Video: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Taken Over, Disabled Remotely by Hackers
Bad news: your 2013 or newer Jeep Cherokee may be vulnerable to a cyber attack. Good news: Fiat Chrysler is aware of the problem and has created a downloadable fix to prevent an attack. A recent video report by Wired shows how hackers can compromise a Jeep Cherokee remotely through its UConnect infotainment system. In the
SCTA Cancels Bonneville Speed Week for 2015
For the second consecutive year, Bonneville Speed Week has been canceled. The SCTA (Southern California Timing Association) made the announcement today via social media, citing the lack of salt suitable for a safe race course. According to the statement, most of the salt flats are either wet or wet and muddy. You can read the
Shelby To Build 50 New Daytona Coupes for 50th Anniversary
The Shelby Daytona is one of the most legendary and valuable race cars in American automotive history. Based loosely on the AC Cobra roadster chassis and drivetrain, the Daytona coupe made Shelby the first American constructor to win a title in international competition at the 1965 FIA World Sportscar Championship. Only six of the ultra-rare
Steel vs. Aluminum: New Chevrolet Campaign Swipes at Ford F-150’s Aluminum Body
Depending on your point of view, an aluminum truck body is either : A) A fuel-saving stroke of genius. B) An invitation to higher repair costs. Ford redesigned its ultra-popular F-150 with a lightweight aluminum body for 2015. It was a big risk (the F-150 was already the top-selling pickup in history), but a calculated one.
NHRA Drag Racing TV Coverage Moving to FOX, 16 Live Races to Air in 2016
The NHRA is moving to FOX Sports in 2016. Rumors began swirling yesterday, and NHRA quickly confirmed that it is, indeed, ending its long-running partnership with ESPN and moving to FOX beginning next year. For those of us frustrated with ESPN’s tendency to preempt races with other programming and the network’s lack of live coverage,
Brainerd International Raceway Damaged By Storms, Seeks Cleanup Volunteers
Brainerd International Raceway, host of next month’s the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ Lucas Oil Nationals and a full schedule of other events, sustained major damage in a round of severe storms Monday. In addition to mangling huge sections of spectator stands (see photo above), the storms downed trees, rolled a couple RVs in
2016 Chevy Silverado Gets Facelift
GM’s best-selling pickup is getting a front-end refresh. Just two model years after its total redesign in 2014, the Silverado will receive a more muscular front-end and new grille design for 2016. The Silverado, America’s second best-selling pickup, will have a bold, body-colored horizontal strip cutting across the middle of the grille, twin LED running
New Mercedes E-Class Provides Glimpse into Future of Driving
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan won’t be unveiled officially until January, but the company showed off a camouflaged prototype at a Technology Day briefing in Germany yesterday. Needless to say, Mercedes-Benz vehicles aren’t exactly in our traditional wheelhouse here at OnAllCylinders, but the new E-Class could offer a preview of what’s to come for all vehicles in
BIGFOOT 4X4 Moving Headquarters to New Missouri Location
BIGFOOT 4X4 is relocating its headquarters from Hazelwood, MO—a St. Louis suburb—to Pacific, MO about 35 miles southwest of its current home. BIGFOOT officials plan to close on the purchase of the new property and the sale of the old one in August. BIGFOOT will then have four months to complete the move, the company
Mopar Unleashes New Challenger Drag Paks, Including Supercharged HEMI Option
Mopar unveiled two new Dodge Challenger Drag Pak options Friday in a move that harkens back to Detroit’s muscle car wars of old, setting the stage for these powerful Chryslers to battle Ford Mustang Cobra Jets and Chevy COPO Camaros at drag strips everywhere. For the first time, Dodge is offering a supercharged 5.8L HEMI V8




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