Category: Industry News

Is Independent Rear Suspension Good for Next Generation Ford Mustang?

by Patrick Rall While Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered up any information about the next generation of the Ford Mustang, rumors suggest that when the “next Mustang” hits the streets in 2014, independent rear suspension (IRS) will be a standard feature.  Considering how many modern vehicles use IRS setups, it seems like a no-brainer that […] More »

By: | September 6, 2011


Ford Motor Company’s August Sales Up 11 Percent; Mustang Sales Up 3%

Ford Motor Company’s August sales totaled 175,220, up 11 percent versus a year ago – driven by 16 percent higher Ford brand sales and 25 percent higher sales for Lincoln. “Ford’s fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks continue winning over consumers in the marketplace,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Our […] More »

By: | September 1, 2011



No Mustang in the 2013 Daytona 500

by Patrick Rall Last year, Ford Racing introduced the new Ford Mustang stock car body to the NASCAR Nationwide Series where it went head to head with the Dodge Challenger in a clash of the modern muscle cars.  Ford used to adhere to the theory “race on Sunday, sell on Monday”, but if you have […] More »

By: | August 29, 2011


Ford versus the Aftermarket: The Video Wars

ABPA’s Video: The Good Scandals Are No Longer Limited to Tabloids by Jason Giacchino It’s a simple matter of personal economics and a situation we have all faced at one point or another: OEM versus aftermarket replacement parts.  For many, the decision is an easy one, especially when they find themselves in a situation where […] More »

By: | August 25, 2011


Ken Block’s Gymhana Four Will Knock Your Socks Off!

by Adam Ross Wow, talk about production value! When did car videos start getting special effects? And dance sequences? As impressive as the production quality is though, the driving itself is still the star of the show in DC Shoes’ recently released Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four; the Hollywood Megamercial. Man, if this doesn’t make you […] More »

By: | August 24, 2011


How Will the New CAFE Standards Impact the Mustang?

Recently, the Obama Administration announced the new requirements for the CAFE (corporate average fuel economy) laws set to go into effect in 2016.  These new CAFE standards will require automakers to yield an average fuel economy level of 39 miles per gallon for cars and 30 miles per gallon for trucks, vans and SUVs – […] More »

By: | August 22, 2011



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