5 High Performance Versions of Classic Cars You Didn't Know Existed
In the 1960s and 70s, cars featured far simpler designs than their modern counterparts, especially when it came to their mechanical details. This made it somewhat easier for creative executives and...
View ArticleProject S550 Mustang Part 2: GT 5.0 vs EcoBoost Ownership Impressions
Over the last several weeks I’ve been enjoying spending time behind the wheel of my newly acquired 2016 Ford Mustang GT project vehicle, but this isn’t my first experience with the S550 Mustang...
View ArticleKOH Survival Guide: 2020 Edition
It’s that magical time of year again, when 60,000 people descend on a lake bed in the California desert for one week to witness the greatest spectacle of 4-wheel drive racing in the world. But are you...
View ArticleBigger Is Better: 2019 Ram 3500 Built for Style
Sometimes a build starts with one person willing a vision into reality, and other times it starts with an arrangement. When Houston Haskins was approached to build a new truck to display at the SEMA...
View Article2021 Ford Bronco "Raptor?" Spy Photos
Some would argue that past sightings of the 2021 Ford Bronco made the future off-road truck look somewhat pedestrian in ability, but today, we happened to see a more muscular appearing version with all...
View ArticleNitto Terra Grappler G2: Long-Term Review (Part 2)
So, instead of reporting back after the first 5,000 miles, our test set of Nitto Terra Grappler G2’s are being reviewed and analyzed at 10,000 miles. Trust us, not holding true to our initial 5K...
View ArticleWild Engine Swaps, Custom RVs & More: Car Culture in Scale at NNL West
Now that we've had an overview of this year's NNL West model car expo in Santa Clara California, it's time to go in for a closer look at some of the creative builds on display this year. There's...
View ArticleReinventing Retro: A Way to Save the Chevy Camaro?
While recent months have been full of excitement over Chevy's fully redesigned flagship performance car, the C8 Corvette—the news around the brand's more affordable performance offering hasn't been as...
View ArticleHow To Buy A Good Motor For Your Engine Swap Project (And Not Get Burned Like...
In 2019 I purchased a 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and by the end of my first summer with the truck I decided I liked it so much that I was going to modernize its drivetrain by way of an engine swap....
View ArticleNNL West 2020: California's Craziest Undiscovered Car Show [Gallery]
Over the last couple of years I’ve discovered what may be one of the coolest, most underrated events in car culture going on right now. And no, there’s not a single “real” car you’ll find at this...
View ArticleEV Revenge: HUMMER Returns as 1,000 Horsepower GMC All-Electric Truck
There's been rumors circulating for a while about the return of the dormant HUMMER brand, and this week GM officially announced the return of the brand name under its GMC division. GM closed down the...
View ArticleWhere to Watch King of the Hammers 2020 and a Quick 2019 Ultra4 Season Recap
Nitto's King of the Hammers is considered the toughest one-day race in the off-road world which equates to one of the most exciting racing series to watch with over 12 hours of constant action and a...
View ArticleChasing Dust: Behind the Scenes of Hammertown
Regarded by many as the toughest single-day race in the world, King of the Hammers has grown from a small contest of 12 racers to a week-long spectacle that attracts over 400 race teams and upwards of...
View ArticleAnatomy of a Work Stock Diesel Truck
In the past, we’ve highlighted the nationally-sanctioned, mega-horsepower categories of truck pulling. But what about the more grassroots type classes that take place all over the country? One of these...
View ArticleAaron Kaufman Races King of the Hammers... Again!
It's been awhile since we've caught up with our favorite bearded builder, and King of the Hammers week was a perfect opportunity to hear the latest from him. Catch up in this Driving Line interview...
View ArticleDriving Line Issue 22 Released
The last decade was pretty crazy for automotive culture. Both horsepower and torque wars broke out, pushing stock performance to heights we never thought we’d see. You can seriously get a 1,000 lb-ft...
View ArticlePaul Horschel Joins #TeamNitto for Ultra4 Racing
Paul Horschel, #19, has been competing in Ultra4 Racing going on six years now and is an ever-growing threat in the 4400 unlimited racing class. Kicking off the 2020 Ultra4 season with King of the...
View ArticleKOH Rookie Hunter Miller Wins 2020 Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers
As the 2020 King of the Hammers week kicks into full swing, entries to Sunday’s Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers Presented by HCR were at an all-time high, with 131 vehicles starting the race. A varied...
View ArticleDo it Yourself Wheel Repair: Machined-Finish Lip and Spoked Wheels
So you are pulling up to a car show, or dropping a friend off, or getting pulled over and just before you stop—you hear (and feel) the sound of metal grating on concrete. It is an eventuality that...
View ArticleKOH 2020: Who to Watch During the King of the Hammers
For over a decade, King of the Hammers has given hundreds of drivers a chance at conquering the toughest single-day off-road race in the world. But year after year, after hours of battle in the desert,...
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