Spied: 2015 Mustang s550 Prototype caught testing

Ford has been pretty tight-lipped about the new next generation pony car but some recent spy photos of the 2015 Mustang s550 prototype reveal the changes might not be as drastic as first thought.  As you look at the photos which come courtesy of Mustang6G.com you will notice a definitive change in shape from the current model.  Although this prototype looks like a 4×4 Mustang the new body panels and car cover throw you off.  A few things we noticed are the higher … Continue Reading

Dealership takes Stolen Lawn Mower as Down Payment for 2013 Mustang Convertible

A man in Wilton, Maine had the bright idea of stealing a few items from the place he was living which included a riding lawn mower.  He then took the lawn mower down to his local dealership (not sure if he drove it there) where he traded it for a down payment on a 2013 Ford Mustang convertible.  How cool would you look if you rolled up in a riding lawn mower to use as a down payment?  How much could he have received for the mower? … Continue Reading

Gas Monkey Garage customizes a 2013 Mustang for Hard Rock Hotel Giveaway

Richard Rawlings and noted Mustang hater Aaron Kaufman of Gas Monkey Garage are the stars of the hit TV show ‘Fast N’ Loud’ which airs Monday nights on the Discovery channel.  They are teaming up with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico to giveaway a 2013 Mustang Coupe customized by them.  The giveaway is part of a public “meet and greet’ with the dynamic duo on April 27th from 7-9 p.m. at the Albuquerque Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. … Continue Reading

Mustang ‘50 Years’ Merchandise Collection hits the Web

Recently Ford Motor Company launched a campaign to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang by unveiling the ‘50 Years’ pony logo.  The special logo will be licensed to 50 companies across the country who will plaster it on everything from shirts to toy cars to promote the Mustang’s 50th anniversary.

One of the 50 companies (Chamberlain Marketing Group) has already posted five items for sale bearing the ‘50 Years’ pony logo.  The items include two black tee shirts, black ball cap, water bottle and an expensive limited edition watch.  All items can be ordered now through their website but they won’t ship until October.  Check out the photos below with descriptions and prices. … Continue Reading

March 2013 Ford Mustang Sales Could Be Start of Upward Trend

The weather may have been chilly across the county for most of March but Ford Mustang sales have started to heat up with an increase of 28% over February sales.  Demand for the 2014 Mustang models seems to be strong given the healthy uptick in month-t0-month sales.  April sales numbers should be a good indication of how the coming months will fare as more and more 2014 models hit dealer lots.

Keep reading for a complete breakdown on March Mustang sales including how the Camaro and Challenger fared. … Continue Reading

Video: Mustang Burnout ends with Clutch Explosion!

There is nothing better than a smoke-filled Mustang burnout but when you push your pony to the limits it will let you know as this owner found out the hard way.  After an initial burnout the driver attempts a second and quickly finds out something is wrong or does he.

As the driver is revving his engine and driving away the explosion happens sending parts and metal all over the road behind his vehicle.  The culprit of the explosion is said to be the clutch/bell housing area of the car.

Keep reading to watch the video. … Continue Reading

Vaughn Gittin Jr. unveils 845-horsepower 2014 Mustang RTR for 2013 Formula Drift season

The 2013 Formula Drift season is less than two weeks away and Vaughn Gittin Jr. is ready to roll as he recently unveiled his new 845 horsepower 2014 Ford Mustang RTR Drift machine sponsored by Monster Energy and Nitto Tires.  

This year marks the tenth year Vaughn has been apart of Formula Drift action and the first year as an owner/driver of his newly formed RTR Drift Team.  Vaughn is taking his new responsibilities of team owner and driver all in stride as he tries to chase down another Formula Drift Championship. … Continue Reading

Behind the Scenes Photos of Roush Performance Facility in Plymouth, Michigan

Roush Performance gives us a peek inside their Plymouth, Michigan production facility as they build new 2014 ROUSH Mustangs and the 590 horsepower Off-Road Raptors.  In the photos we get to see the recently introduced 2014 ROUSH Mustang lineup and a few new Raptors at various stages of production.  Check out all the photos below. … Continue Reading

50th Anniversary Mustang Logo Revealed with plans for Licensed Merchandise

Ford has begun the countdown to the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang by revealing the official logo which commemorates the 50 years the Mustang has been in continuous production.  The winning logo was created by Ford designer Michael Thomson after an internal competition.  The simple and clean 50th anniversary logo features the Mustang’s trademark galloping pony in silhouette over the “50 YEARS” words.

As part of the 50th anniversary milestone Ford has selected a group of 50 licensees to produce merchandise including watches, shirts, die-cast models, video games, toy cars and jackets with the “50 YEARS” pony logo. Only 50 companies will be licensed to create these products bearing the special logo. … Continue Reading

1,200 horsepower 2013 Shelby 1000 to debut at New York Auto Show

Ahead of next weeks New York Auto Show, Shelby American has announced they will unveil a new 2013 Shelby 1000 S/C track version with a mind boggling 1,200 horsepower under the hood.  The new Shelby 1000 S/C track version is based on Ford’s current Shelby GT500 platform using the 662 horsepower 5.8L V8 power plant as a starting point.

Creating such a beast is not an easy task as SA tears down the 5.8L V8 engine and strengthens the internals, adds a massive supercharger,  adds an adjustable suspension with launch control, bigger brakes and a performance cooling package to build one of the world’s most powerful production cars. … Continue Reading