear Seat Safety

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:21:06 -0600

Ford Motor Company is bringing to market the world’s first automotive inflatable seat belts, combining attributes of traditional seat belts and air bags to provide an added level of crash safety protection for rear seat occupants' The advanced restraint system is designed to help reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear seat passengers, often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to such injuries'

GM Performance Parts Improves eCommerce Store

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:02:37 -0600

GM Performance Parts’ eCommerce store at www'gmperformanceparts'com has been revamped to improve accessibility and pricing comparisons for all the parts available online' Starting Nov' 3, 2009, customers can view the pricing from all participating GM Performance Parts (GMPP) eCommerce dealers, as well as search for parts by location or price'

Chevrolet Hits The SEMA Show With Five Inspired Concepts Of The Red-Hot Sports Coupe

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 05:01:03 -0600

Chevrolet unveiled five dramatic Camaro concepts at the annual automotive aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA Convention, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance'

Dodge Introduces Challenger For NASCAR Nationwide Series

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:56:57 -0600

Dodge Motorsports today revealed the Dodge Challenger as the “New Car” for the NASCAR Nationwide Series and announced an expansion of its partnership with Penske Racing beginning in 2010' Dodge will provide support for Penske Racing’s two-car operation in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, in addition to Penske’s three teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series'

2010 Cobra Jet Mustang Continues Turnkey Race Car Program

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:02:33 -0600

Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford’s Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph' The 40th Anniversary 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang lived up to the legend of the original, duplicating the NHRA Winternationals victory in 2009 and dominating drag strips across the land'

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 ]