By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

I’m still on the fence about whether I like this new version better than the old version. How about you guys? Which do you prefer? See more pics and read the press release after the jump!

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By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Call it “2010 Mustang Syndrome”–an unattractive redesign comes out that helps push prices down on the previous-generation model, which is the one you’ve been holding out for anyway. Prices for ’05-’09 Mustangs have come down to within reach since it’s no longer the current bodystyle, and amidst all the new developments like the fuel-sipping V6 and the return of the 5.0L. And I’m pretty sure the same thing is about to happen to the Charger. The upcoming redesign doesn’t do much for me, but I’ve long felt that the current-generation Charger is the best-looking passenger sedan on the road. And the Hemi-powered R/T, which has been deadlocked at $15-$20K for ages, will probably take a dive once the redesigned 2011′s hit. I’d say that’s a fair enough byproduct of nice cars getting uglier. See more pics at Jalopnik.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

An even closer look at the evolutionary 2011 design, shot at a recent police fleet expo. Via Autoblog

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Dig those new full-width taillights! Filming is taking place now in Puerto Rico. See more pics at Autoblog!

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

I’m not generally much of a kids kind of person, but this shot of Super’s little guy hamming it up in front of his wild custom Charger is just too cute. See more of that crazy flamed paint and flip-down doors on the ride page.

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Dodge just posted this video on their Facebook page. Great summary of one very cool car show, featuring a lot of enthusiasts talking about their Challengers, Chargers, Magnums and 300s. There’s a lot of cars here I’d love to know more about–like the SRT-8 Magnum re-skinned as a ’68 Charger. Take a look.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Blake’s buddy is using this 4-speed 1967 Hemi Charger in his wedding this weekend, so Blake took his team out to detail the rare Mopar (one of just 58 built), which had been sitting for 20 years. The old B-body has had the same owner since 1968 and has just 37,908 documented miles, with the original drivetrain, paint, etc.

The NorthWest Auto Salon team put a total of 24 man hours into the car to get it as clean as possible. They spent two hours washing the car and prepping the door jambs and all the chrome trim, over eight hours on the chrome/brightwork, about two hours claybarring the surface to remove the 20 years of grime, and then about six hours buffing and polishing the lead-based enamel paint, de-molding the interior, cleaning and conditioned the vinyl, waxing the car and polishing the pitted mag wheels. Along the way they also removed several mice homes scattered through the interior. Blake said it was one of the biggest transformations he’s ever done. They didn’t get to the engine bay–that will have to wait til after the wedding!

So here’s a pic of what they started with. See the a ton more pics after the jump!

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Here’s the trailer from the latest Nicolas Cage movie. How many classics can you count?

Dear Hollywood, please make action movies with 90s Camrys. That would be way more awesome. Thanks.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

If you like old school muscle, go here. If you prefer new school muscle (with a few Neons) go here. And I have a ton of video after the jump! (Jen had the Nikon at Pocono this weekend, so I shot everything with a tiny little Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS.)

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By David Wallens

Grassroots Motorsports

Ever fall for a car that you didn’t expect to? For me, the Dodge Charger falls into that category. I recently spent a few days with the car and enjoyed the entire package, from the Hemi V8 to the full-size interior. Anyone else recently have a pleasant surprise?