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Toyota Tacoma tows a travel trailer down a rocky campground path.

Driving Tips & Techniques to Build Towing Confidence

September 14, 2022September 29, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments CURT, Hitches, RV, Towing, Towing Accessories, Travel Trailer

This article is part of an ongoing series dedicated to the basics of towing, covering topics like how manufacturers determine

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What’s the Deal with Ethanol in Gasoline?

September 7, 2022August 30, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Ethanol, Fuel Additives, Gasoline, Lucas Oil

More than 98% of U.S. gasoline contains ethanol, and the current EPA just green-lit new requirements that will increase that

Row of off-road Jeeps ride along a rocky trail with picturesque mountains behind them.

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Auto Industry News: Dodge Unveils Special Edition Super Bee, Overland Expo Heads to the Mountains, & New Study Says Road Signs Are Tricky

September 5, 2022February 28, 2024 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments ADAS, Auto Industry News, Camping, Challenger, Charger, Cruise, Dodge, Dodge Super Bee, INEOS, NHTSA, Overland Expo Mountain West, Overlanding Gear, Self-Driving Cars, Tesla

Dodge dropped another limited run tribute model to honor the end of the (traditional) muscle car era – and it

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Best Off-Road Attractions in the Upper South

September 2, 2022August 30, 2022 JM Logan 0 Comments Arkansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Off-Roading, Outdoor Recreation, Tennessee, Trail Runs, Truck and Off-Road, Westin

With a slew of National Parks, a large chunk of the Appalachian Mountains, and a lovely year-round climate, the Upper

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Auto Industry News: Monterey Auctions Post Big Numbers, California Reinforces ICE Ban, and Apple CarPlay Elbows Into Automaker’s Dashboard Space

August 29, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Apple, Auto Industry News, California, Car Technology, Collector Car Market, emissions, EVs, Hagerty, Infotainment Systems, Monterey Car Week, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Cash flowed like champagne in Monterey last week, where the wealthiest car enthusiasts shelled out a record $469 million to

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Competition Corner: September 2022 Auto Events

August 26, 2022November 21, 2023 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 4-Wheel Jamboree, American Speed Festival, Car Shows, Carlisle Events, Competition Corner, Detroit Auto Show, Detroit Concours, Hagerty, Moab, NMCA, NMRA, North American International Auto Show, Overlanding, SCORE Baja 400, SVRA, Ultra4 Racing, World of Outlaws

You thought things were about to slow down with fall closing in? Think again, boy-o. As it turns out, September

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Off-Road Exhaust 101: Features and Benefits to a 4×4 Exhaust System

August 24, 2022August 11, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Exhaust Upgrades, Gibson Performance Exhaust, Off-Road Upgrades, Off-Roading, Performance Exhaust

Today’s off-road exhaust systems feature many innovations forged through years of trial-and-error. While these advancements translate to better torque, fuel

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Auto Industry News: Dodge Delivers Electric Muscle, Chevy Ramps Up Silverado’s Off-Road Chops, and Ford Faces More Parts Quality Issues

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Chevrolet, Chevy Silverado ZR2, Dodge, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, Dodge Hornet, EVs, Ford, Muscle Cars, NHTSA, Silverado ZR2 Bison

It’s been a busy week for Detroit’s big players. Dodge threw an info-dump at fans right before the Woodward Dream

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Engine Seal Leaks: Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment

August 17, 2022August 10, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Engine Maintenance, Engine Problems, Engine Seal Leak, Lucas Oil, Oil Additives, Oil Leak

Seal failures leading to leakage in auto engines are caused by a host of reasons. However, regardless of the type

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Auto Industry News: Bronco Throws It Back, Tesla Self-Driving Tech in Hot Water (Again), and American Drivers Making Bad Decisions

August 15, 2022September 28, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Electric Truck, EVs, Ford Bronco, Ford Lightning, NHTSA, Self-Driving Cars, Tesla

Tesla is back in the news this week, battling accusations of false advertising. Both the California DMV and longtime safety