We hear many car-related rumors on a daily basis, but there's one that came across our desk today that's quite the whopper. Website Autosavant is claiming their sources within Ford are saying that three of the four plants shuttered after Ford's dramatic reorganization will be retooled to produce popular European models like the Ford Kuga and C-Max. From the Autosavant piece:

Our sources at Ford say that Mr. Mulally has already made the decision to convert at least three truck/SUV production facilities in North America as soon as possible to produce Ford models currently sold in Europe, where Ford is renowned for its small cars. The timeline Mulally prefers, according to insiders, is "yesterday". He has made up his mind and is pushing forward.

1. It's expensive
Retooling is not cheap. We don't have an estimate for what it would cost to convert three Truck/SUV plants into full-time small car production, but it doesn't take a room of accountants to figure out that it would be an incredibly large investment involving establishing and expanding supplier relationships.

2. Ford is already moving in that direction
Ford is already working out its plans to build Fiestas in Mexico for North American consumption. We'd also point out the Ford Transit Connect is on its way over, as well.

3. Inferior American Ford Focus is selling fairly well
Though the American Ford Focus is inferior to the European Focus, it's still selling well, especially with SYNC-equipped models. Plus, the 2011 Ford Focus is going to be C1-based, as we already know.

4. It's not a horrible idea
Though we liked the 2009 Ford Flex, we're not overwhelmed with Ford's short-term battle plan. The company seems to be doing a slightly better job of prepping for the future, but prescience isn't exactly a quality we associate with the automaker.

With all that being said, it could happen. It isn't the craziest thing we've ever heard, but we're not holding our breath. [AutoSavant]

Every Mustang enthusiast is familiar with the scent of a freshly cleaned interior, the spit polish aroma from waxing their ride and the sweet smell of exhaust fumes and burning rubber but now there is one more pleasing aroma that is sure to capture the very essence of what it is to follow the Ford Mustang.

According to a recent article on Autoblog, Saleen plans to unveil a special Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang at the New York Auto Show next week. No pictures have been made available at this point, but Saleen did reveal that this Stallion will have a 1970's retro-styling theme accompanied by a ground pounding 370 hp V8.

With the addition of Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang to the lineup of the many Mustangs already slated for the 2006 NYC auto show, this years event should prove to be one of the most exciting ever for Mustang Enthusiasts.

All I can say is, I wish I could be there.

For those who have plans to purchase a 2007 Mustang or 2007 Shelby GT500, Ford has just released what you have been waiting for.

That’s right, Order Guides for both ponies have finally arrived, complete with all of the model and options available.

If you had your sights set on a 2007 Mustang, securing one shouldn’t be a problem. But, if a 2007 Shelby GT500 is on your wish list, all I can say is place your order now and hope for the best. The 2007 Shelby GT500 is being produced in such limited numbers that most, if not all are already spoken for.

To view an Order Guide, click one of links below:

2007 Mustang Order Guide

2007 Shelby GT500 Order Guide

The Order Guides are in PDF format. You will need Acrobat Reader to view. Download you free copy of Acrobat Reader by clicking here.

Saleen, a leading manufacturer of a broad line of performance parts and accessories for the Ford Mustang, has teamed up with Texas Hot Rods to create an all-Saleen aftermarket parts enhanced 2006 Mustang. The vehicle, a stock Screaming Yellow 2006 Mustang, will be transformed using a complete line of Saleen aftermarket parts to showcase Saleen’s product line for the Ford Mustang.

Who says you can’t have fun spending money?

Well, Checks and Things one of the web's largest bank checks sites, just made it a little easier by offering Mustang Addicts their very own Mustang checks. Available are eight separate alternating checks which show a different model of the Mustang, convertible or hardtop, in its natural outdoor element.

And the Mustang madness doesn’t stop there. Also available are Ford Mustang address labels, Ford Mustang contact cards and a Ford Mustang leather checkbook cover.

Now, I just have one question for all you Mustang Enthusiasts.

As Michael Lamm outlines in his article "Ford Mustang GT and SVT Cobra (1994-1995)" the Fox-4 SN95 Mustangs are not only fun to drive and virtually bulletproof but are also very easy to work on and offer an abundance of available aftermarket performance goodies to bolt right on. Now thats what I call "delivering the best bang for the buck" is all about.

Did the Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback really whip the Dodge Charger 440 in Hollywood’s most famous car chase of all time? Or was this epic battle between two of America’s legendary muscle cars a fix? These are some of the questions that have been hotly debated by car enthusiasts since the debut of the 1968 film Bullitt, which featured a Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback duelling with a Dodge Charger down the jagged hills of San Francisco.

In the end, the Mustang with less horsepower and less torque, caught and overtook the bigger car, forcing this bad boy to dart off the road and explode into a ball of flames.

That’s right, Ford has just released two new Mustang ringtones that will make your cell phone roar to life with the distinctive rumble of the Ford Mustang exhaust.

Now you can enjoy having your cell phone growl sound tones of the Mustang exhaust, as it plays the "The Star Spangled Banner" or as it runs through the gears in a tire scorching burn out. Both new ringtones can be previewed and downloaded for free at www.fordvehicles.com.