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STREET WEEK SWEDEN LIVE in the United States For The First Time! Get Your All Access Pass To Drag And Drive Greatness Right Here!

That’s right folks, we’ve been talking about it for a few weeks but now is the time to sign up for your livestream from Street Week Sweden! I’ll be there, announcing, interviewing,...

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Cataclean Diesel: Restore DPF Performance & Reduce Emissions On Your Late Model Diesel Truck!

Everyone I know that buys a newer diesel tow rig has a love and hate relationship with their truck because the love they have for the diesel power and efficiency is sometimes matched by the hate they...

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We Tour The Pomona Swap Meet With Our Friend Dane from The Burndown Channel! Check it out!

There are many things that I miss from living in Southern California, and one of them is the Pomona Swap Meet. Unless I was out of town at a race, I was there with Crosby and Jay and the crew, window...

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Turning a Survivor 1950 Pontiac into the Perfect Cruiser. It’s Easier Than You Think and the Results are Awesome!

1950’s American cars have historically been the basis of the majority of true customs, and for good reason. The lines flow, the shapes lend themselves to chopping, sectioning, and frenching,...

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THE VAULT: Exploring Hot Rod & Racing HISTORY Underneath the Petersen Museum. You Gotta See This!

Our friend Tommy Lee Byrd recently got the chance to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and the very special section, underneath this HUGE space that is called The Vault. It’s...

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4th of July SALE! Visit Ridetech.com Between Now And July 7th for 10% Off Late Model Suspension During July 4th Weekend Sale!

That’s right gang, if you are looking for some real savings this 4th of July weekend, to celebrate 250 years of American pride, then now is your chance to save 10% off your late model...

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SoCal (Out Of) Quarantine Cruise Photo Coverage: The Sun Was Out And So Were All The Awesome Cars and Trucks

(Photos by Wes Allison) – With the world opening up at a pretty rapid pace these days, perhaps the name of the SoCal Quarantine Cruise series will change but we hope the participation and fun...

Red Devil: The Kimera EV038 Is A Modernized Tribute To One Of The Coolest And Baddest Rally Cars Ever!

(By Tom Lohnes) – Do you desire to be crammed in a small space, only to be given the loudest, most uncomfortable ride of your life? Well, the obvious brand to choose here is Lancia, but...

Wider, Softer, Better? The Upcoming M4 Convertible Tackles All The Design Shortcomings Of Its 430i Little Brother

(By Tom Lohnes) – Now, I am not at all a fan of the new BMW 4-series convertible. I think the absurd front end paired with the awkward proportions of the coupe minus the roof just isn’t a...

Happy 5/27! Today We Celebrate The 527ci American LaFrance V12 Fire Truck Engine!

We’re sure you have all been wondering why we’ve missed this “displacement day” for years but now the wondering is over. Today we finally give the big 527ci American LaFrance...

BangShift Power Laggin’ Project Truck Update: We Finally Add Some Power With A Full Hooker Exhaust and Headers!

Welcome back to our coverage of Project Power Laggin’! Follow along as we take a tired 1979 Dodge W150 Power Wagon we found in Central Maine and transform it from a derelict roadside attraction to...

Weapons Grade Sedan: Is Toyota Developing A Twin Turbo V8 Sports Sedan To Take On All Comers?

(By Tom Lohnes) – Remember the Lexus IS-F? The hot sedan introduced in 2007 was direct competition to the likes of the mighty M3, and really solidified Japan as a legitimate manufacturer of...

Hight, Hartford, and Torrence Claim Victory At Rain Soaked 2021 NHRA SpringNationals – Watch All Three Final Rounds Here

It was a battle of a weekend from end to end at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas just a few days back. The event was run between rain storms and ultimately the vast majority of eliminations had...

2021 Aces Car Club Hot Rod Resurrection: The Coolest Iron At The Huntington Beach Car Show!

(Photos by Wes Allison) – The 2021 Aces Car Club Hot Rod Resurrection was a massive success and an event held under the Southern California sun in one of the most fun spots in the area. This...

Pistons In The Stands Literally: Watch The Power Driven Diesel Ram Explode At Ultimate Call Out Challenge 2021

This video is wild. It is shocking. It is also pretty scary. You are going to see the Power Driven Diesel Ram explode at Ultimate Call Out Challenge 2021. This event is the pinnacle diesel...

Upgrading Your Spindles? Chris Alston’s Chassisworks Designs Theirs With The Latest Technology For Max Performance

Upgrading the spindles that underpin your car and play and integral role in the function and performance of your car is a pretty easy job that can have massive effects on the driving dynamics of the...

12-Pack To Go: Mercedes May No Longer Have A V12 Offering But The Ultra-Luxury Maybach Line Carries The Torch

(By Tom Lohnes) – Well folks, Mercedes-Benz produced their last V12 engine last year in the final S65 sedan. But Mercedes continues the V12 heritage, just through one of their sub brands,...

Car Show Photo Coverage: The Aces Car Club Hot Rod Resurrection – Huntington Beach, California

(Photos by Wes Allison) – It’s car show season in America…finally! From coast to coast and north to south we have been bringing you photos of great events and today we take you to...

America’s Station Wagon Dreams Foiled Again – The Genesis G70 Wagon Isn’t Coming But The GV70 Crossover Is

(By Tom Lohnes) – Well, that’s a shame. You know that all-new Genesis G70 wagon that was supposed to come here because they literally only sell their cars in the US right now? That’s not...

The New All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning Has Been Fully Revealed – It Ain’t ALL Bad, Right?

(By Tom Lohnes) – Well, it’s out. The new Ford F-150 Lightning is here, and it is definitely a controversial one. Starting with some cool things: The “mega power frunk” in the new...