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How Do You Know When Your Vehicle Needs New Shocks or Struts?

March 3, 2021October 4, 2022 Brian Stone 0 Comments Monroe, Shocks, Struts, Suspension, Suspension Upgrades

Imagine this: you’re driving down a bumpy road and you notice some new noises coming from the suspension. It almost

2022 Land Rover Defender V-8 kicks up dirt

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Auto Industry News: V-8 Defender, ROUSH Ranger, Major Merger News, and Myles Kovacs Kicks Off BIG Show

March 1, 2021April 19, 2022 Joe Evans 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Auto Manufacturing, BorgWarner, Cooper Tire, DUB Magazine, EVs, Ford Ranger, Goodyear, Keystone Automotive, Keystone Big Show, Land Rover, Land Rover Defender, Lucid Motors, McLaren, Mickey Thompson, Myles Kovacs, NFAB, NMRA, Roush Performance, Supercar

It’s been a weird week for the auto industry, as headlines flash with worrying news of production delays thanks to

Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology Motor Oil

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Is It Time to Join the High Mile Club?

February 24, 2021August 15, 2023 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Engine Maintenance, Engine Problems, Oil, Synthetic, Valvoline

If you’re anything like the millions of other American drivers on the road every day, then you’ve owned your vehicle

Chris Dyson passed Ernie Francis Jr. in Turn 1 on the final lap to complete a last-to-first victory in Sunday’s Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli 2021 season opener at Sebring International Raceway.

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Auto Industry News: SVRA Hits Sebring, Chevy EUV Makes Debut, Vehicle Dependability Soars, & Subaru Goes “Wild”

February 22, 2021December 8, 2021 Joe Evans 0 Comments Aeromotive, Auto Industry News, Bronco Sport, Carlisle Auctions, Chevrolet, Chevy Bolt EUV, Classic Cars, CTEK, Electric Vehicles, J.D. Power, Mecum Auctions, Mitsubishi Outlander, Odyssey Battery, So-Cal Speed Shop, sSebring SpeedTour, Subaru, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, SVRA, Tesla, Trans Am, Weego

The auto industry continues to chug along with some semblance of normality, despite a worsening chip shortage. Manufacturing hiccups notwithstanding, J.D.

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Las Vegas’ So-Cal Speed Shop is Preserving the Past

February 19, 2021September 11, 2023 Patricia Kaowthumrong 0 Comments Alex Xydias, Auto Meter, drag racing, Edelbrock, Holley Performance, Hot Rod, K&N, Moroso, Restomod, So-Cal Speed Shop

Just six miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip lies a haven for hot rodders and muscle car enthusiasts from

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Auto Industry News: KOH 2021 Recap, Powerful New Cadillacs, Automaker Manufacturing Woes, and Nissan Frontier Finally Gets That Redesign

February 8, 2021April 11, 2022 Joe Evans 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Bloodhound, Cadillac, Fill-Rite, Ford Bronco, King of the Hammers, KOH 2021, Midsize Trucks, NFAB, Nissan Frontier, Superwinch, Westin

Cadillac debuts its most powerful vehicle ever, Nissan finally gets around to redesigning the ancient Frontier pickup, and January sales

From restomod to ratrod, stealth racer to off-road beast, The Engine Block rounds up some inspiring builds to motivate the weekend warrior inside of you.

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Weekend Warrior Winter Garage Projects: A Look at Some Inspiring Builds

February 5, 2021February 23, 2021 Mark Williams 0 Comments Aeromotive, American Racing, Art Morrison, Borg Warner, Buick Grand National, Chevy Corvette, Custom Builds, Dakota Digital Gauges, Dana, Datsun, DeSoto, Detroit Speed, Detroit Speed Rack and Pinion, Edelbrock, Ford Model A, GM Performance, Hellcat, KONI, LS Engine, Mickey Thompson, Nitto, Off-Roading, PerTronix, Restomod, Sterling, Strange Engineering, Tremec, WARN, Wilwood

It might seem counterintuitive to look at other builds when developing something unique. But let’s face it: While we’re living

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Auto Industry News: Mecum Kissimmee Makes History, KOH 2021 Kicks Off, and Ford Serves Dishful of Sneak Peeks

February 1, 2021November 14, 2023 Joe Evans 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Ford, Ford Explorer, Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor, Full Size SUV, King of the Hammers, KOH 2021, Mecum Auction, Midsize Trucks, Off-Road Upgrades, Shelby Cobra

KOH 2021 grudge matches and qualifying rounds have begun, kicking off a week of high-adrenaline excitement for Ultra4 fans. Those

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Auto Industry News: BITD Parker 425 Results, Detroit Auto Show Gets New Name, NTP-STAG Expo Update, and Top 5 Automakers to Watch in 2021

January 25, 2021April 18, 2022 Joe Evans 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Best in the Desert, Detroit Auto Show, Mint 400, Motor Bella, NAIAS, Off Road Racing

As January wraps up, we take a closer look at the current automotive landscape. Wondering who the top players are

The Engine Block provides helpful tips for your next cold weather welding project.

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Burnin’ Up: Cold Weather Welding Tips for Winter Projects

January 22, 2021February 9, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Cold Weather Welding, DIY, MIG, Project Cars, TIG, Welding

When the temperature drops, things change and welding is no exception. For anyone still learning this valuable skill, the effect