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Retiring the legend: Saleen to stop building vehicles by end of 2011

Retiring the legend: Saleen to stop building vehicles by end of 2011

Revstone Industries, the parent company of Saleen Performance Vehicles, said today that it will no longer produce vehicles under the Saleen name. Revstone said that it wants to shift its focus to become a ‘second stage manufacturer and a distributor of aftermarket performance parts.’ “The move will allow the company – which currently produces Saleen [...]

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Saleen owners have considered purchasing Dodge Viper business

Saleen owners have considered purchasing Dodge Viper business

As you’ve probably heard by now, a company known as MJ Acquisitions has purchased most of Saleen’s street-performance car, aftermarket and supercharger business. According to Automotive News, it is now reported that MJ Acquisitions along with other Michigan auto-related companies have considered buying Chrysler’s Dodge Viper business. Chrysler announced recently that it has had three [...]

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Saleen’s SMS Limited working on Challengers, Camaros, Hybrids and Electric-Vehicles

Saleen’s SMS Limited working on Challengers, Camaros, Hybrids and Electric-Vehicles

After selling Saleen and working for the American arm of a Chinese automaker, Steve Saleen is back with his new company known as SMS Limited. Saleen, known for offering high-performance Fords, will be venturing into other brands and vehicles with his new company. Located in Anaheim, California in a 150,000 square-foot facility, SMS Limited will be offering [...]

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Saleen and SMS announce 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs

Saleen and SMS announce 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs

Steve Saleen has announced that he and his new company, SMS, will design, engineer and manufacture a new family of high-performance Mustangs. The 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs won’t make their debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show next month – nor is SMS handing out any pricing, volume or shipping details for the high-performance [...]

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Saleen up for grabs, sale could come by next year

Saleen up for grabs, sale could come by next year

Saleen Inc., has modified over high-performance 8,000 Mustangs since its inception in 1983. However, the tuner and creator of the S7 said in a statement that it has hired an investment bank to explore options to sell the company as early as next year. According to Automotive News, a sale could be tough in a [...]

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2009 Saleen Dark Horse Extreme Edition makes 620-hp

2009 Saleen Dark Horse Extreme Edition makes 620-hp

Before Ford gives the Mustang a complete makeover at the 2008 LA Auto Show, Saleen will take one last shot with the 2009 Dark Horse Extreme Edition. Saleen will build on 25 of the Dark Horse Extreme Edition Mustangs with production to begin Nov. 2008. With the help of Saleen’s Port Matched Series VI Integrated [...]

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