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UPDATE: Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Horsepower

Editorial : August 29, 2008

Just wanted to post a quick update to our previous blog about the new Dodge Challenger SRT-8. We originally didn’t post the National Speed dyno numbers due to having to wait for Chrysler’s prior approval. We’ve since been given the go ahead so here you are…

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National Speed Presents 5 Crazy Clips

Humor | Media : August 29, 2008

Here are some of National Speed’s five favorite video clips. WARNING: do not try this stuff at home! These people are trained professionals, and in some cases absolute maniacs. It’s amazing how often those two traits sometimes coincide. 1. This clip proves that it’s not the size that counts but how you use it. 2. […]

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When the Dodge Challenger Came to Town

Editorial : August 28, 2008

Sometimes I have to remind myself I get paid to do what I do. Normally my typical morning at work consists of perusing MySpace and trying to remember what’s her name’s name, but this morning was different. Today I’m told that Scott Vandekerckhove, a representative from Chrysler with a name my spellchecker absolutely despises, is […]

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9 out of 10 Women Hate the Environment

Editorial | Humor : August 26, 2008

A recent survey conducted by General Motors said that nine out of ten women would prefer to date a guy that drove the latest fuel-efficient car rather than a high performance sports car. Now I’m not sure where General Motors conducts their surveys, but it obviously isn’t Wilmington, North Carolina. It might not even be […]

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The 3,000 Mile Oil Change

Editorial | Gear and Tech : August 21, 2008

I have a confession to make. I went a year and a half without changing the oil in my car. There, I said it. I’m not proud of it, nor would I ever recommend trying it. In my defense I’d like to point out that I didn’t do this out of negligence or forgetfulness, I […]

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5 Automotive Urban Legends

Editorial : August 19, 2008

If you don’t read this blog and forward it to 5 of your friends in the next 24 hours your car will explode. Kidding of course, but odds are you’ve probably received an email similar to that, warning you of the dangers of keeping aluminum foil in your glove box or something equally ridiculous. Not […]

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