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Supercharged Monaro leads VXR upgrades

By Phil McNamara Motor Industry 07 September 2006 09:07 Vauxhall is throwing heaps more power at its two VXR flagships. The Monaro V8 coupe is being supercharged, by Kent dealer Greens of Rainham. The 6.0-litre unit's peak power and torque jump by 25 percent, for extra rubber-burning getaways and even more mid-range surge.

‘Imported from Detroit' shirts sell out quickly

Chrysler is selling “Imported from Detroit” T-shirts in response to the popularity of its Super Bowl ad, which included the new Chrysler 200 and Eminem, a Detroit native. And apparently, the T-shirts are popular, too, because they are currently out of stock. The shirts cost $29.95 each with an average shipping price of $10, depending on shipping distance.

Ken Block signs for Ford and the WRC

Ken Block – who became a YouTube sensation with his gymkhana stunt series ¬– has ended months of speculation by confirming he’ll compete in the 2010 World Rally Championship – switching his Subaru Impreza for a Ford Focus, while he'll also rally a Fiesta in the US. The Monster energy drink-backed deal will form a key part of Ford’s plan to market its hatches in America, and follows last year’s Pikes Peak Fiesta. It’s a tentative start for Block, who’ll be competing in select rounds of the WRC championship – Mexico is believed to be the first – to hone his skills.