Shelby Automobiles will use newly developed Ford Racing GT500 performance packs to help transform a limited number of 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500's into fire breathing "Super Snake" coupes. Working together at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and in Dearborn, Ford Racing and Team Shelby developed the aggressive suspension and engine package specifically for the car. Tuning options will range from a warranted 600 HP V8 to over 725 HP (unwarranted). Read More »

Legendary automotive designer, Chip Foose, has made his dream car a reality - the Foose Coupe. Originally an idea of Chip's while attending the Art Center College of Design more than 16 years ago, the Foose Coupe is now offered as a limited production vehicle. The open wheeled hot rod is a piece of rolling art that is as powerful as it is distinctive. The car blends elements of a '33 Ford coupe and a '70 'Cuda, as well as other classic cars into a design that is pure Foose. Read More »

Steve Saleen, founder and vice chairman at Saleen Inc., announced his official retirement from the company's executive team. Mr. Saleen will step down from the company's day-to-day operations but will continue to act as corporate spokesperson and ambassador for the brand. Read More »

Coming this summer, Nissan will offer enthusiasts a modified version of its popular sports car: the 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z. This marks the first time the NISMO package is available for the 350Z and will be available right from your local Nissan dealer. The 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z will come with both styling and performance upgrades. Featuring an aggressive front fascia with chin spoiler, side skirts, an extended rear fascia with underbody diffuser and a rear wing, the NISMO 350Z produces additional aerodynamic downforce to provide enhanced cornering and handling performance. Read More »

The 2007 Barrett-Jackson auction certainly seemed to be the year of the muscle car. Total sales were just short of $112 million with the top vehicles consisting of a 1966 Shelby Cobra Super Snake that sold for $5.5 million, a 1969 Camaro LZ1 that sold for $880,000, a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang that sold for $605,000, and a 1967 Mustang Fastback that sold for $317,000. Not only have the value of these cars skyrocketed, but the cost to restore these cars has also increased significantly. Some of these cars are now more than 40 years old and rust may have eaten away the car to the point where it could cost $20,000 or $30,000 just to repair the sheet metal. Now there is another option in the form of reproduction steel bodies. There are several sheet metal reproductions including a 1967 Mustang fastback, 1969 Camaro coupe and convertible, and a 1957 Chevy convertible. Read More »

Porsche has finally taken the wraps off of its new 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The new Cabriolet will offer all the performance you expect from Porsche with the driving comfort and fun of a convertible. As with the 911 Turbo Coupé, the Cabriolet will also be powered by a 3.6 liter six-cylinder "?boxer' engine with biturbo turbocharging and Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG). The powerplant already generates 480 hp and 460 lb.-ft of tourque. And with the new, optional "Sport Chrono Turbo Package", which includes an overboost function, up to 505 lb.-ft or torque is possible. The manual transmission version can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. With Tiptronic S the time can be cut to 3.5 seconds. The top track speed for both models is 193 mph. Read More »

So, you think 500 hp in your Z06 is not enough? Well, Vortech Engineering, LLC has the solution for you with their new charge cooled supercharging system. Read More »

Whipples superchargers are now available directly from Whipple in several new colors. Read More »

It seems not too long ago, to improve the sound of your car audio system you could simply swap out the factory radio with any number of upgraded aftermarket systems. These days, that may no longer be an easy task. Odd shaped factory head units and electronics that integrate with many other systems within the vehicle beyond the audio system make swapping the factory radio next to impossible. Fortunately, the aftermarket is stepping up with OEM integration systems from companies such as Alpine, Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio, Kenwood, Audio Control and Scosche that allow you to add aftermarket audio systems into your vehicle while retaining the factory head unit. Read More »

Thirty years ago, the Bandit was hired to run a tractor-trailer full of beer over county lines while in hot pursuit by the pesky Buford T. Justice. "Smokey and the Bandit" celebrates its 30th anniversary and what better way to pay homage to the great Bandit then to build a series of 1977 Trans Ams. YearOne and Burt Reynolds are teaming up to build a limited number of these black and gold muscle cars. Read More »