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Hands down, all eyes are on Jeep at the 2018 LA Auto Show. Fans have been b-e-g-g-i-n-g the automaker to release a midsize truck for years. While excitement for the Gladiator has reached a deafening pitch, the company's mantra of "100% truck, 100% Jeep" is being met with both praise and pessimism.

What You Need to Know Ahead of the 2018 LA Auto Show

November 29, 2018April 20, 2022 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments 2018 LA Auto Show, 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback, 2019 Ford Fiesta ST, 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 2020 Porsche 911, Auto Show, BMW X7, Car Subscription Services, Honda Passport, Hyundair Palisade, Jeep Gladiator, LA Auto Show, Los Angeles, Mazda3, Porsche Carrera S, Porsche Carrerra 4S, Rivian, Tesla, Vehicle Debuts

With 111 years under its belt, the LA Auto Show has grown older, wiser, and more tech-savvy through the years.

Brace yourselves, because the Ford Ranger Raptor is NOT coming to the US. After all the cool footage of it bombing over hills and tearing through mud, Americans will not know first-hand of its spoils. Photo Cred: Motor Authority

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Auto Industry News: No US Ranger Raptor, Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk SMOKES GT, New Tesla Model 3, and a Flying Car?

October 22, 2018July 7, 2023 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Cherokee Trackhawk, Model 3, NASCAR, Ranger Raptor, Tesla

I hate to be that guy, but this week is all about the false idols we worship. The Ranger Raptor

Last week was the 2018 Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California. Off-road enthusiasts came out in full force to see what’s new in the world of trailblazing and the products to get you through parts unknown.

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Auto Industry News: 2018 Off-Road Expo Thrills Enthusiasts, Specs Emerge for the 2019 Ford Ranger, Honda Bets Big on GM Cruise, & Cadillac Goes Autonomous

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Off-Road Expo, 2019 Ford Ranger, Autonomous Cars, Cadillac, Cadillac Super Cruise, Chase Elliot, Cruise, Denny Hamlin, Ford, General Tire, GM, Honda, Jimmie Johnson, Lucas Oil, ProComp, Rubicon Express, SCORE Baja 1000, Self-Driving Cars, Smittybilt, Tesla

This week we’re recapping celebrations—enthusiasts kicked up plenty of dust at the 2018 Off-Road Expo in California. And speaking of

Elon Musk makes a comical face as he contemplates the answer to a question.

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Auto Industry News: Musk Steps Down, Honda Recalls Millions, Ford Looks Forward, & Hennessey Goliath is Exactly What It Sounds Like

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Ash Sutton, Autonomous Cars, Elon Musk, F-Vision, Ford, Hailie Deegan, Hennessey Goliath, Honda, NASCAR, NHTSA, Recalls, SEC, Self-Driving Cars, Semi Trucks, Takata, Tesla

This week’s Auto Industry News talks self-driving trucks, massive safety recalls, and the current status on everybody’s favorite, friendly, neighborhood

In this week's auto news, we say goodbye to the VW Beetle.

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Auto Industry News: VW Beetle Dead, Musk Lights Up, Rivian Makes Moves, & the ZR2 Does What?

September 17, 2018December 14, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Lucas Oil Midwest League Off-Road Racing Series, Brad Keselowski, Chevy ZR2, Crandon International Offroad Raceway, Electric Truck, Elon Musk, Martin Truex Jr, Mikey Vanden Heuval, NASCAR, Rivian, Tesla, Volkswagen, VW Beetle

This week, we say goodbye to the VW Beetle. Then, we head off road with the ZR2 (and some suspicious

New or classic, what do the rides at the 2018 Monteray Car Week have in common? $$$

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Auto Industry News: Speculation Abounds with Monterey Car Week, Ranger Raptor European Release, and RAM 1500 Hybrid Drivetrain

August 27, 2018October 27, 2023 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Eli Tomac, Elon Musk, Ford Ranger Raptor, Formula 1, Monterey Car Week, Motocross, RAM 1500, Tesla

This week provided a lot of fresh chatter for the auto world. Several new models made their debut at Monterey

We're in the midge of a full-out trade war, and it's not going to be pretty.

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Auto Industry News: Tangled in Red Tape—U.S. Tariffs, Tesla Lawsuits, and Yo-Yoing Emissions Regulations

August 13, 2018April 20, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Auto Detailing, China, Clean Air Act, emissions, epa, Ferrari, Fuel Economy, Regulations, Tesla, Trade, Trade War, U.S. Tariffs

It’s been a busy week for the boys in the back rooms, as politicians and legislators casually throw global economics

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Auto Industry News: NASCAR Mogul Brian France Arrested, Massive Classic Car Scam, & Jeep Has Beef with Roxor

August 6, 2018September 4, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments F1, Jeep, Michelin, NASCAR, NHRA, Roxor, Tesla

There’s an aura of negativity floating through this week’s auto industry news beginning with NASCAR mogul Brian France, “who was

Aston Martin looks for revenge with the Vanquish

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Auto Industry News: Marchionne’s Legacy, YouTuber Takes on Tesla, Ferris Bueller Car for Sale, & Vanquish Returns

July 30, 2018February 28, 2024 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Aston Martin Vanquish, Electric Cars, EV, FCA, Ferris Bueller, Lucas Off Road Racing, Marchionne, NASCAR, Tesla, UTV

This week’s auto news honors Marchionne’s legacy, a stroll down memory lane with the Ferris Bueller car of our youth

SoldierCon crew asked to attend 5th Annual World of Custom Wheel Auto Show & Expo in El Paso

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Auto Industry News: SoldierCon Crew, Tesla Dries Up EV Tax Cut, & Extreme Lawnmowing?

July 16, 2018April 20, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Ford, Honda Lawnmower, SoldierCon, Tesla, World of Custom Wheels Auto Show & Expo

It’s been a Ford-tastic week in the automotive industry. The Fusion has newfound life, the upcoming Ranger has some blue-collar