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In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring
Read full article: In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaringFord says it will start shipping new versions of the Mustang muscle car next week, and more than two thirds of the orders are for 5-liter V-8 engines.
2 teen drivers hurt when speeding Mustang causes crash at Troy-Sterling Heights border, cops say
Read full article: 2 teen drivers hurt when speeding Mustang causes crash at Troy-Sterling Heights border, cops sayTwo teenage drivers were injured when an 18-year-old speeding in a Mustang lost control, swerved into oncoming traffic and caused a crash at the border of Troy and Sterling Heights, police said.
Parts shortage forces Ford to cut its 3Q earnings forecast
Read full article: Parts shortage forces Ford to cut its 3Q earnings forecastA parts shortage that has thousands of Ford’s most-profitable vehicles sitting on lots waiting to be fully assembled has forced the automaker to slash its third-quarter earnings forecast.
Horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza as Ford unveils 2024 Mustang
Read full article: Horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza as Ford unveils 2024 MustangA horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza Wednesday night at the auto show, with the Dearborn automaker unveiling the 2024 Mustang in front of a large crowd.
A less-glitzy Detroit auto show returns after 3-year absence
Read full article: A less-glitzy Detroit auto show returns after 3-year absenceWhen it came time to showcase its electric Chevrolet Equinox SUV to the public this year, General Motors decided against doing so at the big Detroit auto show, as it typically would have done in the past.
Ford announces global debut of new 7th-generation Mustang in Detroit
Read full article: Ford announces global debut of new 7th-generation Mustang in DetroitFord is hosting “The Stampede,” a global debut of the new 7th-generation Ford Mustang that will take place at the Detroit Auto Show on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
Man with distinctive white tag on pants arrested for carjacking at Detroit gas station, feds say
Read full article: Man with distinctive white tag on pants arrested for carjacking at Detroit gas station, feds sayA man with a distinctive white tag on the back of his pants was arrested after carjacking a man at a Detroit gas station and driving another person to a different carjacking scene in that stolen car, officials said.
Eastpointe man trying to ‘track down his wife’ arrested going 131 mph in Mustang, police say
Read full article: Eastpointe man trying to ‘track down his wife’ arrested going 131 mph in Mustang, police sayPolice said they arrested an Eastpointe man who was trying to “track down his wife” because he was driving his Mustang 131 mph on the highway.
Suspect leads police on chase after 6 Ford Mustangs stolen from Flat Rock assembly plant
Read full article: Suspect leads police on chase after 6 Ford Mustangs stolen from Flat Rock assembly plantOfficials say a suspect led police on a chase after six Ford Mustangs were stolen overnight from the Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
Spread of omicron variant isn’t slowing down automakers who have pedal to metal in electric pickup market
Read full article: Spread of omicron variant isn’t slowing down automakers who have pedal to metal in electric pickup marketGeneral Motors wants to make some big news out at the Consumer Electronics Show on Wednesday (Jan. 5) in Las Vegas, with the announcement of the electric Silverado.
Excessive speed and alcohol appear to be factors in Monroe County crash that killed 23-year-old man
Read full article: Excessive speed and alcohol appear to be factors in Monroe County crash that killed 23-year-old manA 23-year-old Erie Township man named Tyler White died in a crash that happened around 1:52 a.m. Saturday on South Telegraph Road north of Minx Road, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.
Mustang driver killed in I-96 crash after losing control on icy overpass, crashing into guardrail, police say
Read full article: Mustang driver killed in I-96 crash after losing control on icy overpass, crashing into guardrail, police sayBRIGHTON, Mich. – The driver of a Ford Mustang was killed Thursday in a crash on I-96 when he lost control of his car on an icy overpass and crashed into a guardrail and two other vehicles that had been involved in an earlier crash, state police said. Troopers were called around 6:30 a.m. Thursday to eastbound I-96 in Livingston County, according to authorities. Officials said the man lost control of his Mustang, went off the road, struck a guardrail and crashed into two vehicles that were already on the shoulder of the highway because of an earlier crash. Michigan State Police said drivers should remember to slow down when winter weather arrives. Anyone involved in a crash without injuries should find a safe spot to park before calling police, according to authorities.
Ford Mustang is most Michiganders' dream car, according to Twitter data
Read full article: Ford Mustang is most Michiganders' dream car, according to Twitter dataDETROIT - Michiganders dream of owning a Ford Mustang more than any other car, according to Twitter data. The Mustang is the second most popular car, with residents of 12 other states also frequently tweeting about the muscle car. The Tesla Model S was the top dream car in the country, with residents of 20 states posting about it being their dream ride. Other dream cars that won over states were the Range Rover (six states), Jeep Wrangler (four states), Chevrolet Corvette (four states) and Chevrolet Camaro (four states). This map from AutoWise shows each state's dream car:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Salesman who sold first Ford Mustang to get reunion with iconic car
Read full article: Salesman who sold first Ford Mustang to get reunion with iconic carRetired salesman Harry Phillips is heading to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, to be reunited with a Ford Mustang he accidentally sold 55 years ago. ST. JOHNS, Canada - A retired salesman in Canada is heading to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, to be reunited with a Ford Mustang he accidentally sold 55 years ago. Ahead of the launch of the Ford Mustang in 1964, car dealerships were sent a preproduction vehicle to display. The car sold for 4,300 Canadian dollars, according to Phillips. Besides the Mustang, Phillips said he is looking forward to seeing all the older style Fords, especially the ones from the mid-1950s.
Ford shows most powerful street-legal Mustang ever built
Read full article: Ford shows most powerful street-legal Mustang ever builtDETROIT - The most powerful street-legal Ford Mustang ever built will go on sale this fall. It also has a seven-speed automatic transmission that Ford promises will shift smoothly on commutes and quickly on the track. The Shelby GT500 can go from zero to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) in around 3.5 seconds, although Ford didnt release a precise number. Performance powertrain engineering manager Patrick Morgan says the new version is aimed at Mustang enthusiasts who also want track performance. He said the car can go from zero to 100 mph (161 kilometers per hour) and back to zero again in 10.6 seconds.
Watch: Obituary for Lee Iacocca
Read full article: Watch: Obituary for Lee IacoccaHe's known for being the father of the Ford Mustang and saving Chrysler from bankruptcy in the 1980s. Auto industry icon Lee Iacocca has died at the age of 94. Watch a special obituary above. Viewing: From 2 - 8 p.m. July 9 at Lynch and Sons Funeral Home in Clawson. He will be buried with his wife in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy.
Ford's most powerful car can cost nearly $100,000
Read full article: Ford's most powerful car can cost nearly $100,000(CNN) - Ford's new supercharged high-performance Mustang, the Shelby GT500, is the most powerful car Ford has ever produced and it will have a price to match. The 760 horsepower car will start at about $74,000, including $1,100 in destination charges and a $2,600 federal "gas guzzler" tax. It's far more than the price of an entry-level Ford Mustang which, with its 310-horsepower four-cylinder engine, costs about $26,000. Shelby American, a manufacturer of high-performance cars, originally made Shelby Mustangs by customizing Mustangs purchased from Ford. And Ford now makes its own Shelby Mustangs such as the GT500 and the 562 horsepower Shelby GT350.