Ford Commercial Vehicle dealers across the country will be entering all van test drive customers into a prize draw this month. The prize consists of six tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final in Rome next May.

The winners will spend one night in Milan before being chauffeured to Rome in a top-of-the-range Transit Tourneo. They will watch the final before flying back to the UK the following day. It truly is the ultimate road trip for a van driver and five mates. The draw can be entered between 8 and 30 September. (more…)

So my co-worker gives me a nudge yesterday as I was sitting at my desk and points out the front window. There in all it’s just-off-the-lot glory was a brand spankin’ new 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT/8. The gentleman was kind enough to let me take some pictures “of my wife’s car” while he was buying some upgrades for his Mustang.

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Several Brothers Performance employees made a mad dash for the door and started oggling (that is a word, right?) at the deep orange-ish paint and smooth yet angular curves of this Mopar beauty. Truly old school and truly funky… but in a really good way. I was walking around trying to snap as many pictures as possible before the gentleman came out, but when he did he opened the hood for us to drool over the 6.1L Hemi sitting practically spotless under the hood. I didn’t get a chance to ask him how many miles were on the car yet, but the dealer plates were still on the car, if that’s any indication.

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BBK ‘s popular Gripp performance Mustang Lowering Spring Kits have been the number one choice of Mustang enthusiasts for over a decade.

Available in both specific and progressive rate versions all Gripp Mustang Lowering spring kits are developed by the BBK engineering team to offer the best possible handling and ride quality for everyday use.
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BBK, leader in Mustang performance parts has come out with an all-new patented 78mm throttle intake for 96-04 4.6L Mustang GT’s.  The BBK throttle intake incorporates a high flow intake plenum and a larger 78mm BBK throttle body all in one great performing unit.  This new direct bolt-on unit adds 12-15 horsepower to your already potent 4.6L GT.  The throttle intake is built from lightweight 356 aluminum castings and comes complete with all necessary hardware for installation.  This all-new BBK throttle intake will set you back $249.99.

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Following the footsteps of several prior reputable automakers, Ford has decided to create a new website counting down to the launch of the 2010 Ford Mustang.  Lots of PR has floated around the ‘Net regarding the two latest contenders in the ring (the Challenger and forthcoming Camaro), so Ford must have thought it prudent to remind everyone of the legendary Ford Mustang: a car which has never lost popularity or disappeared from the marketplace, despite adversity.
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Muscle car is a term used to refer to a variety of high performance automobiles.[1][2] The term principally refers to American, Australian and to a lesser extent South African models. It generally describes a 2-door rear wheel drive mid-size car with a large, powerful V8 engine, and at an affordable price. Although opinions vary, it is generally accepted that classic muscle cars were produced in the late 1960s and early 1970s.[3][4][5][6] Muscle cars were built for street use and in some cases racing. They are distinct from sports cars and also from GTs, which are two-seat or 2+2 cars intended for high-speed touring/road racing. These are not generally considered muscle cars owing to their small size, relatively high cost and specialty nature. (The two-seater AMC AMX may or may not be an exception: one source queries whether it qualifies as a true muscle car or pony car,[7] but also lists it among vehicles that fit the general interpretation of both categories.[8] AMC was “never shy” about describing the car as “a genuine sports car”[9] as it was relatively inexpensive).[3] (more…)

Dynolicious utilizes the accelerometer built in to your iPhone or iPod Touch to sense the motion of your vehicle. This data is sampled as many as one hundred times per second, developing a detailed picture of the car’s acceleration. This information is then used to determine the speed of the vehicle and the distance travelled. Due to the unique hardware integrated into the iPhone, this can all be done with no setup, wires, or extra equipment!
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Aug. 6, 2008 - Ford is moving quickly to address driver demands for increased visibility with an industry-first innovation, the Blind Spot Mirror, pulling ahead the feature’s introduction by one year to launch this fall as standard equipment on the 2009 Ford Edge.

“Ford is committed to delivering innovative features that provide a better driving experience for the customer,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “The Blind Spot Mirror is the latest example of our strategy to move fast and to be industry leaders in enhancing the ownership experience.” (more…)

Retainagroup, the car security marking and registration systems specialist, is working with Ford to provide a simple yet effective method of permanently marking catalytic converters to give them a unique identity.

Criminal gangs across the UK are stealing catalytic converters from vehicles at an increasing rate. The precious metal content (usually platinum) fetches around £100 for just a few minutes’ work. Previously there was no way of identifying one converter from another, so thieves ran a low risk of being charged, even if caught. (more…)