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Fuel Injection Pioneer Stuart Hilborn 1917-2013

Stuart Hilborn, the dry lakes hot rodder whose racing fuel injection systems powered almost the entire field at Indianapolis some years, died Monday at the age of 96. Hilborn first went to the dry lakes in 1938 and was amazed to see engine builders and racers who hadn't gone to college producing twice the horsepower of a stock setup. “I was very impressed that they had doubled the horsepower of the cars as they came out of Detroit with virtually no money at all, just work,” Hilborn told the American Hot Rod Foundation.

Ford shares 2012 Focus ST images with Facebook fans

Ford is giving Facebook users front-row access to new photos and video showcasing the progress of its first global performance car, the 2012 Focus ST. In anticipation of next year's launch, more than 300,000 fans of Ford's Focus page on Facebook can view the latest videos and photos of the ST in its final stages of development. The content highlights technology and performance features that contribute to the car's practicality.

Dealer Demons: Dodge customizes Vipers for select stores and enthusiasts

We’ve seen many special-edition Dodge Vipers for the car's final year--the ACR-X, the Vooodoo Viper, the 1:33. It's almost as if every Viper is a special edition. With that in mind, Chrysler is now letting dealerships get into the act.