http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/american http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/american http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922975/racing-in-two-series-a-mistake--alguersuari Jaime Alguarsuari has revealed he is unlikely to race in both formula one and the World Series by Renault in 2010.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:02:36 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922975/racing-in-two-series-a-mistake--alguersuari http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922959/gm-european-ceo-resigns-after-opel-reversal--bob-lutz While details are limited, it appears Forster and GM management clashed over the much-mangled deal to sell Opel to a joint-venture lead by Magna International.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922959/gm-european-ceo-resigns-after-opel-reversal--bob-lutz http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622939/shelby-f-150-super-snake-concept-unveiled Based on the (2003-2008) Ford F-150, the Snake Series pickup comes dressed in red with black stripes and features a 5.4 liter engine with 475 hp. Suspension lowering and aerodynamic body paneling is also part of the package.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622939/shelby-f-150-super-snake-concept-unveiled http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622933/ford-introduces-first-inflatable-seat-belts-video New technology meant to help prevent head, chest and neck injuries for rear passengers, especially the more vulnerable such as children and the elderly.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:17:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622933/ford-introduces-first-inflatable-seat-belts-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622935/baby-buick-spied-with-less-camouflage Small Buick sedan is in development for the Chinese market but may also be introduced into the Buick lineup in North America. It will share GM's Delta II front-wheel drive platform with the Chevy Cruze.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:17:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622935/baby-buick-spied-with-less-camouflage http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110522919/chrysler-reveals-new-logo Chrysler present a new logo that aims to complement a new five-year plan to re-invigorate the range in two stages, complete in part by 2010 and in full by 2012. The refreshes arrive ahead of a larger-scale renewal in 2014.]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:19:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110522919/chrysler-reveals-new-logo http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110522918/chrysler-outlines-5-year-fiat-based-product-plan Chrysler has outlined their five-year product plan during a lengthy press conference at their Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:19:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110522918/chrysler-outlines-5-year-fiat-based-product-plan http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110422885/gm-board-decides-to-keep-opel In a surprise move, GM's board of directors has decided to keep Opel. While details are scarce, the board believes Opel and Vauxhall are vital to the success of General Motors.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:58:52 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110422885/gm-board-decides-to-keep-opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322849/ford-announces-f150-raptor-xt-off-road-only-race-truck A new Ford F150 Raptor XT has been announced with a price tag of US$99,950. Being street-illegal means the 500hp monster cannot be shaken on tarmac.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:29:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322849/ford-announces-f150-raptor-xt-off-road-only-race-truck http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322855/chevrolet-silverado-zr2-concept-presented-at-sema Meant to showcase GM's extensive performance parts collection, the ZR2 has been outfitted with a 550 horsepower supercharged V8 crate engine.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322855/chevrolet-silverado-zr2-concept-presented-at-sema http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322853/hummer-goes-off-road-at-sema Four HUMMER H3-based vehicles will bulldoze their way into SEMA this year. All feature V8 engines and specific target markets such as outdoor enthusiasts and racing fans.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:59:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322853/hummer-goes-off-road-at-sema http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322854/accessorized-corvette-grand-sport-with-heritage-package Essentially a collection of accessories, the Heritage Package offers unique exterior and interior styling.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:59:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322854/accessorized-corvette-grand-sport-with-heritage-package http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322851/2010-cobra-jet-mustang-continues-the-legacy Designed to be the ultimate turnkey racer, the Cobra Jet is built for NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:29:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322851/2010-cobra-jet-mustang-continues-the-legacy http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322852/five-special-camaro-concepts-power-into-sema-video One concept is called the Jay Leno Camaro, built for the talk-show host and renowned auto fan, a race-ready Camaro featuring a twin-turbocharged V6 with 425 hp.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110322852/five-special-camaro-concepts-power-into-sema-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222844/ford-posts-3rd-qtr-997-million-net-income Ford has earned a net income of almost US$1 billion in Q3, 2009. Market share in North America has improved and a strong profit is expected in 2011.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:52:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222844/ford-posts-3rd-qtr-997-million-net-income http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222829/richard-pettys-garage-tunes-dodge-challenger-for-charity Introducing the Petty's Garage '09 Dodge Challenger, a 585 horsepower road warrior fit for "The King." Details inside.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222829/richard-pettys-garage-tunes-dodge-challenger-for-charity http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222825/local-motors-rally-fighter-to-premier-at-sema--community-designed Described as "a premium, authentic off-of-road experience, custom designed and built for the deserts of the American Southwest", the Rally Fighter looks like an AMC Eagle on steroids.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:32:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222825/local-motors-rally-fighter-to-premier-at-sema--community-designed http://www.worldcarfans.com/109103022777/ford-focus-rs-tuned-by-wolf-racing German tuner Wolf Racing has worked on the Ford Focus RS and turned up some impressive numbers. Power is up to 360hp and torque increases to a massive 559Nm.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:31:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109103022777/ford-focus-rs-tuned-by-wolf-racing http://www.worldcarfans.com/109103022771/us-vice-president-joe-biden-inadvertantly-divulges-fisker New plans from Fisker include a compact sedan, dubbed the Fisker Niña, as accidentally reported by VP Joe Biden. Details inside.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:02:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109103022771/us-vice-president-joe-biden-inadvertantly-divulges-fisker http://www.worldcarfans.com/109103022768/hennessey-ls9-camaro-hpe700-receives-850hp-and-1000hp-twin-turbo Details about the Hennessey LS9 tuning packages for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro are revealed inside.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:02:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109103022768/hennessey-ls9-camaro-hpe700-receives-850hp-and-1000hp-twin-turbo http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922750/specter-werkes-corvette-gtr-with-lingenfelter-twin-turbo Based on the Corvette Z06, the GTR is outfitted with a 7.0-liter twin-turbocharged LS7 V8 from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:53:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922750/specter-werkes-corvette-gtr-with-lingenfelter-twin-turbo http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922747/lingenfelter-2010-camaro-lta-concept-previewed-for-sema Renderings and details of the Lingenfelter 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LTA Concept inside.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:23:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922747/lingenfelter-2010-camaro-lta-concept-previewed-for-sema http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922748/new-chrysler-300-mule-caught-for-first-time Spy pictures reveal a 2010 Chrysler 300 mule for the first time. Dimensions appear similar to the current model although some design elements have been toned down.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:53:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922748/new-chrysler-300-mule-caught-for-first-time http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922761/2010-saleen-s281-mustang-first-look Several pictures of the 2010 Saleen S281 Mustang have leaked to the web ahead of the SEMA Motor Show.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:23:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922761/2010-saleen-s281-mustang-first-look http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922706/alms-styled-2010-camaro-rendered A Swedish design firm has released their sketches of a new Camaro fit for the American Le Mans Series.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:23:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922706/alms-styled-2010-camaro-rendered http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922735/1934-ford-hot-rod-retro-fitted-with-400-hp-35l-twin-turbo Replica of a 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe fitted with Ford's far more recent 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost engine with 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:53:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922735/1934-ford-hot-rod-retro-fitted-with-400-hp-35l-twin-turbo http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922745/hendrick-motorsports-25th-anniversary-camaro--sema-2009 Only 25 special edition models will be built of the 582 bhp Camaro SS. The model will debut at the SEMA show in Las Vegas later this month and afterwards will go on sale through a few selected dealerships across the U.S.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:53:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102922745/hendrick-motorsports-25th-anniversary-camaro--sema-2009 http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822717/ford-confirms-geely-as-its-preferred-bidder-for-volvo-cars Geely International has been announced as the preferred bidder for Volvo Cars. Current owner Ford would relinquish 100% of shares but continue to assist in certain areas.]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:08:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822717/ford-confirms-geely-as-its-preferred-bidder-for-volvo-cars http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822675/ford-set-to-storm-sema-with-mustang-f150 We have the details on the eight different Ford Mustang and five Ford F-150 models getting their debut at SEMA next week.]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:08:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822675/ford-set-to-storm-sema-with-mustang-f150 http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102722691/speedfactory-to-debut-first-all-aluminum-supercharged SpeedFactory will be showcasing this 700hp 440 Hemi-Powered Challenger at SEMA 2009. It has a 7.2-litre (440 cu. in.) supercharged engine and 20-inch wheels.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:25:41 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102722691/speedfactory-to-debut-first-all-aluminum-supercharged