‘Iacocca Silver’ Mustangs to mark car’s 45th anniversary

Taken from www.detnews.com
‘Iacocca Silver’ Mustangs to mark car’s 45th anniversary
Lee Iacocca has partnered with a custom coach-builder to produce 45 special-edition Ford Mustangs to commemorate his role in the launch of the iconic American muscle car 45 years ago. The “Iacocca Silver Edition” Mustangs were designed by Michael Leone and produced by Gaffoglio Family [...]

Koenigsegg looking to buy Saab!

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-koenigsegg-reach-tentative-deal-on-saab
I’ve been a huge fan of Koenigsegg for a long time now.  I’ve always loved their styling and performance.  I can not pronounce their name to save my life but I love what they do.  Hopefully they put out some sweet Saabs!

Sham Wow!

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0327092sham1.html
 
Anyone else see something like this coming?

California banning black cars?

I swear I wish the big one would hit already and pull California into the ocean and away from the rest of us. LMAO  No offense to anyone living there.  
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/25/california-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-by-banning-black-cars/
Where do they come up with this ridiculous crap from?!  It’s going to be like China soon.  You can only have what the government will [...]

2009 Detroit Autorama

My pics from the Autorama:
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i115/danase/Autorama%202009/

Jay Leno is test driving locally made racecar

The News Herald: Breaking news coverage for Southgate, MI
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Friday, February 20, 2009 4:41 PM EST
By Francesca Chilargi
TRENTON — A racecar manufacturer can boast that he knows Jay Leno, host of “The Tonight Show.”
More impressively, David Moxlow can say that Leno test drove the Deronda Type G, which was manufactured at his business, Trenton [...]

Volkswagen Concept BlueSport

This article is from http://autos.yahoo.com/auto-shows/detroit_auto_show_2009/813/Volkswagen-Concept-BlueSport
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport A diesel sports car? Leave it to Volkswagen.
By Matt DeLorenzo | Photos by Marc Urbano
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport A top speed of 140 mph? Highway fuel economy of 50 mpg? Where do we sign? Volkswagen has given the sports car segment a shot in the arm with this high-mpg, high-performance [...]

Ford Transit

Chicago auto show: Ford Transit Connect van targets businesses

 A picture of 2010 Ford Transit Connect
2010 Ford Transit Connect

The demise of the Freestar (more commonly remembered as the Windstar) minivan left Ford without a small cargo carrier it could pitch to business and fleet customers who didn’t need the hugeness of the E-series van.
That gap in [...]

Ford Ranger Gets Rollover Control!

In 2010 the Ford Ranger will get  rollover control.  The system senses the vehicle tilt and engages the anti-lock brake system to control the truck.  They are also adding side airbags for 2010.   Good news for me because I was considering one for my next vehicle. LOL

Saleen sold….again?

This article is from www.AutoWeek.com
The future of specialty carmaker Saleen Inc. is getting a little clearer: Most of the company was sold to a Michigan group last week after being on the block since November.
An entity called MJ Acquisitions, which owns parts and engine companies in Michigan, bought Saleen’s performance street-car program, supercharger and aftermarket [...]