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Hauk Designs pushes the limits of rat rod.
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Rusted Metal and Polarizing Style: The History of the Rat Rod

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Automotive History, Builds, David Freiburger, History, Modifications, Rat Rod, Rat Rods, Trends, Upgrades

Rat rods just might be the most interesting cars ever to roll along the blacktop. While any good build will

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In 1950, as part of a bid to celebrate completion of the new Pan-American Highway, the Mexican government hosted the first Carrera Panamericana. This six-day race traveled from Ciudad Juarez near the American border town of El Paso, south to Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chiapas on the Mexico-Guatemala border.
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10 Historic Motor Races That Defined the Sport, Part 2

November 17, 2018November 15, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 24 Hours of Le Mans, Automotive History, Carrera Panamericana, Historic Races, History, Indianapolis 500, Indy 500, Le Mans, Mille Miglia, Monaco Grand Prix

The sun goes down. The lights come up. The smell of high octane fuel fills the air and the thunder

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For as long as the automobile has existed, racing has been a tool used to dictate the standards of speed.
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10 Historic Races that Shaped Motor Racing: Part 1

October 20, 2018October 15, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Automotive History, Gordon Bennett Races, Historic Races, History, New York-Paris Race, Peking-Paris Race, Targa Florio, Vanderbilt Cup

For as long as the automobile has existed, racing has been a tool used to dictate the standards of speed.

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1956 Rambler Custom Cross Country Station Wagon
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The Station Wagon: America’s Ex Becomes Europe’s Darling

September 1, 2018August 22, 2018 Mag Boddington 0 Comments America, Crossovers, Europe, History, Station Wagons, SUVs, Wagons

In 1969, Petula Clark sang in a Plymouth Sports Suburban station wagon commercial, “Just look what Plymouth’s up to now

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Road Racing with Karen Salvaggio
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Because, Really, Who Wouldn’t Want to Road Race?

July 7, 2018June 22, 2018 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Early Racing, Formula 1, Grand Prix, History, Indy 500, Road Racing

“People have been racing cars since the invention of the automobile … and racing horses and carriages long before then,” chuckled

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President Eisenhower was responsible for America's roadways.
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Bent Rims and Blown Tires: A Brief History of America’s Roadways

June 27, 2018May 30, 2018 Mag Boddington 0 Comments America's Roadways, Dwight Eisenhower, Federal Highway Act, Highways, History, Interstate System

Often, it isn’t until we accidentally crack into a massive pothole or waste away in stand-still traffic that we actually

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Gibson Performance Exhaust: Built By Enthusiasts For Enthusiasts
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Gibson Performance Exhaust: Built By Enthusiasts For Enthusiasts

February 19, 2019 Bruce Lindermann 0

Trying to argue that another name reigns king in terms of aftermarket exhaust systems for the 4×4 and truck community

2019 RAM 1500, Motor Trend “Truck of the Year”
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2019 RAM 1500, Motor Trend “Truck of the Year”

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No Worries with NOCO Power and Charging Solutions
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No Worries with NOCO Power and Charging Solutions

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Find Your Flow With Pypes Performance Exhaust Systems
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Find Your Flow With Pypes Performance Exhaust Systems

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MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust System for the 2018-2019 Volkswagen GTI
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MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust System for the 2018-2019 Volkswagen GTI

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Auto Industry News: Hipster Smart Car, Self-Balancing Motorcycle and More

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2016 Mazda CX-9: Meticulously Crafted for Drivers

2016 Mazda CX-9: Meticulously Crafted for Drivers

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Mustang vs Camaro: Age-Old Rivalry Alive and Well

Mustang vs Camaro: Age-Old Rivalry Alive and Well

January 26, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 2 Comments
Off-Road Checklist: Be Smart, Go Prepared

Off-Road Checklist: Be Smart, Go Prepared

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Behind the Wheel with NHRA Driver Peter MacRitchie

Behind the Wheel with NHRA Driver Peter MacRitchie

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Gibson Performance Exhaust: Built By Enthusiasts For Enthusiasts

Gibson Performance Exhaust: Built By Enthusiasts For Enthusiasts

February 19, 2019 Bruce Lindermann
Auto Industry News: 2019 Toronto Auto Show Kicks Off as Canada Pumps Big Money Into Auto Sector, Daytona 500 Results Are In, and F1 Reveals New Rides

Auto Industry News: 2019 Toronto Auto Show Kicks Off as Canada Pumps Big Money Into Auto Sector, Daytona 500 Results Are In, and F1 Reveals New Rides

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2019 RAM 1500, Motor Trend “Truck of the Year”

2019 RAM 1500, Motor Trend “Truck of the Year”

February 17, 2019 Stefanie Zalutko
Are We Ready for the New Rivian R1T All-Electric Truck?

Are We Ready for the New Rivian R1T All-Electric Truck?

February 16, 2019 Mag Boddington
No Worries with NOCO Power and Charging Solutions

No Worries with NOCO Power and Charging Solutions

February 15, 2019 Bruce Lindermann
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