Studio Allica 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo
While we were strolling the halls of Tokyo Auto Salon this year, we were hit with a "Gee Willikers!" moment: "Did Batman turn his Batmobile into an RWB?" When we got closer, we found ourselves to be...
View ArticleSkyjacking a Tundra
The 2014 Toyota Tundra was a big deal in many ways. It not only mark the third generation of Toyota’s half-ton, but this Tundra would be entirely built and designed on U.S. soil. Competing in the...
View ArticleDeception in the Desert: Death Valley West Side
The question I am asked most often is what trails I would recommend to someone with a stock or lightly modified SUV who wants to start exploring remote back country locations in the Mojave Desert. A...
View ArticleWrangler Ware: Because Everyone Gets Stuck Off-Road Sooner or Later
There are a few basic necessities that every 4x4 needs to have. Some of the most basic of which are sturdy front and rear recovery points. Sure, no one plans on getting stuck, but it’s an inevitable...
View Article2017 Off-Road Expo Spring Edition Takes Over WestWorld [Gallery]
For years, Californians (and those willing to travel through the Southwest's desert) have been coming to the annual Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California. Between the dirt-slinging, rubber-burning...
View ArticleNor Cal Rock Racing 2017: Round 1 Brings the Fun
Celebrating its 10th year in the running, the Nor Cal Rock Racing Series (NCRR) offers a racing spectacle for fans and racers of all ages and budgets. Combining rock crawling and speed, promoter John...
View ArticleARB Rechargable Adventure Light 600 Review
For those of you who routinely wrench on your own rides, you likely understand the value of a good portable shop light. While we tend to keep a pen light handy for a quick visual inspection, we often...
View ArticleSeen at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show
Wrapping up our coverage of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, enjoy browsing through the halls of the Palexpo. This year's show was excellent, with new supercars from Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche and Spyker, as...
View Article30 Photos From 2017 NCRR Round 1 That Rock [Gallery]
Nitto Tire presents the one-day fun day that takes the "crawl" out of rock crawling! NCRR Round 1 saw class wins from a couple of King of The Hammers big finishers this year: JP Gomez (4400 Class...
View ArticleEarthCruiser EXP: The Perfect Quit-Your-Job Vehicle
Work got you whining? Job got you down? If you spend 98 percent of your waking hours fantasizing about dropping out and leaving it all behind, perhaps a trip around the world is in order. Or maybe just...
View Article#TakenWithiPhone: How to Step Up Your Car Spotting Game
Who says you need a fancy digital camera to take quality photos on your next car spotting adventure? While the best digital option for capturing the moment is an SLR camera, it takes a certain level of...
View ArticleEcoBoosted: Adding an Easy 60 HP to Ford’s Twin-Turbo 3.5L V6
In late 2015, the take-rate on EcoBoost-powered Ford F-150s was higher than 60 percent. As more and more consumers learned how capable the twin-turbo 3.5L V6 was (outpacing its V8 rivals in virtually...
View ArticleNagoya Speed and Custom Show 2017
In Japan, the Mooneyes Hot Rod Custom Show is known as the meet for hot rod, chopper and lowrider enthusiasts, but it has a little brother: the Nagoya Speed and Custom Show. While Nagoya may not be...
View ArticleRoof Top Tents: Shameless Glamping or Tactical Camping?
Avid Overlanders are familiar with potentially uncooperative weather: Maybe the ground is cold, wet and uninviting, or perhaps the environment and surroundings are slightly sketchy. Lying on the ground...
View Article2017 Formula Drift Long Beach Top 32 Play-by-Play
Since 2006, the famed circuit of the Streets of Long Beach has hosted the season opener of the Formula Drift Series. At this year's opener, the 14th annual Formula Drift featured an abnormally lean...
View ArticleAutoCon Los Angeles 2017: Big Stars and Even Bigger Cars
It’s amazing to see how far AutoCon has come with its relatively short seven-year presence within the automotive show world. Though it largely covered imports early on, its recent connections to the...
View ArticleMike Garrett: The Life of a Car Geek
It started when I was two years old. Maybe even younger. My parents tell me that when we drove around town, I would read the names of pickup trucks off their tailgates. "Nissan! Ford! Toyota!" I would...
View ArticleMotoshield Pro: 3 Easy Steps to No More Car Washes
Everyone loves a fresh car wash, but not everyone loves washing their car. Like most enthusiasts, if your car is heavily modified, you can forget about those automated drive-in car washes. It's like...
View Article2017 Formula Drift Long Beach Recap [Gallery]
After cancelling Formula Drift's first qualifying session last year due to uncharacteristically rainy weather at the Streets of Long Beach, the sun decided to do its SoCal thing this year and shine...
View ArticleTurbo Time! Honda Reveals All New 2017 Civic Si
While much attention has been thrown toward to the new Honda Civic Type R, which will hit American shores for the first time later this year, it's not the only variant of the Civic that enthusiasts...
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