It’s back. DeLorean Motor Company plans to build 300 brand-new DeLoreans and begin selling them in early 2017, the Humble, TX-based automaker told several media outlets. The car made famous in the 1980s, courtesy of its starring role in the Back to the Future movie trilogy, can be had as a refurbished model for about
NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line expect big things every season. Why wouldn’t they? The Summit Racing/KB Racing teammates have six NHRA world championships and 115 national event victories between them, so they’ve become accustomed to success on the track. Expectations are high once again for the 2016 NHRA season, but a
When the next-generation Jeep Wrangler is released in late 2017, a pickup truck version will be available in addition to the classic two-door and four-door Unlimited models. We heard the rumor in September, and Jeep’s global chief, Mike Manley, just confirmed it to The Detroit News. “[Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne] and I work very, very closely on
While it’s not the reincarnation of the Grand National some enthusiasts were hoping for (or even a Riviera), all eyes are on Buick at the Detroit Auto Show after it unveiled the new Avista concept—a 400-horsepower rear-wheel-drive two-door powered by a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. The car sits on a 110.7-inch wheelbase—identical to the new sixth-generation
The U.S. Justice Department sued Volkswagen for upward of $90 billion Monday, alleging the German automaker intentionally cheated federal emissions testing on several 2.0L and 3.0L diesel vehicles sold in the United States. U.S. lawsuits often settle out of court for fractions of the maximum penalty, but the $90 billion figure is five times higher
Goodguys founder Gary Meadors died Sunday in his home in Arizona. He was 75. Multiple reports said Meadors suffered a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, and sons, Marc and Marty. There’s been a huge outpouring of condolences for the Meadors family, and kind words for Gary as he was considered every bit
Standard cab or regular cab? Aren’t those two things the same? And what’s the difference between a Quad Cab, SuperCab, and Mega Cab? Vehicle manufacturers use different names to denote their cab style and bed lengths. What’s one man’s Crew Cab is another man’s SuperCrew. It can be confusing, especially when trying to find aftermarket parts
The ethanol debate has created strong feelings on both sides. Ethanol backers claim it’s a clean-burning, renewable fuel; detractors cite studies that corn-based ethanol is actually worse for the environment due to its carbon footprint. And hot rodders? You can see some of our concerns about mandated ethanol by reading this article published last year. So what’s
From the Ford Twisted Wedge to the LS GenX heads Trick Flow Specialties is known for their small block cylinder heads. Now Trick Flow is taking it old school and showing off a new line of Ford Flathead cylinder heads at SEMA 2015. These all aluminum cylinder heads bring modern engineering to classic Ford Flathead
Preview courtesy of Intercomp: Intercomp Racing announces the release of the SW656™ iRaceWeigh™ Scale System! By pairing four wireless billet scale pads and the newly updated iRaceWeigh™ Module, this scale system is the most convenient way for scaling your car using an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch or any smartphone or tablet for Android™. Utilizing iRaceWeigh,
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