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There are many reasons to consider brake replacement or upgrading. While control is a major motivator, it shouldn't be thought of as something that only comes into play on the track or trail.

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Brake Replacement: Choosing the Right Upgrade for Better Stopping Power

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Brake Conversions, Brake Replacement, Brake Systems, Brake Upgrades, Brakes, Brembo, Calipers, Disc Brakes, Drum Brakes, EBC, Hawk, Pads, Rotors, Wilwood

Every performance enthusiast should inspect their vehicle’s brake system when making modifications. In fact, many people would argue that this

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The soft spot of any beast is its belly, and your truck is of no exception. Leaving it unprotected is asking for problems. Here are some simple and proven upgrades you can make to ensure premium undercarriage protection.

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Toughen Up: Undercarriage Protection Upgrades for Your Truck or Off-Road Rig

November 6, 2018April 20, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARB, Brakes, Bushwacker, Differential Covers, Fab Fours, Fluid Film, Rhino Liner, Rock Sliders, Rocker Panels, Rugged Ridge, Rust Prevention, Skid Plates, Smittybilt, Steel Brake Lines, Trail Armor, Undercarriage Protection, Undercoating

When you’re in a truck, you can feel the nature of the beast surrounding you. The big bumpers up front,

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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, 2018December 14, 2022 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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The crown champ, Ford, hopes to strengthen its hold on the market by adding the mid-size truck segment to its list of conquests.

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Top 2019 Truck Redesigns to Really Rev Your Engine

November 3, 2018April 3, 2019 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 2019, 2019 Trucks, Chevy Silverado, Ford Ranger, GMC Sierra, Jeep, Jeep Pickup, Jeep Truck, Jeep Wrangler Pickup, New Trucks, RAM 1500, Scrambler, Truck, Truck Redesigns

For over 40 years, the Ford F-150 has held the crown as the best-selling truck in America. But a title

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Considered by many as the first official SUV, the Toyota 4Runner essentially defined an entire class of vehicles. It inspired a new generation of auto making and lives on as a coveted off-roader.

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What to Consider When Converting that Toyota 4Runner into a Dedicated Off-Roader

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARB, Bumpers, Cargo Solutions, differential, Fab Fours, Lift Kit, Locker Carriers, Off Road, Off-Roading, Old Man Emu, Overlanding, Rhino-Rack, Rock Sliders, Rooftop Tent, Skid Plates, Snorkel, Stinger Bumpers, Suspension, SUV, Thule, Toyota, Toyota 4Runner, Tuff Stuff Overland, Undercarriage Protection

Toyota—it’s a brand that took the truck market by surprise. When these small haulers first landed in North America during

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Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate.

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Tools for Tackling Automotive Wiring

November 1, 2018April 20, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Connector Set, Crimper, Multi-Meter, Test Light, Tools, Wire Repairs, Wire Stripper, Wiring, Wiring Station

Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate. There are just as many who find

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Wire repairs are extremely common and will need to be performed regularly throughout the life of a vehicle.

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Wiring 101: The ABCs of Wire Repairs

November 1, 2018March 3, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Painless Wiring, Wire Repairs, Wiring, Wiring Harness

There’s a first time for everything. There’s also the “second” first time, which usually stands out in your memory much

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They say it’s the obstacles we overcome that determine if what we want is worth the fight. No one knows this struggle better than Venice Perno, owner of The Performance Cellar in Ontario, Canada. With a late start to the drag racing scene but grand visions of success, Perno's journey has seen its fair share of speed bumps.

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From Speed Shop to Drag Strip, Venice Perno Runs on Equal Parts Passion & Respect

October 31, 2018 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments drag racing, IHRA, Keystone Automotive, NHRA, The Performance Cellar, Toronto Motorsports, US Nationals, Venice Perno

They say it’s the obstacles we overcome that determine if what we want is worth the fight. No one knows

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Until now, potential new car owners faced two options: buy or lease. But thanks to those Netflix-loving, smartphone-hugging Millennials, there is now a third, tasty alternative for you to consider: car subscription services.

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Car Subscription Services: The Free-Love Third Option Has Arrived

October 31, 2018September 2, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Audi Select, Borrow, Canvas, Car Subscription Services, Carpe, Fair, Flexdrive, Lease, Less, Mobiliti, Polestar, Porsche Passport, Smartphone, Technology, Vehicle Technology

What if, when faced with the difficult choice of escaping the Matrix by red pill or suspending the illusion with

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Performance enthusiasts, foreign import nuts, and speed junkies are happy to hear that the Toyota Supra will return in 2019. And since the details are being kept firmly under wraps, we felt a trip down memory lane was warranted.

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Toyota Supra: The Legend Returns

October 30, 2018October 27, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Sport Compact, Sports Car, Toyota, Toyota Celica, Toyota Supra

Every so often a vehicle rises above the rest. It simply outshines the others, grips the collective consciousness, and doesn’t

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