The 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 has more gadgets, more horsepower, more torque and better gas mileage. The question we should be asking is not what is better about the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. It is what is not better about the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500.

The 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 really packs a punch with its supercharged and intercooled 5.4-liter dual overhead cam V-8 engine. It has 540 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque. With all this extra power you might think fuel economy pays the price for that extra power, but the opposite is the case. The 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 gets an additional 2 MPG highway than the outgoing model. (more…)

It’s a familiar problem for most Northern California Residents. You’re driving on 680 near Martinez, and that steady wind tries to push you off the highway, or maybe it’s I5 near Weed, or one of the many other sections of freeway blessed with a strong cross wind. Not a major problem at first, but after a while that constant pull on your car just adds to the fatigue of an already long drive.

Well, Ford has come up with an answer to the problem. Starting with the 2008 Ford Escape, Ford has started adding EPS or Electric Power Steering to some of its vehicles.

What is EPS?
Instead of the usual complicated mix of hydraulic pumps, hoses, power steering fluids and drive belts that can require regular service and repair. EPS uses an electronic motor to assist in steering. (more…)

In an ongoing effort to take the lead in using environmentally friendly technology, Honda has announced that it will be adding a Class 8 hybrid electric truck to it’s fleet for transporting service parts between its parts centers and dealers. Notably this is the first use of this “green” truck in the industry.

“We’re excited to add this environmentally advanced truck to our fleet,” said Jim Roach, senior vice president of Parts and Service for American Honda. “With our truck fleet driving hundreds of thousands of miles per day, we feel this is a great opportunity for Honda to further reduce its carbon footprint.”

So how much is it estimated that this one truck will help? (more…)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is alerting consumers of a recall involving RECARO “Signo” child safety seats

RECARO is recalling these convertible child safety seats because the central front adjuster strap on some seats may slip within the metal adjuster (A-Lock) that controls the tightness of the harness straps, thereby preventing those straps from being tightened enough to properly secure a child in the seat. The affected models include RECARO Signo seats manufactured from February through September 2008.

RECARO will replace any defective seat free of charge. (more…)

As tight end Delanie Walker comes driving up in his Mercedes-Benz AMG 6.3, have you ever wondered what his “Dream Car” would be? And what is the color ‘Delanie’ black?

Well, I wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise, you can read what he said in John Joss’ article on Delanie Walker and the 49ers Foundation at “BIG MAN, BIG ENTHUSIASMS“, but it’s sufficient to say that it is probably not what you would expect.

This self-confessed lover of ’70s muscle cars, has already restored a 1989 Camaro and is in the process of restoring a 1972 Skylark ES and has several other cars on his list of future buys. Find out what else is in store as John Joss the Master of Ceremonies for Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance talks with Delanie Walker.

0 – 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and no emissions, that’s the new Tesla Roadster! Based on the Lotus chassis the Tesla with it’s impressive performance earns the right to be included with some of the top sports cars. With the new “Signature 100 Series” hot off the production line check out one of the first impressions with our Tesla Roadster review.

While not as quick to 60 mph (4 seconds) the Tango Commuter Car still earns the right to be put in the sports car performance category. Although when looking at it, that would not be your first impression. Don’t let the looks deceive you though, it uses many of the same safety innovations as race cars, including a stainless steel chassis with a chromium molybdenum roll cage.
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