http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:38:13 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:27:51 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Spied-The-Mopar-Super-Stock-Challenger-in-action?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The Mopar Super Stock Challenger The Mopar Super Stock Challenger, finished in black and white-the hood covered with famous Mopar related autographs-has become a well known car at the car show scene and across the internet.  This car has been d... News Coupes Editorial Mopar Dodge Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:27:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Spied-The-Mopar-Super-Stock-Challenger-in-action?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-ladies-of-SEMA?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner Pictures courtesy of HighHorsepowerPhotography.comThe SEMA Show in Las Vegas is well known for having some of the hottest products and coolest cars in the world but a key component in getting attention for your booth or display falls upon the should... 2009 SEMA Show Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-ladies-of-SEMA?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-bikes-of-SEMA-2009?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner Photos courtesy of HighHorsepowerPhotography.comThe SEMA Show in Las Vegas has typically been aimed at the car and truck markets, with some companies also offering motorcycle components.  This year was my third trip to Vegas for the SEMA Show, ... 2009 SEMA Show Motorcycles Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-bikes-of-SEMA-2009?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d19-What-is-a-Nissan-Skyline?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The GTR logo of an R34 Nissan SkylineWhile I am a major fan of American muscle cars, I have always had an appreciation for the Nissan Skyline.  This model has been running since the 1950s, but due to some questionable business decisions by both... Coupes Sedans Editorial Hatchbacks Classic Cars Nissan 2009 SEMA Show Supercars Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:31:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d19-What-is-a-Nissan-Skyline?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d19-2009-SEMA-Gallery-The-Ford-Taurus-SHO?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The MRT modified Taurus SHOThe Ford Taurus SHO created a cult-like following for itself with the first and second generation running from 1989 to 1995, but the V8 powered SHO models introduced in were not as popular and the SHO model died off. ... Sedans Ford Motor Company 2009 SEMA Show Hot New Drives 2010 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:19:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d19-2009-SEMA-Gallery-The-Ford-Taurus-SHO?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-Gallery-The-Camaro-ZR1?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner It looks so natural!Since the new Chevrolet Camaro hit the streets, Chevy fans have been hoping for a Camaro trimline using the supercharged powerplant from the Corvette ZR1.  Constant rumors and hints from GM execs have kept the hope alive for... Coupes General Motors 2009 SEMA Show Chevrolet Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:25:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-Gallery-The-Camaro-ZR1?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-Concept-The-Chevrolet-Camaro-Dusk?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The Camaro Dusk ConceptMuch like the Camaro Synergy, the Camaro Dusk uses a few prototype parts and unique color schemes to showcase some of the add-ons available from Chevy Accessories.The exterior features the “next generation ground effects... Coupes General Motors 2009 SEMA Show Chevrolet Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:21:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-Concept-The-Chevrolet-Camaro-Dusk?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-The-Chevrolet-Leno-Camaro-SEMA-Concept?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The Leno CamaroLeading up to the 2009 SEMA Show, a few shots of this car leaked out and the internet was alive with rumors about the possibility of being the new Camaro Z28.  Much to the dismay of Camaro lovers, it was not to be as news quickly... Coupes General Motors 2009 SEMA Show Hot New Drives 2010 Chevrolet Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:16:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-The-Chevrolet-Leno-Camaro-SEMA-Concept?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-Concept-The-Chevrolet-Camaro-Synergy?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The Chevrolet Camaro Synergy ConceptThe Chevrolet Camaro Synergy was designed to help showcase the accessories available for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro from Chevy Accessories.  It features a variety of interior, exterior, and performance modific... News Coupes General Motors 2009 SEMA Show Hot New Drives 2010 Chevrolet Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:03:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2009-SEMA-Concept-The-Chevrolet-Camaro-Synergy?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-2009-SEMA-Gallery-The-Pagani-Zonda-R?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner Other than video games, I have little exposure to the Pagani Zonda R, so I was very excited to hear that Pirelli would bring a Zonda to their display at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Pirelli seems to have become a sort of November Santa for c... Coupes 2009 SEMA Show Pagani Supercars Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:26:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-2009-SEMA-Gallery-The-Pagani-Zonda-R?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-NASCAR-Nationwide-Series-Ford-Mustang?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The NASCAR Nationwide MustangWhile the new Ford Mustang stock car for NASCAR’s Nationwide Series was shown off before the SEMA Show, the 2009 Las Vegas automotive extravaganza was the first large scale display of the Mustang race car.  Al... News Auto Industry Ford Motor Company 2009 SEMA Show Hot New Drives 2010 NASCAR Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:44:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-NASCAR-Nationwide-Series-Ford-Mustang?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-2010-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-JetFR500CJ?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner Based on the success of the 2008 Mustang Cobra Jet and the popularity of the 2010 Mustang refresh, it was no surprise to see Ford debut the 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet at the 2009 SEMA Show.  Like the prior Cobra Jet Mustangs, the 2010 FR500CJ is a p... Coupes Ford Motor Company 2009 SEMA Show Hot New Drives 2010 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:31:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-2010-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-JetFR500CJ?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-McCain-doubts-Chrysler-shows-his-true-colors?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner It's a shame that we can't all smack him in the head.Now, I fully expect someone like Senator John McCain to be a typical politician who only says what he needs to say in order con people into voting for him.  After the aging McCain took what w... News Editorial Auto Industry Chrysler Dodge Jeep NASCAR Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d17-McCain-doubts-Chrysler-shows-his-true-colors?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Heide-Performance-Products-Dodge-Daytona?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The HPP Dodge Daytona part 1-The design We were on our last day at SEMA this year when I came across what looked to be a new Dodge Challenger modified to look like a 1969 Dodge Daytona.  It was late in the day and the show was closing so we... News Coupes Editorial Auto Industry Mopar 2009 SEMA Show Dodge Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:14:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Heide-Performance-Products-Dodge-Daytona?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Detroit-Autos-Examiner-Friday-Review?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner Recently it was brought to my attention that many of my newer readers aren’t familiar with my older articles, so I wanted to make it a little easier for new readers to find old articles that may be of interest. Also, I’ve had a few quest... News Coupes Convertibles Editorial Classic Cars Mopar General Motors Ford Motor Company Lamborghini Chrysler Dodge Jeep Trucks Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:09:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Detroit-Autos-Examiner-Friday-Review?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d12-SEMA-2009-Unveiling-The-Mopar-Dodge-Avenger-pro-stock-car?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The Mopar Dodge Avenger pro stock carWhen Dodge released images of the new Challenger stock car a few weeks ago, I referred to the Avenger previously used in NASCAR as being “Ultra vanilla”.  Evidently Ma Mopar took offense to my co... News Mopar 2009 SEMA Show Dodge Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:18:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d12-SEMA-2009-Unveiling-The-Mopar-Dodge-Avenger-pro-stock-car?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d12-SEMA-2009-Gallery-The-Dodge-Ram-Bianco?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The Dodge Ram BiancoThe 2008 SEMA Show brought us the Dodge Ram R/T concept, a sexy sport truck finished in B5 Blue with wheels, a tonneau cover, exhaust, and a body kit to set it apart from a standard Dodge Ram and this year Dodge followed suit wit... Mopar 2009 SEMA Show Dodge Trucks Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:59:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d12-SEMA-2009-Gallery-The-Dodge-Ram-Bianco?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d12-SEMA-2009-Gallery-The-Mopar-Jeep-Lower-Forty?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner The Mopar Jeep Lower FortyI brought you all a few images of the radical Mopar Jeep Lower Forty right before SEMA (click here to read the original article), with this Hemi powered JK wearing a unique body and 40” tires with the stock suspension ... Mopar 2009 SEMA Show Jeep Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:57:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d12-SEMA-2009-Gallery-The-Mopar-Jeep-Lower-Forty?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d11-SEMA-2009-Gallery-The-Lamborghinis-of-SEMA?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner Pictures courtest of HighHorsepowerPhotography.comWhen I was growing up, I didn’t have much interest in Lamborghini, or any other Italian cars for that matter.  As I’ve gotten older, I find the Lamborghinis to be more and more attra... Coupes Convertibles Editorial Lamborghini 2009 SEMA Show Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:39:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d11-SEMA-2009-Gallery-The-Lamborghinis-of-SEMA?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d11-SEMA-2009-Review-1934-Ford-three-window-coupe?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner 1934 Ford EcoBoost 3-window coupe courtesy of Ford Motor CompanyMany people passed by this 1934 Ford three window coupe at SEMA, paying more attention to the blinged out Mustangs and Foci packed around it – or perhaps they were too busy watchi... Coupes Classic Cars Ford Motor Company 2009 SEMA Show Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:47:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d11-SEMA-2009-Review-1934-Ford-three-window-coupe?cid=exrss-Detroit-Autos-Examiner