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NASCAR May Introduce Mustang, Challenger Bodied Cars in Nationwide Series
Straightline —
... Spencer also noted a conspicuous absence of talk about the Camaro, a possible consequence of GM's financial condition. Toyota is also stuck without a coupe, so it will most likely continue with its Camry sedan.
Clearly, the move is designed to bring back fans who grew bored with the cookie cutter designs of today's Sprint Cup cars, but the "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday" mantra may not have the draw even with the new designs.
Fox Sports via Autoblog
Auto News Roundup 6-15-09: GM closes dealerships in Detroit, Fritz twitters, Peugeot beats Audi at Le Mans
Up to Speed —
... like Sun's Jonathon Schwartz,and Virgin's Richard Branson, GM's CEO, Fritz Hendersen, will begin his Twitter chat Tuesday, June 16th, 2:45 p.m. EST at twitter.com/gmblogs. AdAge -- Peugeot unseated Audi at 24 Hours of Le Mans this year with its turbodiesel-powered sports cars; the 908 HDi FAP prototype pays off in victory. Edmunds -- Ford and Chrysler announced plans to introduce Mustang- and Challenger-bodied racers into the NASCAR series next year. Autoblog -- New season of "Top Gear" starts June 21 on the BBC and is ...
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.15.09
Autoblog —
... Other news of import
Upcoming Buick CUV may get 2-Mode hybrid powertrain [w/VIDEO]
It Fits! Hennessey successfully shoves ZR1 LS9 into Camaro
Rolls-Royce reportedly planning coupe and cabrio versions of Ghost
Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger reportedly headed to NASCAR in 2010 ...
Los ponny car volverán a ser los protagonistas de la NASCAR Nationwide
Autoblog Español —
... modelos de producción que lo que se ve ahora mismo, cosa que sin duda lastrará la aerodinámica de estos coches respecto a sus rivales de GM y Toyota, que pasan de cambiar nada. Y es que un frontal cuadradote y vertical como el de los ponny supone un enorme lastre en drag. Ya lo sé, una imagen vale más que mil palabras, pero por el momento tendremos que esperar para ver cómo pintan estos coches en la pista. [Artículo en inglés] Los ponny car volverán a ser los protagonistas de la NASCAR Nationwide ...
Respect Your Elders: Even Richard Petty stung by Chrysler's bankruptcy?
Autoblog —
... It isn't clear at this moment if Petty's team, which is in the final year of its current contract with Chrysler, will soldier on using Dodge Chargers Challengers next year. Earlier this month, The King said his team would be willing to talk to any and all manufacturers regarding the 2010 NASCAR season, including Dodge. We'll surely know soon enough, but internet message boards are awash with rumors the team has been in talks with *gasp* Toyota. ...
Respect Your Elders: Even Richard Petty stung by Chrysler's bankruptcy?
Planet-9 —
... It isn't clear at this moment if Petty's team, which is in the final year of its current contract with Chrysler, will soldier on using Dodge Chargers Challengers next year. Earlier this month, The King said his team would be willing to talk to any and all manufacturers regarding the 2010 NASCAR season, including Dodge. We'll surely know soon enough, but internet message boards are awash with rumors the team has been in talks with *gasp* Toyota. ...
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