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Volkswagen Arteon: A Rose By Any Other Name

July 14, 2018July 1, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Sedan, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen Arteon. The name itself is a heavy hitter. And while some may find it awkward, we say that’s likely

Auto Industry News: Toyota Sets Electric Bar, Killer Willys Build, and More

February 5, 2018October 6, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Daytona 500, Jeep, Mitsubishi, NASCAR, Raceway Park, Toyota, Volkswagen, Willys

It’s a week of crushing goals, surprising recalls, impressive builds, great anticipation, and unfortunate closings. Toyota smashed its hybrid goal,

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Auto Industry News: High-Speed Chase, Around the Circuit, and Boosted with Electric

October 23, 2017September 20, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Cummins, Hellcat, Hennessey, MBRP, Mickey Thompson, Motocross, Turbo, Volkswagen

Hellcat Police Chase Move over, OJ. There’s a new high-speed chase in town by the name of “Some Guy In

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Vehicle Spotlight: The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

September 3, 2017September 3, 2017 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Atlas, Crossover, SUV, Volkswagen

A Fresh Look Picture a Volkswagen. Words like “sleek,” “efficient,” or “hip” might come to mind. “Spacious” likely wouldn’t make

Auto Industry News: 1966 Buckin' Bronco - Courtesy of Truck Trend

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Auto Industry News: Buckin’ Bronco, Hot Hatches & Ultimate Off-Road Trailer

March 19, 2017March 21, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Atlanta Dragway, Auto Industry News, Autoblog, Automobile Magazine, BMW, Bronco, Bruder Expedition EXP-6, Busch, Cummins, Diesel, Earnhardt Jr., Fabrication, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, GMC Suburban, Hatchbacks, Honda, Logano, mazda, Mini Cooper, Motorsport, NASCAR, NMCA, NMRA, Nor'easter Stella, Off Road, Overlanding, Swap, Truck Trend, Volkswagen, Wheel and Tire, ZF Transmission

Auto industry news begins this week on a humbling note. Sometimes we need a reality check that Mother Nature is

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Auto Industry News: Inflatable Hot Tub, Taco-Cummins Mini Swap & More

March 5, 2017March 12, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments 1932 Ford, American Force Wheels, Auto Industry News, Autoblog, Autonomous Cars, Bradenton Motorsports Park, Cummins, Diesel, Dually, Ferrari, Ford, Mini Swap, Minivans, Motor Authority, NMRA, Renault, Toyota, Toyota Tacoma, Track, Volkswagen

It’s amusing how one week of auto industry news can produce months worth of reading entertainment. A portable hot tub

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Rally Car: Living in the Fast Lane

February 15, 2017April 21, 2022 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Alpine A110, Andrew Comrie-Picard, Austin Mini Cooper, Can-Jam Motorsports, Canadian Rally Championship, Crazy Leo, Fiat, Ford, Hoonigan Racing Division, Juan Pablo Montoyo, Ken Block, Lancia, Leo Urlichich, Mike Wallace, Mitsubishi, Monster World Rally, Motorsports, North American Rally, Peugeot, Porsche, Purpose Built, Race Lab, Rally, rally car, Rally Driver, Rally of the Tall Pines, Rallycross, Recce, Renault, Richard Petty, Sergio Perez, Skoda, Stratos, Subaru, Supercars, Tanner Foust, Toyota, Travis Pastrana, Volkswagen, Ward Burton, WRC

A Long, Vibrant History Some call it recklessness, but we call it unparalleled skill. Rally car racing is considered by

Fabtech Dirt Logic Shocks - Courtest of Diesel Army

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Auto Industry News: King of the Hammers, a Jacked Up NV and More

February 11, 2017March 12, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments 2017 Chicago Auto Show, 2018 Ford Expedition, AMP research, Autoblog, BAK, Bilstein, Diesel Army, Extreme Truck Stuff, Fab Fours, Fabtech, Ford, FOX, GC Performance, King of the Hammers, Magnaflow, MBRP, Motor Authority, Motor Trend, Nissan NV, Optima Batteries, Tesla, Thule, Vision-X, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition, Xtreme Off Road

Goin’ for Gold Grab a caffeinated beverage and let’s review some mild to wild auto industry news. Front cover gold

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Expansion of Modern Sport Compact

January 18, 2017March 12, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Acura, Aftermarket, Audi, BMW, Car Build, Datsun, Exotic Cars, Ferarri, Ford, HKS, Honda, Import Performance, Infiniti, Market Trends, mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Scion, Sport Compact, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen

Forefathers of the original import performance movement in SoCal successfully launched the scene from underground cool to mainstream acceptance. Their