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First Drive: SMS 570X makes 700 hp, gobs more joy

During the course of a wide-ranging, more than two-hour long conversation, we asked racing legend, aftermarket impresario and SMS namesake Steve Saleen what's the single most important thing he wants Autoblog readers to know about not only his new 700-horsepower 570X, but about SMS as a whole. Without missing a beat, Mr. Saleen cocked his head to one side and said, "That we're not a tuning shop. SMS is an Original Equipment Manufacturer." "We're not a tuner. SMS is an Original Equipment Manufacturer." - Steve Saleen Normally, when the ... Read more →

SEMA 2009: Steve Saleen launches SMS Superparts Drew Phillips

With SMS Supercars recently launching the 570 Challenger and with a Mustang and Camaro, it was inevitable it would soon offer many of the parts individually. On the first day of SEMA Steve Saleen ...

eBay Find of the Day: Chevrolet C5 Corvette-based Saleen S7 replica roadster Jonny Lieberman

Steve Saleen's Saleen S7 is a totally bespoke, hand built superduper hypercar that in twin-turbo, 750 horsepower, 700 pound-feet of torque form could go about 250 mph. And it was capable of ...

SMS Supercars shows off new facility, new supercar on the way Drew Phillips

It's tradition for Steve Saleen to hold his annual open house and car show at the end of the summer, and while he's no longer with the company he originally founded, that's not stopping him from ...

SMS Supercars releases new renderings, more details of 460 Mustang Drew Phillips

It appears that even while covering Saleen, Inc's warranties and protecting the brand image of his name, Steve Saleen has still found the time to build cars. After launching the 570 Challenger ...

What's In a Name? SMS Supercars files suit against MJ Acquisitions for use of Saleen name 5 months ago on Autoblog

The drama that is Saleen entered a new chapter yesterday with the announcement that Steve Saleen's new company, SMS Supercars, has filed a lawsuit against MJ Acquisitions, which purchased assets from Saleen, Inc. including the right to produce the 'S' line and Racecraft Mustangs, as well as the ...

Curiously quick Concours closure creates consternation 5 months ago on Autoblog

AB regulars will note that we just reported on the re-opening of the car-lover's dream store at the Irvine Spectrum in Southern California. We told you how the former Saleen Store had re-opened under the banner of Concours Supercars, keeping much of the original shop's charms, but replacing ...

SMS Supercars previews 460 and 460X Mustangs 8 months ago on Autoblog

If you build it they will come. At least that's what Steve Saleen is hoping, and with his recent announcement regarding Saleen, Inc's warranties, we're guessing many of his loyal customers will indeed come with money in hand to buy his new tricked-out ponycar. Not that people will buy the car ...

New York: Steve Saleen's SMS 570X ups the ante with 700 supercharged horses 8 months ago on Autoblog

Under the bright sunlight of the Javits Center's Crystal Palace atrium, Steve Saleen took the covers off of his latest creation, the SMS 570X. The Dodge Challenger-based muscle car registers a few rungs above the 570 that we first viewed at its Orange County unveiling in January. Where that car ...

Stand Up Move: Steve Saleen steps in to honor warranties from his former company 8 months ago on Autoblog

Just like the majority of the automotive industry, recent news about Saleen hasn't been great. After going broke and selling most of their assets, Saleen Inc. announced that they were ceasing operations and would not be honoring existing warranties on cars and parts. To make things worse, the new ...

BREAKING: Saleen, Inc. sells off most of its assets 10 months ago on Autoblog

Rumors have been swirling this past week about the potential sale of Saleen, Inc., just a few months after the company announced it would explore the sale of its operations. LA-based Hancock Park Associates, which purchased a majority of the business from Steve Saleen just a few years ago, had been ...

SMS 570 Challenger has a coming out party 11 months ago on Autoblog

Steve Saleen wanted to show us that his new company is going to be a little different than the old one. So to launch his first production model under the SMS badge, he rented out an Orange County night club and had a rave. Very unlike the Saleen launches we've attended in the past. After a couple ...

Steve Saleen's plan of attack for 2009 11 months ago on Autoblog

Steve Saleen is bringing back the musclecar wars with the help of the Detroit 3. Not content to modify Ford Mustangs alone, the former head of Saleen, Inc. is branching out into bowtie and Mopar territory as well. His new company, SMS Limited, will take on all three of the new retro rods this ...

Chinese automaker to build sedan on Saleen platform? 11 months ago on Autoblog

On one hand, Steve Saleen has two Challengers due out under his SMS brand. On the other, he's got the slightly tangled mess of CHAMCO, it's Chinese partner Zhongxing Auto, and their joint U.S. venture, ZX Auto North America International. Earlier this year, Steve was meant to be helping CHAMCO ...

Steve Saleen announces 2010 Signature Series Mustangs 1 year ago on Autoblog

The 2010 Ford Mustang made its debut just a few weeks ago at the LA Auto Show and already various tuners around the country are preparing their variants based on the new model. Steve Saleen has beat everyone to the punch and is the first to announce his new lineup called the Signature Series 460 ...

Ah, the memories! Saleen's Irvine assembly plant remembered in pictures 1 year ago on Autoblog

In addition to the sunshine, warm weather and availability of good driving roads, one of the biggest benefits of living in Southern California is the proximity of automotive related businesses. Dozens of tuners, manufacturers, hot rodders and racers all reside in SoCal, making it an ideal place ...

eBay Find of the Day: Steve Saleen's pre-production Ford GT 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of Saleen's pre-pro Ford GT The Ford GT went from concept to production in record time thanks to companies like ROUSH and Saleen that have niche manufacturing capabilities. Saleen handled the assembly of the GT in its 200,000-sq ft facility in Troy, MI, and whether ...

Steve Saleen celebrates 25 years with 720-horsepower anniversary Mustang concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high resolution image If you've noticed that there are more than a handful of Mustang variations out there, then consider Steve Saleen a trend setter. He's been tweaking Mustangs for 25 years now, and even though he and Saleen, Inc. parted ways last year, Steve has continued to ...

Exclusive interview: Steve Saleen and SMS Limited 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're big fans of Steve Saleen. He's created some pretty incredible Mustangs over the last 25 years, and any guy that successfully builds his own supercar gets major props in our book. Plus, we could listen to his racing stories for hours. After he announced his retirement from Saleen, Inc last ...

SMS Limited: Steve Saleen announces new supercar brand 1 year ago on Autoblog

Unbeknownst to many, Steve Saleen's empire incorporates a number of brands beyond the one that pumps out modified Mustangs, including Saleen Autosport, Saleen Productions, Saleen Speedlab, Saleen Performance and Saleen, Inc. The legend has just announced he'll be adding one more brand to his ...

Steve Saleen to bring Chinese cars to U.S. 2 years ago on Autoblog

Not that it's much of a surprise, but It didn't take long for Steve Saleen to find a new job. Less than a month after leaving his eponymous specialty manufacturing company, AutoWeek is reporting that Steve has landed a new gig. The somewhat surprising part is that he is the new CEO of ZX Automobile ...

Steve Saleen retires from Saleen Inc. 2 years ago on Autoblog

Steve Saleen has announced his official retirement from Saleen, Inc., the company he founded 23 years ago that has grown into one of the best specialty vehicle manufacturers in the world. Apparently Steve is happy with the team he's assembled to manage the business in his place, and will be stepping ...

First Drive, Pt. II: Saleen S331 Track Day 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above for gallery of high-res images by Drew Phillips and the author Day 1 of our first encounter with the Saleen S331 Sport Truck had us exploring the versatility of the truck. We started off by using the vehicle as a swanky ride through the heart of ultra-rich Orange County. A cruise down ...

First Drive: Saleen S331 is equal parts sport and truck 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/business_finance/First_Drive_Saleen_S331_is_equal_parts_sport_and_truck'; We recently had a chance to sample Saleen's newest offering, the S331 Sport Truck, in and around Newport Beach, California. A small fleet of these sport trucks looked right at home parked in ...

Saleen Molly Pop Mustang has its owner tickled pink 2 years ago on Autoblog

High-res gallery of ten Drew Phillips pics available by clicking image above What would you drive if you were Steve Saleen's daughter? A Mustang, right? Probably a customized one at that. Well, Steve Saleen's daughter, Molly, does indeed drive a custom Mustang. One with a special paint job ...

Saleen confirms intent to produce version of Camaro 3 years ago on Autoblog

Forever known as a tuner of all things Mustangs, Saleen is going to be broadening its portfolio to include more than just that one pony car in its corral. An interview with Steve Saleen by CarCrazy.com Assistant Editor John Breaux reveals that Saleen will likely be working with General Motors on ...

New York Auto Show: Saleen and Parnelli produce Best Mustang of Show 3 years ago on Autoblog

While we wouldn’t necessarily call the 2007 Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang the Best of Show overall at the NYIAS, it has easily nabbed the title of Best Mustang of Show. That’s not an insignificant feat considering Ford itself let two new ponies out of its corral – ...






Autoblog Podcast #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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