By Mark Gearhart

powerTV Media

Much noise has been made about the 2011 Mustang since it was unveiled late last year at the L.A. Auto Show. Following on 2010’s sharp new look come two all-new engines, the 5.0 liter V8 and the 3.7 liter V6. These engines came as a response to both GM and Chrysler, which offered 400+ horsepower V8’s in their respective muscle cars for under $40,000.

By now, you’ve no doubt read many a review on the 5.0 engine and its 412 horsepower and 390 ft-lbs of torque. You’ve heard it compared to both Camaro and Challenger, and no doubt it came out on top. And I’d be lying if we said the 5.0 didn’t titillate me with its impressive variable timing technology and all new intake design. But I have come to expect great V8 engines from Ford. V6 engines? Not so much.

For over a decade and a half, the Mustang has been weighed down by an anemic 4.0 liter V6. That particular engine produced a paltry amount of horsepower (even by V6 standards) and turned the base Mustang into a very bland and uninspiring experience. So when I heard that the new 3.7 liter V6 would make almost as much horsepower as last year’s 4.6 liter V8, I knew I had to get behind the wheel and take this new car for a test drive.

Click here for the full review on Stang TV.

By Steve Little

SouthernGuy8503

This is my first post on CarDomain, and thought I’d basically make it a salute the most iconic American car I think there is (at least in my opinion). Ever since I’ve been into vehicles of any kind, the Corvette has been my ultimate dream car. You think the Corvette can’t get any better, then every few years they come out with a new generation that’s even more incredible than the last. GM took a big gamble changing the headlight assembly from the flip-up type to fixed, and consumers the world over simply took it in stride. Another case in point is the improvements made to the LS motor, its performance increasing steeply with each reincarnation. As with any cultural icon, the Corvette mild-to-moderate changes, but that unmistakable Corvette silhouette is an all-American symbol that will not be messed with. The Zo6 has been the dream car I’d always wanted, but then Corvette came back out with the ZR1. If I ever do get a Corvette, I highly doubt it’ll be either one of these serious performers, but honestly I’d be more than happy with the base model coupe and some mods. So what are your thoughts on the Corvette–is it the car that personifies America best? And if not, what car does?

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

If you’re a fan of the Ken Block Gymkhana videos, you’ll be stoked to learn that he’s teamed up with the Gymkhana Grid series to bring you two live events in 2010. The Gymkhana Grid will be held August 7-8th in Hollywood Park, California and the Ken Block Invitational will be held December 3-4th at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California. Full press release with more details on the series after the jump!

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By Karan Singh

StreetFire.net

This newest spy video shows what appears to be the convertible version of the Lamborghini LP550-2 Valentino Balboni that came out last year. Like its coupe counterpart, this latest bull is powered by a 5.2L V10 producing 550HP to the rear wheels.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni spyder Spy video

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Luckily, the Santa Maria, California police officer survived and “doctors are optimistic about his recovery.” Full story at KCOY. Via VWVVortex

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Since I finally got a weekend that wasn’t committed to NASCAR travel, and my friend Shantel who works at the Chilliwack Pick a Part had been tempting me with news of two new AMC Eagles out on their lot, I finally caved and packed up the ‘Vette with Chris to head North for a mini-junkcation at my favorite auto recycler. This isn’t the first time Pick a Part has been in the blog, and for good reason. As self-serve yards go, it’s my hands-down favorite place to be. In an economy where a lot of the Pull A Parts and similar franchises have been ratcheting their prices up–the last time I was at the yard in Tacoma with a few scraps of junk plastic trim in my hands (oh, and a shifter), I didn’t get out of there for under 50 bucks: wait, this is still a junkyard, right?–the Pick has by contrast been keeping their prices low, even while continuing to provide rare-for-a-junkyard creature comforts like free bottled water (on ice), loaner tools (honor system), and running-water wash stations. Continue reading…

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By David Clarke

highspeedhijinks

Last Thursday, I finally managed to make it over to the Hemmings Cruise In. I say finally because the last three attempts to make it to this bi-weekly event have been rained out. Luckily, a phone call to the Hemmings gas station to check on the weather would save me the 45-minute drive into Vermont… but I digress. Last Thursday was well worth the wait. With rain threatening once again and the humidity so thick you could cut it with a knife, my lady and I headed out with both of our cars (my ’84 Caprice Coupe and her ’66 Mustang) in hopes of seeing a good show. With luck on our side, we narrowly missed the downpour and found out, once we arrived, that the storm brought with it low humidity and therefore enjoyable weather. With about 100 in attendance, we were all clearly the die hards. Sweet rides from the 1920′s to present showed up. It’s one of the main reasons I like this show. I took as many pictures as I could between chatting and drooling. So for more on my take of the show follow the jump, but for more pics check out the ones Dan from Hemmings took here.

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

The show was put on by the Columbia River Corvettes Car Club in Longview, Washington during the July 3/4 weekend. For the past several years it’s been open to anything American made or powered. Thanks to Robert Winningham for the pics! See 200+ pics in our events section!

By Chris Bicknell

Bick66

Waving is a traditionally enjoyed means for many of us automotive enthusiasts to briefly share recognition with other drivers on the road who exhibit similar automotive interests. The Save the Wave site is specifically dedicated to Corvette owners, with a simple mission of preserving the time-honored tradition of waving to other passing Corvettes. Whether riding my motorcycle or driving any one of the enthusiast cars I’ve owned, I’ve always waved to passersby driving similar rides.  I’ve even caught myself wanting to wave to a motorcycle or Corvette while driving one of my other cars as if they somehow know what’s in my garage at home.  Now obviously, no one make or model owns waving–it’s a topic of conversation across diverse automotive forums, and I found this article reminding Jeep owners to wave at passing Jeeps.  How one waves can vary greatly as well. I enjoy the subtle “cool-guy” wave–two to four fingers while keeping my hand on the steering wheel. But sometimes I can’t resist the urge to just toss my hand high in the air and wave wildly from side to side.  Read more…

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By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

The duPont Registry is running a contest involving one of our favorite kinds of automotive photography: mirror shots! Check out the entries on their Facebook page, and submit your favorite photos there through July 19th involving a car and any reflective surface. Don’t forget to link back to your ride page!