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Road Trip for Charity

April 28, 2009— by B Kenney
Auto Travel
picThe cross country road trip is definitely a classic one, and seemingly everyone who has ever wanted a sense of freedom on the road has made the long trek. This time around its different, it's not just for fun anymore...it's for a good cause. Dave Schaub (59), will be making a 9,800 mile trek through 49 states in just nine days. “Instead of just burning up gas and rubber, let’s do it for a purpose,” said Schaub. Schaub is planning to leave on September 8 and hopes to raise a total of $100,000 through various sponsors and donations. All his proceeds will then...

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The Ford Mustang; 45 Years Old

April 21, 2009— by B Kenney
Car Reviews, Mustang News
picOne of the oldest muscle cars around recently shared its 45th birthday with the world-- the Ford Mustang. For decades the Ford Mustang has appeared in movies, commercials, famous songs and several different public events. Within this country, it has earned its celebrity status well with ups and downs just like the best out there. During its initial release the Mustang was so popular that Ford's original 100,000 unit sales production was pushed with 22,000 orders on just the first day alone. In the 'Stang's very first year on the market, around 417,000 units total were sold to the American public. The Mustang...

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The New Ferrari

April 14, 2009— by B Kenney
Car Reviews, Car Show News, Web Site Reviews
pic There were many different cars unveiled at the New York auto show on April 7, but one of the most attractive was definitely the brand new Ferrari. The Ferrari 599XX and 599GTB Fiorano were on display in the Ferrari showroom. The 599XX is tuned completely for use on a race track, meaning nothing included in the auto is street legal. The 599XX has a recorded Fiorano lap time of 1 minute and 17 seconds flat. This baby also tops out at 700 horsepower and 9000RPMs. The unique race tuning means lighter body design and hardware, including a unique crankshaft, a lighter engine,...

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Fast and Furious Stars and Cars

April 7, 2009— by B Kenney
General Motors News, Racing News, Tuning Cars
picThe Fast and the Furious series is back again, but this time around it actually includes most, if not all, the characters from the original. You remember Dom Torretto, right? That psycho yet super cool bald dude played by none other than Vin Diesel and, of course, Brian the undercover cop played by Paul Walker, or in simpler terms "the blonde dude that all chicks pretty much dig"? Also returning is Jordana Brewster who plays Toretto's sister Mia, and Michelle Rodriquez who plays Toretto's mean streak girlfriend. This time, however, it seems as though the actors are not the main stars...

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