Tim Healey, Contributing Writer
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It seems like there is a factory Mustang for everyone these days. There's the V-6 version for those who want a lot of power without high insurance premiums and high fuel-economy penalties, the GT...
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VIDEO: Mustang Slot Car Track At Ford Display At 2010 Los Angeles Auto ShowFor those of you attending the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show over the weekend, you might want to check out this slot-car track at Ford's display. Here's some video of it in action from last week's press days.
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Ford Allows Facebook Fans To Name V-6 Mustang Performance PackageFord is continuing to use social media to strengthen its connection with consumers, this time by allowing customers to choose a new name for the Mustang V-6 Performance Package. Mustang's Facebook fans will be asked to submit names that will appeal both to racing and all-around sports-car elements...
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Video: Lingenfelter Camaro Runs The Quarter Mile In Under Nine SecondsWe already covered the Lingenfelter Camaro that ran the quarter mile in a tick over nine seconds. Now we have video of one that clocked in just a tick under nine. This Lingenfelter LS9-powered 2010 Camaro SS broke the 9-second barrier at Maryland International Raceway by posting a 8.997 second mark...
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Video: Previous-Generation Camaro Destroyed By 1,500 Pounds Of Used Cell PhonesUsing YouTube as an advertising outlet is nothing new anymore, and cell-phone recycler Pace Butler has produced an ad in which a fourth-generation Camaro meets its demise by having 1,500 pounds of old cell phones dropped on it from above. According to a post on Jalopnik, the Camaro wasn't running...
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2012 Boss Mustang Track Key DetailedOne interesting piece of technology that from the upcoming 2012 Boss Mustang that deserves a closer look is the Track Key. Available through Ford dealers, the Track Key adds Ford's TracMode powertrain control software. The software gives the car full race calibration and two-stage launch control...
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There weren't many Challengers at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, but I snapped a few shots of the two Challengers--one a 2010, one a 2011--that were on the floor. I know there are only four pics...
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Photo Gallery: Mustangs At The 2010 Los Angeles Auto ShowThe star of the Mustang portion of the Ford display at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show was the 2012 Boss Mustang, but there were plenty of other goodies around, such as cutaway bits and pieces of the Boss. Take a peek above for a gallery of what Ford brought to L.A.
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VIDEO: 2012 Boss Mustang Revs Up At 2010 Los Angeles Auto ShowWant to see video of the 2012 Boss Mustang being revved on the dynamometer? Want to question my sanity for standing in front of the car instead of on the side? Well, here you go. This is the sound of the Boss at full-boat fury, in simulated drag-strip conditions. Can't wait to see it in action on...
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Photo Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet CamaroHere's a peek at the Camaros that Chevrolet had on display on the floor at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. There weren't many Camaros on display--two convertibles and a coupe--but I shot some pics of what's on the show floor, so those who can't make it to the show during the public days can get a...
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Unveiled: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ConvertibleLOS ANGELES--Chevrolet kicked off the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show by formally introducing the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. There weren't a lot of new details--Chevy has already released information on the car's specs and pricing. But I did spend a few minutes chatting with John Fitzpatrick...
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First Drive: 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392I had the chance to drive a few laps at California's Infineon Raceway in the new 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 last week, and while this report will be short (My drive was limited to just a few hot laps), I'll do my best to make it informative. We've already published the details on the...
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The lucky few who purchase a 2012 Boss Mustang--and from what we've heard, it will be few--will also get the chance to participate in the Boss Track Attack program. This program will be offered by...
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First Look: Tjin Edition MustangOne of the Mustangs that Ford brought to SEMA is the Tjin Edition. Built by custom builder Neil Tjin, this Mustang is based on a 2011 Mustang GT. The car has a custom DuMont Cromax Pro paint job and body kit, supplied by L&R Paint and Body, which is based in Orange, CA. Add to that a custom...
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Video: Lingenfelter LS9 Camaro Nearly Breaks Nine Seconds In The Quarter MileWe've seen Mustangs that can break nine seconds in the quarter-mile, and now we know of at least one aftermarket Camaro that is coming close to breaking nine seconds as well. This LS9-powered Lingenfelter Camaro with the six-speed manual transmission came very close to breaking the nine-second...
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2012 Ford Mustang Boss To Be Priced Around $40,000?We've already heard rumors about the 2012 Boss Mustang's production numbers, and now we are getting word regarding pricing for the upcoming pony car. Mustangs Daily is reporting that the 2012 Boss will check in at around $40,000. The site arrived at this figure after a contest--the Mustang Dream...
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Video: Chevrolet Talks About The Camaro SSX ConceptOne of the Camaros that Chevrolet brought to SEMA was the Camaro SSX Concept, and now we have video of John Fitzpatrick, the marketing manager for Chevrolet performance cars, and Gary Mulder, the builder of GM Performance Division Concept cars, talking about it and the Corvette Z06X concept. Enjoy...
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Want A Camaro Personal Computer? Chevy Has You CoveredYou already have a Camaro--or two--in the driveway. You have a plethora of Chevrolet memorabilia in your garage. And yet, you still feel like something is missing in your home. Well, perhaps a Chevrolet Camaro computer will be just what you're looking for. How better to cruise through the various...
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The SEMA show isn't only about new iron. Sometimes its about newer iron disguised as old iron, as in the case of Retrobuilt's 1969 Shelby GT 500CS.
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First Look: SEMA Pony Girl MustangWe already brought you a preview, but now we have some more details on the Pony Girl Mustang being shown off at SEMA. Built by Creations 'n Chrome to raise awareness for breast cancer, the Pony Girl Mustang sports more than just a pink paint job. The car has a Vortech supercharger, a nitrous-oxide...
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Preview: Chevrolet Camaros At SEMAChevrolet has released information on the four Camaros it is bringing to this week's SEMA show in Las Vegas, and here's the skinny. First up, we have the Synergy Series 2011 Camaro. Chevy is going to be releasing a special-edition Camaro every year, with each car showing different approaches to...
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2011 Dodge Challenger Pricing ReleasedWe've already brought you news about the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and the 2011 Dodge Challenger V-6, and now we know how much each model will set you back. If you want the Challenger looks but don't need the honkin' V-8, you can pick up a 305-horsepower V-6 SE for a base price of $24,670, and...
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Camaro Beating Challenger And Mustang In Hottest SEMA Car VoteFor the first time ever, SEMA is running an awards contest for "hottest" vehicle, and the Camaro is beating both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in the voting. The votes are submitted through SEMA's website, and SEMA officials are saying that the Camaro leads the voting by a large margin...
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Preview: Ford Mustangs At SEMAThere will be plenty of ponies in Las Vegas next week at the annual SEMA show, as Ford plans to bring nine modified Mustangs to the show. Nine. That's right, enough Mustangs to field a baseball team, if cars could play baseball (Forgive the metaphor, but it is late in the workday). The first...
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