Things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving…

Let’s face it – this year has been pretty difficult for almost everyone in the old US of A, especially in the past few months as the financial crisis tightens its grip on the world economy. However, even in dire times, there are still many things to be thankful for during Thanksgiving 2008.

As Americans buckle up and drive out to buy the estimated 45 million turkeys consumed every Thanksgiving, we can certainly be thankful for one timely miracle: the price of gasoline. It should come as a pleasant surprise – especially to those of us who certainly don’t drive our cars “efficiently” – that gas prices have dropped dramatically recently, and we should all be thankful for that. Of course, I wouldn’t expect my tank- full of $1.39 gas – to last forever, but these prices will be nice while they last.

More important perhaps to StangPlanet readers is something that – in the hard times of today – many would have not anticipated happening: the return of the pony car. What better way is there to celebrate Thanksgiving than to have official images of the 2010 Mustang GT imprinted in your head as you pass a Dodge Challenger on the way to a grocery store, only after passing a billboard for the Chevy Camaro… [Read More]

Ford: “Another chapter” in 2010 Mustang story to be revealed in Detroit

Boy, Ford really got what it wanted this past week: nonstop chatter about its 2010 Mustang redesign. It only took a new website, a story contest, a film contest and a mess of leaks to build up the hype.

But now that the hype is built up and the damn thing has been revealed, what can you do? Ford has the answer: omit one crucial piece of the puzzle until the next big auto show in Detroit.

And that’s exactly what they’ve done. Sure enough, if you review the SPEED Channel … [Read More]

Bold Moves: Ford offers plenty of 2010 Mustang wheels, body parts and accessories

If you watched SPEED Channel’s coverage of the LA Auto Show last week, you may have caught a glimpse of the “Mustang Garage” display Ford fashioned up for the 2010 Mustang. Less of a backyard workshop and more of a showroom for pristine pony parts, the garage housed various varieties of scoops, louvers, grilles, spoilers and wheels.

What’s that? Yes, wheels. Feast your eyes, folks.

While there are plenty of gadget choices enthusiasts can make to customize the 2010 Mustang, it seems that Ford wanted us to keep the most important option open in our heads: wheels. Choose from Chrome, Black Chrome, Gunmetal Gray Powder Coat, Satin Gold and High-Gloss Metallic White.

Ford’s got its head in the right place this go around, because there’s nothing better than a catalog full of good ol’ OEM goodies. Check out more photos of the wheel and body part options below, and be sure to… [Read More]

eBay Alert: Autographed die-cast Ford Mustang replica up for grabs

Last week, over 4,000 Mustang enthusiasts made it out to Santa Monica, California to witness the first official reveal of the 2010 Mustang. While the event was broadcast live on the SPEED Channel, those who actually attended took away many goodies, including a 1:18th scale limited edition Candy Apple Red die-cast 2010 Mustang.

Of course, moments after they were distributed to fans, one wound up on eBay.

Be part of history, yes history, by placing your bid on this model. While it’s not the first 2010 Mustang model we’ve caught on eBay, this one has been signed by industry legends Carroll Shelby, Jack Roush, Parnelli Jones, John Force, Ashley Force, Tommy Kendall and Scott Pruett. Oh, and it’s 1 of 4,000.

As of writing this, there has been one bid at… [Read More]

Loaded: Gadgets throughout 2010 Ford Mustang keep enthusiasts safe, connected

Like it or not, the redesigned 2010 Mustang is loaded with innovative bells and whistles that most racing die-hards could do without. But in officially unveiling the new stallion, Ford capitalized the vehicle’s cornucopia of gadgetry.

“We know that Mustang owners love spending as much time as possible in their cars, and we wanted to offer them the best technologies to stay connected in a safe way,” said Paul Randle, Ford Mustang chief engineer. “Adding small features such as steering wheel-mounted audio controls and big technology breakthrough including SYNC and SIRIUS Travel Link make the Mustang driving experience even more engaging.”

Included in the new technological additions to the Mustang are the voice-activated SYNC system, 911 Assist, SIRIUS Travel Link™, Voice-Activated Navigation, Reverse Camera System, Ambient Lighting System with MyColor™, and the EasyFuel™ Capless Fuel-Filler System.

Check out the full details for each feature below:
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Really? 2010 Ford Mustang to make Knight Rider cameo

Really Ford? Really? Yes, it seems the big wigs over at Ford have decided the best way to get press for its new Mustang is to give it some nice product placement on what may be the worst show in television- Knight Rider.

That’s right, if you’re watching on Wednesday night, you can see the 2010 Ford Mustang roll out in some totally normal, not ridiculously obviously placed way.

“The 2010 Mustang arrived in a truck which was backed into the stage,” said Gary Scott Thompson, Knight Rider’s executive producer in a press release. “The car was unloaded, undercover and kept covered until we shot. Limited cast and crew were allowed on set. The moment we finished shooting the car was covered back up and put back in the truck and disappeared.”

This terrific Ford product will appear on a show already known for its blatantly obvious product placement of the 2008 GT500KR. On last week’s episode, KITT had… [Read More]

Positively Official: The 2010 Ford Mustang has surfaced, we approve

This is it! After all that waiting, the 2010 Mustang is finally here.

Ford certainly did not make the wait easy by constantly teasing us with leaked information. But now, after official photos have been released from Ford, the wait is over and we can sit back and take in the beauty that is the 2010 Ford Mustang.

The countless teasers that Ford gave us to preview this car hardly do it justice, as this car truly shines. The original s197 Mustang inspired an entire “modern retro” movement in the United States, and led to GM and Chrysler to create some amazing competition. This new Mustang seems to have kept all the things from the s197 that worked well in addition to adding many new design lines and cues that I think are beautiful.

The car is clearly moving in a new and interesting direction. There is noticeable inspiration from the … [Read More]

LEAKED: 2010 Ford Mustang revealed on Ford’s website

Forget November 18th. The 2010 Ford Mustang is here now!

Ford has jumped the gun and opened up its website for the 2010 Mustang! Despite Ford’s own embargo on official information and pictures of the new pony car until 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, they have let out the Mustang for all to see.

If you haven’t been pressing the refresh button all day on your favorite Mustang enthusiast sites, then you may have also missed the leaked pricing and spec info, followed by the actual PDF of the
2010 Mustang ordering guide. Details galore!

We now know that the redesign will produce 315 horsepower and 230 ft-lbs of torque- only a bump of 15 horses. Enthusiasts can take their pick between five 2010 colors – Sunset Gold Metallic, Kona Blue Metallic, Grabber Blue and Red Candy Metallic with Tinted Clearcoat.

More official details related to the car (that have not already been leaked) will come out officially here and… [Read More]

Leaked: 2010 Ford Mustang pricing and options now available

The bigwigs at Ford weren’t planning on releasing the official specs and pricing for the 2010 Mustang until Wednesday, the day after the vehicle’s official public reveal (which will be aired live on the SPEED channel).

Well, looks like a few employees couldn’t wait, and the spec sheet has hit the web.

A SYNC system, 18″ wheels, Shaker 500 audio, ambient lighting, bright aluminum accent dash, pedal covers, scuff plate & shift knob and a 6-gauge cluster with MyColor? Oh, and a 4.6L OHC 3V V8, all for $30k? Not bad, Ford.

Click the photo to read the full specs…

2010 Ford Mustang to be revealed live on Speed Channel

The time has come. Teaser after teaser from Ford have given us bits and pieces of hope for an even better new Mustang. Soon enough though, the real deal will be here, and Speed Channel will be helping out to show the world the 2010 Mustang.

Yes that’s right, everyone’s favorite automotive cable network- Speed Channel- will be showing the 2010 Mustang reveal LIVE. It all goes down November 18th at 11 PM ET, so get your DVR’s ready.

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