Muscle memory
Taking cues from 1970, Challenger SRT8 proves more refined and comfortable
By Mark Maynard
WHEELS EDITOR
What's wrong with the Dodge Challenger SRT8?
Nothing. But anybody who cares anything about this car has already read the rave reviews.
For what it is – a re-creation of a stompin' muscle car – the Chrysler designers and engineers nailed a 10.
The 2008 Challenger SRT8 is a limited edition that has a starting price of $40,158, including the $675 destination charge and $2,163 gas-guzzler tax.
Devoted Ford fan always brings his 'A' game
By J. Daniel Jones
SPECIAL TO THE UNION-TRIBUNE
Edward Woodruff is serious about Model A's. As serious as – well, as serious as a heart attack. “In 2004 I was attending the Regional MAFCA meet in Portland, Oregon,” said Woodruff, referring to the Model A Ford Club of America.
Need a boost? Call on 'Ironman'
Toyota marketing adds racing legend
By Mark Rechtin
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
LOS ANGELES – Toyota has enlisted off-road racing legend Ivan “Ironman” Stewart of Lakeside to give its big pickups and sport utility vehicles a marketing boost.