Chrysler Group LLC will reopen its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit for the production of the next-generation SRT Viper.
With the plant’s reopening, nearly 150 jobs—both hourly and salaried—will return to the City of Detroit, according to a press release. The Conner facility was idled when production of the Dodge Viper ended in July 2010.
“The next generation Viper will make its return to the product lineup in late 2012 as a 2013 model,” said Ralph Gilles, president and chief executive officer – SRT brand and motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. “We’re extremely excited that our [...]
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Cars without CD players will become the norm in the next five years, according to Automotive News.
Around 331,000 cars will be sold without CD players by the end of this year, said to John Canali, an analyst for the research company Stratacom. Canali expects that number to jump to 12.1 million vehicles by 2018.
Why the change? Consumers are using their CD players less often and are instead opting to use their [...]
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The MRT TKO is on the road. She was picked up by Ford last week to head to the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. The TKO along with the creator, Scott Hoag, will be onsite at the Ford Display. If you are heading to the Auction make sure to stop by Ford and get a first hand look at this SEMA Award Winning V6 Race Car. [...]
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News Release, Scott Black, January 10,2012
To honor its 50th Anniversary, Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., is unleashing a new line of Anniversary Edition Shelby GTS, GT350 and Super Snake Vehicles. Only 50 white and 50 black of each post title Shelby model will be manufactured, making it an instant collectors item and an iconic piece of automotive history.
“Few thought that Shelby American would make it in the car business for 50 years,” said Carroll Shelby. “We built the first Cobra in a rented garage and then GT350′s in an old hanger. But our company is still here, manufacturing the best cars that I’ve ever made. The next 50 years will be even better for Shelby American”.
The Shelby American name is synonymous with high performance worldwide. Over the past five decades, the company has relentlessly pushed the envelope with a string of superior vehicles and parts.
“Our Golden Anniversary is a remarkable milestone worthy of this limited edition line of Shelby Vehicles,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “On the heels of the unprecedented sellout of our 50th Anniversary Edition Cobra 289, we expect demand for these new Shelby’s to be strong.”
Only 50 white and 50 black 50th Anniversary Edition cars are available; each will boast [...]
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Ford Escape, Best Selling Utility Vehicle
U.S. sales of the Ford brand topped 2 million vehicles by December 30 for the first time since 2007. Ford said it became the first automotive brand to hit the 2 million mark since 2007.
“With gasoline prices tracking higher than last year, customers continue to move toward smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, whether they are passenger cars or utilities,” said Erich Merkle, Ford’s sales analysis manager.
Ford’s smallest utility, the Escape, has achieved record sales volumes this year and Ford said it is America’s best-selling utility vehicle.
Overall, Ford brand small cars are on pace to post an increase of more than 20% this year. The automaker said its Ford-brand utilities are tracking to post more than a 30% gain.
In other Ford news, Ford formally discontinued production of its [...]
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Can you believe that 50 years ago, Carrol Shelby created the first Cobra and founded his company? The Shelby name has become the cornerstone of high performance. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than a National Tour across the United States. The year-long salute in 2012 will commemorate when Carroll Shelby founded Shelby American in 1962, with many of the upcoming highlights featured in the Shelby Annual.
“We’ve planned a whirl-wind tour across the United States, much like the original Shelby Caravan in the mid-1960s. It will celebrate this incredible 50 year milestone with [...]
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This Poor Mustang
Obviously, they must not have been thinking. Because who in their right mind would do this to their Mustang?! I can’t believe I live in the same state as The Horny Mustang (yes, it has a name) and haven’t seen it appear at any of the Car Shows. Everyone has their own idea of how to mod a car, you sure don’t want to look the same as the guy driving next to you. I bet this guy never has that problem!! Not only is this deer head attached to the back of his car, but it also sings! Yes, I said it, the deer sings. Check out the video
HERE And what would you think a deer on the back of a Mustang would sing? [...]
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Article by Patrick Rall featured at The Mustang Source
We’re not going to lie to you: SEMA happened. And it happened a while ago. But just cause a car show goes by more than a month ago, it doesn’t mean the cars stop being awesome, does it? Heck no! It is in that spirit of awesome that we felt compelled to share our list of Top 5 Mustangs at the all-industry SEMA show.
The Ford Mustang is very easily among the most widely featured models in and around the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but we sorted through the masses (it took us a while, whatever) and have picked out five special Stangs that proved to be show-stoppers in their own right. Just click on the image to make it big n’ pretty.
The Ring Brothers 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback – while the modern Mustangs are one of the most popular show vehicles at SEMA, Royal Purple and the customization experts from the Ring Brothers brought out this incredible 1965 Mustang Fastback with the help of superstar wrestled and vintage car collector Bill Goldberg. This gorgeous ’65 Mustang was modified in literally every way, including [...]
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We are proud to announce a partnership between Grant Products and MRT. Grant Products is the leading manufacturer of custom steering wheels for many different types of vehicles. Grant products is dedicated to innovative fresh designs where comfort and quality are not compromised. It is Grant’s goal to offer the world steering wheels and accessories that exceed all expectations and delivers the very best to the enthusiast.
Grant Products produces wheels that are designed for the automotive aftermarket, racing, golf cars and utility vehicles, the marine industry, heavy duty trucks, and the RV/Motorhome industry. Grant’s newest products include an expanded offering of steering wheels for air bagged equipped vehicles.
In 2010, Grant enhanced their offering of [...]
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MRT TKO SEMA 2011
The 2012 Ford Mustang V6 “TKO” by MRT Performance is a street-legal track-day road racer loaded with everything it takes to knock out the competition. A ProCharger air-to-air supercharger package, MRT stainless steel exhaust system and Ford Racing Performance Parts rear axle push the 3.7L 4V ti-VCT V6 engine over 400 horsepower. An H&R performance suspension with MRT-tuned chassis, 6 piston Baer Brakes with 14″ rotors and MRT brake ducts with cooling fans ensure exciting track day sessions yet surprisingly civilized everyday performance.
The MRT TKO made its debut at the 2011 SEMA Show in the Ford Booth, which takes place in Las Vegas, NV. The TKO has been awarded with the 2011 Outstanding SEMA Design Achievement Award! Thanks to all of the sponsors and the team who worked many late nights to make this all happen!
We are proud to announce that Scott Hoag and the TKO have been selected to participate in [...]
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Chrysler Group LLC will reopen its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit for the production of the next-generation SRT Viper.
