Most Searched for Vehicle in 2006

AutoTrader.com, an online automotive marketplace, yesterday announced the Top Ten Most searched for Vehicles on its site in 2006.

The company reported the Ford Mustang was the most searched model vehicle in 2006, while manufacturers Chevrolet, Ford and Honda each placed two of its vehicle models among the Top Ten.

"Our Top Ten Most Searched for Vehicles list mirrors the diversity of America's population," said Shawn Tucker, Manager of Content.

First Shelby GT Headed to the Auction Block

Another lap in the pony car race will be pass as the first Shelby GT Ford Mustang to be set up for a no-reserve auction at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, AZ. Carroll Shelby himself will be there to hand the keys for CSM 07SGT0001 to the winning bidder, with a portion of the auction's profits being directed to the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. The event dubbed "The World's Greatest Collector Car Events" will have more than 1200 of the most spectacular collector automobiles in the world and the SPEED channel will be providing over 40 hours of live coverage.

Hertz To Auction Off 113 Shelby GT-H Mustangs

There is still time to get your hands on one of the rarest Ford Mustangs to be produced in some time. The Hertz rental company, along with Ford and Shelby, will be auctioning off 113 of their gorgeous, retro-styled Shelby GT-H rent-a-racer cars. Reminiscent of their 1960's venture, the black with gold stripes combination catches the attention of all who see it.

Statement from Ford: No Plans for Expanded Mustang Line

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 15 - Ford Motor Company today made clear that recent media speculation concerning an expanded Mustang line - including a sedan and wagon model to be sold in global markets - is not true. Mustang is an icon and will continue in its current form: a unique, two-door, rear-wheel drive, 2+2 performance car.

At the 2007 North American International Auto Show, Ford will unveil a four-door, rear-wheel-drive concept car. The concept, known as "The Interceptor", is based on the Mustang's rear-wheel-drive architecture but it is not a Mustang and no production plans have been announced. Additional information on the Ford rear-drive concept will be available December 31, 2006.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT Production Begins in January

One of the most anticipated vehicles since the Shelby GT500 is set for production beginning in January 2007. The latest Mustang offering from Ford, the Shelby GT that we have been reporting on for some time features 325 horsepower and the chance to own a vehicle that Carroll Shelby himself helped create.