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Month: October 2019

A basic rundown of when and how you can stiffen the chassis of your vehicle, in both unibody and body-on-frame configurations.
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Tech Corner: The Basics of Chassis Stiffening

October 31, 2019August 26, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments Body-on-Frame, Chassis, Chassis Stiffening, Competition Engineering, Hotchkis, Speedtech, Unibody, US Car Tool

This isn’t the first time we’ve visited the idea of chassis stiffening. In the past, we discussed US Car Tool

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Vintage F1 car superimposed onto track with modern-day F1 car
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Formula 1: The Fastest R&D for Modern Performance

October 31, 2019February 28, 2024 Brian Stone 0 Comments Automotive History, F1, Formula 1

1,605 pounds. 875 – 1,000 horsepower. 0 to 60 mph in around 2.5 seconds. Up to 6 Gs of lateral

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2020 GMC HD wearing Bodyguard Bumpers A2L bumper, parked in front of Texas silo
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Bodyguard Bumpers: Where Strength Meets Style

October 30, 2019June 12, 2023 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Aftermarket Bumpers, Bodyguard Bumpers, Bumpers, Jeep Bumpers, Truck Accessories, Truck Bumpers

It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. Bodyguard Bumpers, a family-owned and operated upstart from Paris,

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From dirt-racing at the Can-Am World Finals and dragsters at the Auto Club NHRA Finals to Thanksgiving fun at the 2019 Daytona Turkey Run and an official kick-off to auto show season with the LA Auto Show, car culture is doing anything but slowing down with the cold weather.
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Competition Corner: Be Thankful for Can-Am World Finals, 2019 Daytona Turkey Run, Auto Club NHRA Finals and Auto Show Season’s Kick-Off

October 29, 2019October 11, 2023 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Daytona Turkey Run, Dirt Track Racing, Exotic Cars, Formula 1, LA Auto Show, NHRA, SEMA 2019, Short Track Racing

From dirt-racing at the Can-Am World Finals and dragsters at the Auto Club NHRA Finals to Thanksgiving fun at the

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NHRA goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
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Auto Industry News: RPM Act Reintroduced to Senate, UAW and GM Strike A Deal, and Schumer Proposes Cash4Clunkers EV Plan

October 28, 2019May 4, 2023 Joe Evans 0 Comments Electric Vehicles, F1, GM, NASCAR, RPM Act, SEMA, UAW

The RPM Act is reintroduced to the Senate with hopes to become a law in the 2019-2020 Congress. The UAW

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TruXedo TruXport, Lo Pro, Pro X15, and new Sentry/Sentry CT truck bed covers are now available for the 2020 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD.
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TruXedo Adds New HD Truck Applications for Popular Covers

October 27, 2019April 19, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2020 GMC Sierra HD, Truck Bed Covers, Truxedo

Only the best trucks get the best covers. That’s why accessories manufacturer TruXedo has added new heavy-duty truck applications for

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Start a Towing Revolution with the CURT Manufacturing Rebellion XD

October 26, 2019October 8, 2019 Gerald Charles 0 Comments CURT, CURT Manufacturing Rebellion XD, Hitch Accessories, Towing, Towing Products

Anyone who’s ever looked into top-notch towing equipment is familiar with the CURT Manufacturing line of products. With excellent quality

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Progress never pauses---even during the Truck Wars. Find out what the Big 3 have planned for their future trucks to stay competitive.
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Future Trucks: Where are the BIG 3 Headed with Their Cash Cows?

October 25, 2019December 5, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Electric Cars, FCA, Ford, Future Cars, GM, Hybrid, OEM, Truck Market, US Manufacturers

As the market for SUVs and crossovers grows ever more crowded, OEMs turn to pickup trucks to boost profits—especially as

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Sourcing LS Engines: A Helpful Guide to Finding “The One”

October 22, 2019August 26, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments LS Engine, LS Swap

So, you’re married to the idea of buying a LS engine to swap into your ride. Except, you’re not sure

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Auto Industry News: Brexit Battle Causes Auto Industry Headaches, Chicago Taxes Ride-Sharing Services to Battle Traffic, and Megan Meyer Makes NHRA History

October 21, 2019December 14, 2022 Joe Evans 0 Comments Auto Industry, Brexit, Megan Meyer, NASCAR, NHRA, Ride Sharing, Top Alcohol Dragster World Championship

The hopes for a swift and organized Brexit on October 31 looks unlikely as MPs vote for another delay. We

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