Cool It Now: One Final Look at Luftgekühlt 2016
By now you’ve likely heard all about the recent air-cooled (defined literally as luftgekühlt in German) automotive pop-culture collab that filled chic furniture maker Modernica’s sprawling L.A. campus...
View ArticleWatch A Ford Model T Out Flex A Jeep Wrangler [video]
In one of those “you have to see it to believe it” internet gems, we’ve come across something that shows how far we’ve come and how silly RTI competitions are. RTI stands for ramp travel index. It’s a...
View ArticleReaders' Rides: Keep it Classic
Time can do amazing things, like transform what were ordinary vehicles into unique classics. No matter how many decades pass by, the enthusiasm for vintage vehicles will never fade. We wanted to...
View Article3 Design Questions About the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
We paid a quick visit to our neighbors at Mazda North American Operations (NMAO) for a quick demo of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF that debuted at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, before it...
View ArticleHistory Lessons at the 2016 Fabulous Fords Forever
Way back in 1984 (isn't it weird saying "way back in '84"?), Ford Motor Company retiree, Johnna Pepper was given the task to help launch an event that would celebrate the then 20-year anniversary of...
View ArticleWatch the NORRA Mexican 1000 LIVE
Once upon a time in Mexico, the National Off Roading Racing Association (NORRA) rebirthed the Mexican 1000 rally. This four-day extravaganza welcomes everything from vintage to modern vehicles and even...
View ArticleWest Up: AutoCon Hits Hard With Its Downtown LA Debut
Last year I declared AutoCon to be one of the best import car shows that is unlike your typical import car show; and guess what, it still is. Having finally outgrown its previous home at the Pomona...
View ArticleIt Does Exist! Rare Rocket Bunny Scion tC
There are many truths car enthusiasts know to be true. For example, you can never own too many 10mm sockets, the sun always sinks into the sunset faster when you’re working on your car out in the...
View Article7 Clean Rides from the Dirty South - Slammed Enuff
So you think you can stance? Slammed Enuff welcomed all challengers at a fluorescent-lit warehouse tucked away in one of the many commercial districts at the top of metro Atlanta. For this one night,...
View Article88MPH Cruise-In at the Petersen Automotive Museum
Okay, so no one was really going 88MPH, but nostalgia was in full effect at the Petersen Automotive Museum as they wrapped up "Back to the Future" month with a cruise-in featuring everyone's favorite...
View ArticleVTEC Club 2016, Round Two: Fight!
As much as we’re all for diversity in the automotive world — Civic owners driving door-by-door with 240SXs, JDM fans bench racing against DTM, even import tuners talking tech with domestic builders...
View ArticleAutoCon 2016 Takes Center Stage
Welcome to the limelight of the Southern Californa import car show scene. AutoCon 2016 is back and better than ever as they took center stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown LA. The...
View ArticleDuramax Buyer's Guide: How To Pick The Best GM Diesel
Chevy runs deep and Duramax-powered GM’s with Allison transmissions behind them run even deeper! All in all, ¾- and 1-ton Chevy Silverado’s and GMC Sierras offer what are arguably the best all-around...
View ArticleErik Miller's 2016 KOH-Winning Car [video]
Ultra4 Racing remains a relatively new and quickly evolving off-road motorsport. As such, the approach to building the perfect off-road chassis continues to progress. Some racers however, have garnered...
View Article2017 Ford Raptor In Action [video]
Ford just released its new teaser video of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor and now we want one even more. There are still many unknowns about the new Raptor. For starters, how will the tuned-up EcoBoost V-6...
View ArticleSearching For Sasquatch: San Diego 'Wheelers Brave Bigfoot's Stomping Grounds
It’s been rumored for years that California’s San Diego countryside has its very own Bigfoot. Historic tales of sightings and stolen pies have percolated amongst the locals for ages, but following a...
View ArticleThe 63rd Annual Jeepers Jamboree [video]
In just a few short weeks, summertime will be upon us. As such, ‘wheeling traditions will be in full effect. One tradition that thousands of Jeep enthusiasts have done for over 60 years is attend the...
View ArticleMiles To Moab: Road Tripping To 'Wheel
If you have a tiny bladder, enjoy taking your time, or “can’t do” fast food, you’ll never survive a road trip with me. At this point in my life, I’ve lost count how many times I have driven across...
View ArticleFront End Fixes: Must Have Upgrades for GM 3/4- and 1-ton IFS Trucks
Chevy and GMC ¾- and 1-ton truck owners enjoy customizing their rides, be it with lift, larger wheels and tires, or added horsepower and torque. But, each of those things makes life much harder on the...
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