Are the 2010s the Best Decade in Automotive History?

What a time to be a gearhead! We have 250+ horsepower 4-cylinders and 300+ horsepower sixes. It’s not uncommon for V8 performance motors to tickle 500 horsepower and the top-tier engines in the Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger easily surpass the 500-pony mark. Oh, and it’s worth noting that all of that power comes with unprecedented

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Parts Bin: Roll-N-Lock Retractable Tonneau Covers

From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Roll-N-Lock’s got a line of “best-of-both-worlds” truck bed covers that combine the versatility of a removable/folding cover with

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Are the 1990s the Best Decade in Automotive History?

The 1990s had several significant milestones that could easily cement it as the best decade in automotive history. For starters, Ford launched its new Explorer, which kicked the SUV market into high gear. (If your commute didn’t already tell you, SUVs are pretty dang popular.) Chrysler was on-point too—with a dramatically restyled Ram truck, throwback

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Are the 1980s the Best Decade in Automotive History?

The 1980s were a decade of continued automotive innovation, as features like fuel injection, turbocharging, and airbags became commonplace. The use of digital dashboards increased as well, predicting the modern adaptive gauge clusters we have today. And it’s often said that the 1980s were the golden age of car tech, where aftermarket car audio systems exploded

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

A parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit of being powered by

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Are the 1970s the Best Decade in Automotive History?

The decade of the 1970s has adopted the ominous nickname “malaise era” among gearheads. At first glance, it’s easy to see why folks aren’t too fond of the seventies—performance was down, styling was subjective, and the rise of the import market forced cars to downsize (both externally and under the hood). But to disparage the

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Video: Wet Weather Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

Science class 101: Water and oil don’t mix. That can be bad news for a vehicle. Whether you’re fording a river or splashing through puddles on your commute, it’s important to ensure water doesn’t get where it isn’t supposed to. The off-road gurus at ARB know a thing or two about plowing through streams and mudholes,

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Are the 1950s the Best Decade in Automotive History?

The 1950s gave us tailfins, seat belts, and a nationwide interstate system. But it goes way deeper than that. During the 1950s, automobiles evolved from simple transportation into a way of life, becoming ingrained in popular culture like no other invention in prior history. The decade is regarded as the golden age of automobile styling,

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Formula 1, NASCAR, and Indy Car Racer Dan Gurney Passes Away

Dan Gurney, one of the most famous race car drivers in history, passed away yesterday. Gurney was both an experienced car builder and driver, competing in the Formula 1, NASCAR, Can-Am and IndyCar race series, racing for Lotus, Porsche, McLaren, BRM, and his own All American Racers teams. Gurney’s career includes several Formula 1 and

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The Hottest Rides and Gearhead Photos from Instagram (#LeadSled) – January 2018

The snow has been falling all around OnAllCylinders’ headquarters outside Akron, OH. The past few weeks have brought sub-zero temperatures too, which meant plenty of snow accumulation for snowmen, snowball fights, and sledding. The latter gave us the inspiration for our latest stroll through Instagram. We used sled, or more accurately, #LeadSled, as our search

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