The Rimrocker Trail: 160 Miles of Dirt and Adventure From Montrose to Moab
Moab is always a popular destination for adventure and four-wheeling, but with soaring temps in the Moab valley during the middle of summer, we were looking for a cooler adventure and to try something...
View ArticleCross Five: Cars, Trucks, Bikes and Bikinis [Gallery]
Deep in the northwestern suburbs of Tokyo is a little city called Chofu, and for a day it was transformed into one of five stops across Japan called "Cross Five." Dubbed the "Xtreme Supershow," it is...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Exploring the Road Less Traveled
It doesn't take long exploring off-road before you come across an unmarked trail you have no idea about and can't find on your guide book, GPS or whatever other mapping device you're using. While there...
View Article50 Years Later, Camaros and Firebirds Are as Awesome as Ever
Whether you're a GM-brander or an all-out pro-touring fan, you're probably aware that 2017 holds a special note in the automotive world. It is, after all, the 50th anniversary of the Chevy Camaro and...
View ArticleFabtech Flagship: Battleship Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK Build
As a high-profile business in the off-road aftermarket, it is important to walk the walk that you are talking about. Fancy parts on display and gorgeous show vehicles aren’t enough, especially when the...
View ArticleImpressive Lineup: Street Car Takeover 2017 Denver [Gallery]
Five hundred and twelve competitors, 340 car show contestants, and over 3,600 spectators made Denver's Street Car Takeover event the biggest one yet!Read more about the Twin Peaks meet and dyno party...
View ArticleStreet Car Takeover 2017 Denver: Daily Drivers and Dyno Runs
Introduced to Indianapolis Street Car Takeover earlier this year, I was eager to visit its stopover in Denver. The first event had demonstrated just how competitive street car drag racing has become....
View ArticleStreet Car Takeover 2017 Denver: Separating the 'Go' From the 'Show'
While Street Car Takeover's Friday night car meet gave a pretty good idea of what Denver’s street car scene is all about, Saturday’s race day at local drag strip Bandimere Speedway would really...
View ArticleThe Happeningest Show on Earth: SPOCOM Super Show Anaheim 2017 [Gallery]
On the corner of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck is the Anaheim Convention Center, host to a wide range of events, from anime to zombies. On this particular weekend SneakerCon, the U.S. Open Badminton...
View ArticleNew Product Spotlight: MSD Performance Coil Packs for Ford EcoBoost Engines
Since teaming up with Gearhead Automotive Performance — an aftermarket company that offers custom tuning for EcoBoost engines — we’ve learned that respectable performance can be unleashed from Ford’s...
View ArticleLessons in Grip: Nitto NT05s Under a BRZ
When we last visited our 2013 Subaru BRZ project, we had upgraded to a new set of 225/75R17 Nitto NT05 tires, which we secured to 17x8 Revolts from MB Wheels. While we had put a few miles on the treads...
View Article5 Things You Should Know About the Amazing World of VR Racing
If you follow the world of video games at all, then you've probably heard about the virtual reality boom that's happening right now. After years of development, the first iteration of true consumer...
View Article4BT Cummins + Solid-Axle Swap = The Dodge Dakota of Your Dreams
When you’re surrounded by hundreds of incredibly modified trucks, it can be difficult to stand out in the pack. Unless however, your truck happens to be a Cummins-powered Dodge Dakota sporting a custom...
View ArticleBloody Good: GT Style 2006 Lexus IS F
The Innovation Cup is an event that showcases new car modification styles similar to what you would see in an automotive "fashion show" — with a lot of wild ideas that seem pretty impractical, and just...
View ArticleSummer Fun at the 2017 Jeepers Jamboree [Gallery]
The 2017 Jeepers Jamboree Powered by Nitto Tire took place last weekend on the Rubicon Trail, from the gold rush town of Georgetown to Lake Tahoe, California. For 65 years, Jeepers Jamboree has invited...
View ArticlePower to the P-Pump: Injecting New Life Into a 24-Valve Cummins
If you own a ’98.5-’02 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 powered by the 24-valve version of Cummins’ 5.9L inline-six diesel, chances are you’ve suffered a failed injection pump, replaced a lift pump or even...
View ArticleDriven: 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Grand Touring
Early last year, Mazda announced its plans to add another MX-5 to its lineup with one special twist: a retractable hard-top with the RF moniker (RF for "Retractable Fastback"). The early renderings and...
View ArticleBeating the Heat With Cool Trucks at Summer Madness #31
Bakersfield, California, is a place that's known for getting ridiculously hot during the summer months. This time of year the afternoon temperatures regularly pass the 100-degree mark, and even at...
View Article2017 Formula Drift Pro 2: First Half Season Recap
Formula Drift Pro 2 doesn't quite get the fanfare as the top tier "Pro" class, but tomorrow’s future stars are now required to drive through the Pro 2 ranks to earn a Pro license. As the link between...
View ArticleCelebrating Mopar's 80th Birthday the Mile-High Way
This year marks the 80th birthday of the famed Mopar brand, and what better way to celebrate the trademark's long existence than with the 38th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals and the Mile-High...
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