Tim Healey, Contributing Writer

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Tim Healey was formerly an associate editor at Consumer Guide Automotive in Chicago. Before that he worked in the automotive industry as a service consultant for several different dealerships. Tim has a Master's of Arts in Journalism from DePaul University in Chicago and in his spare time enjoys the Chicago White Sox, running, and exploring Chicago. The 29-year old grew up in suburban Chicago and claims his first word was "’Vette," as in "Corvette." He's been around the industry in one capacity or another for most of his life, and he feels most at home behind the wheel of something fun and sporty on a suburban back road on a lazy summer day.

Articles

  • Leave it to the upcoming SEMA show to bring out some interesting custom concepts.

    When the Chevrolet Camaro was reborn recently, there was no Pontiac Firebird version, primarily since Pontiac ceased...

  • Is A Turbocharged Mustang On The Way?

    Spy shots of a turbocharged Mustang have hit the Web, and this car doesn't appear to be a one-off SEMA special. Inside Line, the in-house blog for Edmund's, has shots of what appears to be a turbocharged 'Stang. How did Inside Line arrive at that conclusion? Well, the exterior has some minor...

  • Video: Drag Racing Mustang Goes Flying

    This Mustang, driven by Dennis Bailey, went flying at the Outlaw Radial Tire Championship in Georgia last weekend. Bailey was unhurt, but the incident was captured on photo and video. We're glad Bailey is unhurt. If you're into flying Mustangs, then this might be the video for you. [Competition...

  • Eibach To Bring 2011 Mustang Show Car To SEMA

    SEMA is a week away, and the previews keep coming. This time, thanks to Mustangs Daily, we are getting a look at the planned Eibach 2011 Mustang SEMA show car. As one might expect from a company that makes its living producing suspension kits for the aftermarket, the Eibach car will be showing off...

  • 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Details Revealed

    We've already brought you the details on the upcoming 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8, but now we have confirmation from Chrysler on the final numbers. Now dubbed SRT8 392, the top-line Challenger will be powered by a 6.4-liter V-8 that makes 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. That's an improvement...

  • Ford Issues Service Bulletin For 2011 Mustang

    Ford has issued a technical service bulletin for 2011 Mustangs, due to problems with the fuel pump and fuel gauge.These problems affect both the V-6 and GT models. In a nutshell, the problem involves false readings from the fuel gauge, which in some cases may have the reading drop from half-full to...

  • The first production 2011 Shelby GT350s began rolling off the line last week, and based on photos posted on Mustangs Daily, it appears that the first units to hit the streets have the...

  • Video: Ben Collins Does a Burnout In Hennessey Camaro

    Former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins was recently in Colombia helping General Motors and Hennessey Performance celebrate the launch of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro in that country. Since a Hennessey dealer is the official GM importer for Colombia, it only made sense to invite the former Stig to show off...

  • Details Of 2011 Dodge Challenger V-6 Revealed

    We've already said that the 2011 Dodge Challenger will have a 305-horsepower V-6 engine. Now we know some more details. The Pentastar V-6 is Chrysler's newest V-6, and it is set to replace most of the current models' V-6s. In the case of the 2011 Challenger, the engine checks in at 3.6 liters. It's...

  • Video: Chevy Teases Its SEMA Exhibit

    We've already had a peek at the eight Camaros that Chevrolet plans to bring to the SEMA show in Las Vegas next week. Now we can take a slighter deeper look, thanks to a video that Chevrolet has released. The short video is mostly a teaser, but it might be worth a look for Camaro fans. In other SEMA...

  • European Custom Builder Working on FIA Spec Camaro

    When one thinks of Camaros, European race cars probably aren't the first mental association. But a European tuner company might be changing that. According to a post from Pfadt Racing Engineering on the Camaro5 forums, Fast Forward Motorsports in Belgium is working on a Camaro that will be built to...

  • GM Shows Off SEMA Camaros, Allows Facebook Users To Vote For Best One

    General Motors is showing off eight Camaros that it will show off at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manfacturer's Association) show in Las Vegas next month, and giving Camaro fans a chance to vote on which one they like the best. The voting takes place on the company's Facebook page, and the winning...

  • Evolution Performance has posted a video of one of its modified 2011 Ford Mustangs hitting the drag strip--and achieving a time of 8.89 seconds at 147 miles per hour.

    Mustangs Daily has the whole...

  • 2012 Camaro Z28 May Be Unveiled In Detroit--Or Not

    The upcoming Camaro Z28 has had Internet forums abuzz for a while now, and the latest report on Camaro5 may have had some Camaro fans searching for flights to Detroit in January--at least until one forum member who appears to work for GM shot that rumor down. The story goes like this: A forum...

  • Video: Ford Design Chief Hints At What's In Store For 2014 Mustang

    The crew over at Mustangs Daily has a video from the Paris Auto Show where Ford design chief J Mays hints at what the company might have in store for the 50th anniversary of the Mustang in 2014, as well as a transcription of those parts of the interview. Mays reveals very little, but he does say...

  • Video Review: Dodge Challenger

    Car reviews in text form are great, but whether online or in print, you can't see the car move. Wait a minute--that's not totally true. While print is limited to still photography, we in the online world can use video. And here at High Gear Media, we have a few video reviews in our library. Let's...

  • 2011 Roush Mustang 525R Unveiled

    The next Roush Mustang is here. Dubbed 5XR, this 525-horsepower/465 lb-ft of torque supercharged pony car will be limited to 150 units, each with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. The 525R will be available in both coupe and convertible form, but only with a six-speed manual transmission. A Roush...

  • Shelby Releases Final Specs For 2011 GT350

    Shelby American has released the final specifications for the 2011 GT350, including an option that will net buyers more than 600 horsepower. Built in Las Vegas, the GT350 will be available in both naturally aspirated and supercharged form. Naturally aspirated cars come in standard 2011 Ford Mustang...

  • You want 755 horsepower in a Camaro Convertible? Well, Hennessey Performance has something for you--if you're one of the first 24 people to place an order.

    It's the Hennessey HPE700 Camaro SS...

  • Neiman Marcus 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Unveiled

    UPDATE: The Neiman Marcus Camaro Convertible sold out in three minutes after appearing on the Today Show. If you had your sights set on one, well, you might want to try eBay. As I write this, there are still plenty of green leaves on the trees outside, even though it's technically fall. But the...

  • Mopar Unveils 2011 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak

    Want a little Dodge Viper in your Challenger? Well, Mopar (Chrysler's performance division) has obliged. If you have almost $90K ($85,512 to be exact) you can get the 2011 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, which has a Viper V-10 under the hood. The 8.4-liter V-10 isn't exactly the same as the engine in...

  • Fireball Run: The Final Day

    Saturday was the final day of the Fireball Run, and it was also the last time we'd have to face down a track event--this time at Cordova Dragway Park in Cordova, Illinois. But we had to get there first. We departed Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the morning, with only a couple of bonus missions in hand...

  • Fireball Run: Day Two Of The Action

    Things were a bit more settled today, as I felt a little more comfortable with the rhythm of the road at the Fireball Run. As on the day before, I took the while to start the day, with myself and High Gear Media teammate Joel Feder switching seats after lunch. The morning's first mission consisted...

  • 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Pricing Revealed

    Chevrolet has just announced pricing on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, and it's slated to check in at $30,000 for a V-6 model, including the $850 destination fee. That puts it about $2,000 higher than a base 2011 Ford Mustang Convertible, including destination. Little else has been...

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