Archive for the ‘musclecars’ Category

Things just got a little more interesting in the musclecar world: Chrysler has bumped up the price of the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to $41,230. That's an increase of $1010 over the 2009 model.

What this might mean for the Challenger isn't sure. On the one hand, the price jump makes the 2010 model about $8000 more expensive than the similarly performance-minded 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, which has a base price of $33,430. Moreover, the Challenger is about 400 pounds heavier than the Camaro, but that weight doesn't translate into additional power. (The Challenger boasts 425 hp, the Camaro clocks in at 426 hp.)

It's a little harder to compare...

Planning to trick out your vintage Mazda RX7 for a little off-roading adventure? Or maybe you're hoping to upgrade that $1000 beater into a Lexus-style luxury ride? Whether it's a weekend project or a year-long labor of love, grab the via camera, shoot some footage of yourself amongst the wrenches, and post it to eBay Motors by September 7 for a shot at the title of 2009 eBay Motors Master.

The idea, of course, is to turn in a video that shows off not only an awesome ride, but also some serious garage prowess -- and a little razzle-dazzle in the presentation wouldn't hurt, either. Among the prizes up for grabs are $2,500 in cash (deposited...

Whenever you've got muscle cars, you've got accessories. Lots of 'em. Performance parts, body kits, interior mods, you name it.

But the meme of the moment seems to be new front ends and grilles for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Yesterday, Bengt Halvorson reported on a Pennsylvania designer's plan to create a 2010 Pontiac Trans Am out of the new Camaro.

Today, we learn about one of the priciest upgrades we've heard of: a $4,000 replacement grille for the 2010 Camaro. It's from Strut in Santa Barbara, California, which produces "automotive jewelry" in triple-chromed 360 stainless steel.

The line is called the Marquise Collection (classy, huh?),...