Tim Healey, Contributing Writer
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Ford provided Motor Trend with video footage of the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, and the venerable buff book put it on YouTube for all to enjoy.
Take a look below to see the new Boss...
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Mustang Owner Installs iPad In His Car
We've heard that iPad owners can be a tad obsessive, but this is bordering on the ridiculous. Or the ridiculously awesome. Here's the story: A customer ordered a 5.0 GT with navigation and Sync, and when the car arrived with Sync but without nav, instead of asking to have the mistake rectified by...
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Two Dealers Offering Mega Horsepower Custom Camaros
In a throwback to the muscle-car glory days, two Chevrolet dealers are using GM factory parts and the General Motors ordering system to create custom Camaros that pump out as much as 700 horsepower. Not all of the parts are Camaro parts--some appear to come straight out of the Corvette catalog...
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Motor Trend Picks Mustang As The Best V-6 Pony Car
Comparison tests are the life blood of the enthusiast magazines--aka "buff books"--and for its February 2011 issue, Motor Trend has picked the 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 as tops over the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Dodge Challenger. This isn't exactly a surprise, as the Mustang...
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Death Of Custom Mustang Builder Remains A Mystery
Joseph Gosinski, a California-based Mustang customizer, was found dead in his shop on Christmas Eve. The 44-year-old was shot in the chest in his Torrance, California shop. Police don't suspect robbery in the death of the Chicane Sport Tuning owner. Indeed, there are few leads so far. There has...
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VIDEO: Mustang Sings Christmas Carols
Feeling the post Christmas blahs? Want to hear a few more Christmas carols before the new year? Perhaps with a muscle car edge? Well, this amazing singing Mustang uses its engine to hum the first few bars of "Silent Night." Sure, it might be a well-produced fake, but it's pretty fun. Check it out...
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This is an 850 horsepower engine that was destined to end up in a customized Mustang. Or was, rather.
The engine was on its seventh dynamometer test when it gave up the ghost in spectacular fashion....
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Ford Admits Camaro Sales Will Outpace Mustang In 2010
The numbers don't lie, and Ford has conceded what we already suspected--the Chevrolet Camaro will outsell the Ford Mustang in 2010. Through the end of November, Chevy had sold 75,685 Camaros, compared to 68,264 Mustangs (Dodge sold 33,461 Challengers). So barring a run on Mustangs during this final...
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Stolen Mustang Has Been Recovered And Is Being Rebuilt
Right as Mike Gomez put the finishing touches on the 1969 Mustang he and his wife Sheri were restoring, a thief hopped in and attempted to steal it. Gomez tried to stop him, suffering a broken foot in the process. The thief crashed into a brick wall, and the car was totaled. Gomez's insurance...
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Ford Mustang Is AutoTrader's Most Searched Car Of 2010
Over the past year, the most searched car on AutoTrader.com has been the Ford Mustang. You'd think that in a down economy, with many consumers shifting their tastes in a more practical direction, that people would be browsing for less-expensive cars and trucks. And yes, Ford's F-150 and Toyota's...
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HAM Radio Fans Helped Chevrolet Come Up With Unique Antenna Solution For Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Jalopnik has a nice piece detailing how Chevrolet decided to mount the AM/FM radio antenna on the upcoming Camaro convertible on the rear decklid spoiler in response to complaints for Camaro enthusiasts about the possible use of a traditional whip antenna. We won't go into deep detail--you can surf...
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Mustang Golf Cart Found On Ebay
Whoever said golf carts need to be slow? Not the owners of the three Shelby Mustang GT500KR golf carts, one of which is for sale on eBay. Powered by an electric motor and capable of 60 mph (though governed to 45 mph), the top bid came in at $15,200 (bidding has ended). This for a custom golf cart...
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Police in Southern California have reunited the owner of a 1973 Chevrolet Camaro with his car--which was stolen 27 years ago.
Nevada resident Robert Andrews reported the car stolen from Santa Ana,...
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2012 Ford Mustang GT To Cost Slightly Less
Pricing details for the 2012 Ford Mustang are beginning to leak out, and the news is mixed. The good news first: The base Mustang GT sees its price slashed by $500. The bad news: Prices for the V-6 Premium and GT Premium models go up. The Shelby GT500 stays the same. The base GT's cut means that...
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First Look: 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
We've already brought you a preview of Ford's 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang--a purpose-built drag-racer--and now we have the official skinny from Ford. Priced at $91,900 for the entry-level version and $103,980 for a fully-loaded model, the 2012 Cobra Jet will be available in three colors: Winner White...
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Camaro About To Win Pony-car Sales Race For First Time In 25 Years
According to Camaro5, the Camaro is about to outpace the Mustang in sales for the first time in 25 years. Through November, the Camaro has sold 75,685 units while the Mustang has sold 68,264. The Mustang has been on top of the sales heap for a long time, so if the Camaro hangs on and pulls out the...
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Ford Racing Will Sell Some Boss 302 Parts In Its Parts Catalog
If you're looking to create a hybrid between your non-Boss Mustang and the real deal, take heart: Ford's Racing Performance Parts catalog will sell certain Boss parts. Available through Ford Racing dealers, those parts include the Recaro seats and the front splitter from Laguna Seca models, along...
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2012 Boss Mustang Pricing Revealed
Ford still hasn't officially announced pricing for the 2012 Boss Mustang, but a few forum posts have shed some light on the subject. It appears that the 2012 Boss Mustang will start at $40,995 (including destination) and the Laguna Seca Package will retail for $47,990. Options available for the...
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Illegal street racing is something that no one should ever attempt.
That's especially true considering that many drag strips now allow drivers to test their cars on the track in a controlled and...
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VIDEO: Street Race Between Mustang And Camaro Leads To Crash
Illegal street racing is stupid and dangerous, especially in this era of sanctioned "run what ya brung" nights at drag strips all over the country. The problem with street racing isn't just that some participants have even less skill than they have brains. It's that the environment is uncontrolled...
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VIDEO: Shelby Mustang Engine Explodes During Dynamomter Test
This video will hurt Mustang lovers--with the possible exception of those who REALLY love fire. On the other hand, I can hear Camaro fan-boys snickering. This particular 2008 Shelby GT500 was dubbed "Blue Diamond" by its owner, and thanks to a bunch of modifications, including a supercharger...
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2012 Shelby GT500 Pricing Details Leaked
Details about the 2012 Shelby GT500 are leaking out, including the price of entry for the super snake. Mustangs Evolution has the skinny on next Shelby, including base prices of $49,495 for the coupe and $54,495 for the convertible. This information came to light via a leaked order guide for the...
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Will Chevrolet Offer Factory Delivery For The Z28?
Factory delivery programs--in which prospective buyers of a certain car visit the factory where the car is built and take delivery--have been around for some time. Now, one Camaro fan site is wondering if Chevrolet would get into the act with the 2012 Camaro Z28. Camaro5, one of the more dedicated...
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Found On Ebay: Mustang Wagon
There has never been a Ford Mustang station wagon, but there have been many conversions done on the aftermarket. This particular one combines a 1967 Ford Country Squire roof with what appears to be a 1968 Mustang Coupe. Under the hood is a 302 engine with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and an...
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