Mary Barra Joins Facebook, Just Immediately Starts Cussin’
On August 28th, social media history was forever changed when GM CEO and fifth most powerful woman in the world Mary Barra created her own Facebook account. A little over a week into her tenure, she’s doing a pretty solid job of being on Facebook and not saying anything even remotely embarrassing, which is a […]
Mary Barra to be Doron Levin’s First Guest on New SiriusXM Show
Author and former Detroit Free Press columnist Doron Levin will soon be hosting an hour-long SiriusXM radio show called “In the Driver’s Seat,” which he describes as “an automotive variety show.” The debut episode will air at noon on Saturday, and Levin’s first guest will be none other than GM CEO Mary Barra. “She’s a […]
Detroit Maintenance Man Due $16,000 Reward for Finding Papa John’s Stolen Camaro
A Detroit maintenance man has reunited Papa John’s founder John Schnatter with his famous Chevy Camaro Z28 only two days after it was stolen. The Camaro was lifted from a lot on Woodbridge Street on August 16th, after arriving in town to be displayed at the Woodward Dream Cruise. It was one of three vehicles reported stolen over the weekend’s events, […]
1972 Chevy Camaro Z28 Belonging to Papa John’s Founder Stolen in Detroit
John Schnatter, the founder of Papa John’s Pizza, rarely allows his beloved 1972 Chevy Camaro Z28 to leave corporate headquarters in Louisville, KY, but he decided to make a rare exception this week and allowed it to be displayed at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit. That decision proved costly for the Papa John’s founder, […]
George Talley’s Stolen 1979 Corvette Restored by GM
Last year, 71-year old Detroit native George Talley got the surprise of his life when AAA called to inform him that his stolen 1979 Chevy Corvette had been recovered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. When General Motors executive Mark Reuss heard the story, he personally paid to have the classic car transported back to Talley so that […]
2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition Unveiled
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is a tradition that is over 60 years old. Whereas the Woodward Dream Cruise is a celebration where everyone invited to show off their rides, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is exclusive to luxury rides, and only the best need apply for a spot. This dedication to luxury is why it’s […]
Dodge Brings Back Classic Plum Crazy Exterior Color for 2016 Challenger & Charger
Dodge is going a little crazy—Plum Crazy, that is. The American carmaker recently announced it will be reintroducing the purple Plum Crazy body color on the 2016 Challenger and 2016 Charger models at the Woodward Dream Cruise. This striking purple exterior color, which truly turns heads, harkens back to the good ole days (a.k.a. the 1970s), […]
Dodge Sponsoring Roadkill Nights at Michigan’s Silverdome
Dodge is taking over the Silverdome—its parking lot, that is. The American carmaker is sponsoring Roadkill Nights “Powered by Dodge,” a free, pop-up festival that allows racing enthusiasts to race each other in their own cars. This festival will come just before the 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise, making it a terrific start to a fun weekend. […]
After Debut, 2016 Chevy Camaro to Begin Cross-Country Promotional Tour
In case you haven’t heard us mention it the last one or two (billion) times, the new 2016 Chevy Camaro will have its public debut this Saturday, May 16th, at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park. The sixth-gen Camaro then won’t have a traditional auto show appearance until it bows at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show […]
Dodge’s Heel Promo: Wrestling Fans are Poor and Trashy
Translation: if you like wrestling, buy a Mazda3 instead of a Dart. Actually, just buy a Mazda3 instead of a Dart anyway because the Mazda3 is also a million times better.
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Justin Verlander Wants a Ford GT, So Probably He’s Gonna Get Two
Let’s be real: it’d be super nice to be Justin Verlander. The guy is one of the most solid pitchers in baseball today, bar none; he’s won the pitching Triple Crown (led the league in wins, strikeouts, and ERA), the Cy Young, and the MVP; he’s in the early part of a seven-year, $180 million […]
Fourth Top Eliminator HEMI Heritage Winner Selected by Fans
At long last, we have the fourth and final Top Eliminator HEMI Heritage winner determined: Roger Davis and, more importantly, the 1934 Plymouth PF 5-Window Coupe that won him the title. (You might remember our feature on two of the other four winners during the Woodward Dream Cruise.) Related: Fiat Chrysler to Offer Factory V8 […]
1964th 50 Years Limited Edition Mustang Raises $170K
The 1,964th 50 Years Limited Edition Ford Mustang hit the auction block and caused quite a stir, ultimately raising $170,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction. The winning bidder was one Jack Fairchild. The proceeds from the auction benefit Get Your Heart Racing, which supports Henry Ford Health System’s Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute. […]
[PHOTOS] 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Unveiled Today, Kicks Butt
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We’ve been perpetually drooling in awe since May, when the Challenger SRT Hellcat was first announced. Since then, Dodge has been teasing us with burnout videos, impressive stats, ringtones, engine growls, and more. But as if that weren’t enough, Dodge had to give use more. Today, the world saw the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat […]
“Dodge Power Rallye Tour” Kickstarts the Summer in March
This past weekend, the “Dodge Power Rallye Tour” kicked off at the ninth annual Spring Festival of LX vehicles in Irvine, California. The stop is the first in a line of events taking place across the country this summer at various car club gathering, cruise nights, outdoor concerts and festivals, state fairs, and trendy locations. […]
Counting Down 10 Big Ones in the Daytona 500
Every sport has its grand event. For football, it’s the Super Bowl. In baseball, it’s the World Series. When it comes to NASCAR, the Great American Race at the Daytona International Speedway takes the cake. Daytona kicks off every racing season with a field of 40 cars racing 500 miles at top speeds of 210 […]
2017 Ford F-150 Overview
Last year, Ford F-Series pickup trucks were the best-selling vehicles in the United States with 780,354 units moved. However, the American automaker was not satisfied with just offering the same truck again for the 2017 model year and has announced several updates regarding the new Ford F-150. Available in Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew configurations, […]
707-Horsepower Dodge Hellcat Engine was Originally ‘Only’ 600 Horsepower
Dodge produces the most powerful mass-production muscle cars on the market—it’s no secret. With the brand’s 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, which is the showpiece in the Dodge Hellcat models, it’s hard to imagine this title going to any other brand. Originally, though, this drool-worthy engine wasn’t nearly as powerful. In a recent report from […]