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Archive for September 2008

Portable Navigation and Hands-free Cellular Phone Capabilities from Alpine

Alpine PND-K3 Portable Navigation


With today’s on-the-go lifestyle, the portable navigation device (PND) is becoming a ubiquitous part of the driving experience. Consumers now demand both exceptional navigation performance and ease-of-use; sleek aesthetics are important, too. Answering this demand, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has created the PND-K3. Read More »
Posted in Mobile Audio & Electronics | No Comments »

Saleen Introduces the Limited Edition Dark Horse

Saleen Dark Horse


Saleen has been on a roll lately. They launched the incredible Saleen / Parnelli Jones Edition Mustang, then the elite 25th Anniversary Sterling Signature Edition , the Dan Gurney supercharged Saleen and the entry level Racecraft brand. Saleen is now adding to their stable of incredibly capable performance vehicles with the 2009 Dark Horse Extreme Edition. Read More »
Posted in Ford | 2 Comments »

GM Announces the First Performance Parts and Accessories for the 2010 Camaro.

2010 Camaro Ground Effects and Body Kit


GM announced a suite of performance and appearance parts for the 2010 Camaro, at the Indy ’08 Back at the Brickyard event. Read More »
Posted in GM | No Comments »

Want To Get 40 MPG From a 600 Horsepower Corvette?

Twin Turbo Corvette


If you’re reading this Blog, chances are you’re always looking for ways to increase the performance of your ride. Unfortunately, $4 a gallon gas has made us much more selective when choosing our performance mods. However, there could be a solution. Read More »
Posted in GM | No Comments »

Super Chevy Magazine Project American Heroes 2008

Project American Heroes Camaro by Super Chevy Magazine


If you were at the 2007 SEMA show you probably caught a glimpse of an amazing blue and silver 1957 Chevy convertible just outside the convention entrance. This beautiful automobile was a project from Super Chevy Magazine, along with 44 top aftermarket companies, to support the men and women of the Armed Forces. The car was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach Florida and netted a $130,000.00 donation to the Armed Forces Foundation and their hard work and support of our veterans. Read More »
Posted in GM | 1 Comment »

Chrysler Could Sell Viper Brand to Roush or Saleen.

Dodge Viper


Car and Driver magazine has recently reported that Chrysler Vice Chairman and President, Jim Press, said he hopes to sell the dying Viper brand. With a focus on turning a profit, Chrysler no longer has an interest in the hand-built Dodge Viper, which has had annual sales drop to 100. Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

3M to Acquire Car Care Products Manufacturer, Meguiar’s Inc.

3M buys Meguiar's Car Care Products


3M recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Meguiar’s Inc., the 100-year-old family business that manufactures the leading Meguiar’s brand of car care products for cleaning and protecting automotive surfaces. Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

Import Car Performance Parts Manufacturer, Trust (GReddy), Files Bankruptcy

Trust Company Japanese Headquarters


Japan’s largest credit research company, Teikoku Databank, announced that Japanese automotive performance parts manufacturer, Trust Co. LTD., filed for bankruptcy today. Read More »
Posted in Sport Compact | No Comments »

Economy Meets Performance with the HKS Honda Fit Turbo Kit

Honda Fit


Honda hit a home run when it released the Fit to the U.S. market. In 2007, both Motor Trend and Road and Track magazines performed comparison tests between the Fit, Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa with Fit being the clear winner. Motor Trend calls the Fit "the right choice for the enthusiast who wants a car that handles twisties as well as it does chores, saves gas, and eases your budget." Road and Track said the Fit is "the most fun to drive" of the three. Read More »
Posted in Sport Compact | No Comments »

Award Winning Ringbrothers Bring a Unique Look to the Shelby GT500

Ringbrothers Shelby GT500


Gary Bowers owns Producers Supply Co., an oilfield supply company in Waynesburg, PA. Not long ago, Gary was visiting his local Ford dealership to purchase a few new work trucks. He wanted to update his fleet with trucks that would match his corporate colors of orange, black and white. While in the showroom, he spotted a hot, new, orange Shelby GT500 and knew he had to have it. Rather than drive his new Shelby home, Gary had it sent directly to the Ringbrothers custom Hot Rod shop in Spring Green, WI. Read More »
Posted in Hot Rods & Customs | 4 Comments »
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