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Boyd Coddington passed away this morning at the age of 63. He will be missed…

Boyd Coddington, Hot Rod King, Dead At Age 63 @ Jalopnik

Boyd Coddington, Remembered @ Jalopnik

Nice article over at Winding Road about our current favorite car around here, the 2008 Challenger SRT-8.

An axiom from the world of industrial design goes like this: If something looks right, it probably is. Examples are legion, from the classic Eames chair to Raymond Loewy’s Coke bottle. This saying also rings true in the world of cars. There was nothing right about the exterior design of the Pontiac Aztek. In contrast, from any angle the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 looks right. Very right.

Potent Pony: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 @ Winding Road

The still pics had me, but this video just puts it over the top for me. Check out this video of the Challenger playing in the desert from autoblog.com. I’m completely in love with the look and sound of the Challenger in motion.

autoblog - VIDEO: Dodge Challenger romping in the desert

More pics of a favorite around here.

Wake up, muscle-car nation: Here is a clear look at the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, the fourth and final installation of the LX-platform that birthed the 300C, Magnum, Charger and their corresponding bad-boy models created by Chrysler LLC’s skunkworks in Auburn Hills, Michigan

Links:

Challenger SRT8 breaks cover @ Autoweek

First official Challenger SRT8 photos leak onto the web @ Autoblog

PICTURES: Production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Unveiled @ TechEBlog

Nice shots. I just wish I was in the position to buy one.

We just caught the first completely uncamouflaged prototype for the Dodge Challenger running outside of the Chrysler Tech Center. Perhaps with the Media days of the Detroit Auto Show officially behind them, the Chrysler folks were eager to put the finishing touches on their next big unveiling. The production Challenger will take its official bow next month in Chicago.

Full article @ Jalopnik

Jalopnik is one of my favorite car blogs, their coverage of the 2008 Detroit Auto Show has been great.

A few of my favorites from the show:

Lexus LF-A Roadster - Lovely, simply lovely… However, if I had to choose, I think I would do without the droptop

2009 Corvette ZR-1 - I think I’m in love, only gripe is the clear window on the hood, that might work with a mid-engined car, but not a front-engined one. The only thing you need to know what’s under the hood is to hear it

Mazda Furai Concept - Mazda, stop teasing us with concepts and just put out a follow-up to the 3rd generation RX-7 already!

Before you commit yourself to reading this review, I just want to warn you that it is not a very detailed or technical review. If you want more info there are plenty of good reviews around. These are really just my rambling thoughts after having the car for 2.5 years. If that’s what you’re looking for then you’re in the right place! On to the review…

Well, the G35 broke 30,000 the other day, although it doesn’t really feel like it. I’ve had it for about 2 and a half years now and it still gets me going. Overall, I’d have to say that it’s been one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Good enough that my beloved ‘93 Mazda RX-7 R1 is feeling pretty neglected.

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In September of last year gas prices became so bad that I could no longer afford to drive my 1998 Wrangler to work anymore. The 16-MPG highway I was getting was costing me, with no exaggeration, $340.00 per month in fuel alone. (Yes, I work 50 miles away from my home. I’m not happy about that, but that is where the work is.)

With this in mind, I began to look for a new car. The first car I went to look at was the 2005 Toyota Prius. We went to our local Toyota dealership, and after being ignored for 20 minutes, we were finally shown the car. I’m a larger fellow, but I fit comfortably enough in the car, and I liked its features.

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