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Get ready to go BIG or go home because if there's anything we can glean from SEMA 2018, it's this: the JL just took the Wrangler aftermarket to an entirely new level of cool, the overlanding movement is heading mainstream, the truck market literally offers something for everyone, and gearheads are perhaps more ingenious than ever before when it comes to hot rodding.

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Highlights, Trends, and Takeaways from SEMA 2018

November 13, 2018November 26, 2018 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Autonomous, Bronco, Flaming River, Hot Rod, Hypertech, Jeep, Overlanding, Roxor, SEMA, Truck and Off-Road, Truck Hero, Vehicle Technology, Wheels and Tires

SEMA: Exclusive to aftermarket companies, this show is probably the one event that any enthusiast would lie, beg, borrow, and

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1st Annual SoldierCon

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SoldierCon: Unlikely Marriage of Comics and Cars

November 13, 2018August 26, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Air Design, Bullydog, Carlos Molina, Projekt Cars, Rugged Ridge, SoldierCon, Spawn, Truck Hero, Veterans Day

It’s never a bad time to thank a veteran, but the Veterans Day season of mid-November is especially appropriate. If

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The Overland Expo East took place at REEB Ranch just outside Asheville, NC this weekend. And with heavy rains, deep mud, and near-freezing temperatures, the event played out much like a true overlanding/off-road adventure.

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Auto Industry News: A Rugged Weekend at Overland Expo East, Chevy ZR2 Airbag and Subaru Recalls, & Jeep Pickup Gets Named?

November 12, 2018December 14, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Overland Expo East, Airbags Recall, Brazilian Grand Prix, Chevy ZR2, F1, Formula 1, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Legacy, Lewis Hamilton, Martin Truex Jr, Max Verstappen, NASCAR, NHTSA, Outback, Overland Expo East, Overlanding, Recall, Safety Recall, Subaru, Subaru Recall

For those who seek off-road adventure, this week’s news has you in mind. The Overland Expo East rocked North Carolina

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Performance-minded and affordable, the 2019 Kia K900 gets an all-new look for next year. And this ride is ready to shake up the market segment with its practicality and innovation.

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2019 Kia K900: Luxury Has A New Name

November 11, 2018November 6, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments All-New, Full-Size Sedan, Kia, Kia K900, Luxury Sedan, Sedan

When it’s time to start thinking about purchasing a luxury sedan, certain names come to mind, many of which are

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Heading off pavement for a little fun off-road? Make sure your rig is outfitted with Westin to handle any tough terrain thrown its way.

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Don’t Miss These Top-Notch Spots for Outdoor Recreation and Off-Road Adventure

November 10, 2018November 14, 2023 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 4x4, ATVs, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Off Road, Off Road Essentials, Off-Roading, Ohio, Outdoor Recreation, Overlanding, Powersports, Trail Runs, Truck and Off-Road, UTVs, Vermont, Wisconsin

Whether rock crawling, overlanding or camping, it’s no secret that we’re BIG fans of taking things off-road. After all, what

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Head out to any car show in America, and you’re bound to see the same cars over and over again. That is, unless you happen to come across the Odd Squad Car Club.

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The So-Cal Odd Squad Car Club: Round Pegs in Square Holes

November 9, 2018January 24, 2019 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Car Club, Car Clubs, Custom Builds, Odd Squad Car Club, Unique Rides

There are thousands of automotive car clubs littered across the United States. And every one of these groups is filled

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Grab your keys, crank up the tunes, and come along with us while we road trip around the country looking at the top performance driving schools!

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The Top Performance Driving Schools Across the Country

November 9, 2018May 11, 2022 Brian Stone 0 Comments BMW M School, Bondurant Method, Bondurant Racing School, Bridgestone Winter Driving School, DirtFish Rally School, Drifting, Driving Experiences, Driving Habits, Driving Programs, Driving Schools, Exotics Racing, Motorsports, Performance Driving, Performance Driving Schools, Porsche Experience Center, Porsche Track Experience, Rally, Road Courses, Skip Barber Racing School, Supercar, Team O’Neill Rally School, Winter Driving

We all suffered through some form of Driver’s Ed before we got our license. And while those courses do a

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Learning to fabricate patch panels is an extremely useful skill that will serve you well. Not to mention, it's an incredibly rewarding creative process.

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Tech Corner: How To Fabricate Patch Panels Step-By-Step

November 8, 2018November 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Angle Grinder, Body Filler, Corrosion, Fabricating Patch Panels, Fabrication, Metal Working, Paint, Patch Panels, Rust, Rust Repair, Welding

The first time I attempted to fabricate patch panels was pretty frustrating. I just got done installing quarter panels on

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Snow-covered car with the word HELP written on its windshield

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Winter Car Storage Tips To Keep Your Summer Ride Lookin’ Good

November 7, 2018March 3, 2023 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Battery Care, Car Care, Car Fluids, Covercraft, Deltran, Fluid Film, Lucas Oil, NOCO, prevention, Undercarriage Protection, Vehicle Care, Winter Storage, Winterizing

It might only be November, but we’re already having flashbacks to that horror-show pileup on I-95 that stranded drivers right

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Investing in rust repair is something nobody wants to deal with, but it's something we inevitably have to face---especially if you live in the colder regions of the world.

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5 Prime Areas to Look for Rust

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Checking for Rust, Floor Pans, Frame, Frame Rails, Quarter Panels, Rocker Panels, Rust, Rust Inspection, Rust Prevention, rust removal, Rust Repair, Wheel Arches

Rust. It’s everywhere. Okay, maybe not everywhere, but it’s the stuff of nightmares for the general daily driver to the

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