Only 160 Mopar Edition Challengers to Be Built 02/10/2017 Chicago - The Mopar brand continues the celebration of its 80th anniversary with the introduction of the limited-edition Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger. The vehicle offers a pair of hand-painted, custom, show car trim options. Only 80 models will be available in Pitch Black/Contusion Blue, with another 80 in Pitch Black/Billet Silver, in a nod to 80 years of the Mopar brand. The Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger also includes Mopar performance parts, accessories, an exclusive owner’s kit and a
Chicago - The Mopar brand continues the celebration of its 80th anniversary with the introduction of the limited-edition Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger. The vehicle offers a pair of hand-painted, custom, show car trim options. Only 80 models will be available in Pitch Black/Contusion Blue, with another 80 in Pitch Black/Billet Silver, in a nod to 80 years of the Mopar brand. The Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger also includes Mopar performance parts, accessories, an exclusive owner’s kit and a
Toyota Boosts Tundra and SUVs with TRD Models 02/10/2017 CHICAGO - Families on the go, TRD style! Toyota’s Tundra full-size pickup truck and Sequoia large SUV have long been ideal for adventuresome families in need of that unique combination of performance, utility, towing ability and comfort. For 2018, the experts at Toyota Racing Development (TRD) have developed the new TRD Sport grade for Tundra and Sequoia, offering active families an extra dose of sportier styling and performance for added fun and excitement on their next journey. In
CHICAGO - Families on the go, TRD style! Toyota’s Tundra full-size pickup truck and Sequoia large SUV have long been ideal for adventuresome families in need of that unique combination of performance, utility, towing ability and comfort. For 2018, the experts at Toyota Racing Development (TRD) have developed the new TRD Sport grade for Tundra and Sequoia, offering active families an extra dose of sportier styling and performance for added fun and excitement on their next journey. In
Dodge Gives Police Eyes in the Back of Their Heads 02/10/2017 Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC announced today that effective immediately, all 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit law enforcement vehicles will provide safety technology that detects movement behind the vehicle through the use of a rear-facing camera and radar. FCA US has teamed up with InterMotive Inc., of Auburn, California, to provide this important Officer Protection Package technology at no cost to U.S. law enforcement agencies that order the 2017 Charger Pursuit – America’s best-selling,
Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC announced today that effective immediately, all 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit law enforcement vehicles will provide safety technology that detects movement behind the vehicle through the use of a rear-facing camera and radar. FCA US has teamed up with InterMotive Inc., of Auburn, California, to provide this important Officer Protection Package technology at no cost to U.S. law enforcement agencies that order the 2017 Charger Pursuit – America’s best-selling,
Ten Songs To Listen To When Plowing Snow 02/09/2017 There are plenty of men and women out there today earning a paycheck in the snow by moving that snow with plows and trucks large and small. We have come up with the top ten...well, actually eleven...songs to put on the radio when you are out there plowing away the white stuff today. Here are your songs: "10th Avenue Freeze Out" by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: There is not a 10th Avenue in Boston, but there is one in Scituate, Haverhill, Brockton and a few other Massachusetts
There are plenty of men and women out there today earning a paycheck in the snow by moving that snow with plows and trucks large and small. We have come up with the top ten...well, actually eleven...songs to put on the radio when you are out there plowing away the white stuff today. Here are your songs: "10th Avenue Freeze Out" by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: There is not a 10th Avenue in Boston, but there is one in Scituate, Haverhill, Brockton and a few other Massachusetts
Drive, Store or Crush? - Snow Cars for New England 02/09/2017 Drive, Store or Crush asks a fun question to ponder. Given a theme, which cars would you choose to drive, store away for the future or crush right to the recycling pile? Inspired by a crude radio feature on the Howard Stern Show, this is a fun staple of the TachNeedle.com website. Every edition has a different theme. All choices are solely decided upon by the writer. It's snowing wicked in New England today and some poor souls are either considered
Drive, Store or Crush asks a fun question to ponder. Given a theme, which cars would you choose to drive, store away for the future or crush right to the recycling pile? Inspired by a crude radio feature on the Howard Stern Show, this is a fun staple of the TachNeedle.com website. Every edition has a different theme. All choices are solely decided upon by the writer. It's snowing wicked in New England today and some poor souls are either considered
Opinion: Does Chevy's New Redline Sport Series Flatline? 02/09/2017 It is very common for a carmaker to have a performance series for their brand. Mercedes-Benz and Dodge with their AMG and SRT divisions respectively seem to be the benchmark of this. The cars with those badges are true performance cars upgraded from more run of the mill models. The upgrades all have value and are not just for show in those cases. But that is not always true. Some manufacturers do it better than others. At on the opposite end of the spectrum comes Chevrolet - with their new
It is very common for a carmaker to have a performance series for their brand. Mercedes-Benz and Dodge with their AMG and SRT divisions respectively seem to be the benchmark of this. The cars with those badges are true performance cars upgraded from more run of the mill models. The upgrades all have value and are not just for show in those cases. But that is not always true. Some manufacturers do it better than others. At on the opposite end of the spectrum comes Chevrolet - with their new
NHMS Showdown Mod Race to Pay $5,000 Winner's Purse 02/09/2017 When the Valenti Modified Racing Series visits New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon as part of the New England Short Track Showdown on June 30-July, it’s going to be a big race. Therefore, it deserves a big purse and that is exactly what Series founder Jack Bateman has announced this week. The winner’s purse for the 50-lap VMRS race will be $5,000. The Showdown will be the first time that the VMRS visits New England’s largest sports and entertainment facility. The 1.058-mile track has hosted
When the Valenti Modified Racing Series visits New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon as part of the New England Short Track Showdown on June 30-July, it’s going to be a big race. Therefore, it deserves a big purse and that is exactly what Series founder Jack Bateman has announced this week. The winner’s purse for the 50-lap VMRS race will be $5,000. The Showdown will be the first time that the VMRS visits New England’s largest sports and entertainment facility. The 1.058-mile track has hosted
Ray Parent to Run for Thompson Late Model Title 02/09/2017 The 2017 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for Ray Parent. After winning the 2016 D. Anthony Vendetti Fall Classic at Seekonk Speedway in his No. 17 Ford Fusion Late Model, Parent decided it was time for a change of pace, with support from a new primary sponsor, Anytime Realty. Parent will be driving the No. 98 Ford Fusion Late Model for Don Parsons Racing and Anytime Realty in pursuit of a Divisional Championship at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Parent has been active in
The 2017 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for Ray Parent. After winning the 2016 D. Anthony Vendetti Fall Classic at Seekonk Speedway in his No. 17 Ford Fusion Late Model, Parent decided it was time for a change of pace, with support from a new primary sponsor, Anytime Realty. Parent will be driving the No. 98 Ford Fusion Late Model for Don Parsons Racing and Anytime Realty in pursuit of a Divisional Championship at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Parent has been active in
Volkswagen Heritage is Defined in 20,000 Lego Blocks 02/09/2017 Volkswagen of America, Inc., has reimagined VW’s adventurous spirit through a custom-built display made of more than 20,000 LEGO® bricks. Making its debut at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, the 2 foot by 3.5 foot display highlights the evolution of Volkswagen design and the journey of VW vehicles with American families through the decades. The VW journey is set against a landscape that transitions from city life to outdoor scenery, demonstrating the go-anywhere spirit of Volkswagen vehicles. A
Volkswagen of America, Inc., has reimagined VW’s adventurous spirit through a custom-built display made of more than 20,000 LEGO® bricks. Making its debut at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, the 2 foot by 3.5 foot display highlights the evolution of Volkswagen design and the journey of VW vehicles with American families through the decades. The VW journey is set against a landscape that transitions from city life to outdoor scenery, demonstrating the go-anywhere spirit of Volkswagen vehicles. A
