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10 New Products from SEMA 2019 that Have Us Stoked for Off-Grid Adventures

February 4, 2020January 5, 2020 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Bestop, CURT, DeeZee, Dometic, EVO, Fab Fours, Go Rhino, Hiker Trailer, Rhinohide, RSI, Rugged Ridge, Tepui, Thule, Tuffy Security Products, Westin, Yakima

Here are 10 new products from SEMA 2019 that had us rethinking a promise we made to be “more fiscally

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Auto Industry News: 2020 Super Bowl Car Commercials, Electric Happenings, and UK Finally Leaves EU

February 3, 2020February 28, 2024 Joe Evans 0 Comments 2020 Hyundai Sonata, Brexit, EVs, Ford, GM, GMC, Hummer, Hyundai, Jeep, Jeep Gladiator, Porsche, Porsche Taycan, Rivian, Toyota, Toyota Highlander

Did you join the 11 million Americans who set aside vacation time for some Super Bowl Monday recovery? Hit the

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Pump It Up With UpDownAir Systems for Off-Road and Overland Adventure

February 2, 2020January 27, 2020 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Off-Roading, Overland Vehicle Systems, Overlanding, UpDownAir Systems

While overlanding doesn’t always involve rugged trails and steep climbs, traversing some rough terrain should be expected. Self-reliant travel that

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Lighting Trends from SEMA 2019 Illuminate a New Decade

February 1, 2020February 8, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Anzo, Baja Designs, BRAUN, Harbor Freight, Light Technology, lighting, Metra, Milwaukee Tool, Oracle, OSRAM, Putco, Quake LED, Race Sport, Race Sport® Lighting, Rigid Industries, SEMA 2019, United Pacific Industries, Westin, XKGlow

Heads up: There’s some seriously exciting stuff happening in the world of automotive lighting—and not all of it is about

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February Competition Corner Part 2: Shootouts, Safaris, and a Rockabilly Reunion

January 31, 2020February 28, 2024 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 24 Hours of Lemons, Carlisle Events, Carlisle Winter AutoFest, ChampCar Endurance Series, Concours d'Elegance, NMRA, NMRA Spring Break Shootout, RADwood, Rockabilly Reunion, Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari

As promised, we’re hitting you with Part Deux of Competition Corner’s February edition. This month may be short, but it’s

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Jeep LS Swap: Wrangling More Power With a V8

January 30, 2020June 12, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Bruiser Conversions, Freedom Fabworks, Jeep Wrangler, LS Engine, LS Swap, Maximum Elevation, RPM Extreme, SEMA 2019

What is the biggest problem with Jeep Wranglers? It’s not off-road capabilities, it’s not the lack of “go anywhere, do

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February 2020 Auto Shows and Expos

January 29, 2020July 27, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments 2020 Chicago Auto Show, 2020 Philadelphia Auto Show, Auto Shows, Buffalo Auto Show, Canadian International Auto Show, Chicago Auto Show, Cincinnati Auto Expo, Cleveland Auto Show, Competition Corner, Midwest Overlanding Off-Road Expo, Motor Trend International Auto Show, Philadelphia Auto Show, Pittsburgh International Auto Show, Portland International Auto Show, Syracuse Auto Expo

Who would have thought dreary little February would have so much to offer auto enthusiasts and professionals? Well, from coast-to-coast,

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Auto Industry News: Rolex 24 at Daytona, Trade Focus Shifts to EU & UK, Tesla Has Reason To Celebrate, and Self-Driving Cars Are Still Trying to Happen

January 27, 2020April 28, 2023 Joe Evans 0 Comments 24 Hours of Daytona, Barrett-Jackson, Dakar Rally, GM, Hailie Deegan, NHRA, President Trump, Self-Driving Cars, Tesla, Trade War, Uber, Waymo

The auto industry stays on its toes this week, as new North American trade legislation begins falling into place and

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Bigger is Better: New & Redesigned 3-Row SUVs for 2020

January 26, 2020February 8, 2021 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 3-Row SUVs, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Lincoln Aviator, Mazda CX-9, Subaru Ascent, Three-Row SUV, Toyota Highlander, Volkswagen Atlas

For those who crave heart-racing driving experiences, the family-friendly 3-row hauler doesn’t exactly make the short list. But, be that

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February Competition Corner Part 1: Big Race Love with KOH 2020, BITD Duel in the Desert, Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, and More

January 25, 2020October 6, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARCA, Best in the Desert, ChampCar Endurance Series, Daytona 500, Hailie Deegan, King of the Hammers, KOH, KOH 2020, Laughlin Desert Classic, Lucas Oil, Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, NASCAR, NHRA, SoCal Historic Sports Car Festival, Stock Car Racing, SVRA

One of our goals here at The Engine Block is to provide you with a long list of ways to

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