View the original article here It is one thing to recognize the legendary status of Mr. Shelby and the original Cobras, including the 427 S/C, and quite another to assert that purchasers and potentialpurchasers view Cobra continuations or replicas, sold primarily as kits, which employ the Cobra 427 S/C Design as coming from a single [...]
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2010 Team Reviews: Roush Fenway Racing Charts Upward Trend
Filed under: Carl Edwards, David Ragan, Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Roush Fenway Racing, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
Roush Fenway Racing, coming off a 2009 season that started with a bang after Matt Kenseth's Daytona 500 win and ended with the thud of being largely uncompetitive, moved in the right direction again in 2010. Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth all raced their way into the Chase for the Sprint Cup field this time around, a nice turnaround after the former champ Kenseth failed to secure a spot in last year's championship battle. David Ragan, however, continued down the same path of his dismal 2009 season.
The team reeled off three wins in the 2010 campaign, but most notably finished it on quite a high note with Edwards' end-of-the-season dominance as Jimmie Johnson strutted to the Sprint Cup title.
Outside of the stats, Edwards also made it an interesting year for the Roush-Fenway public relations department with his on-track actions, particularly with Brad Keselowski.
But no one was involved in more dramatics than team co-owner Jack Roush himself, who survived his second plane crash when he crash-landed his jet while trying to touch down at Oshkosh, Wis., in July. The crash cost Roush the sight in his left eye, among other non-permanent injuries.
4th - Carl Edwards [2 wins, 9 Top-5s, 19 Top-10s, 2 DNFs, 11.8 Avg. Finish]
The Carl Edwards roller coaster -- a ride that featured a loop around the 2007 Chase and a near-miss at dethroning Jimmie Johnson and then a steep drop into a mediocre 2009 season -- started back up the next hill in 2010, complete with some jaw-dropping bumps along the way.
The most obvious reflection on 2010 for Edwards was his late-season performance that netted him wins in the season's final two races. They were the culmination of the steady progress Edwards started to most noticeably show in mid-summer races. After his long drought, winning 2010's final two races had to leave Edwards and No. 99 team feeling good headed to Daytona Beach in February.
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Edmunds Search Buzz: December 3, 2010
Millions of consumers visit the Edmunds.com site each month looking for the best info on all things automotive. This translates to hundreds of thousands of users each day seeking the latest deals, test drives, pricing info, negotiating advice and help on nearly any topic related to the car purchase or ownership experience. Edmunds.com traffic and its related search terms are significant enough that the traffic itself becomes a bellwether for consumer trends.
The Edmunds Search Buzz reveals the day's five most-searched topics, trends or vehicles on the Edmunds.com website. Knowing what other consumers are interested in can help point you to a better deal or a product you hadn't considered. Beyond being insightful, the Search Buzz is also entertaining and it's a useful tool for car shoppers and enthusiasts. Today's hottest search term is for winter driving. Check the jump for the day's other hot search terms and related links.
Source: http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/2010/12/edmunds-search-buzz-december-3-2010.html
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Nissan luring business owners to buy new van with free upgrade packages
Thanks to its new NV series of body-on-frame vans, Nissan now has a stake in the commercial cargo moving market. But how will the Japanese automaker entice fleet buyers to stop their scheduled orders for tried-and-true options like the Ford E-Series and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in favor of unproven models like the NV 1500, 2500 and 3500? The answer appears to be some clever incentives.
Instead of just dropping cash on the hood, Nissan is instead offering the choice of several no-cost options to help NV buyers convert their vehicles into a cargo-carrying juggernaut. Customers who purchase an NV can choose from a cargo management systems consisting of three 44-inch shelving units, a steel cabin/cargo partition, or an exterior standard roof utility rack or an interior rack for high roof models. NV buyers more interested in marketing than cargo enhancements can opt for a personalized graphics package from Original Wraps that spans up to 70 square feet. And if none of those options sound good, Nissan will cut $300 from the new van's $24,590 starting price. Hit the jump to read over Nissan's press release.
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1988 Volkswagen Golf Custom
Shots of a customized red Mk2 VW Golf.
Source: http://www.CarPictures.com/vehicle/11A7F115706889.html
