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Chicago Auto Show- The 2009 Dodge Challenger has finally been unveiled to the public, in all of its SRT glory. The Hemi Orange car at the show is the first of many to see production this year, with standard Challenger production beginning for 2010 models. Read the rest of this entry »

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The newest Ford crossover, the Fairlane Flex, has a new mini-site where potential buyers can build, spec and price their own vehicle. Although the pricing shown is not official, it gives buyers a good idea of what they’ll need to pay for this new kiddie/surfboard/parts/band stuff hauler. Read the rest of this entry »

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Defining style is a hard thing to do, especially when it’s applied to cars. Everyone has their own opinions, and I want to hear yours today. For me, American style gets no better than a Pre-War Lincoln-Zephyr, especially the 1939 coupe. Long, bold and beautiful, Lincoln Zephyrs were for the well-to do, without appearing snobbish and overdone, more like ships prowing icy North Atlantic waters. Resplendent in varying shades of cream, black and brown, to me these cars are the pinnacle of American style. It appears that Lincoln is going to try this approach again with the new MKS, which looks completely Lincoln, and totally American. The waterfall grille is an especially nice touch, in my personal opinion. But enough about my thoughts, what do you see as the most stylish American car ever made?

via: Lincoln

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It shouldn’t have happened- another answer to a question nobody asked, but it happened. The El Camino is looking to make a U.S. comeback tour. The new El Camino is expected to be badged as a Pontiac, and sold in the U.S. as a derivative of the Austrailian “ute” platform (pictured above). Shades of the “GTO” methinks. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chip Foose, Boyd Coddington and Troy Trepanier are probably three of the first names that come to mind when one thinks of custom cars. Likewise, lots of chrome, mag wheels and some sort of scoop or spoiler are probably the first images one has when thinking of muscle cars. Steve Strope, the founder and owner of Pure Vision Design, has a different way of doing things. Read the rest of this entry »

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As the new guy here, I thought it appropriate to find out a little about the readership here at Culture Garage. As you will find out, the American musclecar is on its way back, in a big way. Ford has the Mustang, Chevy the upcoming Ausmaro, or rather, CAMaro, and Dodge has the bigger, better Challenger. Heck, even the GTO is trying to play along, or, rather, has tried to play along. (I’m not even going to entertain the notion of a moredoor as a musclecar, hence the lack of the Dodge Charger.)

So, in trying to find out a little more about you, the reader, I ask: What musclecar would you love to see resurrected in a modern form?

Personally, I’d like to see a modern interpretation of the ‘66-’67 Fairlane roll out of Dearborn, a little bit of midsize muscle to compliment the pony cars, and offer increased utility as a result, WITHOUT the use of any four-door blasphemy.

So what’s your pick?

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Wait. When did Suzuki make interesting cars? Looks like Suzuki will have a big year at Geneva (March 4-16). It appears that they will be bringing at least four concepts (some of which have debuted at other car shows) and their SX4 WRC car which will mark Suzuki’s first full year in the World Rally Championship.

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This is not new or breaking news, but I feel we need at the very least a summary article to show those in the dark just how good Hyundai is becoming as a company. Let’s start with the Hyundai Genesis coupe, scheduled to go on sale in 2009.

This little baby is typical Hyundai bang for the buck. The difference is, this car may turn the tide for the company. Instead of being hindered by the brand name, people may actually be proud to own a Hyundai after this car is released.

 The concept shown above is how the actual production car should look, aside from the real carbon fiber hood, which I doubt they will try to sneak in there with a base price of under $25,000.

Those scoffing at paying 25k haven’t seen the goods yet. And yes, the goods are good.

Read more after the jump to see what the Genesis is packing for hardware.

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