Mitchell Bardo, Author at The Engine Block

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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Ford plans some big SEMA reveals for SEMA 2018.

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Auto Industry News: SEMA Reveals, Crew Cab Dream Build, Tariff Trouble, & Z Car Love

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 1970 Dodge Crew Cab, 2018 SEMA Show, Chevrolet, Chevy, Datsun, Datsun 240Z, Ford, Hailie Deegan, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr, NASCAR, Nissan, Power Wagon, President Trump, Rookie of the Year, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SEMA Builds, SEMA Reveals, SEMA Show, Texas Motor Speedway, The SEMA Show, U.S. Tariffs, YEN, Z Car, ZCON

This week’s Auto Industry News gets back into the lives of the doers. Poised to rock the automotive world once

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Brace yourselves, because the Ford Ranger Raptor is NOT coming to the US. After all the cool footage of it bombing over hills and tearing through mud, Americans will not know first-hand of its spoils. Photo Cred: Motor Authority

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Auto Industry News: No US Ranger Raptor, Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk SMOKES GT, New Tesla Model 3, and a Flying Car?

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Cherokee Trackhawk, Model 3, NASCAR, Ranger Raptor, Tesla

I hate to be that guy, but this week is all about the false idols we worship. The Ranger Raptor

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Knoxville recently welcomed its inaugural Gambler 500, and boy did things pop off.

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Auto Industry News: Gambler 500 Tennessee, Bollinger B2, Potential End of EV Tax Cut & A Bronco with a Seven Speed?

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Aric Amirola, Bollinger, Bollinger B2, Electric Cars, Electric Truck, Eli Tomac, EV Tax Credit, Ford Bronco, Gambler 500, Industry Regulation, Joey Savatgy, Kurt Busch, Martin Truex Jr, Monster Energy Cup, Motocross, NASCAR, Off Road

As the weather turns cold for many of us, let’s bask in the remembrance of the warmer days off-roading. And

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What's big enough to seat eight and has over a dozen cup holders to accommodate the soccer team? The 2019 Subaru Ascent, of course. Photo Cred: motor1.com

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Vehicle Spotlight: 2019 Subaru Ascent, Big Love for a Big Subaru

October 14, 2018September 26, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2019 Subaru Ascent, Crossover, Full Size SUV, Subaru, SUV, Three-Row SUV

We do our best to keep it honest and unbiased here at the Engine Block, but you may have noticed

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We bet you wouldn't know it's a.... 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Vehicle Spotlight: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Receives Updates, But Still a “Predictable” Crossover

October 9, 2018September 30, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, Crossover, Family Vehicle, Hyundai, SUV, Weather Tech

Just within the last year, Hyundai has shaken up the Santa Fe family tree. And we’re here to help you

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Last week was the 2018 Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California. Off-road enthusiasts came out in full force to see what’s new in the world of trailblazing and the products to get you through parts unknown.

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Auto Industry News: 2018 Off-Road Expo Thrills Enthusiasts, Specs Emerge for the 2019 Ford Ranger, Honda Bets Big on GM Cruise, & Cadillac Goes Autonomous

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Off-Road Expo, 2019 Ford Ranger, Autonomous Cars, Cadillac, Cadillac Super Cruise, Chase Elliot, Cruise, Denny Hamlin, Ford, General Tire, GM, Honda, Jimmie Johnson, Lucas Oil, ProComp, Rubicon Express, SCORE Baja 1000, Self-Driving Cars, Smittybilt, Tesla

This week we’re recapping celebrations—enthusiasts kicked up plenty of dust at the 2018 Off-Road Expo in California. And speaking of

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