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Even if Chrysler faces an uncertain future with its new owner, the market for Chrysler specialty-equipment parts is plenty healthy. Between April 19-May 18, Chrysler enthusiasts spent $1,017,530 on specialty parts via online auction, according to data from Terapeak, a developer of market-focused...

According to Brenda Priddy & Company, the long-anticipated "Blue Devil" Corvette—also referred to as the SS—is in its final tuning stages and was just caught sporting a bright red paint job. This much-anticipated model will be the hottest Corvette ever and will be pitted against such super-sports...

Five Axis has announced that its new brand, Five Axis Designs, will be available to Scion enthusiasts through Scion’s OPTOMIZE accessories catalog. On offer is the four-piece lip kit for the 2007 xB, consisting of polyurethane front lip, rear skirt and side rockers. The kit is available nationwide...

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The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approved a bill (S 694) designed to protect children from injuries or deaths in non-traffic vehicle incidents. The measure directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require new vehicles be equipped with a means of alerting...

THE CAR: NASCAR made it official May 22, announcing its Car of Tomorrow (COT) will be come “the car” beginning next season. The CoT will be utilized in all Nextel Cup Series races next year. Originally, the sanctioning body had planned a gradual roll out for the CoT, which did not see it being used...

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The Modified Automotive Group, a division of PRIMEDIA Inc., promoted Peter Tarach to editor-in-chief, and Paul Murphy to associate publisher of Modified magazine. Tarach began his career with Modified magazine in 2004 as the technical editor, and was promoted to East Coast editor in 2006.