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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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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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