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And as we barrel toward Thanksgiving, and many car lovers are reluctantly forced indoors, one event stands out for its ability to unite us all, kick the cold, and reign supreme as a beloved, decades-long show, swap meet, and car corral. That's right. It's time for the 45th Annual 2018 Daytona Turkey Run.

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Gobble Up Some Fun at the 45th Annual 2018 Daytona Turkey Run

November 22, 2018November 20, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 2018 Daytona Turkey Run, Auto Enthusiasts, Auto Events, Car Corral, Car Meet, Car Show, Car Swap, Daytona Turkey Run, Turkey Run

In our line of work—wait, let’s change that. In our obsession, we come across many long-running events that stand out

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So, here’s the first up in our list of "Best in Show" for the everyday enthusiast, featuring Air Design USA’s 2019 Ford Ranger SEMA build.

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Best In Show: Air Design USA’s Ford Ranger SEMA Build Appeals to the Everyday Enthusiast

November 20, 2018April 20, 2022 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments 2019 Ford Ranger, Air Design USA, BedRug, Borla, Ford Ranger, FOX, LA Auto Show, REV, SEMA, Sherwin-Williams, Sundial, Undercover

Some believe SEMA has ventured far left of center. That they’re focusing too much on unbelievably expensive, grand-scale project builds

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The Engine Block outlines the best time to buy a car.

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Buyer Beware: Best Time to Buy a Car

November 20, 2018November 21, 2018 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Buying a New Car, Car Buying, Fourth Quarter Sales, Model Year End Sale, research, Sales

When the winter season began settling in last year, and the transmission on my barely six-year-old Nissan began lurching, I

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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, 2018September 4, 2022 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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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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FCA leaks 2020 Jeep Gladiator press release. Accident or PR move?

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Jeep Gladiator Hype: More Leaks?

November 16, 2018April 20, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments FCA, Jeep, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep JL, Jeep Pickup, Jeep Scrambler, Jeep Truck, JL, New Models, News, Off Road, Truck, Wrangler, Wrangler Pickup

Could this be it—The one. The only. Jeep pickup. And finally named?! Did the automaker really, truly—and “inadvertently”—leak photos of

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Monitoring and changing transmission fluid regularly can save you from a world of hurt in the long run. Indeed, most transmission problems stem from bad fluid. Keeping on top of this basic maintenance can prevent them from turning into bigger (and costlier) issues.

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Changing Transmission Fluid: It’s a Dirty Job But Somebody’s Gotta Do It

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Amsoil, ATF, Manual Transmission, Motul, Transmission, Transmission Fluid

Nobody likes crawling under their vehicle to change transmission fluid, especially if it’s an automatic that requires the whole pan

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The OEMs insist that in the battle for better MPGs, victory would come easier via higher octane levels of gasoline. It’s an idea that gets revisited often—and one that is gaining some ground. And as national gas prices remain high (despite recent drops) and OPEC still struggles to cover the loss of Iranian exports due to President Trump's sanctions, we got to thinking: Could a bulk-refined high octane fuel really become the new standard?

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Are Higher Octane Levels the Future of Fuel Economy… and Higher Gas Prices?

November 15, 2018October 11, 2023 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 95 RON, Big Oil, Biofuels, CAFE, E15, E85, epa, Ethanol, Fuel Economy, Fuel Efficiency, Gas Prices, Higher Octane Level, Industry Regulation, regulation

The NHTSA issues Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to regulate how far vehicles must go per gallon of gas. And

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Many situations could require seat mount fabrication for a hot rod. Maybe the stock seats are beyond saving, or maybe you just want to update the safety and comfort factors. Or perhaps the current seats simply don’t match your vision for the overhaul. In a budget build, you can always pull seats from another car.

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Tech Corner: Building Custom Seat Mounts

November 15, 2018November 26, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Aftermarket Seating, Custom Seat Mounts, Fabrication, Project Cars, Seating

You’ve successfully conquered the installation of an overdrive transmission that left you making a new transmission tunnel. You’ve performed an

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There is truly no shortage of specialty tools available on the market, but we feel these five suggestions cover a broad range of projects. At the end of the day though, a solid collection is yours to build. What are some investments you couldn't live without? Share 'em in the comments!

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5 Handy Tools to Tackle Those Project Builds

November 14, 2018March 30, 2023 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Code Reader, Cordless Impact Gun, Dial Indicator, Eastwood, Garage, Garage Organization, Hand Tools, Must-Have Tools, OBDII, Professional Tools, QuickJack, Sheet Metal Brake, Specialty Tools, Tools, Winter Projects

During the long months of winter, we’re bound to search out some projects to keep us from going insane. (Yes,

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