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Will the Fiesta ST concept be Ford's first global positioning success?

The Ford Fiesta ST concept will be the automaker's second release under the new global positioning approach to the design and fabrication of their automobiles, following the Focus ST concept when both debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. Ford plans to build vehicles to compete in the global market without continental variants produced in Europe or Asia. Such vehicles are a break from the brand’s traditional business model.
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By: Don Bain

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The Ram 392 at SEMA could be the next SRT pickup in 7 easy steps

Among the many high performance models at the Mopar display at the 2011 SEMA Show was the Ram 392 Quick Silver - a Ram 1500 equipped with the 6.4L Hemi from the current SRT8 lineup and while this truck is just an “image vehicle“, Mopar points out just how easy it was to make this truck, perhaps suggesting how easy it could be for Ralph Gilles’ SRT Group to offer a new high performance pickup.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Jeg Coughlin Jr. returns to Mopar

Among the news of new crate engines and all of the sexy high performance show cars, the folks at Chrysler’s Mopar division used the 2011 SEMA Show to announce some massive racing news - that Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr would be making a return to a factory backed Mopar racing team after several years behind the wheel of a GM race car.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Rhys Millen brings a 5.0L powered Hyundai Genesis Coupe to SEMA

Leading up to the 2011 SEMA Show, the good people at Hyundai informed the world that racer/builder Rhys Millen would be bringing something special to the Las Vegas show and when the sheet was pulled away from this mystery car we were introduced to the RM500 - a Hyundai Genesis Coupe powered by the 5.0L Tau V8 from the Genesis Sedan.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Chip Foose helps WD40, SEMA charities unveil new custom Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Last week we brought you the news that WD40 and the SEMA Cares charity group would be offering up a new vehicle that would be auctioned off with the help of the good people at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction to benefit children’s charities and yesterday, the new 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 WD40 SEMA Cares vehicle met the world.
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By: Patrick Rall

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GM rolls out a life sized Camaro Hot Wheels model at the 2011 SEMA Show

While General Motors devoted a huge portion of their 2011 SEMA Show display to their sporty new compact Chevy Sonic. The Chevrolet Camaro was also out in full force with one of the most impressive versions being the gorgeous green-chrome unit shown on the right - designed in the style of a vintage Hot Wheels racer.
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By: Patrick Rall

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WD40/SEMA Cares Dodge Challenger SRT8

WD40/SEMA Cares Dodge Challenger SRT8
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"The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger pays tribute to the technicians, aftermarket professionals and auto enthusiasts like Chip Foose who have trusted WD-40 Multi-Use Product to get the job done in their shops and garages," said Tim Lesmeister, vice president of marketing at WD-40 Company.

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WD40/SEMA Cares Dodge Challenger SRT8 rear side view

Rear sideview of WD40/SEMA Cares Dodge Challenger SRT8

WD40/SEMA Cares Dodge Challenger SRT8 will appear at select auto shows and events in the West Coast after SEMA. Then it will be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction. The date of the auction is 15-22 in Scottsdale, AZ. A child care related charity will benefit from the proceeds of the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger auction.

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2012 Ford Focus Electric at $40K implies poor marketing judgment

One would think before you make a statement to make a reservation for a 2012 Ford Focus Electric that the price range would be selected so the masses have waking chance of affording it. Not so with Ford.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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