Mitchell Bardo, Author at The Engine Block

The luxury car market looks promising for 2019.

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Auto Industry News: Luxury Car Market Makes Moves, Mercedes Thinks Long-term, Bumblebee Camaros Hit the Block & Detroit Auto Show Kicks Off

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Acura, Audi, Autonomous Cars, Barrett-Jackson, BMW, Cadillac, Dakar Rally, Detroit Auto Show, Electric Cars, FCA, Lexus, Lucas Chili Bowl Nationals, Luxury Car Market, Luxury Cars, Mahindra Roxor, MBUX Infotainment, Mercedes, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes Sprinter, NAIAS, Roxor, Sprinter Van, Super Snake, Transformers BumbleBee Camaros, Volvo

We’re two weeks into the new year and all eyes are planted firmly on the future. Last year’s sales numbers

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FCA 2018 auto sales figures are in and Jeep is lookin' good. GM names Mark Reuss new president. CES is taking the place of the Detroit Auto Show as the new start to auto show season.

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Auto Industry News: FCA 2018 Auto Sales Figures, Mark Reuss Named GM President, CES Taking Over, & More

January 7, 2019January 9, 2019 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Sales, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, Dakar Rally, Detroit Auto Show, FCA, FCA 2018 Sales, GM, Jeep, Mark Reuss, RAM, Yearly Sales

This 2019, resolutions are more ambitious than ever. FCA 2018 auto sales show a record year—an upward trend that the

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With a 475-hp V8, performance-tuning galore, and a price tag $20,000 less than its Trackhawk brother, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is a track-ready beast.

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The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is a Worthy Second Son

December 30, 2018December 19, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Brembo, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee SRT, Jeep, Performance, Performance SUV, SRT, SUV

When buying a new vehicle, first impressions still mean something. They, for better or worse, have sway in the long-term

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Looks like America is finally getting a track-ready Subaru WRX STI.

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Auto Industry News: 2020 Supra Pics, Zagato Blowout, American-Version Limited Edition Subaru WRX STI, GMC Sierra AT4 Upgrade, & Ford Pickup Recall

December 24, 2018December 31, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Aston Martin, Aston Martin Vanquish, AT4, Detroit Auto Show, Ford, Ford Recall, GMC, GMC Sierra, Rick Ware Racing, S209, Subaru, Subaru WRX STI, Travis Pastrana

Merry Christmas from The Engine Block! It’s that time of year again and the auto world got into the spirit

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The 2019 Mercedes A220 is compact, economical, and LOADED with tech.

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Vehicle Spotlight: 2019 Mercedes A220 Sedan Dares to Be Different

December 18, 2018December 13, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments A-Class, A220, MBUX Infotainment, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz A220

What exactly is cool, anyway? Fashion is cyclical. It is adaptable. Perhaps most importantly, it is not exclusive to what

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The only 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake in existence will be up for auction at the first Mecum auction in 2019.

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Auto Industry News: Bloodhound and Super Snake Up for Sale, 2020 Silverado HD Makes Waves, & Getting Ready for Detroit

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2020 Silverado HD, Auto Industry News, Bloodhound, Cadillac XT6, Chevy Silverado, Detroit Auto Show, Ford Bronco, Karsyn Elledge, Kia Telluride, Land Speed Records, Mecum, NASCAR, Shelby, Super Snake, Supersonic Car, Toyota Supra, Trevor Stewart

This week, enthusiasts’ dream garages get bigger as vehicles both old and new, strange and traditional, are debuted, released, or

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More than 5,000 custom and classic cars across every genre and decade you can imagine were on public display at the annual Daytona Turkey Run.

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Auto Industry News: Daytona Turkey Run, Arizona International Auto Show, Cyber Monday Deals, & Ghosn Removal

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Arizona International Auto Show, 2018 Daytona Turkey Run, Cyber Monday, F1, Ghosn Scandal, Nissan, Off Road Racing, Pirelli

The Daytona Turkey Run and Arizona International Auto Show prove we have plenty to be thankful for. It’s all fun

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In off-road racing, the Baja 1000 took place this past weekend with shocking results. Four-time Baja 1000 winner Rob MacCachren appeared to have taken home his fifth title. However, he got hit with time penalties “for speeding and an unsafe, illegal pass on a highway.” The penalties were then enough to knock him from the top of the pedestal and secure the victory for (believed) second place finisher, Cameron Steele. Steele began the day in 13th but fought off penalties of his own to outgun Andy McMillin, who took third place.

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Auto Industry News: Aston Martin DBX First Look, More Baby Bronco Rumors, & Maserati Appoints Gardner to North American Operations

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2020 Bronco, Al Gardner, Aston Martin, Aston Martin DBX, Baby Bronco, Baja 1000, Ford Bronco, Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, Joey Logano, Maserati, NASCAR, Rob MacCachren, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SEMA Build, Sinister Diesel, Sophia Floersch

This week’s Auto Industry News has a few things to say about whatever a little birdie may or may not

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The Overland Expo East took place at REEB Ranch just outside Asheville, NC this weekend. And with heavy rains, deep mud, and near-freezing temperatures, the event played out much like a true overlanding/off-road adventure.

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Auto Industry News: A Rugged Weekend at Overland Expo East, Chevy ZR2 Airbag and Subaru Recalls, & Jeep Pickup Gets Named?

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Overland Expo East, Airbags Recall, Brazilian Grand Prix, Chevy ZR2, F1, Formula 1, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Legacy, Lewis Hamilton, Martin Truex Jr, Max Verstappen, NASCAR, NHTSA, Outback, Overland Expo East, Overlanding, Recall, Safety Recall, Subaru, Subaru Recall

For those who seek off-road adventure, this week’s news has you in mind. The Overland Expo East rocked North Carolina

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The new Honda Open Air Concept debuted at SEMA 2018.

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Auto Industry News: SEMA News Roundup, Wrangler Pickup, Honda Open Air Concept, & Huge Addition For Sentinel

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, 2018 SEMA Show, Brock Heger, Driven Performance Brands, FCA, Holley Performance, Honda, Honda Open Air, Honda Pioneer, Honda Ridgeline, Jeep, Jeep Truck, Kevin Harvick, LA Auto Show, NASCAR, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SEMA Builds, SEMA Show, Sentinel, SxS, Wrangler Pickup

Consider this week’s Auto Industry News an incentive to try new things. Our SEMA News roundup highlights some of the

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